Kitchen Tile Makeover!

You guys!! The kitchen tile project I shared about last week is officially DONE. After four years, my old dingy 1980’s tile is finally gone! All the work was finished on Friday afternoon. I have to say–it’s even better than I imagined it would be. It totally transformed the look of our kitchen and somehow it even feels bigger now. I’m so happy I decided to go with my gut on this one, because this is definitely one of my all-time favorite projects EVER. I have a ton of photos to share, so let’s hop to it. But first, we have to start with a before photo of the kitchen with the old tile:

Kitchen Tile- Before

And here’s how it looks now:

Such a huge change, right?! I can’t get over how much bigger and more open the kitchen feels now. It just feels like a totally different space. So much more character and pizzaz, which is exactly what I wanted.

I was a little nervous about how this white and black tile would look with our cream colored cabinets. I thought the tile might make them look more yellow, but I was pleasantly surprised to see how well everything blends together. This new tile suits the kitchen so well. Plus the black hardware ties in perfectly with the black in the tile! PS: We purchased this tile from a local shop in the area, but Home Depot carries a similar option.

I can’t help but think about all the changes we’ve made to our little fixer upper over the past four years. It was July of 2015 when we moved in and I never would have imagined what a blessing this home would be to our family. It’s been so much fun fixing this place up, making it our own, and just seeing my dreams come to life little by little.This tile kind of presents all of that for me and I’m so grateful. Thank you all for following along on this journey with us!!

Thanks so much for dropping by the blog today!! I’d love to hear what you think of the new tile. And if you have my questions or if there’s anything I didn’t mention let me know!! xo

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The Comments

  • Ashley
    July 22, 2019

    Beautiful!

    • Sarah
      > Ashley
      July 23, 2019

      thanks Ashley!

    • Margie
      > Ashley
      July 12, 2020

      It just brings your kitchen to life. Great choice!

  • glenda lafont
    July 22, 2019

    It looks great, Sarah.

    • Kaaren Scharpe
      > glenda lafont
      July 22, 2019

      I absolutely love this tile and how it transformed your kitchen! I have something very similar in my laundry room. 😀

    • Sarah
      > glenda lafont
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Glenda! xo

  • Sally Brown
    July 22, 2019

    I love it, Before I read your post I thought it looked larger also. Just beautiful! I am so pleased for you and your family. My God keep on blessing you!

    • Sarah
      > Sally Brown
      July 23, 2019

      Aw thank you so much Sally! xoxo

  • Sharon N
    July 22, 2019

    Beautiful!! Love it! Thanks for sharing.

    • Sarah
      > Sharon N
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Sharon!

  • Candace Couture
    July 22, 2019

    That looks fabulous Sarah!!

    • Sarah
      > Candace Couture
      July 23, 2019

      thanks Candace!

  • Suzee Bain
    July 22, 2019

    Love it! Love the tile, the cabinets, the accessories …. your kitchen rocks!

    • Sarah
      > Suzee Bain
      July 23, 2019

      Thank you Suzee!!

  • Janae
    July 22, 2019

    What a beautiful kitchen! The tile makes a huge difference and it’s gorgeous!

    • Sarah
      > Janae
      July 23, 2019

      Than you Janae, I am so happy with it!

  • Jena
    July 22, 2019

    Looks great! So happy for you all! It made a huge difference, funny I thought the floor would be too busy, but it completely made this room!

    • Sarah
      > Jena
      July 23, 2019

      Right?! I was a little nervous about that too, Jena. So glad I went with my gut on this one!

  • Dot
    July 22, 2019

    Your new floor looks fabulous!! Great choice on tile.

  • Kim
    July 22, 2019

    It looks FANTASTIC

  • Nikki
    July 22, 2019

    I love it!! What a difference. It’s so much brighter.

    • Sarah
      > Nikki
      July 23, 2019

      yes!! I love how much brighter it is now. Thank you Nikki!

  • Ruth Newton
    July 22, 2019

    Wow, what a transformation!! It turned out gorgeous and so worth the wait …you might miss the refrigerator next to your chair though 😉🤣😂

    • Sarah
      > Ruth Newton
      July 23, 2019

      hahah you know what I do miss it!! It was so convenient!

  • Chris
    July 22, 2019

    Wowser!! Looks terrific, Sarah!

  • Mary Pickett
    July 22, 2019

    I Love it. It really pops!

    • Sarah
      > Mary Pickett
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Mary!

  • robin
    July 22, 2019

    It looks great – did you do the work yourself and did you have to remove the old ceramic tile?

    • Sarah
      > robin
      July 23, 2019

      We decided to hire help for this project, which I’m so glad we did! Very much worth it to have professionals help on this one.

  • Janie
    July 22, 2019

    Thanks for sharing! The tile is the perfect fit for your kitchen!

    • Sarah
      > Janie
      July 23, 2019

      thank you so much Janie!

  • Linda
    July 22, 2019

    BEAUTIFUL! Made a real difference. Does make it look bigger. Great job!!!

    • Sarah
      > Linda
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Linda!!

  • Diana Reeser
    July 22, 2019

    You changed out the sink faucet too! Cute!
    I love the floor. Well done!

    • Tammy Albrecht
      > Diana Reeser
      July 22, 2019

      Diana, I thought the same thing at first but I believe its the same faucet and the new photos are just edited to make it lighter. Either way it sure is pretty!

      • Sarah
        > Tammy Albrecht
        July 23, 2019

        Yep, you’re right Tammy–it’s the same faucet!

    • Sarah
      > Diana Reeser
      July 23, 2019

      No it’s the same faucet actually! Maybe just looks different in the lighting?!

  • Lynzee
    July 22, 2019

    This looks so fresh and fun! Good choice and thanks for sharing!

    • Sarah
      > Lynzee
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Lynzee!!

  • kelly f streeter
    July 22, 2019

    im so jealous!!!!!!! Its beautiful

  • Michele
    July 22, 2019

    Love it Sarah! So so pretty!
    Could you please tell me, where did you get the kitchen hardware?

    • Sarah
      > Michele
      July 22, 2019

      Hi Michele! That hardware was here when we moved in 4 years ago so I’m not sure where it’s from. I’m sorry!

    • Sarah
      > Michele
      July 23, 2019

      I wish I knew Michele! The hardware was on here when we moved in. I’m sorry!

  • Roxanna
    July 22, 2019

    It’s beautiful!, in the pictures it makes your kitchen much bigger I can only what it looks like in person. Looks great!!!

    • Sarah
      > Roxanna
      July 23, 2019

      Yes!! It feels so much bigger now. I wasn’t expecting that, but so happy with it!

  • Becky Johnson
    July 22, 2019

    On my gosh! Love it ,every minute of it! Do you think a similar tile would make a small bathroom look smaller? I’ve been thinking of something similar for that. xoxo💖

    • Sarah
      > Becky Johnson
      July 23, 2019

      Oh that’s a good question Becky! I think it could make it look bigger. Our kitchen is very small and I feel like this tile had the opposite effect I was expecting–it defiantly looks and feels much bigger now!

  • Gail
    July 22, 2019

    Beautiful!! You’re blessed with a gorgeous kitchen! What a difference from before to after.😍

    • Sarah
      > Gail
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Gail!! xo

  • Anne
    July 22, 2019

    For me, the tile is beautiful but much too busy in such a large amount. All that truly matters though is that you and your family love it. Congratulations on creating a space that brings you joy!

  • Diane
    July 22, 2019

    The tile is beautiful! The first thing I noticed was the color difference in the floor & the cream colored cabinets, & then you mentioned it in the blog. The color difference is slightly distracting to me, but that’s just my opinion.

  • Amy
    July 22, 2019

    Exactly what I would have imagined in your space. Looks beautiful!

    • Sarah
      > Amy
      July 23, 2019

      aw thank you Amy!! I am so happy with it!

  • Rhonda Cesana
    July 22, 2019

    It’s just amazing how much lighter it looks in your kitchen now! Just beautiful!

    • Sarah
      > Rhonda Cesana
      July 23, 2019

      Right?! I can’t believe how much bigger it feels in there now. Pleasantly surprised!

  • Wanda Walton
    July 22, 2019

    Absolutely Love It !! Great choice ! Enjoy !!

    • Sarah
      > Wanda Walton
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Wanda! xo

  • Lyndie
    July 22, 2019

    Just an opinion on a public bloggers post. I love your tile pattern choice! It’s gorgeous. I have to say I do agree it’s quite busy for this space. I love seeing this style in bathrooms and washrooms (smaller spaces) It makes my eyes shift too much. I feel it closes in your space. I love the look you are going for here though. Enjoy!

  • Martha Brewer
    July 22, 2019

    The change is amazing. Before, even though I loved your kitchen, the cabinets sort of blended in with the floor and now, the new tile makes them stand out and brightens the whole area. Love it!

  • Miciah Hecker
    July 22, 2019

    Looks great… The new tile makes the cabinets look creamer rather than yellow…

  • Natalie Frank
    July 22, 2019

    Looks killer!! I bet you just wanna hang out in there even more now!!

    • Sarah
      > Natalie Frank
      July 23, 2019

      Oh my goodness, yes Natalie! I LOVE this kitchen now.

  • Karen
    July 22, 2019

    WOW WOW WOW beeeeautiful!!! 😍😍

    • Sarah
      > Karen
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Karen! xo

  • Tammy
    July 22, 2019

    Wow what a transformation! It turned out beautiful and I bet your are so excited you have your kitchen back!

    • Sarah
      > Tammy
      July 23, 2019

      Yesssss!! SO excited to have the kitchen back. It was a long week!

  • Deedra
    July 22, 2019

    Oh my what a transformation! Beautiful! And I think it looks great with your Cream cabinets as well.

    • Sarah
      > Deedra
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Deedra, I was so pleasantly surprised by how the cabinets look with the floor!

  • Candy
    July 22, 2019

    Oh Sarah, I just love your kitchen floor…so perfect with your style

    • Sarah
      > Candy
      July 23, 2019

      Thank you Candy, I am so glad I decided to go with my gut on this one!

  • Deborah
    July 22, 2019

    Sarah, the floor and kitchen are lovely.
    Thank you for sharing this.

    • Sarah
      > Deborah
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Deborah! xo

  • Brenda Johnson
    July 22, 2019

    Oh Wow, it looks absolutely amazing Sarah! I’d be tickled pink with it too! Now it will be a joy to clean your floors…LOL!

    • Sarah
      > Brenda Johnson
      July 23, 2019

      haha well that’s true Brenda!! I will happily keep them clean!

  • Patty Aslin
    July 22, 2019

    Your floor look “AWESOME”! KUDOS FOR A JOB WELL DONE 👍

    • Sarah
      > Patty Aslin
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Patty!!

  • Gayle
    July 23, 2019

    Wow Sarah!! Love the tile! Seriously the best transformed room I’ve seen in a while!! Well done 👍🏼
    We built our home as a new build but didn’t do everything straight away…due to a lack of funds! But it’s taught us a bit of patience (which never hurt anyone!!) also we’ve found we appreciate the work that gets done more because it’s exciting to do them step by step when we have the money rather than to have moved into a home with everything already done!!
    I bet you can’t wait to get up in the morning and walk on those lovely new tiles 😂😍

    • Sarah
      > Gayle
      July 23, 2019

      Ah wow, thank you Gayle!! You are so kind to say that. And I can definitely relate to what you’re saying. This is our third fixer upper and it’s always fun to watch each house improve little by little. xoxo

  • Mary Wilson
    July 23, 2019

    You did a beautiful job on your kitchen. The floor is to die for. Turned out fantastic. It looks so airy and bright. Love it!

    • Sarah
      > Mary Wilson
      July 23, 2019

      thank you so much Mary, I appreciate it!

  • karolina
    July 23, 2019

    It is so beautiful, Sarah. I love it.

    • Sarah
      > karolina
      July 23, 2019

      thank you Karolina!

  • Margaret DiSanto
    July 23, 2019

    OMG! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Can I have your house please? Can you come and decorate mine?!!

    • Sarah
      > Margaret DiSanto
      July 23, 2019

      haha you are too sweet!! Thank you Margaret! xo

  • Norma Belcher
    July 23, 2019

    I love the floor, you’re cabinets painted a dark grayish would really show up great against the floor, just my opinion!

    • Sarah
      > Norma Belcher
      July 23, 2019

      Oh yeah, that would be pretty too!

  • Rebekah Pascucci
    July 23, 2019

    Amazing! I love how much it opened up your space!! Beautiful. Now on to pinching pennies a so I can get rid of my 80’s tile.

    • Sarah
      > Rebekah Pascucci
      July 23, 2019

      Isn’t it amazing how much bigger it feels?! Wasn’t expecting that but so happy with the result. Hope you can do yours soon too! xo

  • Lindsay
    July 23, 2019

    Lovely. Takes your kitchen to another level sweetie! xoxo 😊

    • Sarah
      > Lindsay
      July 23, 2019

      than you so much Lindsay!!

  • Lori
    July 28, 2019

    Sarah,
    Your Kitchen came out beautiful. Very updated
    farm house. Love it! Enjoy your kitchen!

    • Sarah
      > Lori
      July 29, 2019

      thanks so much Lori!!

  • Gwen Mangelson
    July 29, 2019

    I love the color of the walls and the cabinets!!!

  • Linda Kay White
    July 31, 2019

    Amazing!!!! What a difference the tile made. It lightens that whole area up . Great job.

  • Karen
    July 31, 2019

    Wow!! Your tile pulls your kitchen together! Awesome job! God bless you and your family!!

  • Anamae Coberly
    January 27, 2020

    Hi,
    Just love the way your kitchen turned out. I love the cream cabinets, so fresh looking. The floor looks great.
    Can you tell me the color cream that was used on the cabinets and walls?? I have oak cabinets that I want to change. Thanks

    • Maria
      > Anamae Coberly
      January 30, 2020

      Beautiful tiles. I’ve been looking everywhere for something like this, whether real or stick-on. Could you provide the name of the maker please?

  • Patty
    October 14, 2023

    I love this tile. Can you give me the name of the shop you got it from please?