2000s Kitchen Update: White Dove, White Quartz & More
Ideas to Remodel Your Outdated 2000s Kitchen
When updating a kitchen, it can be hard to know where to stop. Like snoggin’ with the hubs – one thing always leads to another. But that doesn’t mean you need to go all-out, as there are ways to save money while you spend it.
This kitchen had EVERYTHING going for it…if you still lived in the early 2000s. However, as it relates to a more modern approach, it had a few fatal flaws…
- cathedral/arched cabinet doors
- strong red/cherry stain on the cabinets
- orange-hued floors, which themselves weren’t a BIG problem, but the whole palette was
- older style granite countertops (if you have these, read THIS)
- diamond-pattern backsplash
And a quick note on the travertine backsplash: I actually love travertine; it’s soft, warm, and adds texture to a room. However, the large-scale diamond pattern in this kitchen kills the deal, as it’s so 90s/early 2000s.
Now, are you ready to see the big reveal?
Can I get a HELLS YEAH AND A FREAKIN’ HALLELUJAH?! (Can I say those two things in a sentence?) Sure, I can.
Seriously, it’s hardly recognizable…
You might think, ‘Ermmm, Kylie, you said something about saving money? This looks like a daaang nice kitchen reno; how on earth did they SAVE MONEY?’
Well, money had to be spent to get the result they wanted, but they definitely cut back their costs with the following:
- kept the FOOTPRINT (layout) of the cabinets, meaning they could keep the cabinet boxes and only replace the doors
- refinished the floors rather than replacing them
- kept the bulkheads rather than ripping them out and going full height on the cabinets
By the way, all the color and product details are at the end of this blog post.
Notice how the bulkheads were a noticeable feature before? And now they belong!
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Check out the gorgeous eating nook…
A butler’s pantry leading to the dining room was also remodeled…
Sure, painting the existing cabinets would’ve saved a lot of money. However, with the cathedral-style doors, they’d still give a solid nod to the early 2000s, which was what my clients were trying to get away from.
Ideas to Update Your 2000s Kitchen
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PRODUCT LIST
WALLS
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray Colour Review
KITCHEN CABINETS
Colour match to Benjamin Moore White Dove Colour Review
TRIMS
Benjamin Moore White Dove
BACKSPLASH
MS International – Highland Park Portico Pearl
COUNTERTOPS
FLOORS
Red oak stained with Duraseal Ebony/Jacobean (1:1) ratio
ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2021, UPDATED IN 2024 FOR FRESH LINKS & GRAMMAR
When cabinets are white dove, is it critical that baseboards also be white dove? We painted our kitchen and bathroom cabinets white dove, and now the pure (?) white baseboards/trim look too bright.
Hi Lori! Wellll, it’s ideal. I mean, you can have a shift between whites, but it depends on a few things a) how much baseboard is really visible with the cabinets and b) how big of a difference there is. If it IS Pure White, you can juuuuuust barely get away with it. It’s close. I mean White Dove does have a bit more warmth. Long story short, they don’t have to be, but it’s BEST if they are for a seamless, purposeful look :).
This is our kitchen and floors exactly a same door type as well. I would love to know if the interior of the cabinets were painted?
Kylie, Absolutely loved this post, what a transformation!!! I have just chosen Edgecomb for my kitchen walls (as part of my e-design package), so this post was perfect timing. Do you think the ABSOLUTELY stunning Ironsbridge would go with SW Pure White cabinets as well? I am still trying to decide on Pure White or Graystone cabinets but with posts like these – keep leaning towards white! Thank you for including links to the other rooms as well. The whole house is AMAZING.
You know, I don’t have Ironsbridge in front of me, but my gut says that it would ABSOLUTELY be worth sampling up!
Oh MY goodness!! What a transformation!! It is STUNNING! This home HAS to be in Colorado! This floorplan was built by a home building company called Sanford Homes. Sanford built homes with classic timeless features that I love, but the classic features need to be updated with today’s colors! I also own a Sanford Home built in the late 1990’s! I am just beginning the process of updating everything and am so happy I ran across your post!
Well, I’m going to leave that to my client to answer to respect her privacy, but I BET she’ll see this comment and let you know!
I just love that my posts reach SO MANY PEOPLE who otherwise wouldn’t know what to do – I love RELATABLE style!!!!! Thank you for commenting :).
Hi Tamara – you guessed it! Sanford home in Colorado! Thanks for your kind remarks! 🙂
The remodel is fresh, white and modern. Awesome!
I still like the original colors of the original kitchen. I know it’s not as fresh and trending much I lean more warm.
I probably would have kept it the way it was . Both are beautiful.
This home is BEAUTIFUL! We are in the process of planning similar updates to our mid 90’s home. Replacing cabinet doors/drawer fronts, new countertop/backsplash, refinishing hardwoods, new wall/trim paint and updating furniture pieces. I’m struggling to make finish and color choices as limited fixed items are staying (pretty much just carpet and only for now) and it is an open concept space for the main living areas. I’ve been reviewing your packages and am curious if this beautiful home was a custom package or a mixture of a few of your available packages (whole house paint + countertops, etc.)
Love all of your helpful posts!
Beautiful renovation! Will you please share where you found your table and chairs in the breakfast nook? I’m looking for a round table and upholstered chairs, and I just love yours. Thank you!
Hi Kim – the table is Hooker Furniture Sunset Point Pedestal Dining Table. The chairs are from Cost Plus World Market. They are almost identical to Restoration Hardware Chairs.
Beautiful! Would the owner be willing to share the brand cooktop in the island? I love how sleek and minimalist it looks on the island! I’m hunting for an island cooktop for my kitchen update.
Hi! The cooktop is a Wolf induction cooktop and it is FABULOUS! Highly recommend!
Hi Kylie-Beautiful renovation! I took particular note of the butler’s pantry. I would love to see a basement wet bar update. Any coming in the near future?
We are in the process of updating our basement wet bar from the 90’s (honey oak cabinets). I have walls and trim that I have painted Whitetail. My problem is knowing what to paint cabinets. Existing countertops will be painted matte pure white. I’m wanting to keep things light and bright, while trying to anchor the brick fireplace and dark brown leather sectional at opposite end of room (open floor plan). There’s limited natural light, but mostly adequate artificial light.
Any suggestions?
Amazing, love what you did! Are the ceilings white dove as well? If not, what color? And would like to know what the paint finishes are for the ceiling and walls. Thanks!
You betcha! And the ceiling would be flat and the walls i BELIEVE are eggshell (but you can do a washable matte as well).
Love love love what you did with your diningroom table & chairs…..taking them from dark wood to white. I have the exact same set and would love an updated look as I just recently had my kitchen cabinets and trim painted White Dove. What color did you use on the diningroom set?
Hello,
Could you share where the cabinet refacing was found? This is beautiful!
I hate everything about this. Am I the only one who liked the original so much better??? It was warm, cozy, and inviting. The new one is so boring and COMPLETELY lacks character. It’s so BORING! There’s zero warmth, it looks cold and sterile, like a freaking hospital room. The white is so dull, but also blinding, which is a huge oxymoron. At least add some shades of beige to make it warm and inviting instead of… well, that. I don’t hate white cabinets, but I do hate when EVERYTHING is white because it has no originality or uniqueness. Also, PLEASE never use the words “snoggin with the hubs”, ever again.
Sincerely, a person with taste.
Oh, you sound like a LOT of fun…