Gray and White Kitchen Makeover with Hexagon Tile Backsplash

You know how we love a good kitchen makeover… well, we definitely love our guest’s kitchen! Megan and her husband did a great job updating and brightening up builder-grade into a beautiful gray and white kitchen and dining area. Here’s the final result (scroll down for the before and the details of what they did):

Gray and white kitchens are trending and beautiful! Check out a few of our favorite gray and white kitchens and then keep reading to get the details of our guest’s kitchen makeover:

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Lovely! If you’re creating a gray and white kitchen, use our Gray Color Files to help you find the right gray for you. And if you need more kitchen inspiration, check out all of our kitchens here.  And now, here’s Megan to tell you all about her kitchen makeover:

Gray and White Kitchen Makeover
by Megan of  LoveLee Homemaker

My name is Megan and my husband and I are first-time homeowners. We bought our house three years ago and have been slowly updating it. The previous homeowners had updated the kitchen but chose colors and products that weren’t our taste. Everything seemed to be the same orange-y hue which made the kitchen seem dark and heavy.  Here’s the before:

My husband disassembled all the cabinets- labeling each piece of trim and door. After sanding every piece and all cabinet bases, he wiped them down with a de-glosser to remove any grease or dirt. Next came a layer of primer, followed by 2-3 coats of the satin finish paint color. It was a long process but a necessary one to withstand the kitchen’s constant use. We decided to go with a solid color Corian countertop to compliment the large patterned backsplash that we continued all the way to the ceiling. The full wall of tile really makes it an accent wall that can be seen all the way into the living room. Lastly, we had hardwood floors put in to really warm up the space. The entire kitchen makeover took about 6 weeks to complete since my husband did most of the work himself.