Cabin Kitchen Reveal With Our Sinkology Sink

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A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and wooden countertops. Shelves above and around the sink hold dishes, decor, and a coffee maker. Large windows provide natural light and a view outside.

Our friend Allison at Prvbsthirtyonegirl is renovating a small cabin on a lake. This is the reveal of their small kitchen renovations. Follow along with her blog at Proverbs31girl.com

I can’t believe that this moment is here.  Our little cabin renovations are finally starting to wrap up.  When we first bought this little cabin a year and a half ago, we thought we would just freshen things up, add paint, new lighting, and a few more updates and call it good.  And then we started digging in, and we realized that if we are going to do this cabin justice, it’s going to require a little more work than we thought.  And one of the biggest challenges we had were with the teeny tiny kitchen that it came with. 



A cozy, cluttered kitchen with wooden walls, white cabinets, a small window, and a white stove. Various items cover the countertop, adding to the rustic charm.
A cozy room with wooden walls and ceiling beams, featuring a white refrigerator covered in magnets and notes, a microwave, and a small lamp on a side table. A child is partially visible at the bottom right.
A cozy living room with wooden walls and ceiling beams, featuring several armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. Bookshelves line the back wall, and there are two lamps and a window with red curtains.


See the problem? And as much as we tried to draw up a plan to fit everything in that we needed, and make it a bit cuter, it just didn’t work out. I mean, this kitchen was quite trendy with the refrigerator in the hallway:)

Yeah. That’s not working for me. So, we finally realized that since we were re-plumbing and wiring the whole cabin already, it wouldn’t be too much more work to move the kitchen to the back of the cabin. And by we, I mean Ryan:)

And although the big living room was nice, it wasn’t necessary. There was a lot of wasted space in front of the fireplace by the old kitchen, so we decided that we could move the living room there, in front of the fireplace. We also decided to buy a few square feet for a closet in the bedroom and moved that wall on the left over 4 feet. Now we had the blueprint for our new kitchen.



A bright, unfinished kitchen area with white walls and ceiling, featuring white cabinets and a large, empty sink space beneath a window. Two wall-mounted lights flank the window.


Let’s take a moment to appreciate the invention of white paint. Ry jokes that we should own stock in it! We removed the tongue and groove from the walls to insulate and then reinstalled it horizontally. Although I didn’t mind the vertical orientation, it required Ryan to use backer boards for nailing. This horizontal installation allowed him to hit studs more easily, giving it a more traditional look.

The kitchen was progressing nicely. Our friends, who had just remodeled their kitchen, generously gave us their cabinets. What a blessing! Now, we just needed countertops and a sink. I chose butcher block countertops for their affordability and classic look. I was undecided on the sink until Sinkology contacted us!

We partnered with Sinkology and picked out this gorgeous fireclay sink.  This is called the Bradstreet II, and we got it as an all-in-one kit, meaning that it came with the sink, hardware, and a beautiful Pfister faucet.  Ryan followed their easy instructions to build the platform in the cabinet and set the sink.  You guys.  I’ve never been happier!



A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and wooden countertops. The window above the sink is flanked by shelves with dishes and decor.


This sink is amazing and beautiful—truly the stuff of dreams! After years of renovating and DIY projects, my advice for anyone working on a new build or remodel is to splurge on the sink. I wish I had done that for our farmhouse. Cabinets can look custom with paint and hardware, regardless of whether they are stock, gifted, or bought on sale. Timeless and classic backsplashes, like subway tile or shiplap, are budget-friendly. Affordable countertops, like butcher block, can be found for a steal. But a sink? A sink is a showstopper.

A high-end sink and faucet can elevate your kitchen, making budget-friendly choices seem intentional. It’s what people will remember about your kitchen. Despite being thrifty, I recommend splurging on the sink. It makes a significant difference.

And the best part?!?  This sink is actually amazingly reasonable and can be bought at your local Home Depot!  



A close-up of a modern kitchen countertop featuring a sleek, metallic faucet with a spring design.
A close-up of a kitchen countertop with a farmhouse sink, featuring a sleek faucet.
A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and wooden countertops. Large windows with white curtains.


I loved this faucet it came with as well! It’s an amazing quality Pfister Faucet. Look at her shine:)

We will still add a fun island in here, so the kiddos have a place to eat, but for now, I’m just so excited to have a functioning kitchen to use!



So, there you have it.  Our very budget friendly kitchen that is oh so pretty.

And just because before and afters are my favorite, let’s look at the before of this space

Before

A cozy kitchen with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring white cabinets, a white stove, and a cluttered countertop. A small window is above the sink, and various kitchen utensils hang on the right wall.


After

A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and wooden countertops. Shelves hold dishes, decor, and a coffee maker, while large windows provide natural light. Two wall-mounted lights are above the shelves.


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