Kitchen Hood and Shelves Reveal!

Well, we've finally completed the kitchen (for now, I have more ideas for the new year)! Our hood project was so fun!  It all started here:

First we took down the existing microwave hood and cabinet above.

Then I ordered from Lowes a stainless vent hood (30" for $169).  I made sure all the off/on switches were located on the underneath side.  The husband then installed according to instructions and we vented to outside (so nice to not smell the pancakes you made for breakfast all day).  

Next the hood was boxed in with pine wood.  While this was going on I was busy staining 1x4 lumber in Minwax Dark Walnut.  It took about 12, 8 foot pieces, since I wanted the hood to go to ceiling. Then it was a matter of covering the box that was made and extending down from the ceiling (with attached 2x2s underneath). 

The finished hood with a Thanksgiving wreath!  I love how the wood breaks up all the white in the kitchen!  And to tie in to that wood we continued on to the floating shelves!

First, we removed a double cabinet above the backsplash, this really opened up my counter space!  What a difference!  Then we added planks and they were painted (Pratt and Lambert from Sears Off White).  Next my husband built the brackets (E-Shaped) and installed on the wall.

After the brackets were installed, he covered them with pine facing!  I love how much they store and the dishwasher is easily unloaded to the open shelves!  In all $60 for the three shelves!