Simple Cottage-Style Kitchen Updates | DIY Faux Beams | 2024

It's time to add some cozy cottage-style charm to my kitchen!
I'm so excited to take you along as I give my kitchen a little update with some simple and easy changes to give it a fresh new look.
In today's video I will be
- Taking down the microwave over the stove and replacing it with a pot rack to hang my copper pots.
- Changing out the door pulls for an easy kitchen update.
- Changing out the faucet. Wait until you see the new one I got!
- Changing the light fixture in the kitchen dining area.
- Adding faux beams in the kitchen dining area.
I'll also be sharing how I clean my copper with just vinegar and salt and sharing a few thrift store finds that I'll be adding in the kitchen.
So grab yourself a coffee, snuggle up and let's get started with the cozy cottage-style kitchen update!
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[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

My husband and I did all of our renovations together. We are old now and he can no longer do this type of work. But they are my happiest memories. ❤

[@raventhunder6386]

I think it's so nice to see you and wayne make a home together. It's what makes a house a home.

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you! It was so fun to work on this project with him! He was a huge help for this one!

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

Wayne is definitely a keeper. He helped you make the changes that are pretty in the kitchen. Love all of your thrifted finds and styled beautifully. ❤

[@MotherThyme]

He is a keeper! 😉 He was such a big help on this project! I’ll have to give him a little break before the next one. 😉

[@anneaton921]

I can’t believe how a few changes really transformed your kitchen!! It is just lovely!!🥰

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed this!

[@lindaparsons5125]

I’m so much like you just simple changes make a big impact Love all your ideas

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed this!

[@vickiemarker9052]

Beautiful! I love your copper pots above the stove! Everything looks so fresh!!!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks so much! I’m so happy to hear you love the copper pots above the stove too! Have a great evening!

[@judywright2733]

It’s amazing how those updates changed the look of your kitchen! Very pretty!❤

[@MotherThyme]

Hi Judy! Thanks so much! I love how it gave the kitchen a new look!

[@lisamarutz9772]

What great changes, so fresh and renewed❤ I love your Revere Ware pieces!!! When I left for college, in 1973, my Gram took me to the Green Stamp Store and bought me a whole set of Revere Ware, and taught me how to clean it……with salt and vinegar!!!!

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I love that you learned how to clean copper with salt and vinegar too! :)

[@julielefevre4184]

All of the updates are so pretty and look awesome in your cozy home.

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you!🤍 Have a great weekend!

[@sherrykahn2474]

Hi Jenn!Everything looks so so pretty!!!!!Love the new tones of hardware!!!!You did a lovely job!!Enjoy!!!!😁🎉👍

[@MotherThyme]

Hi Sherry! Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed this!

[@donna8212]

All of the updates look absolutely beautiful. 🤍

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I can’t wait for you to see the living room updates!

[@patbarthe1219]

Love the subtle changes you made. The wicker and wooden thrifted chairs around the table draw your eyes up to the beams, which look great. Wayne definitely has some skills. The best thing I like to see in the kitchen is a man with his hands doing dishes😊. I use ketchup on my 50+ year old revere copper bottom pans and it works great. I had never tried the salt/vinegar. Will keep that in mind. As always Jenn, your decor is beautiful.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! Wayne was such a big help! I'll have to try your ketchup tip on copper!

[@amydolgos1348]

Super pretty Jenny!! Love all the cooper- so warm and cozy!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi Amy! Thanks so much! I'm so happy I finally took down the microwave! It's been so nice cooking looking at the pretty copper pots instead! It does make the space so cozy! Happy St. Patrick's Day my friend!

[@amydolgos1348]

To you and your family as well 🍀@@MotherThyme

[@soblessed6438]

Kitchen update turned out beautifully. Love all the copper. I just bought for my kitchen two light fixtures that are almost identical to the one you bought. My husband going to install them this weekend. I love your kitchen table too. Thanks for sharing.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I love the warmth the copper brings to the kitchen! I love that you got similar fixtures too! They are so pretty.

[@rosiehelminiak2947]

it's absolutely lovely! Your home always looks incredibly cozy!

[@MotherThyme]

You are so sweet, thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed this!

[@debanderson9797]

OMG! Im absolutely in love with everything, especially the faucet and pot rack. Looks Gorgeous 😍

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! The faucet is a beauty!

[@ritabock6066]

Beautiful updates, love every single detail you did from the faucet to the copper pots etc…. You have a BEAUTIFUL cozy farmhouse home !!!!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thank you! I'm so happy you love the updates! It was a fun project! Have a lovely day!

[@SLStyle]

Looks fantastic Jenn . I’ve been wanting a faucet like that for years . Looks lovely . You and your husband did a great job 👍👍

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you! I’m so happy I finally got the faucet. It’s even prettier in person. Have a great weekend!

[@2late4me]

What I like most is Wayne is helping to make the transformation. Love the new faucet.

[@teresaowens6988]

Oh Jenn, everything is so pretty. I love the pot rack and new faucet. Everything goes so beautifully together. Thank you for sharing, Love the inspiration. Love you Sweet Friend. Have a Blessed Weekend. 😊❤

[@melissamcdaniel7035]

Its absolutely beautiful! I think my favorite find is the beautiful chairs.

[@MotherThyme]

I’m so happy you enjoyed this! I really do love the chairs too!

[@bettyross4940]

You must be so great full for this beautiful home, I sure would be!🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰

[@MotherThyme]

You are so sweet, thank you! :)

[@carolyenik2128]

So glad you are happy with your updates. We spend so much time in the kitchen it needs to look beautiful. Thanks ,.love the faucet!

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed this!

[@GenericAccountVLR]

The cabinet hardware is a major improvement. Nice and soft and warm yet still tailored.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I love the cabinet hardware too! It's so pretty and timeless!

[@donnasutton1135]

Love that sink faucet! And the drawer pulls. It all came together beautifully. 😍

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks Donna! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[@PhyllisRado-h9k]

It looks so pretty. I enjoyed the whole video love the light fixture and new faucet❤❤❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed this!

[@susanbrechbiel7033]

Jenn, everything looks GREAT as usual! U n your hubs make an GREAT team, definitely u 2, work very well together! Love it all! Great video n thank u so much for sharing! 😊❤️🎁💕⭐️

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed this! Wayne was such a big help on this project!🤍

[@linp1268]

Beautifully done!! Thanks for the tips on updating the kitchen without a Reno or spending a fortune. Everything you did was so well done. I really like it all!! Two thumbs up to your helpful Hubby!!

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed this! Wayne was such a big help! :)

[@christinewilliams7005]

Wow -everything looks so good! I love all your changes.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[@barbarajameson8829]

Absolutely gorgeous,an a great job by you and Wayne. Thanks for sharing

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! Wayne was just a big help on this!

[@DoreenRauch-b9j]

Love your style. Everything turned out beautiful. Amazing what a few changes can make. I personally like the other light over the table better but that's me. Your home is beautiful.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I'm so happy you love it! I liked the other light too. I'm going to hold on to it because I love that light fixture or maybe I can find another place for it. :)

[@abiering]

I love the new drawer pulls. Really warms up the space along with the faucet.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! They are so pretty!

[@kmom5450]

Nice job!! It looks beautiful! My favorite part is that you relocated the microwave. That really gave the space an updated look without much effort, great tip!! Everything you did though was so well thought out and turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks so much! I'm so happy you loved the idea of relocating the microwave! I've been wanting to do it for years. I'm so happy I finally did it! It's worked out great and I love looking at the beautiful copper now when I'm cooking!

[@amymeyeraan-wz9fy]

I love the copper touches. I have been thrifting copper pieces too!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! I'm so happy you love the copper touches! I was so happy to find those copper pots at the thrift store!

[@cindygaudet1390]

Oh the dining room looks fantastic. The light and the beams! I want beams and we just might! Liked the pot rack with only 3 and then maybe a sprig of a herb or a tiny wooden measuring spoon.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I love your idea of the measuring spoon and herb on the pot rack too! That would be so pretty! Thanks for the idea!🤍

[@cindygaudet1390]

@@MotherThyme hey you could add thyme 😉

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Love all the little updates. I have been in my home 51 years and recently was determined to improve my kitchen on a budget. So for $500.00 a cabinet maker made a custom stove hood that juts out and adds interest to a previous flat cabinet wall. Then , I got a lantern almost like yours... but my top is solid black with 4 ball finials. But it has the exact same shape and 4 candelabra bulbs like yours, for $285.00 from Wayfair., and then got a new goose neck faucet , which gave the sink a totally new look and feel for $195.00!!!!! So it feels like a new little space to me! I love it! BTW... I have a round table in dark wood with 4 black Windsor chairs. I would love adding 2 rattan ones like yours. It gives the space such a unique look. Unfortunately those are not in my budget! Although the art print was beautiful... the copper hanging pots give the space so much more dimension and subtle sparkle. Just altogether a lovely transformation on a realistic budget. Not everyone can take out a 2nd mortgage to do a complete kitchen remodel. Especially when this makeover is so charming and cozy and fresh. You did an amazing job!!!!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thank you so much! I'm so happy you love the little updates! I love hearing the updates you made too and the custom stove hood sounds beautiful! I would love one of those! I love the light fixture you have too. I was looking for one that had a solid black top but when I found the one I got it was only $69 so I couldn't pass up the deal. ;) I'm glad you like the rattan chairs too. I've always happy I had them on hand to easily do the switch. :) Have a lovely day!

[@robindozier6529]

Love the kitchen transformation!!

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I’m so happy you enjoyed this!

[@ritah7457]

Love the simple makeover, Jen! We all need a Wayne clone!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Yes! He's a keeper! :) Wait until you see what he did in the living room! That video is coming up next. :)

[@CathyColegrove-u5e]

Everything turned out beautiful!

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!

[@christiestafford3735]

I love it! I think this is my favorite episode of yours❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I’m so happy you love it! This is one of my favorites too!😉 Have a great weekend!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Jenn, it’s Lovely!🫶🏻

[@karenjordan6894]

Loved the new touches!! Beautiful!!

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!

[@summerrose4978]

We're redoing our cabinets black ( cracked pepper) and ordered copper door handles to go with it. We too took that over stove micro down. Love that faucet.

[@MotherThyme]

Wow! I bet it looks fabulous with the copper handles!

[@jennygeorge6591]

Such a beautiful makeover. It's so cozy and inviting. I love how excited you are about the new project. Wayne did good!!!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks so much! It was a fun project to do! Have a lovely day!

[@debraspringers2098]

You always inspire me! I just love the new changes you made 😊

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you!🤗 I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend my friend!🤍

[@avakoike9575]

Turned out Beautiful! Great choices.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!

[@marthabirch4687]

Such amazing changes!! Love them all!!😊😊

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you! I'm so happy you love it!

[@marycasey9404]

I love the changes! Beautiful❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! :)

[@cindyfoley1675]

Beautiful...love the copper touches😊

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you love the copper too!

[@jenasmith5467]

Love all of the little changes that had such a big impact! It is beautiful!

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! Wait until you see the living room updates coming up!😀

[@theskiesthelimit-q2k]

Moving the microwave was a good call. The rest of your kitchen tweaks did a nice job refreshing your kitchen.

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks so much! I love the little updates we made!

[@carlamacedo3537]

Wow!! Came out lovely!! Nicely done!!❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!🤗

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

The kitchen looks great ❤

[@cindyhancock5261]

What a transformation those changes made! It’s all so beautiful!!!!💚🪴

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Wait until you see the beams in the living room! That video is coming up next. 😀

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

I love copper. I have a few good pieces and a couple I found at Savers. 😊

[@Lookingup22]

Everything looks great!!🪴

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! Wait until you see the living room update!

[@deniseaschmann4225]

Wow, wow, wow ~ beautiful, updated kitchen! Replacing the microwave with the copper pots is everything ~ and I adore the copper faucet, and door pulls too! Sooo pretty 😍 The beams above the table, with the new light fixture, are fantastic!! Great job you guys! I LOVE your “new” kitchen!! 👏👏👏

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I'm so happy with the way it turned out and love looking at the copper pots hanging! I've always loved that look!

[@dianag4025]

Everything turned out very nice.

[@jinnyblickhan8643]

I love the faucet but every thing you did was great 😊

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I’m so happy you love the faucet too! It’s beautiful!

[@rhondahall782]

Love the changes you made 😊

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!🤗

[@charlotted6247]

I love the updates you done. I have a tiny house and I've been making little changes. Even new curtains makes it better. I love to move things around. It looks refreshed and makes me feel better.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I'm so happy you enjoyed this! You're right, even changing curtains or moving things around can give a space a fresh new look! :)

[@paulamessimer1736]

You are a great thrifter. Love the kitchen

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I love thrifting!

[@michellepowell2602]

The faucet, the wood chairs and the wicker chairs were my favorite. Your kitchen was so beautiful before, however the small changes are gorgeous! 💛

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks so much! I'm so happy you love this!

[@marybollinger8668]

Can we clone Wayne? Would love to have such a helpful spouse!!!! You are a lucky woman to have such a partner in decorating!!!

[@charlotted6247]

Does he have brothers?? ❤❤❤

[@raventhunder6386]

Wayne is fortunate as well to have jenn for a mate.

[@MotherThyme]

You're so sweet! He's a good man and always up to tackle any crazy project I come up with, lol! He was such a big help on this project!

[@sherryhudson9075]

A great deal on the chairs. I like the stained chairs better than the black. It’s a more updated look.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I'm so happy I went back for those chairs! They were such a great deal too!

[@christim.5999]

Very nice , Jen. You have inspired me. Quite cozy and charming. Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you!🤍 I’m so happy you enjoyed this!

[@debcam6990]

love all your updates you did❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you! Wait until you see the living room update!

[@teriwarnke5968]

Love the copper so pretty ❤️

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! The copper really warms up the space!

[@Ginger_Odie]

Absolutely beautiful ❣️

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!

[@shannondowns5095]

Love the new light fixture and that new faucet is gorgeous! I think you should leave your cabinets that color...beige is so much more richer and warmer than all of those white kitchens. I have a heavy microwave that stopped working years ago and you have given me the inspiration to finally take it down. Thanks Jen!

[@MotherThyme]

I’m so happy you enjoyed this! I love the new faucet too! Have a great weekend!

[@stepheniasullivan6619]

Jenn those pots turned out beautiful! So glad I got to meet you at the thrift store the day you bought them! Kitchen is beautiful!

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! It was so fun meeting you there and chatting with you! I hope we run into each other again sometime! Let me know if you have a chance to check out those other thrift stores I mentioned. I was just at the Goodwill in WS last night and found some goodies! I love that one!

[@siameselady52]

Love the changes! Your Wayne is a lot like my Keith - always happy to help with things. We definitely have keepers in that department. I’d love to see the microwave/coffee bar finished. I have a microwave above my stove and I’m not a fan at all. I love what you did with it.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I'm so happy you loved the changes! We do have some keepers! ;)

[@maricegreen4473]

Jenn it looks beautiful,love the beams, great job. Looking forward to seeing how you two dress up your amazing living room. 💕

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I can't wait for you to see the living room!

[@dianestacey6155]

My first time watching everything looks beautiful 😊

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed this!

[@sacondabaird5386]

Glad Sarah’s October home shared your information 😊

[@MotherThyme]

Hi and welcome! I’m so glad you are here from Sarah’s channel!❤️

[@chlexiel.1022]

First time here. What a beautiful cozy kitchen. Loved your video🥰

[@MotherThyme]

Hi and welcome! I'm so happy this is your first time watching and you loved this video!

[@shunawestern9153]

The kitchen looked really good after your improvements, nice job done. 🥰🇬🇧🐾🐾❄️

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!

[@BrendaPhilyaw]

Great job. Everything looks so lovely. Your home is beautiful and you and Wayne make a great couple!

[@MotherThyme]

You are so sweet, thank you! He was such a big help on this! Wait until you see what he helped me with in the living room!

[@darlenepeace9578]

Love it! Nice changes❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!

[@octaviaeichacker4588]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!❤️

[@cathycoons9032]

Love your style. ❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! I’m so glad you do!🤍

[@chlexiel.1022]

I commented before the video was over. I LOVE that print. I have that exact print over my kitchen counter, plus another of a Currier and Ives. I used the Command Velcro strips and it sticks to my tile backsplash no problem. It was so funny when you put that up there🤣. We are “Twinnies” haha.

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! I'm so happy you love that print! It's so pretty! I love your idea of using the command strips to hang it. :) We are twinnies! ;)

[@Creative22222]

You always share fun videos with us and I appreciate every minute of it. I always look forward to watching your new videos❤❤❤💞💞💞

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoy my videos!

[@sabrinamariesayre]

It all looks beautiful. I was actually looking at that same light fixture the other day at Lowes. I think I might have to go back and get it. It looks great! 😊

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! If you get it order it online! The same one in the store is $50 more! When I noticed it cheaper online I went back to the store and they refunded me the difference. 😀

[@sharonszidat4921]

Absolutely love it ❤

[@MotherThyme]

I'm so happy you love it!

[@peggypoole1773]

Looks lovely!

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!

[@nancyhirst1055]

I love everything I think it looks gorgeous…

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks Nancy!🤍

[@RobinKoeger]

I just found your channel today! Love the changes!! We are having our very dark kitchen cabinets refinished soon. YAY!! I love the color of your cabinets!! Would you mind to share the color?😊

[@elisabethsingletary2998]

Love your new faucet. It’s my next to do project!

[@MotherThyme]

I’m so glad you love the faucet! I’m so happy I finally got this one! It was on my list for awhile. 😀

[@714rooster]

I love your design style ❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much! I’m so happy you do!

[@karenkamer5696]

Love my vintage copper with it's beautiful patina left on.🤎

[@MotherThyme]

I'm so happy you love copper too!

[@gabbyrodriguez9330]

Hi Jenny everything looks so good I loved all the changes love the chandelier 😍 so pretty 🤩

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks so much! I'm so happy you loved all the changes I made!

[@barblarocco1636]

It looks so pretty

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you! Wait until you see the living room update coming up!

[@conniechandler694]

Looks fab

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you!

[@laurie2715]

Your kitchen is beautiful! All the pretty touches make it such a warm and welcoming space ! I like your new light fixture and the S hooks with towels at the counter end , good idea 😊🌿 maybe I missed it but do you have another stove vent ?

[@MotherThyme]

Hi! Thanks! I’m so happy you enjoyed this. We removed the vent with the microwave and I decided right now I’m not replacing it. So far it’s worked out without having one. 😀

[@pamelahamm1997]

Beautiful ❤

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you!

[@Ken-k6y]

Love it 😍

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!

[@patriciavenuto170]

So so pretty! Small updates make such an impact dont they?

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! They do! Just a few simple changes gave give a space a fresh new look. Have a great weekend!

[@LoriPineault]

BRAVO! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@MotherThyme]

Thank you!

[@euladavis4195]

So beautiful Jenn, I love all the changes you made, beautiful faucet, love the new microwave and coffee pot, love the pots hanging, where did you find the lamp that’s sitting on your counter top

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks my friend! I'm so happy you enjoyed this! The little lamps on the counter are from Hobby Lobby. :)

[@melaniehancock5652]

Beautiful. I'll bet it looks gorgeous at night too.

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks! It does! It's so cozy at night!

[@cherylritchie5389]

Great job,

[@MotherThyme]

Thanks so much!