Home tour: kitchen and dining room

This is where you'll really start to see my love of all things minimal. I really hate for things to be sitting out. You'll notice that I put the snack bowls away. I love them, but they were driving me crazy lol.

I would have NEVER picked granite countertops or black appliances, but now that I have them, I kinda love them.

The farm sink is beautiful. However,  not very functional for someone who prefers to wash dishes by hand. I had to place a small dish pan in the sink. There is no way I'm filling up the whole thing to wash just a few dishes. I am slowly getting used to the dishwasher lol.

The kitchen is really big (18x16). So there was plenty of room for my china cabinet. R made this cabinet about 25 years ago and I love it! This is really the only wall space we have in the kitchen and I'm still working on the decor. I have a few things in mind, but I know I won't clutter it up too much. *The room to the left is the laundry room. We still don't have a washer and dryer, so that tour may be on hold.

I'm trying to bring in some pigs and watermelons as my theme. So far the only thing I have is this photo:

A close up look at my spoon collection.  I have some from several states, countries and special attractions .

Since the beta tank sits on the kitchen counter, I couldn't resist giving him this watermelon umbrella.  You know, just in case it rains LOL .

The dining room. Just simple red sheers and placemats.

The only thing I'm going to change in here is to eventually buy bar stools.

That's the kitchen and dining room. I love sitting at the table and looking out at the river. And since we love to cook together,  the big kitchen is perfect.

Next up: Maybe the living room???