When we are ready we will have a designer come in to finalize our ideas. We need more counters which I also want to work as eat at space.
Most likely there will either be a large eat at island in the center of the room or an L shaped eat at counter that would start near the fridge and run along side the stove.
The current configuration of the stove, dishwasher and fridge works well but we will have the bottom counters there rebuilt as well since they are yucky.
So the cabinets below the sink are our experimental ones since we aren't keeping them. This little door was stripped bare. I can't believe how much lighter it is!
Next we will try staining it. I want the cabinets to be light and bright while showing off their grain!
Cabinet space is plentiful. This cabinet below is floor to ceiling and holds all our cookware and more.
The right side was apparently a coat closet at one time. Jim had the brilliant idea of hanging our pots from the bar! I just need to put a free standing shelf unit in there to utilize the middle part of the space.
I hope you enjoyed this glimpse of our before kitchen. The remodeling will include just about everything.
- refinishing the cabinets
- having new cabinets built
- installing granite or the like counter tops
- new appliances
- tiling the floor
- and the little stuff like the back splash, ceiling fan, etc.
Thank you for stopping by! ~Val
that is not much counter space for all the cooking you guys do! have fun redesigning and creating the perfect space in your kitchen!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun project, and if you're like me and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, I know you want it just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI have to say though, that I absolutely LOVE the brick as it is!
Happy Sunday to you, Val!
Val, I can't believe that is all the counter space you have? Wow, that is tiny! Especially for all the cooking you do! I think your ideas are brilliant! Can't wait to see everything finished! I love the brick too! Big Hugs and I hope you're having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely and fun project. I can't wait to see the final result!:)
ReplyDeletehappy Sunday val!
Exciting! Looking forward (in due course) to your "after" photos!
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ReplyDeleteThat is a big but exciting project! You can never have too many work surfaces in the kitchen :)
ReplyDeleteWe live in a small cottage, so our kitchen space is rather cozy, but it's all built-ins to maximize space plus a little nook for a table for two.
That is not a lot of counter space! I would find that difficult to work with. Sounds like you have got some great ideas though. Happy modelling!
ReplyDeleteVal, I did a kitchen remodel last year to update and I'm so pleased. It's expensive but so worth it. I still have to do the backsplash and add table & chairs. But everything else is in place. Are you on Facebook? I would love to be personal friends with you. I'll leave my link below.
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Now this is one I am really looking forward to, Val. I want/need to remodel my kitchen as well, all I already did year before last was painting the cabinets and counters white, added a new counter top, a cheap one, bad decision, lol, it already looked worn out, anyhow, I have no idea what to do with my kitchen and that's why I am really excited to see what you'll come up with. I might steal your ideas, lol.
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Looks like you've got a nice base to start with and a good idea of what you do want. Best of luck moving forward. We're currently working on ours as well, and I CANNOT WAIT to have a fully functioning kitchen again!
ReplyDeleteIt has a lot of potential already, I know it'll look AMAZING when it's done! I wish you smooth sailing with the renovation craziness!
ReplyDeleteWow, there is literally no counter space in your kitchen and it is super dated. I like the design ideas: big island and L shaped counter. Sounds very modern. Well, it sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you. It will be worth it when you have the finished product. Imagine cooking in your beautiful new space.
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