Well... (and I pat myself on the back as I type this) he caved - and has now admitted what a fabulous idea this was!! The past month or so has been a whirlwind of contractors, granite, cabinets and tile and today was "D Day!" Demoliton Day... We officially began our kitchen renovation!!!
Over the next 4-5 weeks, our kitchen will be transformed into the space that it was always meant to be. Somewhere where we can entertain friends and family and just be in a beautiful space where everyone gathers and feels at home. We can't wait for the everything to be installed and see it all come together. It's been a loooong time comin'!
As I said before, demolition started today. The "before" pictures were taken this weekend. Our contractor gave me a hammer this morning and said to take a few swings, which I obviously loved doing (see the smile on my face!) See ya ugly kitchen!!!) The plan was to take down a wall between the workout room and kitchen, making a 20 foot by 12 foot kitchen. As it stands, the view from our living room is two doors, one to each room. The new space will block off the WR door and widen the kitchen door. We're installing new cabinets, countertops, appliances, tile backsplash, hardwoods and a kick ass 5 1/2 foot island.
Here are the pictures - excuse the mess, we were packing :)
The Before - Kitchen
Another shot of the kitchen
Looking into the kitchen from the living room...wall on the left near the flowers is the one being removed
Workout room from the living room
Another shot of the workout room, wall with the painting is being removed
Oh yeah - watch out, mama's got a hammer!
See ya wall!
Workout room door framed and sheetrocked... kitchen door that has the plastic covering will be widened 18" to mirror our front entryway
View out to the back of the house/deck - these windows and slider will remain where they are
That area that juts out is the existing chimney - a 4-foot pantry will be built in next to it...
Here is the floor plan.....
Lots still to do - I'm currently in tile HELL! I can't decide what I want for the backsplash - the whole theme and color of the kitchen is dependent on it. This is a BIG decision and I'm definitely taking my time on it! Any suggestions on tile backsplash are welcome!
Stay tuned for more updates and pictures...
13 comments:
oh Stacie, I'm so jealous. We currently have a very small kitchen that is definitely not conducive to our lifestyle and a wall that seperates the kitchen and living room which I would LOVE to take down and make a great room. Keep us posted on the progress, I can't wait to see the finished product. On another note, I have lately seem some really nice vintage-looking copperish backsplash tiles that would let you bring warm colors to the kitchen.
Can not wait to see the finished product! I think I need to see it in person...sometime in 2010 :)
Ooooh, point me in the direction of that fun tile! I'll keep you posted with pictures of the progress!! Yes, Coff - I need more visitors (once this is complete, that is!) :)
Seriously my heart is pounding I'm so excited for you right now! And jealous, too. I'll email you some backsplash ideas that I love. Are you keeping the white cabinets?
Yay! You're making progress so quickly! Way to go, I can't WAIT to see it when you're done! Hope eating doesn't get to be too incredibly challenging, sans the actual kitchen... ;)
Shel - no, we're doing a maple cabinet with spice finish.
Go here http://www.6squarecabinets.com/web/products/nicollet.html - they're the middle cabinet... please send backsplash ideas!!!
OH my goodness SO EXCITING!! I can't wait to hear how everything goes - you have to keep us posted with tons of progress pics. Side note, I am really loving subway glass tile backsplashes - the glassy effect is fancy but the bigger tiles give off a vintage/casual look. What color scheme are you working with? Here is an example: http://glasstilekitchenbacksplash.com/images/glass_tile_kitche_backsplash.jpg
Thanks Jax! I am in LOOOVE with subway tiles..big, small - doesn't matter! I do like the look of the glass - I'm going tonight to look at more options. Decisions, decisions! Keep the suggestions comin'! They are much appreciated!
I am so excited to see your new kitchen next month!
It is going to be so amazing when it is all finished! I just love it! I am especially loving how quick the wall went down! I cannot wait to come visit in the spring and enjoy a meal in the new space! Keep the pictures coming please!
WOW how exciting friend! There is nothing better than a kitchen you love to cook and entertain in!! Can't wait:) ANother fun idea to think about is a stamped metal/tin...saw the idea on HGTV with Maple cabinets and it looked fabulous
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