TAKE A LOOK AT OUR KITCHEN REMODEL
This is the story of our kitchen remodel decision that was set into play when the thing on our lower double oven snapped.Apparently, I snapped at the same time and we took at as a sign it was time to get this remodel schedule.
With cabinets and appliances taking the most time it helped us make deposits and have an additional eight to twelve weeks to pay the balances.
KITCHEN TOUR REMODEL
This remodel was a long time coming! Over the years I made a few updates that you can see here . If you are antsy to remodel, but not quite ready those minor updates made our design decisions on cabinet selection much easier.
Painting my lower cabinets and island years ago made choosing the cabinet finishes less intimidating.
REMODELED KITCHEN
Are you ready? Let’s take a look. If you are thinking about an update or remodel hopefully our kitchen decisions will help you.
My three kids asked why we didn’t renovate sooner.
Bless their little hearts.
Um, let’s see; I have four reasons: college tuition and a mortgage.
During those fifteen years, I made small updates to extend the life of our 2001 kitchen. Those low-cost updates refreshed the kitchen and let me play with future design ideas for my dream kitchen. I shared those updates here.
It’s a great list.
With the Denver real estate market going crazy we rationalized the kitchen expenses: we could not afford to downsize and we loved our home, neighbors and neighborhood.
But, with chipped granite squares, faded, dull maple cabinets, and 20-year-old appliances it was time for a kitchen makeover. The last straw was when one of the hinges snapped on our double ovens preving the upper oven from shutting.
The upper oven became a storage cabinet for the turkey roaster. And apparently, that was the sign we needed to move forward on our kitchen.
When our youngest headed to college in August my husband knew we (okay me) needed a distraction. We put down a deposit on appliances and met with a local kitchen designer.
We acted as the general contractor for this project; with assistance coming from our kitchen & bath designer. I will share where to find the best contractors and subs too!
My husband owns a software company, but his passions include DIY home projects and skiing. It is a win/win at our house.
The quartz-like counters transformed the space and the decision to move the cooktop from the island to an exterior wall was worth the cost and hassle to feather in additional wood planks.
Those details later.
The decision to move the cooktop from the island to an exterior wall expanded the island seating. And, with the cooktop out of the island, it made the kitchen look so much larger.
This stove and pot filler is so cool. Of course, I forgot we had the pot filler and filled pots and tea kettles from the sink for the first month.
Recently we had a window designer from Home Depot at our house. The only thing she noticed in our kitchen was the pot filler.
The pot filler was a want not a need and my husband was convinced the plumbing logistics would be out of our budget. It was one of those I told you so moments when the plumber came over for an estimate.
I told my son that was the new drinking water faucet (as a joke) and I giggle every time he fills his glass from the pot filler.
Stay tuned. I will share the decisions behind some of the design choices we made. We splurged on appliances. And, remind me to share the best resource to find electricians and contractors.
Thank you for stopping by today. Here are a few other kitchen posts prior to the renovation. Please pin or share for others to find!
Kitchen Island Update
Ideas Before Kitchen Renovation
What a fabulous kitchen!! I love every detail! Have a wonderful holiday, Laura. Have you used the bark collar yet? Hope it’s working!
OMG it’s gorgeous! I want to see a full photo of it! It’s hard with just the bits and bobs but I love what you’ve done!
Thank you Heather!Full photos soon- I was shooting around Christmas wrap etc!