So realtors always say kitchens sell houses. Well, not this one... but we saw potential. Dark, dated and pretty much falling apart, it was in desperate need of a makeover.
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| Before |
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| Before |
We aren't finished yet, not by a longshot, but so far, here's what we've done; these pics were after the first real big attack on the kitchen.
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| During, Stage 1 |
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| During, Stage 1 |
Ripped out the one wall that had the closet on the other side to open up the space. New stock cabinets and stock countertop (formica). Built the island out of a couple cabinets and a butcher block wood top. This is going to change, we want to add one more cabinet, making the island wider to balance the space more. We also want to frame out the space next to the stove to add a counter and cabinets, that would give the kitchen a more "finished" look. Moved the gas line for the stove and changed the window. Under cabinet lighting brightens up the area too.
The entire house is pretty dark, including the kitchen. Skylights one day.
As of today, this is what the kitchen looks like now...
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| During, Stage 2 |
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| During, Stage 2 |
Brighter overhead lighting opens up the space, and getting rid of that dreadful 70's vinyl floor helped. We put down laminate wood flooring throughout which also opens up the space.
Still a lot of work to do in the kitchen, but so far so good. I love getting up in the morning and seeing it.
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