Our kitchen has been a gradual evolution of ideas (2004-2007)

 

Phase I: December 2004

It was about time to replace the old appliances!

 

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Phase II: July 2007

Our goals are to open up the two spaces and create more useable counter surfaces. Frank Navarro (FN Services) will be leveling the bar, replacing the cabinets, and relocating the hanging cabinets, replacing the counters with slab granite, and adding a glass tile backsplash. Lots of work and ideas!

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Hanging cabinets are now against the wall!

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While a clean look, white countertops lacked character and charm. Oak backsplash is OK, but it is time to upgrade! Glass tiles up to the cabinet base will add a modern touch... I hope!

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The fridg is no longer wedged in! We might actually clean behind in once in awhile!

Check out the crown moulding!

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Three different levels of the bar made the space inefficient and broke the 2 rooms up. My guests couldn't really help me work in the kitchen! That will all change!

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More cabinets and the lowered bar height!

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The bar was an unusual height making the chairs very uncomfortable. They towered over the 2 cozy club chairs in the Sitting Room.

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How rich do those cabinets look? Wow!

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Those hanging cabinets have to go! They will be replaced with ones against the wall on the right.

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Day 2:
Opened up!

Microwave may be installed tomorrow! Off the counter!

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Getting the microwave up off the counter will add work space and clean up that corner. Can't wait to see the glass tile backsplash there, too!

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OK, so I didn't notice the dogs running by. They, too, love the new layout!

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The powder room gets a make-over, too!

No more purple wall! It's shades of mustard.

Sorry. No good BEFORE photos.

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