As I promised, here is the before...
...and after:
Biggest changes of note:
1. White and black marble floors turned into hardwood floors.
2. Light brown, shiny cabinets turned into white shaker cabinets.
3. Dark green/grey granite countertops turned into carrara marble countertops.
4. Light brown, shiny, outdated appliances turned into stainless steel updated appliances.
I do not feel worthy. I do not feel worthy! Honestly, I spent the majority of my adult life without a dishwasher and was always perfectly happy. Back when I was a 20-something singleton, I once made over 250 cookies and catered a meal for over 40 people in a kitchen the size of a shoe box. So, like I said, I do not feel worthy. In fact, I sleep every night in my new sink curled up like a baby in a womb. That is not true, but still, I think about doing it. I would like to share with you some of my favorite parts, if you care to see...
The Viking stove and the pot filler. A pot filler! Listen folks, I make a lot of Mac & Cheese and I can't be bothered walking back and forth between the sink and stove with a heavy pot in my hand. (Before you throw something at your computer, that was a joke.) But I am very much obsessed with our new pot filler. I almost want to start a fire, just to save the day with our pot filler. I keep saying pot filler. Also, let's not forget the glass cabinets where I can feature my obsession with turquoise.
The farmhouse sink and the industrial-sized faucet. Where I sleep at night except not really. Also, the garbage is over there on the left. I love being able to pull that out vs. reaching under the sink.
The baking nook. Need I say more? You remember the oven from yesteryear.
Maybe most importantly (and possibly the reason for the entire remodel), the banquette. We used to pull of folding chairs from a closet and eat around a computer desk for meals. Now we sit like a civilized family, in front of the TV. But at least we're sitting at a real table!
And I love our red retro pendant lamp.
And I love our red retro pendant lamp.
Thank you for your interest in our new kitchen! We are off to NY this week but I have some posts and giveaways for you nonetheless so stay tuned...
