Kitchen Makeover Reveal
Today is the day! My new kitchen is finished and ready to share with the world.
Kitchen Makeover in an Old House
It has been a process.
Through the weeks of running down to the basement to get to the fridge, eating out way too many times, and living in what looked like a warzone, I was reminded that 10 years ago we remodeled a kitchen in a different house and afterward I had said “Never Again.”
Well, there are some things in life that are worth eating your words. And this opportunity was worth any period of slight discomfort.
I feel spoiled.
Let me correct that, I AM spoiled.
Quite possibly, more spoiled than I’ve ever been in my entire life.
For the last week I’ve been standing in my brand-new kitchen, grinning from ear-to-ear and wiping away tears of joy.
With the help of Shenandoah Cabinetry, KitchenAid, Kohler, Barn Light Electric, and Salon Blue Ridge, I have, by far, the most beautiful and functional kitchen I’ve ever owned.
This experience has improved our quality of life, and I’m so excited to share it with you.
So all week long, I’ll be revealing the ins-and-outs of my new kitchen, detailing what we chose and why. If you love home improvement as much as you love cooking, this is your lucky week!
Today I want to start with the basics of what we did. (Ahem… of course, when I say “we” I really mean the contractor. I can barely use a screwdriver.) Then I’ll divulge specific details over the next few days.
Some of the new elements in our kitchen do really cool things!
Four weeks ago our kitchen was gutted, right down to the old raggedy hardwood floors.
Kitchen Makeover Checklist
Here’s what we did…
- Refinished the hardwood floors.
- Took out a window to create more usable wall space.
- Installed new semi-custom maple Shenandoah Cabinetry.
- Expanded the doorway into the dining room.
- Added new top-of-the-line KitchenAid® Major Appliances.
- Hung gorgeous porcelain LED Pendants from Barn Light Electric.
- Installed a new exterior sliding door to the deck.
- Installed fabulous glass backsplash tile, complements of Salon Blue Ridge.
- And put in a new Kohler sink and faucet.
There were unexpected “situations” that occurred, because our home is almost 90 years old… hidden pipes that had to be moved, venting issues, dealing with the floors being raised, making the cabinets fit our uneven walls and ceilings.
Yet in the end, it turned out more beautiful than I had dreamed.
Clean simple lines, transitional in design, light and airy, and super functional.
I love it. Truly.
Other items in my kitchen that might interest you:
Reclaimed Wood Vintage Bar Stools from VivaTerra.
Ice Blue Stand Mixer from KitchenAid.
Pop Up Ipad/Cookbook Holder from OXO.
Ridiculously Beautiful (and Sharp) Knives from New West Knifeworks.
Decorative Serving Pieces from Villeroy & Boch.
Anti-Fatigue Wellness Mat from BigKitchen.com.
The last item may not be the most glamorous addition to my new kitchen, but is a huge blessing!
I found Wellness Mats on BigKitchen.com and knew they would be something my feet would thank me for, since I’m always barefoot. These ultra-cushy mats are ergonomically engineered (and medically proven) to help alleviate back and foot pain, when standing for long periods of time.
You must love going into that kitchen each and every day, eh? I sure would. Thanks for sharing your remodeling stories!
Having a great kitchen with beautiful cabinets is on my bucket list…meanwhile, I’ll just keep admiring yours! BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing all the details.
Looks truly amazing, my friend. Enjoy it and whip us all up some lovely dishes!
Your kitchen looks amazing! And man, am I jealous!
My dream kitchen definitely involves an island – I’ve been dreaming about that for years!
Oh my! Your kitchen is gorgeous! Definitely my kind of dream kitchen. If would definitely love the tools, equipment and serve ware that you have in yours. Gosh, I’ve been wanting one of these wellness mat because my back started to hurt when I stand in the kitchen too long to prep meals for the family and the blog. :) Would definitely include this wellness mat in my dream kitchen!
I’d put in a double sink, one of those mats and a double oven. I think it could be a double theme actually. Although who am I kidding? Anything would be better than my current tiny kitchen
Your kitchen looks fab! We are rehabbing our kitchen to a primitive style, we just re-exposed our original hardwood floors, will re-sand them when finished. Our house dates to 1831. A lot of work indeed. The cupboards I am working on are near to 100 years old. Work in progress… I love all the choices you have made for your kitchen! :)
Wow, just wow. What a dream kitchen!
A full size oven! mines apt size!!
love. can’t wait to visit! <3
Would LOVE to have a wellness mat in my kitchen. Bye bye sore feet!
I’d put in lighter granite and more counter space! The new kitchen looks lovely, Sommer! So excited for you!! :)
I would want big countertops, large pantry, large storage spaces. I would need all that for all my baking supplies. I would want many, many electrical sockets all around the kitchen so I can plug in all these gadget without worries. I want a working, strong, multifunction oven and mixer to go with it. And a big exhaust fan.
I am so jealous!! Your kitchen is beautiful! WOW!
LOVE the kitchen reveal! You did a fantastic job picking everything out. It all looks PERFECT.
WOW the kitchen is FAB!!! It is so well designed, warm and cozy. I am sure you are going to have a great time cooking up some awesome dishes :-)
Cheers,
Ruth
An espresso machine. I’d love a latte every day.
A big pantry!!!! I am in need of space! My Husband took our pantry out to put the new fridge, took the old fridge out and that has been sitting in my doorway fir 2 months and where the fridge was is plastic shelves holding my pantry goods and some are still in boxes It has been three months and he has no desire to finish what he started, Any advice on how to get him to finish?