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.
Love the kitchen. So envious!
I love your new kitchen. It’s so spacious and well lit. I love the color and texture. If we could renovate our kitchen with everything we ever wanted; we would start out by changing the color scheme. Everything is WHITE: counter tops, cabinets, floor tiles, etc. I don’t know what the previous owner was thinking. Secondly, we would replace all the appliances…esp the dish washer, I feel like it’s working harder than it’s supposed to. New stove with good exhaust, right now we open all the doors to let the smell and heat out.
My parents finally bought a place they dreamed off but the kitchen needs work. My mom and I love cooking and baking. If we had a kitchen of our dreams, we wouldn’t have to spend so much time cleaning and scrubbing to remove stains and dirt from a WHITE Kitchen.
I think the Wellness Mat is a good idea. All the mats we keep buying don’t seem to last or serve their purpose very long. Thanks for the idea.
My boyfriend is a contractor so my kitchen is always under constructions. Your kitchen looks amazing and makes me really anxious for the day mine is complete! Love the tile choice and the cabinetry :D
New cabinets in a light oak color!
Wow! Your kitchen looks fantastic! I love to cook in such spacious kitchens! Wish you have great time in your new kitchen!
I love the backsplash! Your kitchen looks great
Whoops I meant to add- we are building our dream kitchen now, I guess the only thing I would put in would be a side by side sub-z fridge and freezer but we decided to have my mini office in the kitchen so that took up half the space the sub-z would have.
GORGEOUS!! And all that wonderful natural light!! I can’t wait for my kitchen remodel to be finished even more now. Its taking 8 million times longer since we didn’t hire a contractor and are DIY-ing it all. so hopefully one day soon I will have my “after” pics up on my blog! I just adore your new kitchen!!Q
I’d put in a double oven.
A large Island stove with a grill and griddle for one and always my KitchenAid mixer on a large counter.
My dream kitchen would have a chef. Seriously.
I would put a eyeless stove
Oh wow, that looks gorgeous! I can’t even pick my favorite part, I’d love a kitchen like this one :)
Love, love, love the new kitchen. I’m a little green….my kitchen would only take up 1/4 of your space. If I ever move and have the opportunity to remodel a kitchen I will be contacting you for design guidance. Seriously. :-)
The knife set is gorgeous!
I would love to remodel my kitchen!! Absolutely must have an oven and baking equipments!!
My husband gave me one of these for Christmas a few years back, best present ever!!
i would love to own this first and then the kitchen aid oven
When I was a restaurant manager, I used to insist on kitchen mats throughout the kitchen for my cooks, it makes all the difference in the world.
I still haven’t invested in one for our home, but I definitely want one! So glad you have one – I used to be barefoot all the time, and now that I’ve gotten older – I can’t do it as much — I should really get one!
So thrilled for you, Sommer!