Update- Progress Pics!

fromthesouth

13 years ago

I always enjoy others' progress pics so I thought I'd post a few.

POST-DEMO (good 'ol plaster and lath walls!):

Range Wall

Fridge Wall w/Bump out

Fridge Wall Bump out (Framed:

Butler's Pantry

The Pantry GW convinced us to close off to maximize countertop space (and thankfully we did!) We decided to use the old pantry to run electric and plumbing for a second floor laundry room (classic case of "strategic" scope creep!):

NOW:

Range Wall

Fridge Wall Bump out

Windows (WT suggestions anyone?)

Butler's Pantry

And a shot of the cabinets (I never thought I could love a plywood box, but I think I've fallen in love with my cabinets!)

Based largely on the information, input, insight, honesty and generosity of the GW community, we decided to be our own GC. We started demo in mid-January. Plumbing and electric rough-ins were done a few weeks later. We had the walls and trim skim coated and the first coat of paint applied last week. DH installed larger crown molding this weekend (his first time and he did an amazing job!) and the cabinet install started today. We're happy with our progress thus far. Fingers crossed things continue as planned.

We want to thank all of you for your help so far and good luck to everyone else in mid-remodel.

I'll post pics of the cabinets this weekend.

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stacieann63
13 years ago
Wow, you are really starting from scratch! I love seeing how creative everyone on this site is. Good luck and can't wait to see the finished kitchen.
prill
13 years ago
Amazing job. Can't wait to see more. Love your cabinets too. Just the style I'd have if I was starting from scratch. What are you doing for counters and bs?
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cluelessincolorado
13 years ago
I know that your kitchen area is going to be wonderful, but I am in love with your butler's pantry!!! Can't wait to see more progress photos and I am so happy for you!
craftlady07
13 years ago
Wow, you are doing an AMAZING job so far!!!
I cannot wait to see it all come together. :)

What color paint did you use? is the BP the same as the main kitchen color?

Do you need privacy from your WTs or just something to look pretty? I don't know why but I see painted white shutters on the bottom and a valance on the top.
itsallaboutthefood
13 years ago
Looking good...I love the paint color!
Lori Ryan
13 years ago
Nice! Love the wall color. I would consider inset roman shades on the windows. Do not cover up the window moulding. Can't wait to see the kitchen.
Adrienne2011
13 years ago
I really like your wall color. I'm a fan of plantation shutters, but wooden blinds are nice too. Your window moldings are too pretty to hide behind curtains, I think.
beekeeperswife
13 years ago
Lookin' Good!

I find it so funny when the fridge stays in the demo'd kitchen. Hey in ours...we had two fridges next to each other for a bit!

I also applaud your keeping the liquor so close by. You really did listen to the tips here!
breezygirl
13 years ago
I noticed the liquor too! Somehow DH inexplicably packed ours away when we moved into the temporary house for our reno. Now it's taking waaaaaaaaaaaaay longer than we'd hoped so I've made a few trips to the liquor store to stock up. The wine just wasn't cutting it after a couple of months.

Thanks for sharing the great pics. What brand are your cabs? Please hurry up and finish so I can drool over your completed rooms!
cat_mom
13 years ago
Funny--I noticed the liquor, too! Maybe TKO really stands for Totally Knocked Out!!! LOL

I like your wall color, too, and am jealous that you (and others here) have enough room for a butler's pantry!
flwrs_n_co
13 years ago
What beautiful cabinets and windows! I'm also wondering what kind of countertops you will have. Your wall color is so rich and vibrant! I'm afraid I don't have any suggestions for your window treatment except to say I think I would keep it simple and not cover up that beautiful trim. I'm so glad you posted progress pics and hope you will again--soon!
remodelfla
13 years ago
Ahhhh... rock lathe... I know it well. GREAT progress! Isn't it fun!... well, maybe not always fun but certainly exciting.
fromthesouth
Original Author
13 years ago
stacieann, itsallaboutthefood, adrienne and remodelfla, thanks so much for the encouragement.It's greatly appreciated.

The color in the kitchen is Applesauce Cake from Porter Paints. And good eye, craftlady, the color in the BP is different. It's called Golden Ecru, also from Porter, and it's one up from Applesauce Cake on the paint deck.

clueless- We love the BP. It's a workhorse during any party and we're excited about the additional functionality we'll get from the remodel (wine fridge, second oven, second clean up area).

prill,flwrs-We have two slabs of Yellow River granite on hold. It has lots of blue, cream, dark brown and gold. It's pretty busy so we'll likely go with a low key BS- maybe a creamy crackle subway tile.

LRY511,craftlady- Thanks for the WT recos. I like the idea of a roman shade so as not to hide the window trim. We'd likely keep it up most of the time, but I'd like to be able to control the light and let it down.

bee, breezygirl, catmom- It's funny you mention the liquor cabinet. We never even considered packing up the liquor! Never. I know we're going to have to dust every single bottle in the cabinet, but rather that than have to dig in totes for a drink (Does that mean we have a problem?)

Thanks again everyone.
never_ending
13 years ago
Hooray for you! I wondered what you guys had been "cookin'" up and now I know!!! So far so good!

Plywood IS beautiful! I just finished giving my order to my cabinet maker. He has some of the cabs built and I have been lovingly caressing them when he has me stop by. =)
artmeetsscience
13 years ago
The Yellow River Granite will be beautiful in your kitchen.
You have great color confidence! This will be stunning and a very alive space. Can't wait to see the finish.
fromthesouth
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13 years ago
never_ending: I completely understand walking by your cabinets and not being able to resist touching them. I have to "visit" my cabinets before I go to bed each night.

artsmeetsscience: Thanks for the vote of confidence on the color selections. The fabricator comes by to measure this week so installation should be in two weeks. I hope the slabs are as pretty as I remember!

Here are a few cell phone pics of the cabinet installation. I couldn't get a good shot of the butler's pantry, but so far I'm pleased with the installation.

I'm lucky my cabs match our standard poodle Hugo. Here he is posing!

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