I started putting things away too. (I'm waiting on soapstone, bs, and trim, but I couldn't wait) I got an appliance garage specifically to hide the ugly stuff, but when I went to put the grungy toaster in there, I almost started choking. DH drags me away from the small appliances any time we're at the store.

Oh those little trips to the houseware departments of TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, and such.... little bargin gems just right for the picking... it doesn't hurt so much if you sneak in a little at a time...

I've been thinking the same thing. I did replace my toaster oven, since it's out in the open. But so far I have held off on replacing everything else. I just keep reminding myself how lucky I am to have what I have.

I'm with ya....I want EVERYTHING new. But I think the first thing I will get are a set of All Clad pots and pans.

I bought something almost everyweek...usually something small and something big once a month. (Williams Sonoma Outlet,Tuesday Morning TJ Maxx,Bloomingdales for my new French dishes) etc) Our project took about 13 months so that in the end I had virtually a new kitchen inside and out (much to my DH surprise!) "Where did we get this? What happened to that? Consequently, I too have boxes to unpack and keep putting it off.

Hello,

It is nice to know that you made changes by replacing old with new boxes. I have same experience in the past and what I had done; I replaced all old stuff with new one and thatÂs make relax when open new boxes. You can put on hold old stuff as reserve one.

John

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I felt exactly the same way when I moved back into my kitchen. I ended up only bringing back in the things I loved or used all of the time. If it was old, cracked, burned, dirty, etc. it stayed in a box in my garage. I have been back in my kitchen for about five weeks, and I haven't missed anything from the garage. The only thing that I reluctantly brought back in were some older metal mixing bowls that my husband likes. I quickly realized that we don't need all of the stuff. I love that my drawers are organized, and I know where everything is. I finally realized that I don't need four or five spatulas, a gazillon silicone spoons, etc. I bought bamboo drawer organizers from Home Goods for all of my drawers and promised myself that I woul only bring back into the kitchen what would fit. It worked and I bout very little else, yet feel like I have new things!

Good Luck

I felt the same way and did replace many things such as old cookie sheets, dishcloths/towels and all plastic storage containers (tupperware type containers). More importantly, now that I've got more storage space, I've added new things that I didn't have prior to renovation, such as a big cutting board, large baking dishes, wine glasses, along with new linens and plastic containers. I'm pretty much a neat freak and felt that I had to replace the old, well-worn and yucky stuff for nice new things in my new cabinets. Have fun shopping!

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Meanwhile, welcome to the Forum! Are you planning a remodel/build?

Aussie, I felt the same way...still do (except for my dishes!) But, since we've run out of money I decided to do two things:

(1) I got rid of the old things that I really didn't need...do I really need all those Ruby Tuesday, etc. kids cups w/lids & straws...especially now that my children are tweens & teens? I also got rid of a lot of duplicates...I ditched the older rattier ones. Storage is still somewhat at a premium so I decided I really didn't need doubles of some things...even as "backups".

(2) The rest, I just gritted my teeth and put them away!

Maybe someday we'll be able to afford to replace the pots & pans (which are really in good condition, just not induction-friendly...but no induction yet!) and other things...but after a BS!...for now I'm so happy to have a much better kitchen and once the doors/drawers are closed you can't tell I have old pots/pans, utensils, etc.

buehl, I still feel that my pots & pans are in good condition but 2 of the handles have come off. I could just order new handles. I have been using them 26 years and bought them at my great aunts estate sale. By the way they are farberware. But the new ones are so shiny.......

Boy am I glad I don't live where I would have access to all the malls, outlets and the big dollar stores or I might feel the same as several of you.

cindyinsocal, I really like your idea of only bringing in the things that you loved or used frequently. I agree you can only use so many spatulas with one meal so why have 50 million. I'm like you I will only have a limited amount of space. I have a very small galley kitchen. I will remember your idea.

I did the same thing as Cindyinsocal! This is one of the things that I love about having a brand new kitchen -- emptying everything out and starting over. I only brought back the things I really use. The rest was given away or if in poor condition, tossed. I ended up keeping about 30% of what I had -- don't miss a thing and really don't need much new at all. I'm amazed, really and now I see that my constant groans about lack of storage were really about TOO MUCH STUFF! :)

Ha ha... linnymac you crack me up! If you can, I think its a great idea to buy one new "thing" every week or month while the kitchen project is underway...even if its a new set of corn holders. I think it helps keep your sanity as you know it will all finally come to an end and you can put that new gadget you bought in your new drawer!
One day I went to Fortunoffs looking for some new "containers". $450 later, I bought the OXO storage grip containers in every size imaginable as well as a few other gadgets.

Remodelfla has the right idea too....Marshalls and TJ max have nice selections of reasonably priced odds and ends.

You only live once! (as far as I know)

Melanie1121

Like others who have chimed in here, I have some boxes in the garage full of old cracked stuff - some things can be given away, and other things got thrown away. I picked up a few things here and there. But a few things I had to keep and they're hidden.

DonnaR/CA

I just packed up this week past and the kitchen was demolished on Tuesday. I can't believe how much stuff I have! No wonder I think I need more storage and have ordered uppers that go all the way to the ceiling! I tried to exercise some discipline and throw out all the old things I rarely use anymore. I wasn't very successful... let's say it was like removing sand from the desert with a teaspoon. I guess I'm just attached to my old favs, like special friends. Plus, my mom passed away last year and I ended up with most of her stuff - as the only girl child, my brothers simply delegated all that kitcheny/household stuff to my best judgement. How could I possibly get rid of the green glass citrus squeezer??? or Grandma's best china?? Or Auntie's hand painted china, etched aluminum trays or the ancestral beer glasses??

For the record, I did throw away all the sippy cups and souvenir kiddy dishes (the baby starts HS next week), and at least 2 dozen coffee mugs are packed to donate to the local thrift (I'm sure those breed in closed cupboards) but I still have at least 3 dozen I can't part with. Hey, who wants to come to my place for coffee? Or tea? I counted 6 teapots, keepers all. I do think I'll replace all, or at least most of my kitchen towels. They have all seen better days, even if they rarely see the light of day anymore.

We are currently settling into our "temporary kitchen" in the wet bar area of our basement rec room. This classic piece of 1960s design and construction leaves much to be desired functionally, but at least it boasts running water and a usable refigerator. Ironically, in the 13+ yrs we've lived in this house, we have seldom ventured into this cubby-hole, except to access the beer fridge. Now, I can hardly wait until the kitchen is completed so I can start planning its renovation...

Thought it wasteful to replace all the old things with new, but we did bring in things only as needed into the kitchen. Its been a year since we remodeled and we are planning to give away some of the stuff we have not brought into the kitchen. I am just happy having an uncluttered kitchen now.

By the way, we are avid cooks and have bought each pot, pan and gadget purposefully and I could not bear to part with any of them even if they look used and sorry. I did lust after some All-Clad pots in the beginning to replace the RevereWare we have had for 20 years especially as we can afford them too - but don't think about them anymore.

Not quite to that point yet, but my granite is going in next week and I'll start moving stuff into the new house then. I can't wait!! Most of my old stuff will be OK, but things that will be seen (toaster and coffee maker) WILL be replaced with new, matching ones. I can't bare the thought of this fantastic new kitchen with all the old grungy stuff going in. I think it;s a great excuse to go shopping!

Well I didn't replace things like a kitchen aid mixer,cusinart,expensive knives, etc, I gave most of the old items I replaced to my kids who are now out of college and in apartments of their own in Boston.