Finished kitchen reveal – 1987 to 2016
My kitchen has finally gone from 1987 to 2016. It made a few pit stops in the 2000’s, I’d
guess, when the previous, original owners updated the counters to Corian and
changed appliances. The previous kitchen
was approximately 12x12 with a single 4 ft. opening from the breakfast
room. It felt like the kitchen was a
total afterthought when the house was designed or it was intended for hired
help. Either way, it was the total
opposite of open concept. We opened up a
few walls and re-configured the space for a larger kitchen with walk in pantry
and smaller breakfast room. The formal LR is now the formal DR. The cooktop
in front of a window with no vent is gone, lighting is improved tremendously, and
a corner oven/microwave that encroached on the refrigerator is no more. We’re still working on some new furniture and
accessories but the big stuff is done.
Thank you to all who posted on my thread earlier this year
and all of those that have started and responded to the thousands of threads I’ve
read over the years. The layout mama goose (thank you!!!) posted in the below thread is close to what we went with.
http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3598755/general-layout-and-placement-of-kitchen
Cabinets: Showplace
EVO frameless in white
Counters: LG Viatera
Minuet Quartz
Sink: Blanco
Silgranit Precis Cascade in Truffle
Faucet: Hansgrohe
Talis C in chrome
Backsplash: Daltile 3x6
subway tile in white
Hardware: Top Knobs
Mercer pulls in chrome (various sizes)
Floors: Natural red
oak hardwood
Wall color: SW
Gristmill Greige
Appliances: Bertazzoni
Induction 30” range, Broan 36” hood, Bosch 800 dishwasher, re-used GE
refrigerator and GE microwave (will upgrade to drawer eventually)
Pendant: Pottery Barn
Few lessons learned:
The overall project took MUCH longer than anyone thought it would, be
mindful of DW’s in the corner and handle clearance (have another brand new DW
in our garage to confirm this), shop for sinks before committing to a 33” sink base, and spend
more time on the lighting layout.
Before (previous owners):
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