Our kitchen renovation is done - before after
Mona
5 years ago
First off I'd like to thank everyone for their help with the questions I posted on here. This project began in January of this year. In the fall of 2017 our sink started leaking and the plumber suggested we replace it which would have most likely meant replacing our counters. Well the kitchen was 43 years old with laminate cabinets that the previous owners had painted white. We had lived with it for 12 years and decided it was time to go. I wasn't trying to create a high end kitchen as it wouldn't fit in with our house or the neighborhood. Our plan is to live in this house another 6-8 years. Here's what I came up with, something better than before, but not breaking the bank. We removed a half wall and part of a wall that stuck out between the cooking and eat in area. The layout remained the same and we added an island.
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View from family room with half wall we removed:
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View of eat in area and pantry from main part of kitchen:
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Kitchen renovation - before & after
Comments (31)mcdermdj - Yeah, there must be some kind of built-in limit - I wouldn't think we've got low water pressure, since the sprayer is quite powerful. catmele - Thank you! We bought our countertops from a local shop in Lexington, KY. The quartz we chose (Walnut Luster by Hanstone) was $81/sq. ft. installed, and the total cost (including sink cutouts, edge beveling, delivery, and removal/disposal of old countertops) was $4700. Interestingly enough, though, I learned that most (if not all) of Hanstone's designs have been licensed to Lowe's and are sold under their Allen + Roth brand, albeit with different names - their version of Walnut Luster is called Kelsey Creek, for example. I'm not sure of Lowes' prices - though they should be the same from store to store - nor of the quality of their installation (which probably varies widely), but I know a few people who have had good results from them. Hope this helps!...See MoreKitchen project done (before and after pix)
Comments (22)Haha! I thought I would shock you all into silence by my audacious naughty shortcuts. But hey, polyurethane seals the whole thing just fine. I've painted a kazillion things and pretty well learned where I can and can't cut corners. The thing about my kitchen is some yahoo mounted all the handles in the centers of the doors, as you can see above. So I never touch the handles. The only ones I actually use are the ones on the drawers. And nobody ever touches hinges. But you know, factory finishes eventually wear out too. But if you can paint them yourself, then it's back in your control, right? The magic thing about paint is if you don't like it, you can always paint it again. More good news, with this paint I didn't get any bonding together of two moving parts. It's not thick like latex paint. Sheesharee, thanks! Nanny, thanks! Oh, yes, do your door knobs! Start with one in an out of the way area and see if you like it first. You're right, you should sand and prime because they get heavy use. Seal with Poly, too, just a can of the brush on stuff from the hardware store. I got a spray primer meant for metals, in a grey color (grey is easier to cover than stark white). A light coat of primer will do, and sand lightly after priming. I back my car out of the garage, put down a cheapo plastic drop cloth, and close the garage door. If you keep the door open make sure to weight down the corners of the drop cloth so wind won't blow them up into your work, and don't do it with the door open when the cottonwoods are "spawning" - lol. The paint is kind of thin and not real inclined to show brush marks, but you want to brush it on evenly, and I brushed it in the direction that it would go if it were a brushed finish, just in case. You may need 2-3 coats but they go on fast and easy. One little bottle should last you a long time. Take before and after pix for us please!...See MoreKitchen almost done! Before and after
Comments (41)I'm sincerely so very happy for you and your family! its beautiful! I love all of it and imagine the space is serving your family very well now. What a fun place to live! i giggle at the thought of you touring folks around your new house and showing them the powder room as where your kitchen used to be--it wasn't much bigger! Most people who post a request for layout help don't expect to get a comment that recommends rearranging their whole main floor. I'm so glad you considered it. And you did it! The sight of your pictures made my heart flutter a bit. Your home is lovely and I had so much fun contributing to part of it and seeing the "afters." Thank you, DC!...See MoreMy latest kitchen remodel is done! Before & after pics included..
Comments (11)This is one nice rental. We have a asymmetrical wall with a fireplace and a surround. My DH and I go round and round. I like the traditional surround and he does not. It turns out our fireplace is low clearance. What we both do not like is the 12 inch square around it. If a mantle is placed, it has to be a certain depth and height. Marble was there, wish our black tile was not there. We have considered placing the marble porcelain tile from the bath. We will have to make a decision soon cuz new flooring in the 1st level....See MoreMona
5 years agoMona
5 years agoMMiller - I purchased the sink from Costco (link below).. I bought it when it was $80 off, right now it's $60 off. If you're not in a hurry maybe watch it for a better sale. Here's a better pic of the sink.
https://www.costco.com/Hahn-Chef-Series-Handmade-Extra-Large-Single-Bowl-Sink.product.100104023.html
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