Before and After Kitchen

Ellie M

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

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K R

5 years ago

Very pretty! Love the backsplash and the blue island!

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W Design Living
5 years ago
Love the range hood and backsplash, the new kitchen is beautiful! The before / after photos look like a different house.
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Ellie M
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you! We got rid of the wall in the old kitchen that had the hood. And switch it to the other wall and we closed the opening into the dining room. Now that island can see the tv wall (not pictured) waiting on Roman shades.
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Michael Lee, Inc
5 years ago
wow! love that island color! brave choice and it paid off
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OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
5 years ago
Looks awesome! Love the island !
poorgirl
5 years ago
Beautiful!
User
5 years ago
Love your choices Ellie, great job
sarahachevalier
5 years ago
Congrats! Your tile is gorgeous.
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Lion Windows and Doors
5 years ago
Wow incredible work! I love the backsplash!
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Norwood Architects
5 years ago
Looks awesome! Love the big island!
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Eko Flooring & Woodwork
5 years ago
The big island makes the kitchen- awesome design!
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Door Corner
5 years ago
Wow, that is a beautiful backsplash! Love the upgrades, good work!
Sara
5 years ago
Wonderful!!!! What size is the island? Love the color.
Zalco/bring back Sophie!
5 years ago
I love everything! The backsplash and pendants are particularly gorgeous. The island is such a dreamy shade of blue. Kudos!! What did you use for your counter?
Ellie M
Original Author
5 years ago
The island is approximately 6’x11’, it’s crystallo quartzite. We did the cabinets to fit the Biggest slab we could find. There are no seams. Thank you.
rantontoo
5 years ago
Lovely! It’s hard to believe it is the same space. Your backsplash tile is swoon worthy!
Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
5 years ago
To. Die. For.

Colorful and classic. Not the same old same old. There is personality! Love it all. The color, the backsplash, the pendants, the quartzite.
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Diane Kremer, ASID CID
5 years ago
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You would be surprised how an island can enhance your kitchen space even in a small kitchen. Just make sure that you have a minimum of 36" to the cabinets around the island if on wheels and 48" if it is fixed island. Scale is everything!
Ellie M
Original Author
5 years ago
Rita, that’s funny you say that. The year before we renovated another kitchen in a Different home and all my choices were extremely safe. And at the end it was beautiful but boring. This time I want to make a statement in each room of my house.
salonva
5 years ago
It was pretty nice before - honestly- but after is just gorgeous and I particularly love the pendants!
Cheryl Hannebauer
5 years ago
love the outcome here :)
lucky998877
5 years ago
Love the mixed metals! I didn't even notice your countertop because your back splash is so stunning!
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Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
5 years ago
Congrats!
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Sergei Savateev
5 years ago
It's very nice, congrats)
AMS
5 years ago
Beautiful!
J J
5 years ago
beautiful
kelleg69
5 years ago
I love it! The hood is very pretty. I have a blue island too, so of course, I love that! ;) Great job. Beautiful kitchen.
anna_682
5 years ago
beautiful
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M&R Custom Millwork Inc
5 years ago
Looks Fabulous! Love the white cabinetry with the blue island. Great lighting pendants above the island too!
enduring
5 years ago
So the first 2 pictures are the Before? and the second 2 pictures are the After? I don't get what this post is about. Cause the rooms all look brand new, but unrelated.
nicole___
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
WOW! Love the BIG island! Great back splash! That's a fantastic improvement!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I see a lot of people that are afraid to make a big statement......you are spot on!
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KT tile
5 years ago
What a great job! I love the blue and gold color combination!
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PRM Custom Builders
5 years ago
Awesome job! The bright colors are bold!
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EBL Construction
5 years ago
Very fun result! Thanks for sharing.
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Wow great!
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2 years ago
Wow!!