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We've been doing all the work ourselves to remodel our split level 1970 home. The kitchen we saved for last so we'd be the most skilled by the time we got to it.
Before it was so closed off and squat, with dead corners, no landing space by the stove, a soffit and dated peninsula.
We put in natural maple shaker cabinets. Simple so they'd be timeless. And slate floors, my mom's old 1930s wedgewood stove, which we had refurbished and my father and i painted lemons on the wall.
I love how much better and more functional it is for us!

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Josa Snow
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12 days ago

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Kendrah
last month
Beautiful wallpaper, fantastic appliance drawer, cool vintage dish collection nicely displayed. But best of all is your teddy bear of a dog. Was he the foreman on the job?
herbflavor
last month
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thanks for the share. love the touches like the fun lemons / paint on ceiling in a color / tile around window/ slate look floor etc. did you do something for a hood over the older stove??
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Yep, the sconce. Now that's a good eye! I moved it to the hallway, which I also had painted the same color. The window shutters were also removed and I will have window treatments installed. Re the lamp/table, etc, everything but the wall unit and ceiling fan - anything and everything in the way of furniture in that room - will be removed, GONE. finis. p.s. I never picked out the original furniture.
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Thanks everyone for such lovely comments. I’m so thankful for this renovation. Considering the year we’ve all experienced - it’s so lovely to have such a well organized used space with all the increased time at home. @prairiemoon - sorry I missed your question earlier. I love the drawers in the lower cabinets. Makes emptying the dishwasher so efficient and everything can be seen at a glance. Totally recommend.
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knlundeen
last month
I love the lemons. What a sweet touch.
chicagoans
last month
I'm impressed with your ability and what a wonderful job you did! Please share a picture of the 1930s stove too - I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to see it.
Angela Zuill
last month
Lovely!! I'd love to see the stove too!
Josa Snow
Original Author
12 days ago
Angela Zuill
8 days ago
Oh my, that's beautiful!
k8cd
7 days ago
Beautiful!

You and your dad PAINTED the lemons??? They are amazing.

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