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Before & After
cjastin

Galley kitchen "before" - Pub style kitchen "after"!

cjastin
11 years ago
When buying our home my husband and I knew we wanted an older home with lots of character. We also knew that we wanted to remodel the inside of our home to be more modern. The one thing my husband really wanted was a huge kitchen with an island -- not easy to find in an older home. Somehow I convinced him that this galley kitchen could be made into a "pub style" kitchen that would still be comfortable and inviting for guests. We think it turned out great! See what you think...
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  • bbowers35
    10 years ago
    This looks great.

    Comments (83)

    • Rocky Meyers
      10 years ago
      The brick, is it wallpaper? I have brick wallpaper all along the center dividing wall between my place & our connected rental property on the other side of the house. It looks real because it's from actual photography. People still get the feeling of being near a brick wall & have to really stare to see that it's just paper!
    • cjastin
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      No, this is reclaimed brick that's about 1/2" thick. I like the idea of the wallpaper though! Very creative and cost effective!
    • PRO
      Signature Home Services
      10 years ago
      Beautiful!
    • sally78
      10 years ago
      I love the blue paint! Great color! Great contrast with white coat pegs hanging on the wall. Terrific with the black tile. My favorite part of your remodel!

      Great decorating!
    • Nicoleen du Preez
      10 years ago
      Absolutely beautiful...floors as well!
    • PRO
      Craft Art Elegant Surfaces
      10 years ago
      Very cool and great material choices. Unique and still almost familiar feeling - a perfect blend for a kitchen that expects lots of guests!
    • Jennifer Owen
      10 years ago
      Love! The floors are magnificent and rich in color, and I love the chalk board above the stove!
    • kksmom8
      10 years ago
      Great character and charm. Is it hard to keep the slate behind the range clean tho??
    • PRO
      Sustainable Dwellings
      10 years ago
      I like it.
      cjastin thanked Sustainable Dwellings
    • elliewhittaker
      9 years ago
      love the fridge - where is it from? we need a new one and can't find one big enough for needs but small enough for our limited galley kitchen - this looks perfect
      cjastin thanked elliewhittaker
    • Patricia Pelgrims
      9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago
      One of the best kitchens from a Houzzer I've ever seen !
      cjastin thanked Patricia Pelgrims
    • Debbie George
      9 years ago
      Excellent, very sophisticated and functional
      cjastin thanked Debbie George
    • cjastin
      Original Author
      9 years ago
      Thanks for all of your kind comments! I'm actually realizing that the main "after" photo I originally added is missing. Weird! I'll try to reload it. Elliwhittaker, the fridge is a Jenn-Air and we just love it!
    • PRO
      Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
      9 years ago
      First Class Job - Congrats!
      cjastin thanked Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
    • Nancy Travisinteriors
      9 years ago
      Perfect. Not a fan of shelves, looks a little cluttered.
    • flopsycat1
      9 years ago
      Go Bucky!
    • debsurreal
      9 years ago
      Stunning! Wow!
    • User
      9 years ago
      Ditto!
    • Nancy Travisinteriors
      9 years ago
      Perfect. I would have out in cabinets instead of shelves. But, you have to do what you like. Good job.
    • charoletted
      9 years ago
      Hey, who built your pool in San Antonio?
    • cjastin
      Original Author
      9 years ago
      Pool in San Antonio? I think you've got the wrong person. Sorry, wish I could help!
    • vee228
      9 years ago

      Nice job.


    • PRO
      The RTA Store
      9 years ago

      Wow! What a fantastic transformation! Looks very inviting!

    • PRO
      Circle Goods Reclaimed
      9 years ago

      Love the elements in this kitchen!


    • PRO
      OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
      9 years ago

      Looks great! What is the brand of the faucet?


    • cjastin
      Original Author
      9 years ago
      OTM Designs, I can't actually recall the maker of the faucet offhand. It's been a while now! I'll try to find it in my paperwork and let you know.
    • PRO
      Stamps Design Services
      9 years ago

      It is very lovely.

    • PRO
      The Bath Specialist
      9 years ago

      Kudos on design and implantation.

      The Bath Specialist

    • tooky58
      9 years ago

      fantastic job. Love the floor.

    • joy975
      9 years ago
      Amazing! Well done...
    • Alice
      9 years ago
      Beautiful, love all the details!
    • Serenda Estes Murphy
      9 years ago
      We live in an older home too and I think this would work great for our family needs and is also similar to what I'd like to do!
    • swickbb
      9 years ago

      Awwwwwsome! Great use of space, warm, and yes, comfy and pub-like. Very motivating and finally something different that people can get ideas for a gallery space. Love love love.

    • peoplerpeople
      9 years ago

      Very creative! How excellent that you've designed something tailored to your family instead of following boring trends.

    • Flora Kat
      9 years ago

      What happened to the mud room,did it not have an exterior door attached to it? Where did it go?


    • PRO
      Kathryn Peltier Design
      9 years ago

      There is a door to the left of the banquette, Flora Kat.


    • msubreeze
      9 years ago
      I absolutely LOVE it! Took courage but it is fabulous!
    • PRO
      Cast Glass Images Inc.
      9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      I agree with the above comments, it has that "homey" feel but yet sophisticated. Great job on this!

    • cjastin
      Original Author
      9 years ago
      Thank you all so much for your kind comments! Although we remodeled much of our home the kitchen is kind of the show stopper. We love it!
    • Lisa King
      9 years ago

      Wow, this looks great! It also happens to be practically the same layout as our galley kitchen and we're planning on putting in an L-shaped eating nook as you have. Were the benches built onsite? Is that something a carpenter does or did you order it somewhere? How about the table?

    • cjastin
      Original Author
      9 years ago
      Thanks Lisa! The benches were part of the plans that the cabinet makers designed and installed. Similarly, the table was part of the countertop plans. Good luck with your project!
    • PRO
      Solid Wood Cabinets
      9 years ago

      This kitchen design is absolutely amazing. You did such a wonderful job on your project, congratulations! I love it!

    • alwaysdesigning
      8 years ago

      That is a fantastic look. Great finish out and decor.

    • Nicole
      8 years ago
      One of the best kitchen transformations I have seen to date. Not my style but I love it which is a huge compliment. The open shelving looks incredible. You must be so happy, I hope my kitchen redo turns out as successful.
    • PRO
      Shake It Up! Business Solutions
      8 years ago

      Very cool! Would love to have this on one of our homes!

    • PRO
      Amy Wolff Interiors
      8 years ago

      What a transformation!

    • PRO
      JC Paint & More
      7 years ago

      Great job!

      cjastin thanked JC Paint & More
    • PRO
      Mega Builders
      7 years ago

      Great work! Very nice!

      cjastin thanked Mega Builders
    • Idicula Samuel
      7 years ago
      Nice job - different look. All the open shelves look nice but will force one to stay clean and clutter free.

      Love the blue star 48. I say the star of the kitchen. Open burners are a cooks dream. I went with kitchen aid commercial at substantial discount which I could not pass up however I had looked into all open burner ranges blue star capital etc. looks like you have matching rangehood as well.
      cjastin thanked Idicula Samuel
    • anniebird
      7 years ago
      What's not to love about a kitchen that features Bucky Badger?!?!
      cjastin thanked anniebird
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