Our outdated Kitchen

9 years ago

So, we have decided to remodel our kitchen. The challenge was we had hodge podged whatever we could to make it 'acceptable'. A new dishwasher and exhaust fan and new hardware was all we dished out to to this outfit. Not to mention, we painted lipstick on this pig at least 4 times.

I do not even want to tell you what that countertop was made of. Let's leave it as, it should have been removed along time ago.

More pictures to follow as we progress.

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Amyzing

9 years ago

I love that you went the full height on your cabinets. Can't wait to see the final reveal!

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PRO
Gerety Building and Restoration
9 years ago
Best of luck! There's only so many times you can "put lipstick on the pig."
akalana thanked Gerety Building and Restoration
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Demo begins:

You didn't think I would do it did ya!
Pennie Heath
9 years ago
Good luck!
akalana thanked Pennie Heath
User
9 years ago
simply just cleaning it up would have been a massive improvement. Makes for a better before and after I guess. I always say painted cabinets are garbage and this is a perfect example. It looks like a hack job also. Even painted the hinges LOL.
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
@Tony - yea, I could have. But, this is an everyday kitchen and yes, it gets messy. Wasn't going to pretty it up just for a before photo. Good news though - we've got rid of it, so no more painted hinges. No more lipstick! Check out the demo pictures in my above post.
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Let's fix those walls:
PRO
User
9 years ago
Looking forward to the finished product photos!
PRO
Moss Building & Design
9 years ago
Great progress! Can't wait to see how it turns out! Good luck!
akalana thanked Moss Building & Design
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you all for your comments. So, we have picked out a kitchen set that we like and we are now installing...Here it is so far:
User
9 years ago
White kitchen, ARGGG. I've seen enough.
User
9 years ago
Now Tony, even though white cabs are a bit of a trend right now, some people really like them....not because they're trendy, but just because they like them. Akalana has finally remodeled her kitchen...let her enjoy the moment!

Looks so much better already.
User
9 years ago
White cabinets were introduced in the 1920s and have been classic ever since.
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Our kitchen doesn't get much sunlight so we opted for white to keep it light, airy and bright. Our thoughts were to use the backsplash for color and assorted personal art. Regardless, thanks for stopping by Tony.
Brenda Waggoner
9 years ago
It is going to look great. Love white kitchens. Mine is going in July 24/25.
Joy
9 years ago
This is fun! Following along. :-)
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Yay progress is made! We decided to get rid of the wine rack cabinet as the wall cabinet looked OK but the base version looked teeny weeny next to the stove.
Denita
9 years ago
Coming along nicely!
chiflipper
9 years ago
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/143200463127716649/

Great idea for recessing refrigerator...every little bit helps.
PRO
Five Star Painting of Austin
9 years ago
Fun! Can't wait to see finished pictures.
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Here in goes the sink and countertop.
Ann Danen
9 years ago
Awesome photos! You will love your beautiful kitchen for years to come!
User
9 years ago
akalana.....I see you have wood tops. How are you planning on finishing them? Stain...oil?
Brenda Waggoner
9 years ago
The cabinet to the right of your range looks fine. Not teeny weeny at all.
ssabb
9 years ago
Love seeing the progress! We also have a 1950s kitchen we are about to overhaul. Can't wait to see your final photos.
PRO
Stecki Construction
9 years ago
Nice! Excited to see final!
Joy
9 years ago
Love your sink.
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
the Ikea oil we used is this to protect the butcher block countertop. it is easy to apply and holds well.
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
@Brenda if you look closely the bottom cabinet was flush in the front with the stove but the depth was about half or three quarters the depth of the stove. hence my declaration of teeny weeny :)
PRO
User
9 years ago
Can't wait to see the cab fronts... don't mind the "white kitchen dissers", I love white kitchens. Nothing worse, IMO, than waking up and going into a dark, dreary kitchen with cherry cabinets, dark floors, black appliances and dark counter tops. I'd much rather go into a warm, inviting kitchen, have the lights on half-dim, you can see everything (great on these old eyes) and you don't need much lighting. On a sunny day, they are glorious!
User
9 years ago
akalana.....really like your sink. Do you mind sharing what brand it is?
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Sure I don't mind at all. It's Higold USA. I bought it on eBay for under 200 quid I believe. It's an undermount but we made it work with our countertop :)
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Flashback! I found the original photo of the kitchen before we bought the place.

Yea, my thoughts exactly.
Ann Danen
9 years ago
Love your photos and following along to read all of the cheerful comments on your progress! Keep the posts coming, I can't wait to see the finished photos!
PRO
Sundeleaf Painting
9 years ago
Just tuning in - love your progress! Keep us posted.
scf1270
9 years ago
Looking good! Enjoying the progress photos.
akalana
Original Author
9 years ago
Ok, now putting the cabinet doors on...plus corner cabinet swivel thingy. Because no one wants to reach.
akalana
Original Author
8 years ago
Apologies the delay. We finally agreed on a backsplash.
PRO
User
8 years ago
Nice job... looks very modern and clean.
C. L. Sleger
8 years ago
Love butcher block!
crj128
8 years ago
Love the backsplash & also that sink!! Enjoy your new space! :)