Kitchen Reveal continued - part 3!

9 years ago

I don't like trash in a cabinet and have the perfect spot for this very nice can.

Rev-A-Shelf cut to size spice rack - reused from old kitchen. It's right next to my stove.

I cannot begin to tell you how much I am enjoying this kitchen! Was my old kitchen a nightmare? No! I had made it quite attractive and it worked fairly well. But moving the refrigerator no only opened up the corner with the door to my back hall (the one most used to enter kitchen), it also gave me a 5' length of countertop instead of 2'. And it allowed me to "build in" my counter-depth refrigerator, giving me valuable storage on top. And the drawers! Oh, how I adore my big, deep drawers!

I did this on a very limited budget and was able to do so by reusing all my appliances, countertops, sink, faucet, floor, lighting etc. That saved me thousands! Yes, they cost me over the years, but at least it was spread out over 33 years!

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9 years ago

Beautiful kitchen. I really like the bin placement. It has also given me a great idea for my own kitchen.

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Anglophilia
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9 years ago
It's perfect there - hands free and very convenient. No smelly stuff that ends up inside a cabinet when no one wants to change the bag.
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Sammy
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
That looks great, Anglophilia; very timeless finishes from what I can see. Is it still possible to edit your post to include links to parts 1 & 2 of the reveal?
Sammy
9 years ago
BTW: How old is too old when it comes to spices? Is there a general rule or do some last forever, maybe just becoming more or less potent, while others become bitter or unpleasant over time? I ask because it looks like some of your spices are old, as are/were a lot of mine. And, by any chance, did your cinnamon bottle come as part of a 60s spice cabinet set?
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Anglophilia
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9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I know people say to throw out spices that are a few months old. That's rather costly! One uses such a small amount! Some of mine are quite ok'd and are still very flavorful and taste as they should. But then they're kept tightly sealed away from heat and humidity.
Cheryl Hewitt
9 years ago
Anglophilia, I love your kitchen. I think it's amazing that you were able to keep so much from the previous updates. It's a lovely space. :)
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
9 years ago
Anglo's kitchen proves that there is such a thing as classic and timeless design after all :-)
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Anglophilia
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9 years ago
One of my favorite things about this kitchen is that even though it is small (15x11), it has 4 separate work areas. I have had 3 people doing prep or clean-up and one bringing in dishes that are being cleared from the dining room table, and we're not in the way of one another! One person can be cooking at stove or plating next to it, another plating salad or dessert, another at the sink or drying what has been washed and putting in on that countertop until it is put away later. The island cart holds any dishes that were cleared that person at sink has not yet gotten rinsed and made a "clean mess" as we call it in our family. It's really amazing and impossible to do in an open concept kitchen with an island. There is much to be said for uppers and plenty of counter space! My dining room is on one side; room just outside door into back hall, is the breakfast room with more dish storage as I have a "dish addiction"! It just works SO well!
jhmarie
9 years ago
I've been hunting through your post to see the entire project. It is lovely:)