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Kitchen remodel! Adding sophistication to an already charming kitchen.

8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Our kitchen remodel is starting in January! In planning this renovation, it was important to me to stay true to the charm and era of our house, which was built in 1971. I love this house! I spent about 10 months planning, and obsessing and driving my family absolutely crazy in the process. We are keeping our 1970s footprint and our soffits! I actually love our current kitchen, but the cabinets are 46 years old and our countertops are a tribute to the 1980s. I love a fresh white kitchen! They are a real pain in the butt to clean, but in the end, it is what I love, so it's worth it! Here are our pre renovation photos, taken on a not so tidy early morning. I'll keep you updated on the progress. We just had our hardwoods sanded down and restrained. They are gorgeous! (Photos under comments).










Comments (46)

  • 8 years ago

    Here are our refinished hardwood floors! ❤️

  • 8 years ago

    Hvae you looked at the Kitchen Forum and the Home Decorating Forum?

    Stacy F thanked sushipup1
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Lookin good - excited to see how it turns out!

    Stacy F thanked Mega Builders
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    That's the true spirit! You're gonna need this guy:

    http://www.stantheoldhardwareman.com

    Stacy F thanked Ryan Olivieri, Inc.
  • 8 years ago

    Thanks you guys!

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Looks amazing !
    Stacy F thanked OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
  • 8 years ago

    Update! Our kitchen renovation has finally begun!

    Demo has finished and the new cabinets are here!

    I love them!! Kraftmaid Lansing in Dove White! They are beautiful! I’m so glad I chose this cabinet style!

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Like the cabinet style, simple but easy to maintain. Hardwoods look great. Can not wait to see the finished project. Good luck.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    This looks great! Looking forward to seeing the final product.

  • 8 years ago
    Updated pics.
    It is really coming along!
    I love the black knobs on the white cabinets! I think the wider spaced knobs make the cabinets look like furniture!
    LOVE IT!
  • 8 years ago
    Update!

    The cabinets are finally all installed. We had a mishap when our contractor drilled 9 holes into our sewer line. After new plumbing and drywall, the cabinets are back in place and we are finally ready for countertops and the backsplash.

    We have ordered new appliances and they should be here next week! We made the big switch to stainless, which is a big deal, since I love white appliances. BUT in the end, stainless won out, because it really is going to make the kitchen look completely renovated.

    My big farm sink is by far my favorite thing about my new kitchen, I just really wish I could use it! The pantry with the pull out shelves is pretty amazing too.❤️

    Here are some pics of the damage.








    Renovations are crazy and a bit scary!
  • 8 years ago
    Here is the beautiful backsplash we chose.
    It is a mosaic made out of marble with a flower pattern. I’m in love❤️
  • 8 years ago
    Here are our appliances
  • 8 years ago
    Stacy, I’m a frequent visitor here and I’m almost NEVER satisfied with any changes I make, so it’s totally refreshing for me to see your joy in your new kitchen. Kudos to you!
  • 8 years ago
    New updated kitchen photos
  • 8 years ago

    Beautiful!!

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Wow! Love the new kitchen cabinets! The floors turned out really nice! Congrats!

  • 8 years ago
    Ok. here is our new kitchen!!
    It has been a fun and exhausting experience, but it was so worth it!!
    Items in this kitchen:
    -Koehler Whitehaven 36” sink (Home Depot)
    -Koehler wire rack for sink (Home Depot)
    -Kraftmaid dove white cabinets (Homedepot)
    -Blue flower marble mosaic tile (floor+decor)
    -GE range (Lowe’s)
    -Whirlpool Fridge (Lowe’s)
    -Bosch dishwasher (Lowe’s)
    -countertops Caesarstone Noble Grey (IKEA)

    Total cost for renovation:
    Approximately $40,000. Includes all items listed , the new/refinished wood floors on main level of house, and all electrical and plumbing is also included in that price.
  • 8 years ago
    More before and after photos!
  • 8 years ago
    More before and after photos
  • 8 years ago
    Our new kitchen!!
  • 8 years ago

    Beautiful transformation! I love it!

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Congrats! Looks amazing !

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    It looks great! Nice job!

  • 8 years ago
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  • 8 years ago
    Thanks guys!!
  • 8 years ago

    It looks amazing, Stacy! Exciting to see the transformation! Enjoy that beautiful space!

  • 8 years ago

    Wow....Fantastic job! Love all your choices.

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you guys!

    People have been wondering where I put my microwave. I put it in my pantry. This did cost a bit more, having to add a new outlet, but this was the perfect solution for me.

    Microwaves are ugly, so until they make them cuter, in the pantry it goes
  • 8 years ago

    Taking forever and 'driving your family nuts' was WELL worth it. That's a kitchen that will take you into forever....


  • 8 years ago
    I love your floors! Do you know the name of the stain it's done in?
  • 8 years ago
    Awesome remodel!!!
  • 8 years ago
    You did a very nice job of this, maybe I am out of touch but 40,000 seems high?
    I am not a professional but I am looking at the paint colour, I find it doesn’t bring out the beauty of your cabinets and tile enough. It seems a lot of people are anti grey but I think it would look very nice in your kitchen.

    Again fabulous job, love your cabinets, tile, hardware, appliances, and floor. Congrats.
  • 8 years ago
    Great color choices. Nicely done!
  • 8 years ago

    Congrats - it is beautiful!


  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Great choices all the way around!

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Great kitchen!

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks everyone!!!

    The hardwood stain color is Early American.

    Yes, $40,000 is a lot, but it is VERY competitive for the Denver area. That cost included the main floor hardwoods and a brand new powder bath as well.
    Upgrades cost a lot, but totally make the space. The details are everything!
  • 8 years ago
    We actually redid our whole main floor at the end of last year as well. Here are some pics!
  • 8 years ago
    More pics
  • 8 years ago
    More photos
  • 8 years ago
    We haven’t painted the walls or the back door yet. We just left the old color up to live in it for awhile, and get a feel for things.
    I appreciate your color comments.
    I am thinking painting the back door a mid to dark grey or a blue maybe and the walls a bit lighter then they currently are. Maybe a light beige with hints of grey?? I don’t want the color to be too cool, that white kitchen needs some warmth, and I am going to paint my entire main floor the same color, so it needs to work in each room.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    The new look is great!


  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Nice transformation! You did a fantastic job!

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you for sharing and being so forthright and honest. I love looking at the “afters”. I notice a lot of people don’t post them, probably because some people are so unkind in their critiques.
    Your home is lovely.