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allisonbunin

Kitchen transformation in Melville, NY

13 years ago
Sharing the before/after pics of our kitchen renovation. This original kitchen had good bones but oddities such as shingles on the walls, faux beams, and icky tile floor laid on top of linoleum. We kept the existing structure, refinished the cabinetry and added new floors, tile, countertops, lighting and moldings throughout to bring it to life. We're still waiting on a few cabinet doors (to cover the open cabinets that we added in place of where the desk was) - Really happy with how it turned out! Now we need some pops of color and rugs (on way).

Comments (65)

  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful! What is the countertop stone? and where are the light fixtures from?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    This is a well done job
  • 13 years ago
    What are the counter tops? I love them
  • 13 years ago
    the white really brightens it up! very modern and chic
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Beautiful!
  • 13 years ago
    I like the individuality of this kitchen. Not cookie cutter. Congrats!
  • 13 years ago
    So clean...and wonderful lines !
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Wow, that is a great project.
  • 13 years ago
    Wow thanks to all for the positive comments! Makes all the growing pains of the renovation worth it! To answer the questions: the floors are wood veneer in a dark walnut. Will lookup exact color and brand. The pendant lights are from Lamps Plus believe it or not! Possini. The chandelier over the pedestal table is Quoizel. The countertops are grey Carrera marble - pretty but scratched and stained with water already! I love them but I know thy aren't forever.
  • 13 years ago
    Just awesome!
  • 13 years ago
    How did you get the white painted cabinets to look so smooth and no brush strokes? What kind of paint did you use! Fabulous job!
  • 13 years ago
    Looks inviting and cozy...I love the rooms that make everyone comfortable and relaxed. Great job!
  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful in every way.
  • 13 years ago
    Love your table ,the dark floors work so well with the cabinets,this is just the wow factor!!
  • 13 years ago
    How long from start to finish? I love your pictures, very inspiring

    I started my remodel, into the second week. Very excited and kinda scared.
  • PRO
  • 13 years ago
    Great job!
  • 13 years ago
    Wow gorgeous!
  • 13 years ago
    @princessdb2 the renovation was slow because we gut renovated the upstairs at the same time. In total it took about 11 weeks. This is largely because each piece took time - time to order materials, cabinet refinishing took 4 weeks, stone countertops, etc. and then we hit a snag and had to take down the ceiling after all the lighting and molding was installed! That wasnt fun. My advice is to remind yourself that despite the pain of renovation it will all work out and you will forget!
  • 13 years ago
    @Maxine Roth I had the cabinets refinished professionally by a refinishing company. The process took about 4 weeks, and they stripped the cabinets and then essentially sprayed them white. They did the doors and drawers off site, and did the existing boxes in place. You can paint the cabinets but then you would see the wood grain and they would look painted. I am very please with how these turned out!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Great job! Nice and clean finish.
  • 13 years ago
    I can not help myself..I keep going back to look at your kitchen reno.I have changed my mind on my kitchen design because of this transformation.When I will get to do my reno..I will be going with white cabinets,as I will be putting dark flooring down.Hands down,once again I love it!!!.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Looks beautiful! Enjoy!
  • 13 years ago
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    can you send me measure of your kitchen by the wall selma69@net.hr
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Beautiful flooring!
  • 13 years ago
    The marble will be forever as long as you come to terms with the lived in look it gives with time. We own a granite & marble fabrication company and i always tell my customer if you can deal with the fact that marble etches,scrathes and can stain easily youl be OK. I have Carrara in my Kitchen and i will probably never have anything else. I love the translucent look of it. Great job on the makeover.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    What a beautiful kitchen you ended up with! Love how clean and bright it is now.
  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful! What rug did you pick out? Anything planned for the windows? I'll be you just love going into the kitchen now :)
  • 13 years ago
    This is gorgeous!
  • 13 years ago
    Your use of moldings is genius!!! Both above and below.
  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful kitchen, you did an awesome job. What kind of paint did you use on the cabinets & table ?
  • 13 years ago
    Hi Allison! We are thinking about refinishing our kitchen cabinets white and would love if you could share the company you used? We also live on Long Island...Thanks!
  • 13 years ago
    I am SO inspired! We just bought a home with a kitchen that is very nearly identical to your layout and I have gone cross-eyed trying to come up with updating ideas.
    Thank you for sharing !
  • 13 years ago
    @bridgie1102 the refinishing company is Porcelain Industries. They also do bathroom reglazing and refinishing...they are very affordable compared to the other cabinet refinishers we met with, call them...Tell Rachel I sent you!
  • 13 years ago
    @irma the refinishing company refinished these in "matte white" and the table is new, white, from crate and barrel.
  • 13 years ago
    @denise, good luck with your Reno!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Renovation looks beautiful. Especially love the chandelier! Thanks for sharing!
  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful job!! Where did you purchase the table and chairs?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Beautiful!!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Allison, So glad to see these pictures posted. Thanks very much ... Remember to recco us for the cabinet refinishing !! Was not aware of this website, thanks to you we have added our company and also used your pictures of before and after of the cabinet refinishing.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I love your kitchen!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    What was your budget? It is fantastic!
  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful! Great job!!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Fabulous makeover!. Fresh and bright with just the right details.
  • 13 years ago
    @Amanda I can give you a breakdown if you're interested. Email me at allisonbunin@yahoo.com.
  • 13 years ago
    @danasuzi the chairs are vintage (an old neighbor left then on the curb!) I had them recovered... The table is from Crate and Barrel.
  • 13 years ago
    Great job. Enjoy the new kitchen!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I love making use of someone else's trash!
  • 13 years ago
    Amazing! I love the contrast of the white and dark; also love the light fixtures!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Lovely! Now you can really appreciate all that naturaly light! Congrats.