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maracamama

Update of 20 Year Old Kitchen, Coconut Grove FL

12 years ago
Kept the same footprint, this is what works best for me! Custom cabinets, Vetrazzo recycled glass counter tops in Bretagne Blue.
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Looking at the first two pictures I was thinking, "Why is everybody going bonkers about this renovation. It looks tired and not very appealing." Then I clicked on the 3rd & 4th pictures and I was "Wow, that looks good". Guess it pays to look at all the pictures. Great job.

    Comments (47)

    • 12 years ago
      Spectacular change! You must love it, I sure do
      maracamama thanked rosecottagehome
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Turned out just beautiful, love the cabinets, dining table with matching top is a nice touch. Enjoy :)
      maracamama thanked 123 Remodeling Inc.
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Love the open cabinets! It's a great way to display your best dishes.
      maracamama thanked Studio41 Home Design Showroom
    • 12 years ago
      It's so much brighter and so fresh! Love those counter tops :))
      maracamama thanked User
    • 12 years ago
      Bookmarked it!!
      maracamama thanked User
    • 12 years ago
      Nicely done!
      maracamama thanked houssaon
    • 12 years ago
      very pretty
      maracamama thanked Brenda
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Great change ...it definitely looks refreshing .
      maracamama thanked Budget Fence and Patio
    • 12 years ago
      I love the windows above the cabinets!
      maracamama thanked coxie1958
    • 12 years ago
      beautiful!
      maracamama thanked yoboseiyo
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      This is really a nice space with all the upper windows and you have done great with it !
      maracamama thanked Studio NOO Design
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      My pick of the day in B&A's!!!! - thought another was my fav until I saw this! You MUST BE THRILLED! Odd how our daily lives catch us up preventing objective views of our habitat. Your new kitchen is fabulous. It really is! Have fun - It feels so light and good in there!
      maracamama thanked Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Wow this choice of colors is absolutely STUNNING. The blue and white are exciting together, and keeps the color looking bright within looking bland. Really great!
      maracamama thanked Five Star Kitchens
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Oh my goodness- this is fantastic! Beautiful beautiful!
      maracamama thanked purehome
    • 12 years ago
      Looks awesome. I like that you chose some color in the countertop
      maracamama thanked Sheri
    • 12 years ago
      Nice! Hope you posted it under Before & After too.!
      maracamama thanked decoenthusiaste
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Stunning!! Fantastic transformation!
      maracamama thanked Penny Lane Cabinetry & Design
    • 12 years ago
      Really beautiful! Did you paint the trim or replace it? And did you change the trim in the rest of the house if it was oak? I am trying to figure out what to do with all the oak trim in my house! Thanks and nice work!
      maracamama thanked Karen Mount
    • 12 years ago
      I love vetrazzo. Iris such a happy look!
      maracamama thanked sbrustein
    • 12 years ago
      Thank you thank you thank you for keeping the clerestory windows! The kitchen is FAB! The Vetrazzo is even more FAB!
      maracamama thanked groveraxle
    • 12 years ago
      Karen, I have the wide oak trim through out the house, just painted it white semi in the kitchen.
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      WOW what a fresh new look for your kitchen - great transformation!
    • 12 years ago
      Many nice features, love the natural light.
    • 12 years ago
      Would you be able to recommend contractor? I'm in miami and love the way it all came out, beautiful
    • 12 years ago
      jmchaple, use the Find A Pro feature at the top of this page. :)
    • 12 years ago
      Love it...
      maracamama thanked oakleyspanky
    • 12 years ago
      Nice job, I do kinda wish your roman blinds were the same turquoise color as the pottery on the counter top. But then, that's my favorite color. ;-)
      maracamama thanked lc29
    • 12 years ago
      The blinds are the same color as the counter tops accents. Actually, the blinds have white swirls in the print, not sure if you can see that.
    • 12 years ago
      Beautiful!!
      maracamama thanked Joy McDermitt
    • 12 years ago
      I had already decided a white kitchen wasn't for me. Then I saw this. Damn you! Now I'm back to square one! Your kitchen is freaking beautiful.
      maracamama thanked My Crappy House
    • 12 years ago
      Stunning. Of course, I am biased because I love white & blue, but it's so refreshing and clean in your kitchen set-up, you must love it.
      maracamama thanked Isabelle Seculier
    • 12 years ago
      Really unbelievable! I went wow!
      maracamama thanked User
    • 11 years ago

      I second the WOW factor. Do you pinch yourself in the mornings when you're making breakfast? You have a dream kitchen. :)

    • 11 years ago

      Gorgeous!

    • PRO
      11 years ago

      Oh wow, it is beautiful! And all of that natural light is gorgeous!

    • 11 years ago

      Looks fantastic!!

    • PRO
      11 years ago
      beautiful job
    • 11 years ago

      Fantastic job!! I love it! We also just built an island with attached table, and it is so functional and a more efficient use of space than the separate small island/dinette table we used to have in the kitchen. Your windows are incredible.

    • PRO
      11 years ago

      Good job!

    • 10 years ago

      It looks like your upper cabinets are now taller than they were before (42 inches?) and they now rise to just under the ceiling windows instead of leaving a small band of drywall reveal like before. To me, this really makes those clerestory windows stand out! It takes this kitchen to a whole new level the sky! Congrats!

    • PRO
      10 years ago
      This turned out beautiful. Great job.
    • 10 years ago

      Love the beamed ceiling!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Beautiful transformation! I especially love the countertops. They really look amazing with the cabinetry.

    • 10 years ago
      Beautiful transformation! Well done.
    • 10 years ago
      Wow
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Amazing transformation!!


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