Wow- looks like a new house! Congratulations!!

Wowza! Major improvement. Great job!

Great job! It really does look like a new house.

It looks beautiful but I'm wondering where the food prep goes on with all those cabinets that rest on the counter.

What a transformation, great job!

Wow! Now that is a transformation! Your new kitchen looks beautiful!

Why did you choose to put cabinets right on top of counters. Looks like you lose counter space that way?

Very nice!

I spent a lot of time on houzz web site getting ideas for my kitchen. Loved the idea of cabinets sitting on counter. I needed this space for my fine china and glassware. As far as prep space, we actually have ample space. The area on the back wall has about 4 feet of space, it is directly across from the stove and refrigerator is quite close. Also have the space next to the range on both sides.
Just a foot note, the old kitchen had 7 ft ceiling and there was a step down from living room to dining/kitchen area, brought the floor level with living room and put in hardwood floors. Just finished last week. The more time I spend in this space the more comfortable I feel in the space.

I like the 'before' kitchen better. Just kidding, had to be the one person that said that! This is AMAZING! Congrats.

Love the combination of cab finishes!

It looks great.

"Wish I had planned a little better and kept one cabinet by sink short."

We all "live and learn".

Your kitchen looks fabulous. Did you manage to stick to budget? I agree with the other comments - it does look like a completely different house.

Very nice!

just have to know .. what did you find in the time capsule? Wonderful job!

Well done!

Amazing!!! great transformation!

I love the wood cabinets on the bottom with white uppers! What is the wood/finish you used on the bottom?

very nice, great job!

The cabinet wood is Baltic birch

Found old newspapers from 1951 that we're being used as insulation in the walls. 2 exterior door openings when we took down all drywall and a folgers coffee can used as can light, thought that was pretty funny.
Had first dinner party last night got 8, space worked really well. 3 people in kitchen area doing prep and no one had a problem with not enough space to work. I really do love my new kitchen

Big and ample, well done.

J Design Group, Modern Interior Design Firm in Miami, Florida. http://www.JDesignGroup.com

much better! cheers

Well done wow !

I prefer the old layout better. Had a contemporary structural feel. But, the old wood look had to go.

Your second picture shows how to handle a tall ceiling with finese. Your ceiling vent and two large lighting fixtures totally take the eye away from the fact that you have such high ceilings and the cabinets do not go to the ceiling.

There are many examples on Houzz where people are in need of help to rectify problems with high ceilings.

Bravo.

Absolutely beautiful renovation! I love the stove area & fan design, gorgeous job!

Thank you for all the positive feedback! I'm the design/builder of this kitchen. I usually ride off into the sunset before I hear anything!

Looks great......I'm planning on dark lower cabinets and white upper, so it's nice to see finished product.

Great job, Here is my remodel with dark bottom and light uppers.

Thx for putting your photos up Susan....it's a great look.

Your kitchen looks great. What did you do structurally with the ceiling? Structural ridge? Raised collar ties? I don't see any lateral bracing.