Kitchen Project

We have decided to update our kitchen.  The plans are in the works.  Measurements are done, cabinets are picked out, estimates on electrical and floors are complete, and an estimated timeline is in place.  

Yesterday, someone was poking around in my kitchen!

The plans for the kitchen include tearing out the soffit so we can have taller cabinets and put the microwave above the stove.  Todd was exploring the soffit to make sure there weren't any surprises like pipes or electrical hidden inside.  We can see the waste pipe from the toilet in the upstairs bathroom in there, but it looks to be behind the main wall.  So, I guess the soffit better say its goodbyes now.  It's life will be coming to a tragic end very soon.

 We also pulled up some of our flooring to see what was under it.  My hunch was that the hardwood that is in the rest of the house would be there too.  Under the vinyl floor was a layer of some kind of wood and under that, tile, and under that--Hardwood!  So, we got an estimate to refinish our kitchen and dining room floors and are really happy with what it is going to cost us.  I love the idea of having one type of flooring in the kitchen and dining room.  Both rooms are small, so having the "flow" will be nice!  Hopefully there is no hidden damage to the kitchen floor under the rest of the vinyl.  Fingers crossed!  

 

So, the kitchen is looking a little battered right now, but I can live with it.  It's the living without a kitchen at all that I'm dreading!  Please, God, let this project run smoothly!

Here is an official BEFORE picture of our kitchen.  This was taken last year when we had our house on the market.  We have replaced the door since this picture was taken.  We now have an exterior french door in its place.  It really helps to open the kitchen up and add more light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a view of the other side.  The cabinets you see here were installed by me and Todd and was our first project in this house.  They replaced the ugly yellow floating counter top, and the equally as ugly yellow metal cabinet that were there before.  They also created a TON more space for storing kitchen items.  When we look at this side of the kitchen, we see an improvement over what was once there, but when others see it and don't know of the ugliness that preceded it, they just see a kitchen with mismatched cabinets.  Bye-bye!

And this is Todd's Kitchen Remodel schedule.  We shall see if it goes as planned.  There are always hiccups and problems, right?  This plan would be amazing if it worked out!  2 weeks without a kitchen?  I think I can handle that!  We shall see what reality brings.  I will keep you updated!