My Kitchen - Before and After (partially complete)

Original post by Claud2001

Jul 14, 2003 10:08 PM

Here's what the kitchen looked like before we closed...these are builder's cabinets, linoleum and horrible backsplash tiles that look like they are more appropriate for a bathroom than your kitchen! Blech!

And here's what it looks like today! Again, it's still a work in progress, but I wanted to show the difference, with all the recent kitchen questions

We still need to install the ceramic tile backsplash (it will match the floor in color and texture, but will be in a diamond pattern), floor mouldings and some other finishing touches. Follow this link to see the progression of the project...
My Kitchen - Before and After

Marnles Posted: Jul 15, 2003 08:56 AM

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It is so beautiful! (Im very jealous)...I love the color of the wood and the hardware too!! enjoy eating and hanging out in your new kitchen!

Meg9-20-02 Posted: Jul 15, 2003 09:29 AM

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Look beautiful - Enjoy!

jennbaby Posted: Jul 15, 2003 09:31 AM

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Very pretty Claud

ILT1221 Posted: Jul 15, 2003 09:39 AM

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I love it. That's my dream kitchen I love wood cabinets!

Fran M Posted: Jul 15, 2003 09:56 AM

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Beautiful I love everything. Dont you love the rollouts? You did a great job coordinating everything. Enjoy many meals and many years in your new kitchen.

applesfla Posted: Jul 15, 2003 10:02 AM

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Wow the difference is amazing!! Great job!

What-Now Posted: Jul 15, 2003 10:05 AM

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Very nice and cozy! Makes the meals more enjoyable!

Kathy116 Posted: Jul 15, 2003 10:10 AM

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Looks fantastic!!

KarenK122 Posted: Jul 15, 2003 10:19 AM

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What a difference!!! Your new kitchen looks amazing. I pulled my hubby to the computer last night and said thats what I want my kitchen to look like when we get a house : ). Great job.

Kate Posted: Jul 15, 2003 10:50 AM

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I'm doing well Claud, thanks for asking!

That site, www.myknobs.com, what a selection! Thank you for sharing!

nrvbrd Posted: Jul 15, 2003 10:51 AM

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Fabulous!!! I love it!!!!

Claud2001 Posted: Jul 15, 2003 12:24 PM

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Thanks everyone Like I said, it's still a work in progress - so much more to do...I have to get a permanent window treatment still and all the trim has to be painted and we have not decided on a wall color yet - we just painted very neutral until we decide. It's kinda frustrating how long everything takes, but I am happy with the progress so far.

Stef, to answer your Q's: I LOVE the faucet to the right side instead of in the middle. It swivels to both sides, and it curves high enough to fit really large pots and pans, so it's working out really well. Also, it has the integrated hose feature, so I can have a pot resting on the countertop and still fill it with water.

The recessed lighting over the sink is AWESOME - I love the extra lighting - I wish I had them over the stove too, but I don't (just yet). All I have is the under the microwave light.

As far as additional lighting - our plan is the put those halogen hockey puck lights under all the cabinets for additional task lighting. That's why we had the light rail trim installed when we ordered the cabinets - to cover the little pucks, once they are in place. (See, that's probably something you wouldn't think of yourself - but, that's why it's important to use some type of design service).

Thanks again for the compliments - I am really enjoying it so far!

Lisa Rose Posted: Jul 15, 2003 12:40 PM

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WOW!! What a beautiful kitchen!!

Claud2001 Posted: Jul 15, 2003 12:55 PM

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Marcela - sorry, I didn't see your questions initially!

The cabinets were ordered through Home Depot - the are Kraftmaid cabinets (very good company with a great reputation for products that last a long time). The style is Norwood Cathedral - recessed panels - Toffee finish over maple.

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Jul 15, 2003 01:02 PM

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Claud..

How many people installed your kitchen?
It looks greaT!

Scoop Posted: Jul 15, 2003 01:07 PM

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wow....what a difference. It looks beautiful.

Claud2001 Posted: Jul 15, 2003 01:31 PM

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T - we had one guy install the tile w/a little help from our carpenter, and our carpenter installed the entire kitchen (cabinets) by himself.

My DH installed the countertop by himself and the dishwasher w/a hand from his Dad.