Mr. FixIt removing the upper cabinet doors in what was a very small pantry area. We replace the window but now it is in the bathroom! |
The pantry with upper cabinets removed. |
Mr.FixIt is standing where the wall dividing bathroom and pantry used to be. |
The new window! |
The dresser we made into a vanity. See post here. |
The chalkboard is where the doorway to the pantry was. |
We stayed with white appliances as the fridge and microwave were only a year old. I am glad we did as I think anything else would have broken up the flow of the cabinets. |
This is the tile I ended up with and the outlet that gave me so much trouble- no longer an issue thanks to a little ingenuity and a well placed utensil jar! |
This is what it used to look like. And yes, my photo skills leave much to be desired. |
That same corner now. |
There are still little things to tweak here and there. We want to put something over the refrigerator to cover the space between it and the cabinet above. I have to still fix the inside my utility cabinet on the side of the fridge. When I get around to that I will post more pictures.
I love the light and for that reason I have been dragging my feet on getting curtains up. I went looking for ready made ones but the ones I liked are not supposed to be washed. What good is that in a kitchen?! So, I have succumbed to the idea that I have to make them. I did buy fabric and have an idea of how I want them to look so when I get a free minute I will start on that.
It is September 1st! It has taken us six months to complete this project working nights and weekends. Mr. did take a week off at one point to get some intensified work done. We are very happy with the outcome.
Tomorrow is September 2nd and that means back to school. The girls and I will delving into the 19th century this year. I am looking forward to it now that things have returned to some form of normal for us around here. Of course, that is not to say that there are not other projects already in the works! Thanks for sticking with us through this renovation..... and stay tuned. There is always more to come.
Linking up: Must Love Home, The DIY Village
Wow! I'm so glad I decided to blog hop today, because I wouldn't want to miss out on the wonderful changes you and your hubby made to your home. You are so right about how easy they make things look on HGTV, but you two did a fabulous job. There isn't anything that I don't love in those rooms. I think my favorites are the dresser that you made into a vanity, the chalkboard and that adorable curtain over your new window. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week... :)
ReplyDeleteDee D, glad you stopped by, too! It is always nice to "meet" new people. I am glad to know that some of my favorite things about the renovation are your favorite things! Stop by anytime; there is always something going on.
DeleteYour transformation looks FABULOUS! What a great job your family did! I also can't help mentioning how precious it is that you honored your husband repeatedly in this post. So God honoring! Way to go! Denise
ReplyDeleteYou and your husband have done a lot of hard work and it payed off! I love your kitchen! I hope to be doing a kitchen re-do soon and I hope that my husband will help me as much as your husband helped you with yours.
ReplyDeleteWow! What you did to your kitchen is amazing. It seems that you and your husband have such a strong bond to both agree with each other's idea regarding the makeover and decorating of your home. You guys really did a great job. Thanks for sharing that, Jolena! All the best to your family!
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Thanks, Helene! Our marriage is definitely a blessing from God. My husband is very opinionated (for a guy) when it comes to decorating. We always come to an agreement of some sort and the results are always something we can both live with. Thanks for the visit. Stop by any time.
DeleteI am so glad that you found inspiration here! Thanks for spending time with me. I do hope you visit again soon.
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