We’re in!! The painters were done with the bulk of their work last Friday night and we were given the green light to move in. My husband and I stayed up til the wee hours, assembling our kitchen table and chairs, dusting and doing little things like putting felt on the bottoms of furniture legs. And then we poured ourselves a glass of Cabernet and took it all in.
There are a few outstanding issues (paint drips, a wonky faucet, motion sensor lights not working, waiting on new sofa and leather side chairs delivery, etc.), but otherwise we are D.O.N.E.
Let’s take a look at some before and after shots….
The marble tile around the fireplace was taken down. The old fireplace was covered up and a new gas fireplace was installed, with built-ins flanking the sides (the closed cabinet on the left hides the flue).
The wall between the family room and kitchen was taken out and the light fixtures were replaced. New hardwood flooring was put down throughout both rooms and stained. New drywall, baseboards and molding. Sliding doors were sanded and painted.
All appliances were replaced. We kept the location of the fridge (but changed it to a french door style for easier use), but moved the range and oven location. We installed a small microwave on the back cabinet area to keep it out of the way. We removed the swinging door that separated the kitchen from the dining room.
Peninsula with induction range was removed and an island was put in lengthwise. New everything. Cabinets, appliances, backsplash, molding, baseboard, lighting and paint. Kitchen window was moved eight inches to the right in order to maximize the corner space. Shoe molding was stained to match the floors and installed around the perimeter of the room and the island.
I’ll post more photos once all our furniture comes in and some art goes on the walls. Thanks for following our remodel! Although, now what am I going to write about!? (I’ll find something, don’t you worry).
It’s very impressive! I love the before and after pictures. Congratulations and enjoy your new home!
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Thank you!
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Fabulous is the best way to describe it!
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Wow, looking great! The area is opened up and much brighter. Your sense of relief must be massive!!
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Yes, it feels great! Although anytime one of the girls bumps a chair (or whatever) into the cabinets I cringe. I’m sure after a couple dings, I will relax. Hehe.
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Having been through it ourselves I know how happy you must have felt drinking your cabernet. It looks great. Congratulations and a very Happy New Year in your new surroundings :-)
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Thank you! Happy New Year to you, too!
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