Kitchen Re-Do: Part 9

The backsplash is metal tiles.  They are very cool!

We love looking at our red dishware. 

We are so happy with our new updates to our kitchen.

On a small budget, we really transformed the space.

New shelving, countertops, backsplash and sink.

Kitchen Re-Do: Part 8

We had a desk (top right) at the entry of our kitchen which we never used as a desk.

It ended up being a good place to throw shoes or bags.

After we removed the hanging cabinets from the kitchen, we

thought that we could reuse one of them here...

This worked out perfect and gives us more storage.

This will be a usable space now.  

Kitchen Re-Do: Part 7

For the counters, we over laid concrete on the existing countertops.

It works really great and dries quick.  It has two, thin coats of concrete.

We will also seal the concrete once it is dry.

We added concrete to the other side of our kitchen as well.

Kitchen Re-Do: Part 6

We added open, metal shelving in place of the cherry cabinets.

It makes the kitchen more open and contemporary. 

Kitchen Re-Do: Part 5

Our wall looks much better with a fresh coat of white paint.

Kitchen Re-Do: Part 4

Here's the cabinet…..

now it's gone!

One cabinet down….and one to go!

All of our hanging cabinets are removed and now we just need some paint.

Kitchen Re-Do: Part 3

Our new, sparkling sink!  This looks much better and goes

great with our faucet.

Now on to the countertops soon.

Kitchen Re-Do: Part 2

   

We are giving our kitchen a new look.  Time to break something-grab a hammer

and start smashing.

*Note: Remember to wear gloves during this process.  Once the tiles

are broken, they can be really sharp.  I learned the hard way!

Kitchen Re-Do: Part 1

The sink that came with the house was just wore out, so we decided

to get a new sink for the kitchen.

Old and dirty

It's gone---on with the show!

So Long Gold

Before

Painted silver and gold trim is almost gone!

Finished!  Looks much better!!!

Red All Over

We are happy to be able to see all of our red dishes in the new house.

Put A Fork In Me, I'm Done!

A fun new addition to our dining room…

a huge fork!  Love it!

Great conversation piece.

Kitchen Knobs and Broomsticks

The new knob is on the right - looks cool!

Looking forward to seeing all the cabinets finished.

Old gold on the left

New cool, modern silver on the right

Happy Hinges

  

Before: Gold is not our favorite color. 

Time for an update

After: Paint can do wonders to lots of things!

This will save money in the long run - so glad it worked so well.

Kitchen Island

Before

After

Small Changes - Big Impact Part 5

     

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It is a very small change, but looks better to us!

We are actually trying shower drain covers.  It has worked so far!

Small Changes - Big Impact Part 3

        

Bruce working on changing the kitchen lights!  He had six lights to change.

It's a pain in the butt, but worth the work!  We had the whole house painted white, 

so the old lights really stuck out.  It was time for a fresh change!

                                 
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Kitchen Before and After

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