Day 6: I've seen my fair share of Kitchen Renovations & I
LOVE KITCHEN REMODELS. I am sharing a few of my favorite before and after
photos (8 kitchens in all) with ideas on how to bring life back into an outdated kitchen.
I
hope you enjoy!
Before
At first glance, the
intense blue tile, garish carpet, and prominently grained cabinets are the main
offenders in this kitchen ... but the real problem was an inefficient layout
that also squandered a fantastic view.
After
The homeowner and
mother of three active boys is a family cook and she wanted a kitchen that
works every day. White appliances, birch cabinetry, and granite countertops are
in sync with that spirit. What’s everyone's favorite spot in this kitchen now?
The banquette, where -- for now, at least -- this family of five can eat
together.
The Details –
Countertops: A butcher-block counter between the prep
sink and range lets the homeowner wash, chop, and cook without ever dripping on
the floor. Tumbled-marble tiles make up the backsplash; resin receptacle covers
to match cost much less than marble ones.
Cabinets: Thirty-inch-deep cabinetry gives the
standard refrigerator the appearance of a built-in. Partial-overlay doors on
face-frame cabinets sport beaded board panels and satin nickel pulls and knobs.
The Floor Plans
Cut off from the living
room by a wall and cabinets, the original kitchen was closed in and congested,
whereas the adjacent eating area had space to spare. Removing a wall, gutting
the kitchen, and relocating the dining area made way for an island, banquette,
and hutch. via
