Ta Da!
Finally, the anticipation is over. Here’s the ALMOST finished kitchen. Still need to tile the back-spalsh/walls, purchase new fridge and stove, install bin pulls and a few other minor details. DH and I were the designers and project managers through this whole ordeal and our goal was to maximize this small space as best we could. Before, the kitchen was so small and as you can tell not very functional. Now it’s so open. Everyone can be in the kitchen at the same time! I also love the peninsula and my faux Tolix stools. We’ve had a few gatherings already and it’s been so wonderful to be able to entertain. So, without further adieu, here are the before photos.
This is pretty much all the counter space I had to work with.
We removed this wall and what a difference!
See the window? That was closed off and the door we made into a window.
Beautiful formica!
This layout doesn’t even make sense. The fridge was covering up counter space and cabinets. Even with this awkward kitchen we fell in love with this house and saw the diamond in the rough.
Dining room overlooking the living room. The wall between the dining room and living room was widened and the wall where you see the picture frame, removed.
AND AFTER:
This kitchen reflects our casual lifestyle and I was inspired by this room from La La Lovely, one of my fave blogs. I need to add accessories and put things up on the walls. I was thinking of shelves to the right of the sink. Any suggestions? I’m also getting rid of that family of chickens you see there on the small buffet. I’m not really going for a country look.
This door was once a window
Tags: before and after small kitchen makeover, kitchen make over, small burst kitchen, small kitchen makeover, smallburst kitchen
oh my goodness! i LOVE the after, it looks sooo amazing!!! the farmers market sign is the best!!
Wow, what an improvement – the after is so light and airy
Holy kitchen remodel batman!!! That looks totally amazing, not even an exageration. Total improvement and totally lovely!! I am envious of your counter space. Job outstandingly done!!!
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It looks awesome!!!! Love those light fixtures, especially the one over the table. I can’t wait to see the finished project. We are considering painting our cabinets white so everytime I see that, I pay attention to the details to see what else people do. So, I am anxious to see the backsplash and cabinet pulls. Great job on this kitchen!
Love the lights over the bar, and I have that very same kitchen faucet! Love it.
What a great job you have done!
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Cheers….Kristina
Love your new “country” kitchen! It’s amazing. You must be really enjoying it!
yay! the day i have been waiting for! you two did an awesome job. i’m sure you must be thrilled with your new functional kitchen. i’m with sandy. i love the farmers market sign too! thanks for sharing!
Nicely done! I love the white, fresh and airy. What a great place to cook and spend time with family.
fabulous!! i’m so impressed (and jealous!)
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WOW! What a difference! And I love that table too. If I had that kitchen I would cook all the time… (umm, well, maybe not).
AMAZING!!! You’ve done such a great job. It’s funny how some people (you) can see past the imperfections of a house and see the potential, yet I’ve encountered people who couldn’t see past the colour on the wall… Well done, it looks stunning. Love from London x
exciting!! congrats on your new space, it looks great and it’s so fun to think of all the good times you’ll have there
Love it love it love it! Seriously, amazing! You all have really transformed it and it totally has personality. Can I just say I love your dining room table. The drop lighting really adds for sure!
wooooot! looks so wonderful, my dear!
xo Alison
Amazing job! I know you must be so thrilled with the changes. I especially love the ceiling.
Oh my goodness, I love it! That black trash can is a great touch.
I think I’m more excited about your new kitchen than you are!! It’s GORGEOUS!! Do you consider this your most favorite room of the house now??
Well done! I love it (and I’m jealous!!) Love how it’s so open now.
LOVE love love– we have been thinking about expanding a wall- you got me thinking more now!
It’s so beautiful! What a fanTASTIC job! And all the plants! Hooray!!
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Hi! I found you through Mo Pie and I’m loving your blog. That kitchen table is just perfect. I’d love to know where you found it!
Popped in to say hi! Gorgeous kitchen!
What a beautiful transformation. I’m so excited for you. To be the project manager on your own remodel must be awesome experience.
Your kitchen is looking amazing so far! I love that table. The whole room, in fact, is so bright and airy!! I’m so impressed by all the smart decisions you’ve made.
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE!!!
job well done!
Wow, it looks amazing!
WOW! Love it! Love it! Love it! So well thought out. You two did a great job! Hope you, DH, and the kids are enjoying the new space.
you did AMAZING! chic chic chic! loving all the white and so much light
I am blown away. Fantastic remodel. I am in love with the idea of buying an old house and remaking it my own.
I love it! You and your husband did a fantastic job!
All you need now are just a few punches of color and your kitchen is ready to be in a magazine!
WOW!! looks amazing. love the pendant lights and how light and airy it all feels. you did a beautiful job. doesn’t it feel great to have a new kitchen to cook in?
a fantastic job! you must be so thrilled – it looks just stunning! xo.
LOVE it! You guys did a great job! Doesn’t it feel great to be in a new space! I love all the details in your kitchen! Well done!
Love your kitchen redo! Great job! Glad to have found your blog!
stunning! just a perfect place to make those yummy ice cream treats!
Gena!! WOW!! Absolutely Beautiful! Ohhh, I love it! I wish it were my kitchen! You guys did a fantastic job!
Great job! I love looking at before & after pics, thanks for posting!