Kitchen Reno....finally

[mandiespharm]

Tomorrow is finally demo day!!! Here are some before pics. We are keeping the fireplace area but turning it into a gas insert and re--doing the mantle and surround. I need ideas for the wall behind the fireplace. I want to try to strip some more of the paint and then seal it as is to keep it looking "country".

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[littlemisssunshine]

So exciting! It's going to look so good when you are done. Are you doing the work yourself or hiring it out?

[mandiespharm]

Dec 21, 2014 20:02:47 GMT -5 littlemisssunshine said:

So exciting! It's going to look so good when you are done. Are you doing the work yourself or hiring it out?

Hiring out the entire thing.... I'm scared to write the last check. Countertops, cabinets, appliances, sink, and floor are paid for already. Now it's the labor and "stuff"

[auntie]

That's a great space. I had that 3 window casement in my old house over the sink. Loved it.

[memenee]

This is a great space to work with. Can't wait to see your afters! What is the timeframe?

[r]

ooo I love a good before and after! Looking forward to following your project.

[mandiespharm]

Dec 22, 2014 11:53:01 GMT -5 memenee said:

This is a great space to work with. Can't wait to see your afters! What is the timeframe?

Three to four weeks. Fingers and toes crossed. Countertops are set to be installed 1/7 which will most likely be 1/14 instead.

I'm excited to see it when I get home today with everything tore out.

[downtoearth]

Have fun! I can't believe you're starting over Christmas! I hope it goes quickly.

For the fireplace wall, can you stain the boards similar color to this? Might look good.



Plus a big chunky mantle with wood surround might look good there.



Are you keeping the brick step in front of the fireplace?

[mandiespharm]

This is what I came home to today. Holy cow what a difference. There are old plank floors underneath the original kitchen. And some lovely brick laminate under the addition. And an exposed wood support beam that somehow we want to keep. Tbd how.

[mandiespharm]

Semi shows how much sub floor had to be replaced.
The new door into the pantry
And the new window. The two on that wall are both gone now

[memenee]

Wow! Love the real-time progress photos! This Is going to be quite the transformation when you are done!

[mandiespharm]

Dec 30, 2014 12:46:33 GMT -5 memenee said:

Wow! Love the real-time progress photos! This Is going to be quite the transformation when you are done!

Yes! And today we got all the lights and some drywall hung!!

[r]

So exciting. I cant wait to see more progress!

[House4Me]

Very cool! Are you keeping the white oven? Or is it just there for another reason?

[mandiespharm]

Jan 1, 2015 21:05:03 GMT -5 House4Me said:

Very cool! Are you keeping the white oven? Or is it just there for another reason?

It's just there so we can cook. It moves almost everyday to a new spot. We have in the garage all new appliances.

[mandiespharm]

We have "mud"!! And cement board.

[memenee]

Looking good!

[mandiespharm]

They are painting today!!!

[mandiespharm]

Cabinets!

[policegirl402]

Progress! I love the cabinets you picked.

[dr.girlfriend]

I think I have that same pull-out pantry and I looooooove it.

[compassrose]

Wow! That's very cool to see the progress. I think it's going to look amazing. Can't wait to see your after pics!

[mandiespharm]

Door to pantry is on. Trim work is going on. Cooktop oven dishwasher and microwave are all functioning!

We aren't sure what to do with the door to the mud room (outside) to left of sink and window. Paint? Got any ideas??