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Kitchen Remodel Update
By JLP | September 20, 2007
Before (minus the cabinet doors and drawers):
How it looks right now:
Isn’t it lovely?
Today they busted up the concrete so that we can run the plumbing to the other side. Most of the wall that you see on the right hand side will be removed, allowing the kitchen to overlook the family room. It will be MUCH more open and it will be nice to able to be in the kitchen and still be in the family room at the same time. The kitchen sink will look directly at the wall that will house my TV so that I can watch football while doing the dishes. YIPPY!
Oh, and that window on the left wall looks into the garage! We’re pulling it out since that’s where the range with an overhead microwave will go. It seems silly to have a window look out into the garage. My theory is that our floorplan offered a carport and people could upgrade to a garage. A window looking out to a carport makes more sense.
I’ll post some more pictures as the project proceeds.
Topics: Kitchen Remodel |
September 20th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Nice! Do you have a CAD drawing or something that we can see to better envision the final product?
September 20th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Wow, how did you find your contractor? I am in the process of finding a contractor for my kitchen remodel but I haven’t a clue how to start. I have been to Design (boutique and Home Depot) studios but I would perfer a general contractor who can manage everything. Oh my what a process this is, but I have found everything I want in the kitchen, now I just need someone to do the work.
September 21st, 2007 at 10:34 am
Very exciting, JLP! I hope it turns out as well as you hope. Remodeling the kitchen can totally change the character of a house.
September 21st, 2007 at 2:23 pm
I can hardly wait, when am I invited for dinner?
September 21st, 2007 at 2:57 pm
Thanksgiving!
I asked one of the guys today how long these projects typically take and he said, “Shoot, we done one in 90 days and we done one in 60 days. Ya just never know.” So, I’m hoping it’s done by Thanksgiving!
September 21st, 2007 at 4:36 pm
As long as you stay on top of the contractors/workers, you should be through before Thanksgiving. My wife and I are in the remodel of our kitchen as well. We started scouting out designers at the end of July. ( MP - I suggest using a designer. A good one can save you money and headaches. Their experience can save you money and headaches.)
Demo of the kitchen started two weeks ago, the electricians, plumbers and HVAC guys are done with their parts (more electrics later, lighting and such…) and the cabinets go in next week. We will be busy painting this weekend. Things will come to a screeching halt when the guys come in to template for the granite countertops. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Best of luck with your project. Remember, if you plan on living in your house for a while after the remodel, don’t skimp on the small stuff (or big stuff for that matter.) You’ll regret it in the end. I learned that from the master bath remodel.
I enjoy reading your blog. Keep up the good work.
September 22nd, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Sounds like a well thought-out design for your new kitchen.
Is the pocket door going to stay?
If so, I recommend marking the outline of it very conspicuously with painter’s tape on the morning that the cabinet installer(s) is set to arrive.
A typical cabinet screw sinks 1.5-2″ into a stud, so they’ll need to use shorter screws in that section.
You may also want to verbally remind them. Better to nag a little than to be stuck with either having to demand a new door or live with a patch job.
Nathan
September 23rd, 2007 at 10:16 am
[...] All Financial Matters: JLP, your kitchen looks great! There’s hardly anything that gets me more excited than before/during/after photos of room and home renovations. What can I say, I’m a home decorating freak! [...]
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October 13th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
I can tell you how glad I am to be done with the kitchen remodel here! It is the best bang for your remodeling buck, but good grief it is taxing!