A few weeks back, during Met Monday, I told you about the kitchen remodel
we were about to start.
We finished JUST in time the morning of Christmas eve,
our last job that morning was grouting the back splash.
I can't believe we got it all done in time to host Christmas eve and that we
only ran into one snag.
The new down draft vent decided to have a faulty switch
and refused to lower itself back into the counter top - annoying but oh well.
The repairman will complete that warranty repair tomorrow and all will be well.
All I can say is that I have dreamed of this kitchen for several years
and I'm more then thrilled with the end result.
This before...
became this view from one side....
and this view from the other side...
The under utilized space from before...
became this(notice the downdraft vent stuck in the 'up' position)...
and this is where the rocker and round cabinet used to be...
To gain more cabinet and counter space this area from before...
looks now like this...
Since we lost the corner bench and table for seating
we now have a new breakfast bar on the opposite side of the cook top...
And this wall from before...
looks now like this...
The whole family enjoyed our new and improved kitchen
and with it now being open to the dining room and living room
it truly became the heart of the house.
I am soooo happy with how it turned out.
To enjoy more 'Mets' please visit Susan's blog
for a list of all the talented participants of Met Monday.
Susan, thank you for hosting this fun event!
Tomorrow I'll be hosting 'Three Or More' - Tuesday.
For anyone that does not know about 'Three Or More',
it's a weekly event I host where you can share items
that you have three or more of.
This could be a collection,
three pictures of something,
three siblings or more ...the possibilities are endless.
If you'd like to participate,
my post will be up Monday December 28th by 10PM
and you can add your 'Three Or More' post through MckLinky.
I'm looking forward to all of your entries.
Have a wonderful Monday,
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29 comments from friends and visitors:
I think your kitchen is beautiful and I know you are so proud of it. I'm sure it made your Christmas even brighter. Blessings, Debbie
Tam-This would be anybody's dream kitchen! I think you got it done in record time althought I am sure it doesn't seem that way to you. Love the brick on the breakfat bar and your ceiling especially. I know you are going to love it! Thanks for sharing the pictures!
This is a metamorphosis of epic proportions. Fabulous Tam. Your vision was divine and the finished reno is perfection.
Now that's the metamorphosis of metamorphosis's. Stunning. I'll bet you feel like you're in heaven with all the extra cabinets and counter space. A true dream kitchen. Rosie
Your new kitchen is just lovely. I know you are going to enjoy it so much.
Tam -- what a beautiful kitchen -- that is a real morph -- and a great one!
Oh, Tam, it's gorgeous!!! What a fun Christmas treat!
Suzanne
Spectacular! No other word describes it better! I am sooo green, lol!!!
Very pretty, Tam. Congratulations on the new kitchen. It's stunning!
Simply fabulous & beautifully decorated! It's just beautiful Tam! ☺♥☺
Your kitchen is gorgeous! You did an excellent job with the space you had. I am sure you will enjoy it for many years to come!
Blessings
Wow! What a transformation! Your kitchen is stunning, Tam. It's very spacious too...Christine
It looks beautiful, Tam..and you got it all decorated in one day..curtains and all! Wonder woman!
Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
I simply love it- I love the long counter tops and the caddy-corner sink and the rock work...all wonderful!!
TAM!!!! I am SO happy you are BACK and your kitchenb is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish SOOOOO much I could do mine over! I love all the elements you have done, it is fabulous!!!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a GREAT New Year!!!!! XO, Pinky
Wow, your kitchen looks stunning. I loved looking at the pics, thanks for sharing.
Wow that is fabulous. What a beautiful kitchen!
Oh my! I liked your kitchen before but the after is really great! I love all the colors you chose. Thanks so much for sharing!
Tam, your kitchen is fantastic! I love all that counter space! And look at all that room for dish storage, I am green with envy! You definately deserve this beautiful kitchen.
~WOW!!!! This truly is the most beautiful kitchen I have ever seen Tam! It is gorgeous down to every last detail. I just love the cabinets, brickwork and stunning countertops. It's all AMAZING!!!!
~Happy New Year! ~Melissa :)
Wow it just looks amazing and so spacious. You did a great job. THANKS FOR SHARING AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
That is one fabulous make over! What a kitchen! A dream is right. I am so happy for you and that you had it done for Christmas!
Huggs............Linda
Wow, that is the best Christmas gift a girl could ask for, a new beautiful kitchen with all that natural light! I ♥ the valances.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Wow Tam...I have been waiting for your big kitchen remodeling reveal and boy did you do a great job! I love the colors you choose and the nice roomy kitchen provides so much storage! I know you must have been in heaven to cook in your new kitchen this Christmas! Happy Holidays and best to you! Sonia/Miss Bloomers
Tam...Wow, what a Metamorphosis! Absolutely stunning! Completely a dream kitchen in every way! I love it! I know you must be smiling from ear to ear each time you go into your new kitchen...it's truly beautiful! :-)
Susan
Love your fabulous new kitchen, Tam! It turned out wonderfully! The breakfast bar is gorgeous! What a difficult time of year to start a remodel but in the end, its a terrific Christmas present to you and your family! I'm sure you are enjoying it. I can't believe how you have everything so beautifully decorated when it wasn't even finished until Christmas Eve - the sign of a true "decorator"!
DD
Tam - I have stared at your pics for several minutes now, and I am absolutely in love with it. I am so envious of all that counterspace. I have alwasy wanted to expand my kiitchen into our LR. I love that room but it is sooo never used. Maybe one day...I think we all have dreams of the perfect kitchen...so glad you realized yours. Blessings, Barb
Oh it's soooo Tam! I'd love to redo my kitchen but I want to get rid of the 'natural' wood and go for white. :-)
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad I found this!! I ahve put it on my favorites so that IF I ever get a new kitchen THIS will be inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOVE it! Every year at Christmas,I think that I should use RED as an accent color all year round! Love, love, love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
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