Day 3: 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sharing a few of my favorite before and after photos (8 kitchens in all) with ideas on how to bring life back into an outdated kitchen.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
The
makeover plan for this ranch-house kitchen was modest, but it quickly grew. The
homeowner just wanted to change the cooktop and reface the cabinets but they
ended up ripping the room down to the studs.
After
Entertaining is easier than ever in this warm, welcoming
space, with one hitch: Now the homeowners have to drag people from the kitchen
into the dining room. No one wants to leave.
The Details –
Backsplash:
Black granite tiles 12 inches square are set "on point" to comprise a
bold backsplash behind the six-burner cooktop.
Prep sink: A
prep sink at the breakfast bar counter comes in handy when both cooks are in
the kitchen; the gooseneck faucet with brushed-chrome finish matches the
cabinetry hardware.
Countertops:
Honed granite in shades of cabernet and saffron flecked with black links the
wood tones with the black accents used throughout the room.
Shelving: Display
shelves in the base cabinets facing the fireplace help provide a transition
from kitchen to eating area.
The Floor Plans
Standard-width
openings
into the living
and dining rooms made the original kitchen and eating area feel closed off from
the rest of the house. Widening them enhanced the flow from room to room.
