Day 4: 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sharing a few of my favorite before and after photos (8 kitchens in all) with ideas on how to bring life back into an outdated kitchen.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
As is typical of turn-of-the-century Victorian homes, the original kitchen here was just an empty room, with the sink relegated to a separate annex. Needless
to say, it was an inconvenient setup. A tall cabinet was the only built-in.
After
The homeowner wanted the new kitchen
to look like a true Victorian, without compromising the ability to live and
work in it. To achieve vintage charm with modern function, they chose
state-of-the-art components designed, whenever possible, in the Victorian
vernacular.
The Details -
Countertops: They chose stainless steel for the main
countertops and integral sink over more expensive solid surfacing or stone,
preferring to put their remodeling dollars into the cabinets.
Cabinets: Extra-deep
cabinets were specified to be flush with the standard-depth refrigerator. This
trick gave the appliance the look of an expensive counter-depth model.
The Island: A Carrara
Storage: Open drawers
with hand cutouts in place of hardware allow the smoothest access to pots and
pans stowed beneath the cooktop.
The Floor Plans
The
wall separating a small bedroom from the kitchen came down, and 4 feet were
added to the back of the house. These two moves made room for a generous kitchen,
open breakfast area, and adjoining new living room.
