My kitchen is finally finished. What a relief. Seven months of angst.....
Before....
After.......
The end result turned out as it was envisioned but the entire process was fraught with complications.
I honestly did not think it would ever get finished. I could not take the "after" picture from the same spot as there is a new wall where I previously stood.
Walls were moved, floors ripped up, the ceiling was removed, EVERYTHING was ripped out, gutted to the studs. It really was a nightmare.
I remember walking into this house for the first time. I had just driven from Georgia to Virginia, after working a full day. It was very early in the morning, I got lost trying to find my way through the new neighborhood, my cat Uma was sick from the multi state trek. I was tired but excited and my body was running on pure adrenaline. I finally found the street and the new house. All I wanted to do was get Uma from the car to a clean kitty litter box, poor thing. I opened the front door trying not to wake the dogs, who had already made the trip. The living room was crowded with boxes. I sat Uma down and walked into the kitchen and turned on the lights.......
I was distraught. This was the absolute worst kitchen I had ever seen. I almost started to cry. This kitchen was beyond a fresh coat of paint. It was disgusting. I had never seen anything like it. Old and battered is one thing, but old, battered, and filthy is another. It didn't look much better after cleaning though.......
Then the construction nightmare began......Seven long frustrating painful months.........
I guess it was worth it because the alternative was not an option. I know I could have worse problems and I should just thank my lucky stars that we could renovate the kitchen, but still.....
Now that the plaster dust will not be an issue I can really start to paint and hang some art....
Next, the bathrooms. At least they are not as bad as the kitchen was... All for now.....
That's a really beautiful kitchen.I want it.Badly !
Posted by: Emma | April 10, 2005 at 01:03 PM
WOW. What an amazing transformation. I love the warmth of the new kitchen. It feels inviting!!
Posted by: Morgan | April 10, 2005 at 02:07 PM
Your kitchen is gorgeous! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Posted by: Sharon | April 10, 2005 at 10:51 PM
Congratulations, it looks great. Makes me long for living in a non-NYC House...
Posted by: Jon | April 11, 2005 at 01:59 AM
wow, that's amazing. what a gorgeous kitchen. I'm going to steal it :) Enjoy!
Posted by: brina | April 11, 2005 at 11:01 AM
Glad it turned out as beautiful as it did. Now you can sit and bask in the orange loveliness. Can't wait to see the bathroom redos. Hope it won't be seven months again.
Posted by: General Ginger | April 11, 2005 at 07:30 PM
ummmm. PRETTY!!
I really like it ;o)
Posted by: Filomena | April 14, 2005 at 07:59 AM
That is one nice kitchen! And I don't even like kitchens. ;p I really like the simple cabinets.
Posted by: Lisa | April 15, 2005 at 01:44 PM
Looks a lot like my kitchen except, six years later, we haven't gotten to the painting part.
Li
Posted by: Li_B | April 15, 2005 at 04:17 PM
Very sexual. But that lighting is going to piss you off eventually.
Posted by: terry | April 18, 2005 at 08:33 AM
Lovely kitchen! it turned out so well! I'm sorry it was such a hassle. What a pretty shade of orange on the walls--I think I like it better than our orange (although we're moving now so it doesn't matter). Great job!
Posted by: karen | April 20, 2005 at 02:49 PM
Apparently, its not just the Pope and my blog that are dead around here........YAWNNNNNNN
Posted by: avril | May 16, 2005 at 09:06 AM
LOL. For a second there I thought your first photo was the finished kitchen. I was ready with a supportive "once you fix that dishwasher, it's going to be GREAT." Very relieved to see such a lovely result--you're going to love cooking in there, reheating your coffee, whatever. Congratulations!
Posted by: Ann | June 01, 2005 at 02:46 PM
Honey, why don't you do us all a big favor and shut this blog down? Its about as tired and worn out as you....maybe not quite that bad yet, but honestly! Two months since your last post? Bitch, please!
Posted by: avril | June 04, 2005 at 01:47 PM
So pretty! Made me jealous...I want do redo our kitchen. I love the color on the walls!
Posted by: Kristine | June 19, 2005 at 08:49 PM
Wow, what a change! Looks great.
Posted by: ShelbyD | June 21, 2005 at 11:56 AM
very interesting, but I don't agree with you
Idetrorce
Posted by: Idetrorce | December 15, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Changes made it more beautiful, looks amazing. Now you will love to spend time there as clean and beautiful kitchen always attracts a woman to cook.
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