Kitchen Reveal: We amped up this kitchen and gave it a facelift
I can not believe I can finally share this kitchen reveal with you all. We finished this project at the end of October, 2020 and due to you-know-what, we had to wait to get in to take final photos.
The Plan
As Is
As with any kitchen renovation, prior to us getting to the kitchen reveal, there are at least one thousand steps to get us there! There is also the ‘As Is’ and what we are dealing with.
The Plan
While I won’t get into the design options that we looked at for this project, we knew that we wanted to maximize the space for storage and make it a very functional kitchen. We did look at opening up a wall, but in the end, we landed on this proposed plan.
Facing A Curveball
In September of 2020, I wrote about a curveball we faced in this particular project. With the original sunshine ceiling coming down, we thought there may be a beam at the front of the kitchen (as you enter from the front of the home). Instead, we were surprised by a beam near the back of the home right at the end of the sunshine ceiling.
Kitchen Reveal
There were many decisions to be made and I’m sure you’re ready to see some before and after photos. So, without further adieu, here is the kitchen reveal for this project. Hover on each image to read the description and click on the image to see a larger version.
The Before
The After
I am so excited to share this kitchen reveal with you. We were able to accomplish the following:
- Update the kitchen.
- Keep the existing hardwood floor that is throughout the home.
- Increase the storage of this kitchen.
- Increase the counter space.
- Make this kitchen a more productive area.
- Increase lighting.
The End Result
While it took some time for us to get back to get some final images of this space, it was so great to see my clients again after a long winter.
Just so you have an idea of the timeline we used for this project, here is how this project turned out. We started in May of 2020. We started construction at the end of August and we completed the project in October of 2020. In that entire timeframe, we carried out the following :
- Initial meetings
- Design concepts
- Finalizing the design concepts
- Specifying the ‘pretty’
- Last chance changes to design plan
- Construction
That is a grand total of 6 months from the initial time we started working together. While some may think that is a really long time for a kitchen renovation, I’m here to tell you that the majority of the hard work is in the planning and sourcing. Yes, construction is hard, but all decisions (all the mental hard work) takes time. When you are investing in your home like my clients did, you do not want to rush and make decisions because you have to. My advice for anyone looking to embark on a kitchen renovation is to take you time in the planning stages.
As for our clients, they are still loving their new space – which of course make me smile!
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One word: Gorgeous!!!!
Thank you, Adrienne!
What a brilliant redesign, I am so glad you shared this! We will redesign our kitchen at some point and seeing kitchens like yours that are great improvements inspires me tremendously! Well done Sheri!
Thank you, Amy. It’s so interesting that a total transformation can take place without taking out a wall (which most people want to do). This project goes to show that the walls can stay in tack and the space still be modernized.
What an incredible transformation, Sheri! Just the ceiling change alone is breathtaking..and how you handled that beam with the wine storage solution underneath? Genius!
I am so glad you were finally able to get back in and get some great images. Your clients must be thrilled with their new kitchen now!
Leslie, it was so great to reconnect with my clients after many, many months. Thank you for the kind words – they love their kitchen!
Gorgeous kitchen reveal. I love the decorative side panels with glass, love white! Modern but still has a lovely country feel. So big and beautiful.
Thank you Marilyn. You totally nailed it with your comment: Modern, but still a country feel!
WOW! Well, they must be just over the moon with the change! The new ceiling alone makes a huge difference, but the new cabinets with the pretty glass door details and the brilliant incorporation of the wine rack where the surprise beam showed up are just perfect! Brava!!
Thank you so much, Janet. I know you remember that surprise beam. I’m just happy it all worked out and our clients received their dream kitchen.
Wow, what a beautiful transformation. Love the countertop and all the beautiful details.
Thank you. The granite counters are divine! In an age where we are specifying a lot of quartz, it was great to get back to selecting a gorgeous granite!
What a dream space!!! You did an incredible job transforming this kitchen!!
Thank you, Christie.
Such a beautiful transformation! It looks so much brighter and refreshed. I’m in love with those spice organizers and that coffee station!
Thank you, Lisa.
For the untrained eye, this stunning kitchen doesn’t reveal how each element was labored overed before the composite of these elements produced this lovely, interestesting, yet soothing space. Well done again Sheri!
You are so correct, Mitzi. We spent many hours with the design as well as solidifying the elements to pull this entire kitchen together. Thank you so much for your kind words!
This is gorgeous! I love the appliance garage! The openness, total change of color and light…they must be in kitchen heaven. It really is beautifully thought through.
Thank you so much, Maggie. It was fun to look back to see the changes that were made. And yes, my clients are very happy in their new space.