Tuesday, October 4, 2011

The most amazing real life kitchen makeover

I have something to share that will knock your socks off. Really. So my brother and sister in law have this really cute house that has so much charm that was built in 1916. Original tile and range were some of the quirky aspects of the original kitchen. But when the distance from the counter to the bottom of the upper cabinets is barely enough room for modern day appliances, it's sort of hard to deal with. Also, no dishwasher. Also, they have two kids. Time for a more functional space.

Most people can't live with yellow forever.

I don't think they ever complained about storage....but if you notice,
most people can't reach the cabinets above the fridge
and here there is another ROW above those!!

Enter: Cindy. My amazing sister in law who has an eye for all things stylish but has never designed a kitchen before. How do we think she did?

OH HI, beautiful pendants, open shelving, crisp white counters
and creamy gray cabinets.

Look at that, white uppers and gray lowers! I love a good design risk. And the new floor! Beauts! While I am sad to see the vintage range go, this one makes much more sense in the new space.

I love a good farmhouse sink. The best thing about this remodel is that everything is fresh and updated without feeling cold and modern, which is important when the house was built in 1916. It has to match the rest of the house. Also, the cabinets are from the Martha Stewart line at Home Depot! Well done, sis.

12 comments:

Nikki Sanchez said...

Amazing. Makes me hate my tiny kitchen with no counter space even more! And I love that stove! :)

Anonymous said...

amazing!!!!!

Holly said...

Kitchen Details:

Cabinets & Hardware: Martha Stewart at Home Depot
Countertops: Silestone in Blanco Maple
Backsplash: white subway tile with white epoxy grout
Appliances: KitchenAid (fridge & dishwasher), Bertazzoni (range & exhaust hood)
Sink: Kohler
Faucet: Grohe
Walls: Sharkey Grey by Martha Stewart
Trim: Picket Fence by Martha Stewart
Pendent Lights: Chadwick Collection by Landmark Lighting

cindy said...

Thanks, Hol! We LOVE our kitchen now, it makes the whole house feel new. Maybe in my next life I will be a KD (kitchen designer). It was sooo fun.

Kelly said...

This is amazing! Love the colors and what she did with her space.

Erin said...

I am so jealous/inspired. My kitchen is awful and it's on our long to-do list. Thanks for the list of where everything's from -- might come in handy!!

Lyndsy said...

Love the finished product! Gorgeous!

Morgan said...

The sink is perfection. I WILL have that one day. :)

Jackie said...

Oh my god this is amazing! She did a knock-out job! I am going the same route with my cabinets-gray on bottom white on top. That is if I ever get around to them!

Nicole Marie said...

holy wow that looks amazing!!

Leslie said...

WOW! Makes me want a house from 1916! What a great job she did.

yours truly, melissa said...

Gorgeous makeover! I really like it all...

Next on our home makeover list is the kitchen too. Hopefully it'll happen sooner than later! :)

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