Project: Kitchen Remodel 2010 (update)

I would say at this point our little project is about 80% complete! We just have to put on the finishing touches (backsplash, hood over the range, curtains, area rugs and furniture) and we'll have a completely brand spankin' new kitchen!

Here are some images of what we started with:

1. A very cute puppy ... and ugly linoleum. We learned when we ripped it up that this wasn't even the original ugly linoleum. There was another layer beneath!

2. A lovely mother/daughter duo "complemented" by hideous 1980s wood trim and a window valance stuffed with tissue paper. Blech.
3. The "Kristiyns" posing in front of almond colored appliances, faux butcher block counters, and honey colored cabinets with brass hardware. A pretty rough looking backdrop!

And the after!!

1. The view from down the hall - white cabinets, hardwood floors, granite counters! Updated and welcoming!

2. A refrigerator and freezer combo that are spacious and actually OPEN! Stainless appliances, white window trim ... everything is pretty and newwwwww!

3. Appears we'll also need to add lazy susan reinstallation to the to-do list! It is the black hole in the corner. Other than that - NEW NEW NEW!

4. A close up on the granite. Disclaimer: I am not a photographer!