Well, after nearly three months, our minor kitchen remodel is finished! I think it fits nicely with the period of the home (1921) yet feels modern and updated. Thanks to a very handy husband, lots of elbow grease, smart shopping and a small budget of $2,500, here's what we got:
- repainted cabinets,
- new hardware, (found them on sale for 1/2 off!)
- new wiring (not in the original scope, but needed),
- new Formica countertops, (nightmare experience, but easy once we got them!)
- new tile back splash,
- new sink and faucet, and
- new lighting.
Luckily, we did not need new appliances, although a stainless stove/oven would finish off the room perfectly! (maybe in a few more months) The only thing we hired out was the tile work, but we were able to find white subway tile at Loew's for a great deal, making it worth it to hire a professional installer.
It's not my dream kitchen, but it's new, fresh and updated; making it much more inviting and fun to be in. By keeping the cabinets, we were able to save thousands of dollars and a fresh coat of paint really does make them feel new again. We also saved a ton of money by going with a cheap countertop. We contemplated higher end countertops, but knowing that the cabinets will need to be replaced some day, we decided it didn't make sense in the long-term to spend the extra money. (and, waste the materials) Besides, the Formica is very durable and will last a long time.
Stay tuned for more pictures, as my camera wasn't working well when I took the pictures above. If you have any questions on how you might be able to freshen up your kitchen space, don't hesitate to send me an email!
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