Sunday, March 4, 2012

Kitchen Remodel ~ Part 1

The first part of our much needed kitchen remodel was the floor. I have no idea how old this flooring is, but it has been badly abused over the years, many scratches, ground in dirt, even a large hole near the sink. The subfloor underneath had to be replaced in this area, you could feel it give as you walked over it from water damage. These things happen when you buy a 107 year old house! Ive been waiting almost 7 years to fix this floor, I am just amazed by the difference!

Kitchen floor before....


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Kitchen floor after....

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Is that not completely amazing? I keep going in there to look at it and feel it under my feet to be sure its real! I am so excited for the next steps we will be doing. Next we will replace the cracked and crumbling bright orange countertop (not kidding), fix the ceiling that fell in the day we bought the house (must have been an omen?), put in a light fixture that actually gives out good light, and I am praying I can find some help with painting the walls too. If you have any color suggestions please leave me a comment!
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  1. The Green MommyMarch 4, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Oooh...I LOVE that floor!

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  2. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    It looks real doesn't it? Its vinyl! It feels real too, its textured and everything. :0)

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  3. Kristen H.March 4, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    The floor is gorgeous! I am very partial to red in the kitchen. But I think as large is it appears to be, it might actually be too much red. Have you considered installing a chair rail and painting 2 different colors? My kitchen and dining room are like that and I love it.

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    1. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 10:11 PM

      Thank you Kristen! My pictures are deceiving, it isn't very big at all. Red would match my chicken and rooster decorations, don't know if hubby would go for that though :0) If only we could preview what it would look like!

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  4. KateMarch 5, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    We redid our kitchen floor last year and it STILL isn't old to me! I love it. Congratulations!!

    Kate

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    1. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 11:18 AM

      Thanks Kate :0) I have never had a new floor, its very motivating to keep it clean in there!

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  5. Brenda HicksMarch 6, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Beth, Have you thought about using wallpaper at the top , using a chair rail molding ....then paint the lower part in a paint that would match the paper ...Choose your countertops so you will have an idea of color choices in the paper....Even with kids the paper is washable ....it would give you a beautiful kitchen...I can email you a site that I use ....add a little fabric for windows ....good luck with your kitchen ....

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    1. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 11:10 AM

      My husband hates wallpaper, he would never agree to that. We have that chair rail in our dining room and hall and we like it :)

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