kitchen: phase 2: planning

Since we got back from Christmas traveling, we've been thinking of nothing but kitchen remodeling. It finally seemed like the right time to dive into our first ever home improvement project (minus painting rooms in our first home). Bye-bye 1988 kitchen! It was tolerable living with you.

First, I gathered up lots of ideas - from the internet, library books, and cabinet brochures. Then we got estimates from four cabinetry companies/kitchen designers. And estimates from three general contractors. And then we did tons of research. Just a helpful hint if you're doing any home improvement: the forums on www.gardenweb.com are awesome - lots of helpful advice and pretty pictures.

Which brings me to the pretty picture segment of the show.

Inspiration and ideas:

#1 from The Kitchen Book by Bill Partsch

#2 from The Kitchen Book by Bill Partsch

#3 from Mid Continent Cabinet brochure

#4 from Mid Continent Cabinet brochure

#5 from GardenWeb

#6 from Sunset.com maybe

#7 from GardenWeb

#8 Don't remember the source

#9 from GardenWeb

#10 from GardenWeb

#11 from GardenWeb

#12 from GardenWeb

#13 from GardenWeb

#14 BHG Kitchen & Bath article I've been saving since 2007

#15

#16

 

#17 from GardenWeb

#18 from Kitchens by Karen Templer

#19 Pioneer Woman's Kitchen

#20 Pioneer Woman's Kitchen

#21 from Kitchens by Karen Templer

#22 from Kitchens by Karen Templer

You can see where we're headed with this remodel. Hopefully our dated orangey oak/tile counters/mauve miniblind kitchen will turn into something warm, casual, timeless and inviting. I'm excited for the work to begin...next week!