A Kitchen Redo - Finally Complete!

Before I show you my Kitchen Redo,

I'm posting some projects from 2010.

I didn't think I had done much,

but on reflecting, I decided to join

Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for her Top Ten Projects of 2010.

First - my porch redo.

Pillows made from old linen French/English fabric.


Before pic of my MIL's stool



After pic with Heirloom White paint and French/English fabric



Painted furniture (Grammy's old telephone table & stool)
and my first attempt at a slipcover.



Painted the old chest used as a coffee table.




Made drop cloth drapes, creamy burlap ruffled runner,
and painted dining room chairs Heirloom White
and covered with Frenchy writing.
(NOTE: Wonderful Mr. Nest did all the painting - he does it better : )


My first attempt at upholstery on my MIL's antique chairs.
Also made some double piping!


All my projects can be found (I hope) under the categories listed.

My kitchen redo is finally complete!

It started with dark stained cabinet and white porcelain knobs - 1979!

The appliances and countertops were white.
About 6 years ago, we put in Silestone countertops.

The dishwasher (28 years old and working great!) was replaced (with black)

because all the indicators on the knob had been rubbed off with time and use!

We never knew when we were washing, rinsing, or drying...

plus it sounded like a freight train going through.

Five years ago we had the cabinets painted and glazed.....still loving it!

2 years ago we replaced the "still working" white double ovens

just 'cause they had become an eyesore.

But we kept our cooktop - still working great - coils and downdraft vent!

A little cleaning and simplifying of the countertops...

A garage sale brown "thingamajig" painted
and hung above the window.....


A "Bon Appétit" sign added to the kitchen.
(Debbie @Confessions of a Plate Addict and I commiserate over
why they leave off the important accent! It affects the pronunciation!)


I cut off the pic of my paperwhites in bloom!
Did you notice the cooktop? My sweet Jenn-Air.....over 31 years old.....never had a thing go wrong with her (except replace one coil burner)....gone.....replaced by a younger model.
She didn't quit working.....the vent control quit working.
I called a repairman and they don't make those switches anymore.
Sad......my J.A. fixed up many a meal over 31 years.
But.....

The newer version has a stronger downdraft,
as well as 2 burners with double sizes.
Pretty nice.
The only downside is that this sleek, shiney as a mirror
cooktop has to be wiped down every time you use it.
They didn't tell me that.
My little brushed stainless could get away
with a little unnoticed stain and grease.
Oops, I shouldn't tell you that!
Well, everything is complete....
Hmmmmm, wouldn't the fridge look great with cabinet doors to match
the cabinets....hmmmmm....
not gonna happen!
We're done!





Hope you have a Happy New Year!
It's just around the corner.
May you be blessed with family, friends, and faith.
Linda
I'm also joining: Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Boring to Better

Layla at The Lettered Cottage for Room Re-dos 2010

Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
(even if it takes 6 years...hee hee hee!)