Kitchen Makeover

Today I want to introduce someone to you.....


His name is Tim and he's the guy behind the RemodelingGuy blog. He has good remodeling info., tutorial videos, pictures for inspiration, a great sense of humor, and explains things in a very easy to understand way!

With the economy the way it is right now it's a good time to pick up a hammer or drill and explore the possibilities of doing some DIY projects to save $!! Or maybe just for the fun of it :)

It's time for the Remodeling Guy Round Up over at RemodelingGuy. Head over there and be inspired by DIY projects people are sharing ( maybe you have one to share....it's not to late! It runs May 1st - 3rd)!

BUT WAIT......here's a project we did at our home back in the States a little over a year ago. Nothing fancy.....but definitely an improvement!


We bought a 1948 fixer upper 7 years ago thinking it would fun to remodel it. We have since come to the conclusion that it is SO not fun to live in a house while you're remodeling it. Not the extent of work that this house needed. I won't bore you with the long list of things that needed to be done. We've made progress and my favorite change was the kitchen.

Two weeks before my husband, DJ, left to start his contract work overseas our dishwasher broke. I guess most people would have gone out and just bought a new diswasher and called it good!

DJ thought since we were buying a new dishwasher we might as well move a cabinet we'd been wanting to move. It would allow the dishwasher to be right next to the sink plus open up the counter top. He decided it would be ok to go ahead and repaint and put a new floor in.
Honestly, I looked at him like he was crazy....we had 1 week until Thanksgiving and 2 weeks until he left.

It only took 2.2 seconds for the woman in me to kick in and say "I totally agree...let's roll!" At that point I was waiting for him to come to his senses and take back the offer! :)

I wish I had better pictures of the before and after. The walls were guacamole and the counter top was hunter green. YUCK! DOUBLE YUCK!! In my defense I thought we were getting a neutral countertop when I painted that color!
The floor was a cream, very old vinyl.

The pictures are kinda washed out below but the kitchen went from drab to fresh, light and airy in less than a weeks time!


We painted the walls White Pine (a very soft yellow) and the cupboards Sag Harbor. Both are from Waverly at Lowes.


DJ taking the old dishwasher out. Notice the floor to ceiling cabinet next to the sink. It was a very annoying spot for it....no elbow room.


The cabinet is moved!!! So much more light is able to come in now and the added counter space is wonderful.


DJ and his dad installing the new floor we got on sale at Lowes. It adds such warmth to the room and goes really well with the colors.


DJ painted the cabinets with the paint sprayer. I still want to add some hardware to them.


Not completely done but what a difference! I added a cabin red valance with little yellow flowers on it. I also added a shelf to the left of the window with mason jars that hold coffee beans, tea bags, etc. Take note of the neutral colored counter top. Way better than hunter green ( prior owners choice).


I love the floor and I really love my little island. It's probably my favorite yard sale find. The lady bought it at an auction for $200.00 and wanted $100.00. Her husband said they'd take $50.00. I offered $40.00 and it was a deal!
I'd like to put butcher block on top and add heigth by putting some sort of feet on it.


DJ's Dad was a big help in doing the kitchen and so many other projects in that house!! I think he can do just about anything.

Have a great weekend!