Wednesday, May 19, 2010

BEFORE AND AFTER


Hi everyone!  I hope you're all doing well.  Today, I finally have some before pictures to share with
you.  I had to take pictures of actual printed pictures, so the qualities not the best, but I think you
can still get the idea of just how horrible this place looked before.


This (above) is after we took out the pantry cabinets (below) and moved the frig.


Before... great storage, but the frig HAD to go there.


Yikes... so scary!! Before we tore out the bar, painted the cabinets,added a farm sink,
granite counters, new hardware, etc., etc.


After we tore out the bar... I like my antique island much better. ;-)


Before (above)... creating a larger opening into the laundry room.


Aaah... much better.  Let there be light!


We took the doors off the cabinets for display  and to give it more of a cottage feeling.


You can barely tell which way is up in this picture... lol!




My ex-husband doing more demolition (above)... this time outside.   My precious daughters
HAD to help their Daddy. :)


After... we took out the garage door, changed the siding,  and added french doors.   Below,
you can see where this french door takes you.  Unfortunately, I don't have before pictures of
the mudroom, but I'm sure you can imagine how ugly it was just from the other before pictures
I've shared with you. ;-)


Well, that's it for today.  If you'd like to read more about the details of our kitchen remodel experience,
you can do so by clicking here.  You can click here to read more about the mudroom.  Thanks so much
for visiting!

'Til next time...

~ Jo :-)



P.S. I'm linking this post up to Furniture Feature Friday at Miss Mustard Seeds as of 7/29/10.  Go
check out this fabulous link party! 

50 comments:

  1. Wow, I love your before & after pictures. They are so dramatic! Your kitchen is lovely. :)

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  2. WOW is right! I can't believe the difference! You guys did an awesome job! Redoing my kitchen is on my list - we have a drop ceiling too, in a cathedral ceiling space, such a bummer! Very inspirational!

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  3. I just can't get enough of your fabulous kitchen re-do. Love it all and now that I've seen your before pics I have a greater appreciation for all the work you've done.
    T

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  4. It's all so wonderful. Can I borrow your husband for a couple of months??

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  5. O wauwwwwww.........this is so beautiful done !!!

    My compliments !!! Jojeana !! it has the x factor your kitchen !!!

    Hugs from Ria

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  6. Jojeana,
    Wow!! Your kitchen remodel is wonderful!! I really love your new island.....gorgeous. I am just blown away at how much work you've done!
    We have a dropped ceiling in our kitchen as well, we've considered taking it out.....we took out the flourescent lights & nasty plastic panels (blek!) then we added painted boards to the recessed area & added ikea lights. It looks much better. Kind of a quick fix.

    Love it all! great job!

    xo,
    Shellagh

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  7. Hi Jojeana,

    What a fabulous transformation you've accomplished. The cabinets look so bright and cheery white - it looks so different - amazing. I love farm sinks - glad to see them making a comeback. I'm sure you'll enjoy many happy hours creating edible delights in your new kitchen!

    Amanda

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  8. I am stunned! This is an amazing transformation - you did such a wonderful job that I really don't have the words to describe how much I love the change. I adore every inch of your kitchen and mudroom...especially that island!!! I would have also cleared everything out to make room for it.
    You should be very proud of yourselves ~ it's perfect for your home.

    :) Sarah

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  9. It looks like the Linky worked for you after all, I'm glad because I'm not sure what to tell people when it doesn't.

    Loving your kitchen remodel especially that awesome island. Did it come with that top or did you add it on? If so, can I ask what you used. I have a couple tables that need new tops and I love this look.

    Thanks,

    Kathleen

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  10. This is really lovely. You had wonderful vision and the island is the perfect statement!

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  11. I love what you have done and I hope that my kitchen turns out to look that good!!! Thanks for your comments, too. (I am feeling better)

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  12. Wow! What a transformation! Your kitchen is gorgeous and looks a lot brighter now....Christine

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  13. Jo this makeover is beautiful. A lot of hard , I am sure, but so worth the gorgeous end result. I love the open shelves and the antique island is 2die4.
    I enjoy your lovely blog so much.
    hugs

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  14. Oh Jo, you're inspiring me soooo much to start my kitchen remodeling here!
    I've been so busy with other things that I got lazy about my kitchen, but looking at yours...Wow, I can't take my eyes of it! Just Gorgeous!!!
    Thank you so much for following and leaving such a wonderful comment! WE do have lots in common, my blog friend! Lovely to meet you!
    Have a wonderful weekend, specially cooking in this amazing place!
    Hugs,
    Li

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  15. wow, i am so impressed! excellent job....a dream kitchen!
    hugs,
    Olivia

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  16. Your redo looks sensational! Love everything about it! It's exactly the kind of big farm style kitchen I wish I had. Great job!
    Jacqueline

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  17. Wow Jo, your kitchen reno is amazing. What a difference you have made. I love your island bench and the sink. Thanks for sharing! xx

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  18. your kitchen is stunning...what a beautiful makeover!!!

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  19. Your room looked so dark and depressing before...you added some glorious white brightness back in and boy it needed it. Reno work is so hard and dirty and gross and now you can relax and enjoy the effort. Good Job.

    Melissa

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  20. Wow, that is an amazing transformation! I love every single thing you have done. I am quite speechless...stunning!!!!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  21. Oh my. I'm speechless. It must feel so good to be done. I am also in the middle of some kitchen madness, although, I don't seem to have a partner to participate. :) Some how it gets done. Thanks for sharing.

    Love that island... what a gorgeous top.

    ~L~

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  22. Beautiful transformation! The power of white paint always amazes me! I wonder what the old owners would think now?
    Have a great weekend!
    Janice

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  23. Jo - All I can say is WOW! Just beautiful! I'm soooo envious of your white cupboards. My hubby won't have anything to do with painting vintage maple cupboards in our farmhouse - so I just had to paint everything else around them! lol! Your blog has given me great inspiration and some wonderful ideas. Thank you sooo much!

    I'm looking forward to following your adventures!

    Hugs ~

    laurie@heavenswalk

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  24. I saw your kitchen on SNS at Funky Junk. She is right, it is a great makeover. I just want to go sit and hangout in your kitchen drinking coffee and looking around. How proud you must be.

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  25. New to your blog -- Love this new look to your kitchen -- it's fresh looking and a sweet feel of home!

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  26. I found your post through Faded Charm. I absolutely love your kitchen remodel. It is beautiful...you all did a great job!

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  27. Your Kitchen remodel is an A+!

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  28. I love you new kitchen. Your redo give my dark dreary cabinets hope! Maybe I can have a bright cheerful kitchen after all!

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  29. I love your kitchen! I am nearing the end of a kitchen renovation, and knowing the work that goes into it - CONGRATULATIONS!!! You did it! Great job!

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  30. I love, love, love your kitchen! What a transformation! Love the center island! I'm saving your pictures for my idea file!

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  31. amazing work! your kitchen is beautiful.
    beaded board and paint (and lots of work) are powerful weapons. You are an inspiration.

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  32. I am very impressed.. Lovvveee your new kitchen!
    It gives me hope, that mine will be finished one day!! (work in progress for a year now)
    Sandy
    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

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  33. whhaaaaat!? i can hardly believe that's the same room! it's stunning. and i'm jealous. :)

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  34. Hello Jo,
    Nice to meet you and your blog!
    Your kitchen redo is incredible...
    Such an amazing transformation!!!
    You must be in heaven now...Love all the white,
    Of course I would!
    xoxo~Kathy @
    Sweet Up-North Mornings...

    Stop over when time permits!

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  35. I love your beadboard backsplash, and I so wish we had room for an island like that. Gorgeous!

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  36. Fantastic transformation! You've got amazing style!

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  37. This is an amazing transformation! You had a wonderful vision for the space and executed it to perfection. I absolutely love it.

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  38. WOW! What a beautiful transformation! I especially love the island. Great work!

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  39. Beautiful!!!! I am drooling over this serene, beautiful kitchen.

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  40. Wow, What a transformation...just gorgeous! I Love your island.

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  41. OMG.........your kitchen looks amazing, what a difference. I am new to this blogging thing and having so much seeing what people are up to out there!
    thanks,
    Trish

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  42. I love your kitchen and especially that antique island! It's fantastic.

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  43. What a fabulous transformation! We recently did our kitchen....still working on it but the dark cabinets are gone thankfully! I need to post better pictures but what a difference paint makes! LOVE your island :)

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  44. I love your kitchen. I am wanting to paint my kitchen cabinets white. Thanks for all the helpful hints. Hope you are having a good day!

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