DIY Kitchen Makeover: Overview
October 13, 2011 by Aimee • 8 Comments
DIY Kitchen Makeover: Build, Trim and Paint Cabinets
Our house sold and so we began driving the neighborhood in search of something that would fit all of our dreams for our next house. We walked through a few, but most of the homes in this decade have been added onto so many times that they have the strangest floor plans. The kind of houses that you walk through a bedroom and a closet to get to another bedroom which finally leads to the backyard - not working for us.
As my Photographer was driving to work, he saw a lady putting a ‘for sale by owner’ sign in the front yard of this house. Quickly, he pulled over, jumped out, and schmoozed the old lady and her sister as they showed him around the home that they had shared when they were young, with their older brother and parents. I headed over minutes later with a girlfriend to check it out. I totally agreed with my Photographer, it was the one.
Filled out the papers, signed on the line and brought the check and papers back to begin the process of closing. When we dropped off the papers, we brought along some of our best friends (we’d lived across the street from each other so the move was full of mixed emotions for both of us). Our old neighbors are not ever, never DIYers. The looks on their faces was hysterical, my Photographer caught the moment and I still laugh about it. A few weeks later, the key, papers and original floor plan were handed to us at closing. That’s when the excitement took a dip and we looked at each other wondering what we had done!!!
Oven Works at a Constant Temperature of 525 Degrees AND
Stovetop has Push Buttons at the Perfect Height for Children.
Loving the Scallop Window Box and Brass Ceiling Fan
After my Photographer Started Painting the Ceilings White.
Flesh Color Ceilings ~ Totally Don’t Get That!
Peekaboo Window ~ Office Area
Sliding Door to Family Room
Shutters to Peekaboo Window
Linoleum Kitchen Floor
Upgraded Kitchen Nook Lighting
Sweet B’s and Photographer Ready to Work
If you look beyond the almond mismatched appliances, flesh colored paint, window treatments and floors, truly the kitchen has so much to offer. Tall cabinets with a lot of storage. A nice window above the kitchen sink and lots of light. What’s needed!?!
- Remove Drapes and Window Boxes
- Trim Window Sills
- Demo Wall Between Kitchen and Family Room
- Replace Linoleum Floors
- Replace Out Lighting, Add Recessed Lights
- Add Electricity Above Counters
- Fresh Paint on Walls
- Trim and Paint Cabinets
- Replace Peach-Colored Tile Countertops and Backsplash
- Replace Kitchen Sink, Faucet and Disposal
- Add Waterline to Refrigerator (found online here)
- Replace Hinges and Door Pulls
- Find New Home for Desk
- Remove 1950s Appliances and Replace with Stainless Steel Appliances
And there you have it ~ the first of my kitchen remodel. My Photographer and I will be posting tons more on the ins and out of how we made this kitchen modern and beautiful on a SUPER small budget! If you’re not already a “friend” be sure to click “join this site” so you don’t miss a thing!
Project Overview
Vintage Appliances
New Kitchen Appliances
Installing a Dishwasher
Installing an Oven
Building a Cabinet Base
Routing Cabinet Doors
Builiding Simple Drawers
Raising the Drop Ceiling
Beautiful Kitchen Inspiration
White-ish Granite Options
I am loving your blog! What a transformation!!
I just found your blog and I love it! Your kitchen is so great, I am excited to see how you did it!
Lucy & Peggy…Thanks for the sweet comments! So glad you came by and I hope you’ll visit often!!!
Aimee @ ItsOverflowing.blogspot.com
What a great house, the transformation is incredible. I am a new follower.
Great spaces, and I look forward to seeing how you transform them, especially the kitchen !! *Becca* (new follower by way of Savvy Southern Style)
http://www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com
its going to be fabulous!
XO
kristin
hi there, i’m new to your blog and i’m having trouble finding the ‘after’ pictures of your kitchen
was wondering if you could direct me to them. i’m interested in painting my cabinetry and am looking for some inspiration. my email address is haroldandashlee@gmail.com
Hi Aimee,
Nice site! I noticed that you mentioned a desire for a “modern” kitchen. I believe what you really meant was that you wanted a “contemporary” kitchen, as a “modern” kitchen (complete with the state-of-the-art streamlined appliances in apricot) is what you actually had before the renovation. Also, that “peek-a-boo” window is actually the pass through to the dining room, as this (1950′s-1960′s) was the beginning of incorporating the kitchen in to the “swing-of-things” socially. Before the ’50′s-’60′s, the kitchen was not a place that one’s formal guests would have seen. I am fascinated by the way art imitates life, and life imitates art, and I really have enjoyed reading of your trials and joys. It’s great to know that there are other DIY females who know that fingernails aren’t the only nails that matter. Thanks, and keep up the good work! EH