Planning Our Kitchen Remodel

So Many Ideas!!

I've never had the chance to design a kitchen from scratch.   Believe me I've had my opinions about the places I've rented over the years, often thinking..."Why would someone choose to do this?" 

Kind of like where we're living now, upstairs in the 1970's era in-law apartment of our big old house. The decor is complete with a harvest gold oven, dark walnut cabinets, antiqued brass cabinet pulls, and some very busy coordinating flowered and patchwork wallpaper. (We just laugh and know we're moving downstairs soon).

Since Don and I have demoed the kitchen, We have a clean slate to work with.  

Where to start? The design inspirations and layout of course. 
This is the Fun Part...Ahh, till you see all the $$$. Ouch! Our kitchen may not be huge, but it does have a good amount of space to work with. 

OUR CHALLENGE:  WE'LL HAVE TO STRETCH OUR BUDGET AND BE CREATIVE 

Before Demo:  The kitchen as is, before we tore it up

After Demo:  This is what it looks like today

The new window over the sink will be larger and we are removing the little window near the pantry

 Kitchen measurement/sketch.
This layout gives you an idea of the original space we have to work with. 

 New Kitchen plans, needs, and wants

1. Use part of the pantry to sink-in the refrigerator 
2. Move the range/oven to the north wall(where the cabinets are)
3. Add a dishwasher (a must have!!)
4. Large Farmhouse sink, (want-Love-must have)
5. Larger picture window over the sink
6. Tiled backslash to the ceiling
7. New base cabinets & Open shelving
8. Black Slate or Butcher Block counter tops
9. Kitchen Island for eating, extra storage, and prep area

Our 1st go around with our new cabinet layout at a local kitchen supplier

1st layout made by a kitchen designer
For these Kraft Maid cabinets this simple arrangement totaled $2800 for base cabinets only. Not including the counter top, appliances, sink, or hardware...Cha-Ching!!
Kind of plain looking, but it give a basic visual.

Its all in the Details people.....Pinterest is working overtime now

Here are some of our inspirations, and design elements we want for the new kitchen.
We love new Ideas, let us know what you think

This is THE Insiration Kitchen (HGTV Leanne Ford)

What we love here are the open shelves, clean tile and exposed beams.  

Many of the features seen here are what we are working towards.  

These wood counter tops Don and I absolutely Love!!!
Note the circular saw marks.  We also like the cabinet style.
American Barn and Wood

This is our pantry opened up with the fridge in place (the stove will be moved) 
We will be framing out a new entry door where the stove sits now.  

Maybe the door will look similarish to these below

Don and I have been planning on a barn door slider for the pantry,
 but I really like the lightness of these screen doors.
(we only need a single door) 
Town & Country Living, Design by  Kristina Crestin Designs

Holly Cow, we have alot of work to do....
Which is what I should be doing right now.
I've cleaned up the beams from having been covered with blown in insulation for god knows how long.  Now it's time to treat them.  

Here's a sneak peek, we have chosen Linseed Oil (right) to enhance their look

I still have to post about our plans for the salvaged barn board, life just doesn't alway cooporate.

Keep Coming Back Soon.

P.S. I like comments good  ones or constructive ones too ;)