Floor to Ceiling Tran...

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Originally, a G-shaped kitchen that basically divided my kitchen in half & only used 1/2 the space. I have totally gutted it, designed a new layout that would utilize the entire space. Created a lot more storage, along with more convenient functions, like pull out drawers, single basin sink & taller faucet. New floor, more lighting that I installed myself. I had a very small budget but I feel I got a "Bang For Your Bucks". And even though I've designed every inch of it and had a pretty good idea of how everything would look, the finished project actually turned out much more beautiful than I ever imagined. This has been a very rewarding experience.

Modern, elegant small...

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Hunter Douglas custom panel blinds..round table with high back white chairs. Elegant lighting and wide plank flooring. Dark Grey/Brown Walls. 7.5' X 9

kitchen remodel with p...

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DIY Remodeled kitchen on somewhat of a budget (~$12K total with appliances, added golden beach granite countertops, honed crema marfil marble subway tile backsplash, grain-filled oak cabinets and painted them BM linen white, RH pirouette cabinet hardware and Blanco faucet

Northwest Contempora...

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We purchased our outdated 1964 home 10 years ago and have been remodeling it slowly. We recently finished the kitchen/laundry addition. One of the main drawbacks of our home was the fact that there was no laundry room. The washer and dryer were previously located in a small closet off of the main hallway.

After much thought, we decided to include the washer/dryer in the new kitchen area. We'd seen this many times in European homes and decided it would be a good fit for us as well. So far, I've really enjoyed it. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and it has been really handy! Also the high counter tops over the washer/dryer makes a great buffet area, easily accessible to the patio area (coming soon...

By far, the most difficult item for me to pick out was the counter tops. I really love the look of cement but was nervous to use it because it's not as durable. After months of looking at different materials we finally decided on quartz counter tops by Caesarstone in Raven. Hard to tell in the photos, but it's a very soft black/deep gray. We went with stained concrete for my table though and I absolutely LOVE it! In fact, it's my favorite part of the kitchen!

I've spent countless hours both watching HGTV and browsing here on the website getting ideas for the remodel. RATE MY SPACE was the source of much inspiration and I've been looking forward to finally adding my own photos to it :

Our goal was to create a warm, cozy kitchen area that all four of us could enjoy. Used warm colors to help counter the LONG, gray Oregon days. We're happy with the results!

Thanks for taking a look :

Charlotte Kitchen Red...

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We recently remodeled our kitchen and would love your opinion. The last update will be new bar stools finished in cream ostrich.

Dark Contemporary Ro...

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I like to think that our kitchen remodel is one that stands out (in a good way. We wanted to create a space that was earthy, sophisticate and functional. We decided after lots of back and forth not to put up wall cabinets and instead have all pull out drawers and the rock wall. We are so happy with all of our final choices.

HGTV RMS Inspirati...

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My kitchen is one of the inspiration rooms on episode #208 of the Rate My Space Show. Thank you Angelo, Jillian and HGTV for choosing my kitchen as an inspiration room. It was quite an honor and a lot of fun being on the show. I renovated my kitchen a couple of years ago. We went from an outdated 1980's kitchen to this. The original kitchen had pickled oak cabinets with white formica countertops. I wish I had taken a "before" picture to show you. The change is remarkable.

Our New Kitchen

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We are finally getting settled in our new house...most of the rooms still have a ways to go but they are finally beginning to come together. I still have a little more I want to do in our kitchen but at least it's a start and I will continue to add pictures as I get more done.

Transitional Kitchen ...

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Features include Cabinet Depth SS Refrig. Slate Columns Glass Tile Backsplash center island w/prep sink new lighting (rec. can lights under/over cabinet lighting pendant lighting. Granite colors = black galaxy and tropical brown. The adjacent room is our den/family/media room. Features include up and down lighting on the horizontal soffit above fireplace adding a stacked slate tile to fireplace. Adding new soffit wall to hold the HDTV projector and additional up and down lighting.

Traditional Green App...

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Custom floor to ceiling height, solid maple cabinets, face frame construction with inset doors. Finished in white with conversion varnish. Wainscot style finished ends and island details. Caesarstone Quartz countertops in Jet Black. Under cabinet lighting. Backlit upper cabinets for display. Oversized glass pendants over island. Farmhouse style, fire clay apron sink.

Before & After

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After years of hoping my husband would build me the kitchen I'd been dreaming of the dream has finally became a reality. My old dark oak kitchen is now a light & bright one.

Something's Gotta Gi...

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We built what was supposed to be our "dream house" in 2006-07, but I was designing the kitchen in my mind for years before that. I won't go into the gory details, but suffice to say we had a LOT of problems, many still outstanding, and it's likely the house may never be worth what we ended up paying for it, thanks to a crooked/incompetent contractor and other woes.

On the bright side, though it's not perfect, it's still pretty comfy, especially if you don't look too closely, and it's a lot nicer than any house I ever thought I'd live in, even in my wildest imagination. It wasn't that long ago that I was making Thanksgiving dinner for 12 in a tiny apartment with a 20-year-old coil top stove and 3 sq. inches of counter space, so I do know how very, very lucky I am.

I did all the design, from basic floor plan to decorating, myself, so blame me if you hate it. And, no, not everything is exactly as I'd like it, but the money tree didn't take root, so I work with what I have, including a lot of flat pack furniture. I was inspired by, among other things, the Hampton's beach house in the movie Something's Gotta Give, even though we're nowhere near the water, unfortunately. I guess I'd call my overall "look" cottage beach house via Pottery Barn.

To answer the most frequently asked question ... I'm an avid cook and baker and often feed a crowd so, yes, I really do use all those ovens. There are five, in case you're counting: two electric, one gas, a convection/steam oven and an Advantium.

Thanks to all who have taken the time to share comments, and a special thank you for all those folks who shared their own kitchen pictures, many of which inspired me. I am just trying to return the favor.

If you're interested in additional details and more photos, of the whole house, actually, you can go to: http://susanandmarkw.shutterfly.com