Kitchen Nightmare

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This kitchen was an absolute nightmare. We completely gutted it, and with the exception of countertop installation, we did everything ourselves. It is a small space, and we wanted it to be light and bright, so we used varying shades of white. We kept the original wall tile in yellow as a nod to the origins of the house, circa 1940.

This home was for rehabbed as part of an urban blight project, so there was minimal staging. It was designed to enable the new occupant to feel they could bring in their own things and really make the space reflect their own style.

Updated 1984 brick

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Living Room Fireplace remodel: Painted brick replaced mantel added trim. Door to closet was a window before adding family room to back of house.

Small Kitchen Makeov...

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Our Kitchen was in need a major makeover- here is how it ended up.

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Kewamee - Family Roo...

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This monochromatic great room, comprised of a bright kitchen and warm family room, is ideal for everyday living as well as entertaining. The wood detailing, including distressed planked flooring and beautiful finished carpentry, make this room a treat for the eyes.

Our Dream Kitchen

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We bought a new house with an old kitchen knowing we were going to create our dream kitchen. We gutted it and made our own space for friends and family to gather to cook eat and be social. I put before during construction and after pictures on here. We plan to put tile on the backsplash eventually.

New kitchen after 20 y...

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New kitchen! (after only 20 years!

Southern Bohemian

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This kitchen, born in the 1940's has quite a history. It has morphed through decades of styles, but has maintained its period feel. More cabinets were added to replicate the original ones to keep the charm and cut the costs at the same time. Granite counter tops, sleek new faucets, under-mount sinks, a functional kitchen island, a wet bar and loads of storage updates this stuck in the '60's kitchen. Funky artwork pops with color harmonizing with the sleek elements of the hardware while the chandelier over the island echos to the original chandelier in the living room. This kitchen does not feel or look "done," It feels relaxed and inviting, like it is part of the evolution of the house.

Before and After kitch...

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Update: It is now August and my apt renovation is complete....I am posting each room seperatly....my apt. is so very beautiful and beyond expetation....I spent $400 on the kitchen renovation...... $4,000 to totally renovate the apt. and $2,000 on furniture and accesorries, surely done on a budget but it does not look like it.......well, let me know what you think....I think I did it have have my own "Sara Jessica Parker" apt.....only is is a "Jessica Heather" apt.....in NYC....


Hello, I am very excited to move into this new small studio apt. in the next few months. It is 550 sq feet and the best feature is the out door terrace over looking a beautiful park. It is a bright and sunny apt which faces east to get the early morning sun. It is an L shaped studio with a very small alcove bedroom area. The apt. is in need of some TLC, OK alot of TLC and I am excited to start the process.

After spending lots of time on the website I have found several rate my space room designs I would love to incorporate into the design of my new apt....what surprised me is that I found inspiration from nurseries, large lofts, small spaces, and large kitchens that I would like to use in my small studio apt...there are so many great ideas from views and I can't wait to get started....thank you all for your help and if you have a favorite room to share with me that you think would lend itself to my new studio design please post it so I can take a look....I would really love the help!

I am a bit disappointed that hardly anyone has rated my space....I realize it needs help but I am open to suggestions...60 day before I get to start to decorate....

Update: Hello, everyone
Thank you to those who have sent me messages....I have found out my style is Asian Modern......I picked out my inspiration room from another rate my space room and my first purchase is a rug that arrived today. I also have picked out a color plate and I am buying my comforter this week...then the next purchase is my new couch...

I have collect many "favorites" from rate my space viewers and I am excited to get started on painting, decorating and enjoying my new space....

Again, thank you all for sharing your homes with me....you are all a great inspiration.....

Tuscan Dream Kitchen...

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10 year old "plain jane kitchen" converted to Tuscan Dream" space. Refurbished & new Gel-stained cabinets w/soft-close doors & under cabinet lighting, Granite counter tops & sinks, 8' island workspace, Kitchenaid appliances (built-in double oven, 5-burner gas cooktop, warming drawer, microwave, dishwasher, wine refrigerator & counter depth refrig storage space galore (under counter organizers, 3 tall pantry storage cabinets, 2 appliance garages, pegboard china organizer system, appliance lift, 2-level eat-in bar. The areas left & right of the doorway out to sunroom was wasted/empty space, adding the 2 cabinets added more storage space & serving area.

A "NOT" kitchen wit...

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The space is sunny and large with a bayed breakfast area and nice Southern exposure...but it needs to be opened to the DR or LR to loose the soffits & 80's finishes and to add lighting (only 1 center fixture. The rest of the townhome is contemporary and in an urban area so this space is sooo "ready" for a facelift!

Total Kitchen Makeov...

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We moved into a fixer-upper with a 1970's interior. Everything in the kitchen was dated and dirty! We were on a tight budget and didn't have much experience in remodeling but through a lot of internet study and a zillion trips to Lowes and Home Depot we were able to work our butts off and turn a 70's disaster into an old world traditional kitchen with a tuscan flair for under $5000.00. With the exception of the french door installation we did every bit of the work ourselves.