Friday, January 8, 2010

the big little remodel

The time had come that we had outgrown our dining room. We decided the wall needed to go between it and the front room.... We had a contractor tear down the wall, move cabinets and finish while we were in Poway for Christmas. These pictures show the final product, minus the carpet being stretched to the tile. Thank you Audrey for the GREAT idea!


The old gas stovetop



The old diningroom, minus table

The old front room...tarped and ready to be worked on




Hmmm... what color to replace this lovely yellow...


The new front room and kitchen






I am obsessed with my new clock on the far wall...it is perfect






The new gas range and over the range microwave

This remodel has literally changed our family's life. The space and new openess has allowed us to spend more time upstairs with natural light....and I love my new appliances! Merry Christmas to both Spence and I and Happy birthday Birthday to me!

17 comments:

Jodi said...

Wow!! Congrats!! That's so exciting, and it looks incredible. I can't wait to see it in person next time we are out for a visit. Happy birthday!!

Marci said...

Beautiful, that really opened up the space!

Ryan and Heather Bartron said...

Beautiful! Congratulations!

Tracey said...

Yeah, I really think it turned out great! Thanks for showing it to us the other day:) The new oven looks really nice, I'm sure you're enjoying it!

Jeff & Melissa said...

Looks beautiful, I love it!

Richard and Marianne said...

Wow, it looks better than I could have imagined! It looks so open and inviting. Can't wait to see it. Good decision and life change.

The Prigmore Family said...

Looks awesome Julie! You deserve it! What a wonderful space for your family.

Scott and Sara said...

I love it! It looks awesome! Nickel auction in your kitchen next time ; )

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The Roy Family said...

That looks fantastic Julie!! It looks WAY open and light now. LOVE the blue in the kitchen and your new vinyl quote. Can't wait to come see it in person... Happy New Year!

UtahJenny said...

Yes, that looks great - I love your new range - YAY! Just the open feeling and natural light - how fantastic!

Linda Winegar said...

Yippy!!!! congrats you guys, that looks awesome. What a great vision you had there. Glad there was nothing in the way. :) Happy super belated Birthday! (sorry I should know when it is but of course I rely on technology so my brain doesn't have to and it thought it was on the 26, LOL. So sorry! But still wish you the best, obviously you did get a great present. BTW it's totally a BIG remodel.

Kim & Campbell said...

The remodel looks great! I love the clock..the colors...and of course you new fancy appliances!

Niki said...

Julie it looks awesome. I love the slight arch in the open wall. It really opens it all up. Happy Birthday!

Stacey said...

Oh my goodness!! It looks so good. I love the paint you chose too. Way to go!

Quiggle said...

Amazing!! I love it. Wat a difference taking down the wall made. And blue is always a great kitchen color. :)

Tia Langston said...

Soo very nice...it's like you just bought a new house!