Here's a look at our newly completed kitchen. How do you like it?
Our goal was to have the new kitchen feel like it belongs in a 1925 cottage — clean and simple with finishes that would feel fresh for years to come.
For me, I wanted to create a comfortable and well-thought-out space for John to enjoy, since my sweet husband does the majority of the cooking in our family. He never fails to make the most delicious meals. Now he has a proper kitchen in which to create them.
Top to bottom, I am very pleased with the new kitchen. It's especially lovely to have so much natural light, because the kitchen in our former home was located within the interior of the house making it perpetually dark. Plus, I adore the glass-fronted cabinets where I can display my collection of green and blue vintage pottery.
We have never put in a kitchen from scratch before and expected it to be daunting. However, our contractor and old friend, Jeff Meier of J.M.O. Builders, made the process easy. He guided us through the reno step by step, surrounding us with superb suppliers along the way.
Many thanks to Jeff, Billy his master carpenter, Frank the architect, Jim the kitchen cabinet designer, Shane the electrician, the plumbers Stanley and John, Noel the dry-waller, Alex the floor installer, James the tiler, and all of their talented helpers!
We are finally settled into the new space. All that is left to get are four counter stools. We are having a bit of trouble finding just the right ones. Any ideas?
As you may know, from start to finish our kitchen renovation took four months. The project also included the family and dining rooms that are now open to the kitchen. And let's not forget my studio! It's just about ready for its unveiling, so stay tuned...
Susan
Wow. That is one gorgeous kitchen! Love the subway tile and paint color (would you mind sharing?) and, of course, the pretty vintage pottery. Great job!
Posted by: Gina @ VintageJunkinMyTrunk | February 24, 2014 at 01:48 PM
Hi, as I mentioned before, this is my dream kitchen. You got everything perfect and I think the cottage theme makes a big kitchen still seem like home. I don't know how you could stay true to that theme with stools that have backs though, if that is what you are thinking. I think some thick-yarn needlepoint floral seat covering would be right and in the 1940's that could be floral motif. They wouldn't have to match as long as in your colors. There is barkcloth, of course. This is a good question!
Posted by: Ginene | February 24, 2014 at 02:33 PM
Gina~ Thanks for your lovely comment! The paint is Benjamin Moore Turquoise Mist #695.
Posted by: Susan | February 24, 2014 at 03:14 PM
Ginene~ Thank you for your kind words and input! Good point about the stool backs!
Posted by: Susan | February 24, 2014 at 03:16 PM
Just perfect. I'm sighing (with a bit of envy.) Well done, Susan!
xo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | February 24, 2014 at 03:21 PM
Thanks, Claudia! :)
Posted by: Susan | February 24, 2014 at 03:41 PM
Looking forward to cooking many wonderful meals in our beautiful new kitchen for my even more beautiful wife.....
Posted by: john | February 24, 2014 at 03:48 PM
I love your new kitchen. So much light, counter space and cabinets. Love it!
Posted by: Ruth | February 25, 2014 at 12:20 AM
It turned out great...could ya send those guys my way? :) I love that you gave it the era that it was born in, with a updo since I know those old kitchens are tight & your being interior no natural light. It also kinda reminds me of the kitchen from the movie, 1959 "Imitation of Life" which I always thought was awesome and timeless.
It's great that you can display your pretty pottery in the glass front cabinets..that's what I want too for my colorful vintage pottery (it would be safer for mine in our earthquake land to be behind glass).
Also, you sure are lucky to have a husband who cooks!
Posted by: tammyCA | February 25, 2014 at 03:00 PM
Susan it is beautiful!!! So light, roomy and the counter space...WOW! I love the way you displayed your pottery and how all of it came together so well. I love the lights and they are of the period. You did so well putting everything together. Tell John I want to come eat a meal there, it's so darn appealing and awesome! LOL.
Posted by: Elsie | February 25, 2014 at 04:50 PM
I really like the soft colors you used in the kitchen ... very soothing and tranquil plus just a wee bit vintage.
Posted by: Lemon Tree Tami | February 27, 2014 at 12:15 AM
The Kitchen space looks fantastic!
Posted by: Frank Diurno | March 10, 2014 at 11:54 AM
It's absolutely beautiful! The kind of kitchen I would put in if we ever remodeled our house. :-)
Posted by: GardenOfDaisies | March 11, 2014 at 09:51 PM
Hi,
Can you please tell me what you used for your countertops? Thank you much.
Posted by: Christina | June 15, 2015 at 05:03 PM