My New Kitchen...

Well, after 20 years of whining, moaning, groaning, and complaining, I finally got my kitchen remodeled!  It is a very small remodel job by most standards, but to me the benefits are HUGE!

My old kitchen had NO counter space next to the stove!  Yep, that is right, none, zippo, zilch!  I know, ridiculous huh?


My stove top was down to 1 working burner and the rest just limping along!  Not to mention it was the only brown appliance in the kitchen!

My old oven was small, had no working timer, and cooked 50 degrees hotter than indicated....and as for self-cleaning...HAH...

 

I hated, hated, hated the ugly gray tile!  I mean seriously hated it! It was so hard to keep clean and I was always scrubbing the dirty grout away...

The sink was stained and worn out and the faucet was in constant need of repairs...







My microwave was located in the dining room...very inconvenient, not to mention taking up precious space in a tiny dining room...






I can't believe I cooked for over 20 years in this inconvenient kitchen hoping that someday we would be able to make it better and more user friendly!  I am so glad someday finally came...

 I LOVE having the counter space next to my stove!  It makes such a huge difference in the efficiency of my kitchen!  I love the tiny counter on the left side with storage for baking trays.

 I love my new range!  The oven is so much bigger and self-cleaning!  I love the smooth top...it is soooo easy to clean!  I never want to go back to cleaning out burner pans!  It's also so nice to have all matching appliances!  Woo hoo!!

Having the microwave over the range is so amazing!  I don't have the words for how much easier it makes my job... 

I am so pleased with my new counter top!  I am not a fan of granite and had a hard time with some of the contractor's trying to convince me to get it!  I know it sounds crazy, but I prefer good old laminate...it just fits my retro kitchen!  The stainless sink has a very square, retro, farm vibe that suits me perfectly and I can't even begin to tell you how much I like the faucet!

Well, that is my new kitchen!  Steve and I repainted the walls yellow and the cabinets white and put on new chrome hardware.  I love my kitchen now and never really imagined myself being able to say that!  I spend so much time in the kitchen and it is cheery, bright, and oh so much more functional!  I am even glad it took 20 years to get it done because it makes me appreciate it so much more!