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02-01-2012 at 1:46 PM
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Our new kitchen! B&A PIP's

I am so so so excited that this is finally done. It's been forever since I've actually finished a project and posted a before & after... so here is the condensed version (full recap on my blog)

Before: pink walls, beige formica counters, white linoleum floors, whitewashed oak cabinets, hardly any counter space and unused wall space, mismatched fluorescent light panels... etc

 

 

After: new tile floor, custom built in wetbar, subway glass tile backsplash, granite counters + ss undermount sink, painted cabinets & updated hardware, recessed lighting, open shelving

We did it on a pretty low budget... I forgot to keep receipts and record the exact numbers, but we think it came in at under 5k. Keeping the original appliances saved a ton of course.

Lots more pics/details on the blog :)
 
02-01-2012 at 1:49 PM
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Oh crap, see what you did? My drool just shorted out my keyboard...

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02-01-2012 at 1:49 PM
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I love it! That is beautiful. Looks magazine perfect.
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02-01-2012 at 1:51 PM
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Very nice improvement on that kind of budget-well done! Also, I'm not really a cat person, but your black kitty is SO cute!! That is a really cute picture- nice contrast. =)
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02-01-2012 at 1:52 PM
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Wow! I enjoyed seeing the progress but the reveal is gorgeous! I love every detail!

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02-01-2012 at 1:53 PM
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Wow, you did an amazing job! Want to come redo my kitchen?
 
02-01-2012 at 1:58 PM
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Wow, beautiful - I love how light and airy it is, and I love your shelves!
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02-01-2012 at 2:00 PM
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looks amazing!
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02-01-2012 at 2:05 PM
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Gorgeous.  I'd never eat out if my kitchen looked like that.
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02-01-2012 at 2:15 PM
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Lovely!
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02-01-2012 at 2:15 PM
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Looks really great! Love the wall tile.


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02-01-2012 at 2:16 PM
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Looks beautiful! Well done.
 
02-01-2012 at 2:18 PM
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Looks great!  A great kitchen reno on a budget.
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02-01-2012 at 2:18 PM
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Amazing! Wonderful job on a great budget!
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02-01-2012 at 2:20 PM
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Aaahhh, I love it!!! I love everything about your house/decor though!
 
02-01-2012 at 2:21 PM
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Your kitchen looks so much better! I love it!

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02-01-2012 at 2:25 PM
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Thanks you guys! :)
 
02-01-2012 at 2:28 PM
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Very pretty!

 

Am I missing something?  You mentioned a wet bar, but I don't see a sink in the bar area.

 
02-01-2012 at 2:48 PM
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Wow.  Your pics look straight out of BH&G.  Great job - it is beautiful!  Enjoy it!

 
 
02-01-2012 at 2:49 PM
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OMG I've been waiting to see your reveal come up in my reader!  That is such a great makeover!  Love the new floors, countertops, and backsplash. 

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02-01-2012 at 2:49 PM
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Wow, gorgeous!

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02-01-2012 at 2:54 PM
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Stunning!  I love your floor and granite counters.  Do you know the name and brand of tile and the grout color?  Also, what is your granite called? 
 
02-01-2012 at 2:58 PM
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Huge transformation!
 
02-01-2012 at 3:04 PM
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That "after" definitely looks as if it cost more than $5k.  It is beautiful!

I love your kitty AND your open shelves!
 
02-01-2012 at 3:05 PM
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And yet YHL is more popular than your blog? That makes no sense.

THIS is how you re-do a kitchen on a budget. I don't see any chopped up cupboard doors, hideous paint, high school science class stools, or other hack job diy's anywhere! It's refreshing!

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02-01-2012 at 3:10 PM
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I love the tile and all your little touches!



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02-01-2012 at 3:12 PM
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Dear JennaSue,

I am still trying to get past the foyer and now you throw this in my face?! Holy mother of kitchens! This is so amazing! Kudos to you. I can't pick just one thing I like. I just like it as a whole. Ok, maybe my favorite is your kitty. What's his/her name?

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02-01-2012 at 3:15 PM
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It looks great!
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02-01-2012 at 3:16 PM
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Wow! It's beautiful. I'm obsessed with the open shelving!!


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02-01-2012 at 3:17 PM
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Beautiful!

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