We have been slowly working on our kitchen & dining room area since we moved into the house. The previous owners installed all new cabinets in the kitchen nook just before we bought the house. Although the kitchen nook is very efficient, it is very small and doesn't allow for much counter or storage space. There is also a large area where the photographer is standing that is completely bare and open. Our long-term goal is to extend the kitchen into this odd space.
We added some backsplash paint and our own decorative touches during the first year.
We replaced the built in drawer unit next to the sink with a dishwasher and moved the drawer unit across from the refrigerator and created a temporary peninsula.
We ripped up the carpet throughout the first floor. We found hardwood everywhere except in the large void area.
Because we knew we were going to add a garage down the road, we painted the unfinished floor and have lived that way since. Flooring will be the last thing we install so we don't harm the new flooring.
With the new mudroom almost built, the existing window off the kitchen needs to be converted into a doorway.
Doorway opening ready for a door!
