When we bought our house two and half years ago, the kitchen was one of my least favorite parts. The cupboards had been painted a turquoise green, and it felt small and cramped. A kitchen renovation was something that we talked about, but never got around to doing. But with Gus now two years old and number two just a few months away, we decided that we better get cracking. With the invaluable help of Grandpa Ueland, a.k.a., Tennessee Grandpa, we decided to change everything but the appliances. Lots of work -- but the end result was very satisfying.
I really can't emphasize enough just how indebted we are to Grandpa. Plumbing, electrical, laying floors, and hanging cabinets -- there is nothing he can't (or didn't!) do. Thanks, Grandpa!
Here is the kitchen as it was.
Another shot of the old kitchen.
As we got started, we learned that the cabinets were of several vintages. The originals -- above Grandpa and Dad's head here, were a single piece unit. They were nailed to the wall. The floor cabinet to the left, and the wall cabinet that was above it were later additions.
Out with the blue . . . bring on the new.
Sometimes Grandpa and Dad got confused . . .
So we brought in a consultant.
Three heads are better than two.
Gus is ready to work!
That's Navy Blue -- five coats of it!
New cabinets coming are put into place. New counter top too!
Grandpa hard at work.
A job well done. In this picture: new cabinets, new counter, new sink, new floor, smiling Gus, and exhausted Grandpa. 
2 comments:
The pictures make it look so easy! This really was a HUGE amount of work - 99% of which was done by Grandpa Ueland (and Gus, of course). And now in the mornings when we eat breakfast Gus says "new kitchen!" New kitchen, indeed. And we just love it!
The kitchen looks fabulous and the designer/consultant/carpenter that came on board to oversee the renovation was well worth his fee! Gus more than likely made sure that everyone took the proper break which meant "play time"!
Good going Gus!
Happy cooking!
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