Update on the good ole kitchen

Kitchen update: We are done painting the cabinets!

About a month ago, we finished painting all of the cabinets. It has been a long process. We have had to cut more wood than I prefer and I am glad it is over. As is my dad, I'm sure.

Here are some before and after pics:

Before:

This shot was taken in January of 2012. There is cute Maddie!

This was taken before we painted the cabinets but after we got a new stove.

 The finished product!

Before:

Right after we moved in:

 During the painting:

After:

 

As a review, here is what we did:

• Tore out half of the lath and plaster and insulated.
• Tore out all the contact paper. Man, there was a lot of this. I think I counted 5 different kinds. My fingers were bleeding at the end.
• Replaced all the backs of the cabinets with new boards.
• Replaced all the knobs
• Replaced the kitchen faucet
• Replaced the light above the sink
• Wired a switch for the light above the sink
• Installed under cabinet lighting
• Wired a switch for the under cabinet lighting
• Tore out the paneling on the bottom cabinet behind the stove and replaced with new boards.
• Tore out the carpet trim underneath the cabinets
• Replaced the stove
• Painted all the cabinets and trim

 Crossed some things off on our master list. We still have a long ways to go:

 

Replace the floor. It will be the same floor as in the front room and dining room. Either dark hardwood floors or laminate floors.

Inset the fridge into the wall so that it doesn't stick out too much. Stew is excited for this project.

Replace the counter tops with either a concrete counter (depends on if we want to attack that challenge) or a Corian counter top (super expensive).

Replace the back splash with subway tile.

Finish painting all of the cabinets.

Install all the new knobs.

Buy a small round table to eat breakfast and lunch on. (Update: we have done this now)

Paint two chairs that we have to go with the table.

Change out the ceiling fan. I would love to have one on a remote.

Replace the sink when we replace the counter tops.

Install trim in some places.

Paint.

Paint the trim

Paint the ceiling.

Knock out the old heating vent once we install a new furnace.

Maybe someday install crown molding. That is a long ways down the line.

Replace the window above the sink.