Kitchen Nook Remodel | Before And After

by MyAlteredState

I really have no clue.
I’ve spent so much time trying to decide what to call this space in my kitchen, that I’m almost embarrassed.
Almost.
Desk area? “Area” feels too big.
Kitchen nook? Nook? That word is weird if you think about it.
And then there’s the guilt. I feel a little guilty for stressing over what to call my little space, when kitchen spaces like this were considered a luxury when I was growing up. (I am speaking for myself here.)
These mental speed bumps come up all the time. I’m okay with that because let’s face it, I don’t have a choice. It’s how my brain works.

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Before I spout off a list of what was wrong with this “area”, let me express my gratitude for having a roof over our heads. This home was designed and owned by my husband’s grandparents. I appreciate the love and detail that went into it, and I mean no disrespect with any comments that I make. (Like when I express my confusion over the low height of the desk top.) We have owned it and lived here for over 5 years, and the fun in making it “ours” has just begun.

Simple enough, right?

Remember those old land lines? Where the phone had a cord, and it went into the wall? Yeah, I do. Good times.

By the way, I turned off all necessary breakers before beginning this project. In fact, I kept the power to these outlets and wires “OFF” for the duration of this project. Those wires look scary, and I have a fear of being zapped.

When I had removed what I didn’t want, I had to sit around for a few days and let it look like this. I also had to leave my tools around and not worry about putting everything away, because hey- it’s a legitimate construction zone. (I love justified chaos.)

This piece of glass was found at ReStore for $3.00. Judging by the sticker that was on it, it was intended as a shelf for an Ikea furniture unit.

Here is a close up of a pulley I found last summer. Everyone can appreciate a close up of a pulley

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Marly on Aug 10, 2014
That artwork you made over the desk is so unusual. Love how textured it is.

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Liliana Wells on Aug 20, 2014
I like your wall art; but I really like the before nook. In my book, you can never have enough storage. Good luck with your house.

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- MyAlteredState on Aug 20, 2014
  @Liliana Wells Thank you. I understand what you mean. This home has a lot of cabinetry and plenty of storage for our family. (A photo of the entire kitchen would have put it in context.) The bigger issue for me was the lack of open headspace (LOL). It felt so depressing to sit under those deep cabinets.
  
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