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Carol S
Carol S Greenville, RI on Jun 23, 2012
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Transformation - of a 1950's kitchen in to my dream kitchen -

Lived with this inefficient, eyesore for 20 years. A total of 6 upper, 2 lower cabinets, 0 drawspace, ironing board cupboard, broom closet empty door less space beneath a 12 in counter top. I installed make shift shelve in the later 3, just to be able to store things...ugh!!!!!!!
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    Downsizing from 33" - 24" menant more usable space. New single sink with, no window ( ; and a garbage disposal.
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    Reversed doors making it possible to no block the stair well with the entry door.
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    I chose a steel door with frosted & beveled glass. Easy to keep clean and I see rainbows on my cabinets on sunny days ( :
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    I downsized & modernized my stove at the same time - from a 30"-24" w/all the bells & whistles- More inches saved. No window, meant we could put i...
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    My 1950's knotty pine built cabinets I finally ripped down in 2010.
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    Double cast Iron sink, double hung window over the sink, ( I couldn't reach to open with a view of my back yard neighbors house). They both just had to go!
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    Dark & dangerous doors. Entry door swung open to the left, people entering stepped up onto a landing that left them on the edge of the basement stair way....
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    I designed this myself - it is the second kitchen I have designed. My contractor and I worked together to customize, modernize, brighten and utilize ev...
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    Free standing stair well wall, w/Oak shelf. The opening allows you to see the entry and look through a window on the outside wall to the driver way and front yar...
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    added wall cabinets to the top and bottom of the free standing wall, a back splash of marble and glass and a counter top made of black granite tile.........
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  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Nice upgrade. particularly changing around those dangerous doors. Sounds like it was a lawsuit or a tragedy waiting to happen.

    Love that note about seeing rainbows on the cabinets with those new doors.

    on Jun 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA
    Carol, I am so happy for you! It looks wonderful, now you can enjoy it!
    on Jun 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    Very nice...enjoy!!!
    on Jun 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carol S Greenville, RI
    Thank you - I love every inch of it. Recessed lights, a ceiling fan, 5 more outlets, lazy suzan base cabinet, with a large corner cabinet above - I was worth every penny - Heck - you can't put a price on happiness I say, "I love this kitchen!" Every day. There's more, but I talk too much --------
    on Jun 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jackie W
    Sweet! Nice job, Carol. You're an inspiration for me. ;o)
    on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carol S Greenville, RI
    Thank you Jackie --that's a terrific compliment. If I can be of any assistance, ask away. Love the shot of yo and you tiel - Mine used to sit on my shoulder and whisper secrets - but has grown independent and speaks only to his reflection in the mirror - He is still quite a character.
    on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 1

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