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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Worth the Wait

It's finished!!!!! Well, at least phase one is.

We love our home. We have the blessing of living where it feels like we're out in the country but we're only five minutes from town. God literally dropped this house in our lap 20 years ago; and reaffirmed that Utah is where he wanted us to live. Twice we had put our previous house on the market, but it didn't sell either time. Both times we would have moved out of state if the house had sold. The third time we put it on the market, we planned to buy in Utah. We had two offers on the house before the sign was even in the yard! OK, God. Sometimes we're a little dense and you have to use that two-by-four up beside the head.

But, after 20 years, the house needed some updating. We decided to begin with the kitchen. The bones were good but it looked like an oak tree exploded on my main floor. Oak cabinets, oak floors, oak railings, oak table and chairs....you get the picture. After months of looking at magazine pictures and MANY trips to Lowe's and Home Depot, we had a plan. (Those of you who know us well, will understand just how long this process took.) Paint the cabinets, new hardware, and new counter tops.

After a month of demolition, disaster, and do-overs we're done! Boy, was it worth the wait! I love it! And, we got just the look we were hoping for. (Side note: if any of my Utah readers ever need a painter, we can recommend an excellent worker.) Here are a few before, during, and after shots.






Wonder how long it will be before I can talk Tommy into starting Phase 2?

4 comments:

Lindsay Marie said...

Beautiful!! Love it and can't wait to see it in person!
( Staging step 1: new curtain - or none - above sink!)

JanMarie said...

It's wonderful Debbie! Enjoy :)

Penny said...

Wow! I like it! I love those drawer pulls. Is the back splash all tile? What color is that section where the light switches and plug in are? It's difficult to tell, is it green?

Looks great Debbie...I'll have to plan a trip so I can see it for myself! =)

What is phase 2?

Debbie said...

Thanks, Penny. Yes, the backsplash is tile--a mosiac of light green glass and natural stone. The wall is a dark green--called rosemary but looks almost olive in certain light. You come visit any time.