Renovation Pics - Kitchen, Family Room and Sunroom!!!!!

Okay, now let's see. . . In the kitchen we pretty much changed everything. Hands down, the best decision we made regarding the renovation was the decision to tear down the wall between the kitchen and the family room. I cannot tell you how many times each day I think about how glad I am that there is no wall separating me from my family. I can prepare lunches and watch Elijah crawl in the family room. I can cook dinner and watch Rachel Ray. And, the best part is that when I clean up after dinner I am not isolated in the kitchen. I feel like I get to be a part of the fun - even if I am washing dishes and cleaning counters. I love my new kitchen! I still have to pinch myself from time to time!!



This is a before picture of the kitchen table. Not much "big" changed here - molding, flooring, doors, hardware, and paint color.

After. . .

Now your back is to the table. Before. . .

After!!! I love my huge undermounted sink!! Great for cleaning babies and high-chair trays!

This is the wall that we had Mr. Cole tear down. Thank you, oh, thank you, Mr. Cole!!

The new cabinets utilize the corner in a much more efficient way! There is a little garage door type of cabinet on the counter in the corner. I store my upright mixer, can opener, toaster, and coffee grinder in that wonderful little space! Oh, and that column isn't for looks. It houses a large steel column for support - just in case you were wondering!

Okay, now we will move into the family room. Sorry the picture of the old french doors is so bad, but it is all I have! I think you can get the idea. We wanted a fireplace so badly, and that is why the french doors had to go. I really hated to see them go, but I love having a cozy little fireplace for winter evenings!!

Before. . .

Same wall after. . .

Another view before. . .

And, after. . .

Sunroom (a.k.a. Rain's room) before. . .

And, after. . .

That is all for my second installment! Can't wait to show you the rest!!!