This post is not about wool, not about sheep, not about sewing. But it IS about recycling. Specifically, it’s about recycling our kitchen and its original-to-1984 cabinets.
Here are the BEFORE photos, taken on a snowy February day:
I actually tackled these cabinets once before, about 10 years ago — I stripped and refinished them, repairing a couple chipped panels, and sealed them with polyurethane. They have held up great, seeing our family from grade school through college.
But a few factors got me started thinking about change again:
1. Our almond-colored laminate countertops were showing their age.
2.My husband gave me beautiful white dishes (Crate and Barrel’s Aspen) for Christmas.
3. A Craigslist search produced the island in these photos, filling our previously bare middle space and inspiring me with its butcher block top.
4. I read about Rustoleum’s Cabinet and Countertop Transformation kits.
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Hmmm, it doesn’t look all that bad from far away — but I was ready for something different and eager to take advantage of the wonderful light of these south- and west-facing windows. I’ll share our kitchen’s change(s) with you guys bit by bit, the same way that I undertake them: as ideas come and as time permits! So stay tuned for Part II…
You will love the results…sometimes all it takes to inspire you is “something new” like your Crate and Barrel dishes (which I love, by the way). It takes time to complete so take breaks if you need to! I did mine by myself . Best of luck and congrats on your choice to go green on this project!
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Joanie you are amazing. Now would you come over and redo my kitchen ?
Your kitchen looks llovely. Good job.
Love, Aunt Mary
I’m glad you like it already, Aunt Mary — I haven’t even posted an “After” photo yet! You have a gift for making people feel good about themselves :).
Looking forward to seeing Part II — love the island.
I know it, Carol — why did it take so long to hunt down an island?!
It looks like fun! Having done three kitchens now, Including designing and building my own cabinets I wish you a happy remodel! I look forward to seeing the results.
Bruce
Oh my, Bruce, I might embarrass myself next to someone with your experience :). But I’ll look forward to any advice you have to offer, seriously.