We moved into this house two years ago in November. There was no dishwasher. I thought I could make it without a dishwasher. The kitchen was so small that I didn’t want to give up a cabinet in order to have a dishwasher but after about a year and a half, I gave in and decided the dishwasher was a good idea. That gave me one less cabinet and I already had too few cabinets.
Cabinets
This is where the dishwasher would go. None of the cabinets within easy range of the water and drain lines were the right size so the construction guy had to re-do this section.
Dishwasher
This is what we ended up with.
We debated and figured and calculated and tried to come up with a way to enlarge the kitchen that wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. There was very little room outside without interfering with the driveway, plus we would have to move where the water comes into the house plus we have a metal roof and we didn’t want to mess that up so adding on for a few extra square feet just wasn’t worth it.
That’s when we came up with the plan for the cabinets at one end of the dining area. Here it is all done, cabinet door knobs, under cabinet lights . . done! The drawer handles are not on because the screws that came with them are too short and we keep forgetting to get more. We were lucky to be able to find the same knobs and drawer pulls as were used in the kitchen.
Cabinet
I love the little book case at the end. I still haven’t put all my favorite cookbooks up there.
Book Shelf
The left side of the kitchen!
Kitchen
The right side of the kitchen.
Kitchen
Even the paper towels are now off the countertop!
I’m not sure I’ve ever shown a picture of the new cabinets in relation to the kitchen but you can see it here.
Kitchen
The new section about doubled the amount of cabinets and countertop I have. It works for us, and it was the least expensive, least amount of work solution. I love it!
It’s good to be done.
wanda ll says
Wow looks great. You and Vince did a great job picking out and getting this done.. Now what is next? Yes we know there are more things to come. A girl can’t just stop nesting once she gets started. Got to make the house yours and yours alone. Just hope Vince doesn’t get moved now for a long while.
Vivian Oaks says
Looks nice!! Wish I had room for a dishwasher, but I’ll end up washing dishes by hand till I die, I guess. Isn’t it nice when things work out the way you like? Happy, happy, happy!! Glad you can enjoy it.
Swooze says
I think I have the same cabinetry and color.m looking good.
Donna Williams says
Really really well done, very pretty and looks like a great work flow! Kitchens are difficult for tons of reasons, and it looks like you made it work in the best possible way. I love it all.. Enjoy!
Judy H says
Wonderful! It looks even better than I thought it would!
My first thought is that it is perfect for enetertaining! Now you can set up a buffet area on the counter near the table. People can visit the buffet, eat at the table and either watch something on TV (like the Superbowl) or play games together. I love it! Congratulations!
Diana in RR,TX says
It looks great Judy. Perfect use for the amount of space. You two did good!
Katie Z. says
Good work! It looks beautiful, and so nice and tidy.
Vicki W says
I love that countertop! You came up with a great solution with the dining area storage.
Patty says
Looks great, I’m sure you’re happy it’s all done!
Sue K says
So nice to have it all done. Our whole house was a mess when we gutted the kitchen – but I love it now! Love your white cabinets.
Linda in NE says
It all looks great, Judy. Those extra cabinets in the dining area make all the difference. Just paint and new flooring worked wonders in my kitchen. Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference.
Sibyl Scott says
Judy
I think your kitchen is so nice, even before you did all of the changes. Your kitchen is so roomy. I could see that in my home, I have a one behind kitchen, Would love to have a cabinet for extra space like yours—it is really nice. Enjoy it.
Linda says
That looks awesome!
Susan says
Love all that counter top area you have now.
Brandy M. says
Judy – it looks SOOOO good! So glad for you that it’s done, and that it looks amazing!
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Amy (Waunaknit) says
Wow, it’s been two years already!?!?! I still remember you blogging about the heartache of trying to find a place. I’m so glad you found a place that you love! The kitchen remodel looks great.