Thursday, April 12, 2012

Kitchen remodel -after

New kitchen
And now it is done.

Yesterday we signed the final invoice and cut the final check to our contractor upon completion of our new kitchen.  Honestly, the entire ordeal was not nearly as painful as I had been led to expect.  Yes, we ended up spending more money than we had originally intended.  Yes, we spent 5 weeks without a kitchen.  Yes, at times, our nerves were frayed, causing some tense marital moments.

But we're very pleased with the results.  Have a look for yourself.

Before
After
The contractors had not even left the house before Maty was in there organizing and setting up. Also, cooking. As she organized the cabinets and arranged where things would go, she simultaneously cooked ném for one of her Senegalese friends.

Before
After
When you consider how much Maty loves to cook (and how much I love to eat) this new kitchen is an investment that will certainly pay off.  (And that's not even considering how we have improved the market value of the house.  Not that we're planning on moving any time in the foreseeable future.)

Alder cabinets and brand new appliances
Anyway, we're pleased as punch with the results.  Maty is cooking even as I write.  She's happy, and therefore, I'm happy.

Every honest man likes for his wife to be happy, yes?

New specs, new kitchen

11 comments:

Marcella said...

There ain't NUTHIN' like a new kitchen!! It's gorgeous!!! Since she likes cooking so much, it will serve her well, I am sure! Very very nice, Dade - congrats!

Kris S said...

Looks fantastic! Congratulations on a great job!

Stacey said...

WOW! It looks amazing! Can't wait to visit! 

Lauralmiller1 said...

Looks wonderful and you both look so happy - all's good. LL

Doratuza said...

LOVE IT.......COOK AWAY MATY!!!! EAT AWAY DADE!!!! JUST HAD TO SAY THAT.....LOL

WARMEST REGARDS,

DORA

Doratuza said...

oh yes and the remodel looks outstanding.........

Jim Kidwell said...

Lookin' good!

Rhonda Disch Powell said...

Its beautiful!!!!

Kevin James said...

Wow!!  Simply...wow!  That is one spectacular looking kitchen!

Mijack9 said...

Yeap Dade

Congratulation on your new kitchen and as I know Maty, she must be the happiest woman on earth right now!  Good job and enjoy more happy moments from the kitchen

Jacky

Jcarnini said...

Well done Guys it is beautiful!