One of the first rooms we need to address at the new house is the kitchen.
Don’t get me wrong – it’s not horrible. Nothing like the bungalow’s kitchen was when we first moved in there (remember that?). But it just doesn’t work for us as is.
It was designed as an eat-in kitchen, but with a family of five and the dining room right next to the kitchen, we don’t really need a space-hogging table and chairs eating up valuable real estate.
Plus we host friends and family often – for everything from tea for two to large sit down dinners. So we have oodles (there’s a word for you!) of dinnerware, platters, bowls, mugs, glasses, etc. Not to mention we need to store small appliances like the coffee maker, toaster, electric griddle, Crockpot and the new KitchenAid mixer Dean bought me for Christmas (have I told you I adore that man?!).
One thing we didn’t want to get into was gutting the entire kitchen again. Too much money and too much time-consuming work. You know that whole living life thing.
So the updates we want are:
- extra storage space - for platters, serving dishes and small appliances
- plenty of food prep space – which means clutter free countertops
- plenty of food storage – did I mention we’re a family of five with three kids who never stop eating?
- well organized, easy to use recycling and trash sorting
- a brighter, whiter space (I adore white kitchens!)
- new hardware, lighting and backsplash
All on a budget.
Kitchen Inspiration
There are a few other elements we’d like to include in our new kitchen as well…
Chalkboard Wall
Coastal Living
Elle Decor via Urban Electric Co.
The Hunted Interior
Island/Penninsula with Stools
Ikea via Dust Jacket Attic
Est Magazine
Rue Magazine
White Subway Tile Backsplash to the Ceiling
frolic
Taste Interior Design via Decorpad
Creative Living
Industrial Style Open Shelving
Elle Decor via Pinterest
Country Living
Lonny
Drinks Station/Coffee & Tea Bar
Martha Stewart
Savvy City Farmer
Stay tuned for what we do with this kitchen inspiration to make our new kitchen our own! For more of our kitchen inspiration visit our Kitchen Board on Pinterest.
Wow!!!! Can’t wait to see. All of the images are one better than the next
Love the style!!!!
I’m right there with you-can’t wait till it’s done!
We bought our house from my husband’s parents. Years before they sold the house to us, they renovated the eat-in portion of their kitchen and added a wall full of storage. Best idea ever! With the dining room being steps away from the eat-in kitchen area, the use of space was very redundant. Having the extra storage is a blessing! I can store away all of our not-regularly-used appliances and dishes, which helps keeps the countertops a little less clutter free. You won’t regret it!
We aren’t able to do the huge Reno I wanted but it will still be a huge improvement!
I’m interested to see what you do with trash/recycling organization. I need to figure something out for myself in that area!
We were just talking about that last night…
LOVE your ideas
especially the subway tile to the ceiling, and the drink station!! So excited to see how everything turns out guys. You’re a couple of design geniuses!
Thanks, Laura!
Love the inspiration pics! Saving a couple for my own “dream kitchen”. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
There are some really beautiful kitchens out there!
Can’t wait to see how it turns out! Love the chalkboard, tile, open shelving…love it all!
Working on all the details…
These are beautiful. Every time you do something new you beat the expectations and make things even better. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! That’s very sweet!
Love everything! Can’t wait to see
That will look amazing!!
We’re so excited to have it finished!