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Beneath My Heart

Progress on our kitchen re-do

DECOR· Uncategorized

26 Oct

Here is the picture I posted of our flooded kitchen a couple of weeks ago.

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I told you that one blessing that came out of it was that I got a new dish washer!

And I did! Yeah!

But I have to share a few more blessings.

1) I am getting all new cabinets, bottom AND top!

2) My new top cabinets are going to have glass fronts with 6 mullions! (which I’ve always wanted)

3) I am getting lighting inside my glass cabinets and underneath all my cabinets! (which I have also always wanted.)

So I am not upset about this “little” inconvenience at all.

Since we have to replace our bottom cabinets because of the flooding issue, we have to replace the top ones to match.

Oh darn. (wink, wink)

Here is what my ugly 40 year old cabinets looked like…

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I’ve never posted this part of my kitchen because honestly, I just don’t like it.

Notice the soffit above the cabinets. Every since we moved into our house five years ago, I have wanted to tear down that soffit to see what is underneath there. Were there pipes that couldn’t be moved? Wiring? Nothing at all? I wanted to get rid of it so I could have taller cabinets.

Well….since our kitchen already looked like a dump site, we decided to bust a hole into the soffits and see what we could see…

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Or there…

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A little wiring there…

But nothing that could not be tucked up into the rafters.

I was SOOOOO excited! I was about to get me some new tall cabinets.

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So we tore it out. (No my husband is not going gray…that’s just drywall dust in his hair!”)

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It is gone!

Then I decided to hire the hottest cabinet maker I could fine…

and well, my husband won hands down!

He started by building the cabinet frames.

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Then he hung up new drywall to cover the ceiling, installed lighting in the cabinets, and underneath the cabinets…

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He also added crown molding to match the rest of the kitchen.

The microwave goes in the space where you see the wire and metal frame. I wanted the cabinet above the microwave to stay open, so we added beadboard to the back of it.

Here’s what the other side of the kitchen looks like as of tonight…

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The two cabinets in the middle do not have lights inside them because they will have doors. We put beadboard in the back of the cabinet above the refrigerator because it will be left open as well.

We are having the doors made by a cabinet maker in Georgia and should get them in a couple of weeks.

In the meantime, my hubby is going to be painting these cabinets, and fixing the bottom half of the kitchen (floors included!)

I will post more pictures soon!

Blessings,

I am linking this post to DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land!

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  1. Sparta Savings says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Wow! This looks wonderful. I was starting to lust after your flood – almost anyway. Our house is only 6 years old, and I can't stand them already! I just can't justify replacement and painting is so perminant…I'll just be in awe of yours!

    Reply
  2. funkymom says

    October 27, 2009 at 12:00 am

    one reason to remember there is a silver lining in most thing, huh? LOL Everything looks great so far..

    Reply
  3. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says

    October 27, 2009 at 12:12 am

    Wow – that is a big project! I am excited to see how it turns out. I am sure it will be amazing!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  4. Amanda says

    October 27, 2009 at 12:40 am

    Wow! What a great blessing! I would hate to have a pipe burst, but getting a new kitchen would sure make it seem great! Your husband is doing beautiful work! Good luck with finishing up your remodel. Looking forward to seeing the after pictures.

    Reply
  5. Brook says

    October 27, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Wow, you are making lemonade with the lemons you were given. I can't wait to see how it looks when its all done!

    Reply
  6. michelle@somedaycrafts says

    October 27, 2009 at 3:25 am

    I would definitely rip out the faux soffits. Great use of space. Where can I get me a husband like yours? Building your own cabinets? He rocks.

    Reply
  7. Kammy says

    October 27, 2009 at 6:39 am

    You are having too much fun, LOL ! If I did my cabinets over again, I would have totally done the light thing – Good girl !
    Kammy

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  8. Gail says

    October 27, 2009 at 6:40 am

    Oh Traci, I'm so excited for you! I know your kitchen will be absolutely beautiful when it's completed. I'm doing all the painting of the cabinets myself but my husband sure will be busy once the tile comes in next week. He wants to do the tiling himself. He's never done it. I'm hoping we have our kitchen done by Thanksgiving.

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  9. amie4Christ says

    October 27, 2009 at 7:04 am

    Traci, I have 59 year old cabinets, and let me tell you what, they are showing their age. I am not sure if I will ever post my kitchen :( I wish you all lived closer,because we would most definintly hire your hubby to do our cabinets!! They look awesome! He is doing a great job. Oh and by the way, even though your kitchen is going to be gorgeous, your old one was very cute as well!!! Good luck and God bless :)

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  10. Shanty 2 Chic says

    October 27, 2009 at 7:04 am

    This is going to be soooo beautiful!! I didn't realize your hubby was so talented… lucky you!!! I can't wait to see more pictures!

    ~Whitney

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  11. Miss Madison's Mommy says

    October 27, 2009 at 7:14 am

    Wow that's a huge project! what a awesome hubby you have!! It's looking great!

    Reply
  12. cindy@cottage instincts says

    October 27, 2009 at 7:28 am

    Can't wait to see it all done up gorgeous. I have soffits too and HATE them. We've removed them in other homes, but haven't had the time or gumption to get at them in this house. Love progress photos!

    Reply
  13. Shelia says

    October 27, 2009 at 7:53 am

    Oh, Traci! I'm so thrilled for you! Actually, I didn't think your before photos looked bad! So much better than my olden kitchen! :) How wonderful your hubby can do so much of the work. Can't wait to see it all. I want a beadboard backsplash! Are you jumping up and down.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. Amber says

    October 27, 2009 at 8:13 am

    wow! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos and the finished product! Looks great so far!

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  15. Angie says

    October 27, 2009 at 8:23 am

    Wow! What fun! I can't wait to see your finished kitchen. We just had two bathrooms gutted and refurbished and I'm enjoying all the "newness." I'm sure you will, as well. Congrats.

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  16. Jen says

    October 27, 2009 at 8:31 am

    WoW! It is beautiful, and isn't it nice when the hottest handy men are those that live in our homes with us? :) Can't wait to see it finished.
    ~Jen

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  17. Lee Laurie says

    October 27, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Your kitchen is going to be so beautiful! I love glass cabinet doors! I plan on getting some new doors one day for my cabinets. I know that you are so excited. Your hubby is doing a great job!

    Hugs,
    Lee Laurie

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  18. Pat @ My Tattered Elegance says

    October 27, 2009 at 9:08 am

    All things happen for a reason, maybe yours was a new kitchen. And how blessed to have a talented husband like yours. God's just got you covered.
    It is all looking wonderful. Can't wait to see it all finished and your touch put to it.
    Have a great day!
    Hugs, Pat

    Reply
  19. lorchick @ ON{thelaundry}LINE says

    October 27, 2009 at 9:17 am

    Okay, I'm going to tell you a sad, sad story that is very short. It might even make you cry a little. Ready?
    Once there was a woman named Lor who had a kitchen that made your before look fabulous in comparison. There weren't even any drawers in that kitchen, except some ugly handmade ones crammed in there by the previous owner. Which she didn't realize until after buying the house because hi, who doesn't have drawers?
    The end.
    Post Script: The kitchen is on The List at Lor's house but not for at least three more years. sob.

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  20. Bluebell Country says

    October 27, 2009 at 9:18 am

    It's looking great. Thanks for sharing! I love looking at other peoples ideas and redos to get ideas as we build. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished kitchen.
    Blessings to you and yours, Fine Linen

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  21. Nico Designs says

    October 27, 2009 at 9:36 am

    I can tell it is going to be gorgeous!
    I hope you are giving your hubby lots and lots of hugs:)

    Reply
  22. Rachelle says

    October 27, 2009 at 10:46 am

    WOW! Well theres no better day than today to start a new project huh? LOVE IT! Our kitchen re do was prompted by a hole in the wall, instead of repairing it we just tore down the whole wall. :)

    Rachelle

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  23. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    October 27, 2009 at 11:18 am

    Your new kitchen is looking fabulous. I know you are excited. Your DH does such a wonderful job. I can't wait to see the finished project. God Bless. Hugs, Marty

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  24. Kristi says

    October 27, 2009 at 11:23 am

    Oh, my goodness gracious, you have been so busy! I can't wait to see what your amazing talent does with your kitchen. Blessings to you!

    Reply
  25. Lucrecia says

    October 27, 2009 at 11:50 am

    I love the idea of leaving the spot above the microwave open – its such a wasted cabinet!!

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  26. REbekah says

    October 27, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Oh wow, Traci!! This is going to look amazing when it is done! i can not wait to see it!

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  27. Patricia says

    October 27, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Looks awesome!

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  28. My Day Job Photography says

    October 27, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    This looks like fun!! It's so handy to have a handyman living with you, Josh is great at stuff like that too! I am a huge fan of the lights in the cabinets!

    Reply
  29. Linda (Nina's Nest) says

    October 27, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Traci, Your kitchen is going to be fabulous! I can't wait to see the end product! Linda

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  30. Victoria says

    October 27, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    Oh wow, I can't wait to see the finished product!!!

    Reply
  31. tales from an oc cottage says

    October 27, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    You kitchen was adorable before…now it's going to be a masterpiece!!!!

    m ^..^

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  32. BlueCastle says

    October 27, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    How wonderful to have such a blessing come out of a flooded kitchen. :) It's going to be stunning.

    Reply
  33. tammy says

    October 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Okay it isn't cool enough you get new cabinets but you get a hottie to build them onsite too? Not fair. Can't wait to see all the pictures.

    tammy

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  34. jacqueline smith says

    October 27, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    CANT WAIT to see the finished product!!!

    btw- love your blog :):):)

    Reply
  35. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    October 28, 2009 at 1:15 am

    Can't wait to see it all finished.

    Reply
  36. Mandy says

    October 28, 2009 at 11:14 am

    How exciting! I can't wait to see it done – it looks fab already!

    Reply
  37. Kathryn says

    October 28, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    Looks great so far…I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done…

    Reply
  38. HouseMama says

    October 29, 2009 at 1:14 am

    Oh wow! It is going to be amazing. I keep wishing my dish washer would break too. :)

    Reply
  39. Julie says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    What a big project! Can't wait to see the finished product. Your old cabinets were cute – granted mine are horrible and really need to be replaced, so I think just about everyone already has cute cabinets. =)

    Julie =)

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  40. Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas says

    October 29, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    This is going to be gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished result!!!

    Looking so good!

    Lou Cinda :)

    Reply
  41. Kim says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    Traci, I am terribly behind on my blog reading but I'm SO glad you told me about your kitchen! It's looking GREAT! I think busted pipes are wonderful, hehe! I'm sure you were just tickled pink to tear down that soffit and find that there was absolutely no reason to keep it. Does your kitchen feel bigger already? It opens that space up so much!

    Your hubby is doing an awesome job with those cabinets…LOVING the beadboard! I'll be back to check the progress!

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