Kitchen Redesign

So, Adam and I both had this week off. . . . and my parents were gracious enough to watch the kids for part of the time, so we could start shopping for the new kitchen and Naomi's room.  I have been really excited about this project for 14 years. . . . . and I have been waiting and wishing.  On a bonus note, we are moving the door of the main floor bathroom from the kitchen to our living room (which we use as a family room).

We meet Victoria at our first stop Splash. . . . and I have to tell you that Victoria has patience!!!!  First she arranged with each vendor ahead of time, our style and wants, and our budget.  This was amazing.  We were very good with picking out a new bathroom toilet and sink; kitchen faucet and sink.  That part went quickly.

Side Note - Look up NUMI toilet. . . . on google.  We saw one of them at Splash.

Off to Wolfer's Lighting, and this is where I started to think . . . I am in over my head. . . lights and lights and more lights.  Sooo many decisions.  We made some good head way.  Not all decisions have been made.  I learned ALOT about lighting though!

Then off to Moynihan Doors and Windows.  I had no idea how many choices I had for interior and exterior doors.  Luckily we only need one of each . . . . . and new windows. . . for the whole house.  We made decisions about the doors, and left the knobs for later (another amazing array of choices).

On Friday, we started off with cabinets.  I have to say things went well. . . . until Adam said he likes knobs and I said I like pulls. . . . we have a bit of work to do on that front!  Who knew.  I really liked the woman from the cabinet store.  Again, she knew our style and budget, thanks to Victoria.

Then, off for bathroom floor tile.  The decision for bathroom floor was super easy.  We picked out the same tile as our upstairs bathroom.  The backsplash for the kitchen was a bit more daunting. . . . I really like the glass tiles, but the salesperson said it could be too over powering.  We narrowed the backsplash down to two choices.

Then  . . .. APPLIANCES  . . . YALE APPLIANCE, which is an amazing store, with huge amounts of stuff!!!!  Google it!

Of course, our price range narrows down the choices. . . . . dishwasher and fridge - easy.  Double oven . . .well we have it down to two. . . . and now, this is where I start falling apart.

Right now our stove is against the wall, and we have a simple range hood.  Well, in the new kitchen our cooktop is over the "island" and Adam and I are not liking the prices of the island hoods or the idea of the hood in the way.  But neither of us are sold on downdrafts for the ventilation either.  Sooo, we emailed Dave, the architect, and asked what the options are. . . can we move the sink to the island, and the cooktop to the window. . . . and make changes to the window.  I hate changing things, however (1) this is why we hired a team . . . .  and (2) construction hasn't started so it is okay.

Stay tuned! 

And thanks to Cory, Dave and Victoria of New England Design and Construction.

PS - made some blueberry muffins and chocolate chip mondelbret today, just to keep up with the baking!