Notice the bar area is high up and it was scary for the kids to use that area. It was waisted countertop space. So, I got the idea to turn that area into an island and make it all one level. I consulted with my brother-in-law Jason (married to Sam's sister Tamara). He said it could definitely be done. So last week Jason spent Wed. tearing down the existing countertop.
It took Jason most of the day. I have to admit it was so nice to have another adult in the house. I had no idea how hard it would be to take down the countertop, nor how messy.
The second day the countertop guy came over and spent an entire day putting the countertop on. I had never seen a countertop put on and I again had no idea how labor intensive it was. He actually came back the third day to finish. Saturday morning Jason came over at 7:30am to put my kitchen sink in. Hallelujah!! Three days without a kitchen sink was beginning to get to me!!
I don't know if the pictures do it justice. But, I finally have a functional kitchen. I splurged on the red stools, but I couldn't resist. It tied everything together so well. Plus, they are really sturdy!! Sunday morning I was feeding my kids breakfast and I was crying with tears of joy because it was so nice to have them sit at the counter and it has made meal time so much easier. It's the best decision I've made in a long time!! So I had to share!!
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It looks great. It seems like it was a huge task, but very well worth it.
I've been thinking about you because Lucy likes to play with our vacuum and all the peices. I remember when Emmet used to go straight to my closet to find the vacuum when you would come to my house. Funny!
Wow looks awesome, our new house has a counter I too love that I can feed the kids from it everyday. You can see pictures on the website.
Kira- it turned out fantastic! I can't wait to see it in person. I LOVE the red stools. Whatever they cost, they were worth it! So fun!
I am sure the kids are much more comfortable now that they can reach without dangling!
Jason had a great time with the project. Need anything else torn down?
Looks awesome! The countertops are really beautiful. Your pantry also looks nice and neat and organzied too...want to come help me with mine ;)
I'm so impressed. That was definitely ambitious. I'm glad I've been in your house so I can picture how everything looks. You have such great taste and style. I love your stools! Keep posting. I miss you guys.
love the island!
I love it. We have a disfunctional island like your old one too. We begged the builders when they were framing our house if they would just make it one level (shorter) and offered them more money etc. but they said "no they were't a custom home builder"! It stinks because I have tall chairs and they are still not tall enough. Even adults can't use it! Good for you, I may ask for his # so he can fix mine too:)
It looks so great! You gotta hate wasted kitchen space. I know I need/want more all the time :)
Katie
I love it! I noticed it right away! It make your kitchen so much more functionable! You are a great teacher to little kids and big kids. I am glad we are friends. Oh, and the stools are to die for cute.
Looks great! Cute stools!
what a great idea and love the stools. are those pier 1? how come we never talk on the phone?
Looks great! I'm horrible about not planning ahead, but we really need to get together one of these days. Seriously.
Yea! What a nice decision. It looks great and I'm sure your kids will love being about to eat there. I'm with you...the kitchen is a big deal. I feel like I live in mine. Enjoy your new present to yourself! You deserve it!
the stools are so pretty...i love them.
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