Feature Friday- Oak Ridge Revival

This may be the single most amazing kitchen renovation I have ever seen.  Believe it or not, I stumbled upon this blog by accident, thanks to a link from another fellow blogger that I follow.  I can't believe how amazing it is,  a huge transformation.  I happen to know the guy who built their cabinets personally, Steve Cline at Woodwork Design.  What are the odds of that? Small world.  Anyway, here is their kitchen before.

View of the kitchen

And here is the kitchen after:

Amazing right?  You must read more about this kitchen renovation, and the many other awesome projects Andrea has going on.  Visit Oak Ridge Revival for some inspiration.

xo,

mONICa

Retro Kitchen Redos

The kitchen is the heart of the home.  The smell of fresh-baked cookies, the meat and potatoes, moms apron.  I think when we think of a homey kitchen we picture June Cleaver pulling something just delightful out of the oven.



Nothing else speaks June Cleaver like a retro kitchen.  Retro kitchens are no longer a thing of the past.  The green world has really done something great by encouraging people to save what they can, especially when it comes to remodeling.

Personally I love retro kitchens.  The removal of some cabinet doors to give a more open feel has become very popular.  Dark paint colors and chandeliers have added a punch of personality to some kitchens.  Also, using modern countertops (granite, quartz, marble, stainless steel and wood) have brought these kitchens back to life.

I love the dark blue walls against all the white, and also the touch of modern cabinet hardware.

Little Green Notebook Home Tour

 

The openness of the cabinets, and the solid surface countertops along with the glass tile back splash gives this kitchen a modern feel while maintaining its integrity and charm.

Good Home Construction

I absolutely love the hollywood regency style glass cabinet doors and the stainless steel countertops.  The hanging lanterns give this kitchen a whimsical touch.

Apartment Therapy: Colorful Kitchen

xo,

Monica

Frugal and Fun

So this kitchen my kitchen circa 2006.  It's from my old house in California.  This is one of the funnest kitchens I've ever had.  When I got the house it had oak cabinets, brown linoleum floors, almond appliances,  and cream formica counter tops.  I had $7000 to spend and that included appliances.  With some clearance shopping and elbow grease I was able to transform it.  I painted out the cabinets and added a molding (by hand).  I changed out the hardware, added tile to the countertops (granite was not yet super popular ).  Added a floor tile (hired out a handyman) and even had enough left over to have a custom wine cabinet built.  I really wish I had shot a before picture.  Too late now.