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Before and After Kitchen

July 28, 2019 by dorannrule

New Kitchen

Old Kitchen

We did it.

We took the plunge.

After 30 years, we decided to update our out-of-date kitchen.

We started with the countertop which was a fake wood grained formica and slightly chipped. We opted for a soft gray quartz which appealed because quartz is billed as non-porous, heat and scratch resistant, and “antimicrobial.” And besides, one of my good friends has it and loves it. I am also particularly drawn to antimicrobial. In other words, I am a germ freak.

That kitchen counter update took weeks and weeks on order and then more weeks to installation. And that was after they said my selection was not in stock after all and we had to choose another. I am not a particularly patient person you know.

The kitchen counter was finally installed, was still a soft gray and antimicrobial – I am a happy germ free person now. And Elsa-the-dog was delighted because the constant flow of workers in and out of the house had ceased.

But then we found a wonderful expert kitchen “restorer” who replaced all our fronts. My own front could stand replacing about now too since it is even older than 30 years! But the kitchen cabinet front overhaul looked like it would only take two days but wound up taking two weeks. The problem was with the old lazy susans which would not balance. I guess they did not like strangers handling them after 30 years!

Anyway, it has been an agonizing process but the new kitchen is installed and is operable and is actually a delight. I sometimes just stand and admire it.

But am I inspired to cook more?

Ha!

Show me to the nearest restaurant!

Posted in Home and Hearth, Humor, Look at This! | Tagged Antimicrobial Quartz, Before and After Kitchen, Cabinet Fronts, Cooking Inspiration, humor, Kitchen Countertop, Kitchen Update, Kitchens, Quartz Countertop | 38 Comments

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on July 28, 2019 at 9:15 am Jill Weatherholt

It looks great, Dor! Of course you don’t want to cook in that nice kitchen. You wouldn’t want to get it dirty. 🙂

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on July 28, 2019 at 9:27 am judithhb

It looks good. Enjoy cooking, or just standing to stare.

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on July 28, 2019 at 9:44 am Kate Crimmins

I love updates. It’s makes the whole house seem new again! Looks lovely!

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on July 28, 2019 at 9:55 am Andrew Reynolds

Looking good!

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on July 28, 2019 at 11:25 am Tina Schell

It is AKWAYS agonizing Dor, don’t ever let them tell you otherwise!! But now it’s perfect and soon you’ll have forgotten the pain!! In order to keep it pristine, be sure to eat out more often 😊

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on July 28, 2019 at 12:07 pm virginiabornandbred

Your new kitchen is wonderful and I didn’t think your old one was objectionable! However, the new cabinets or cabinet doors and new counter tops make all the difference in the world. Congratulations!!! 😘Julie

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on July 28, 2019 at 12:09 pm Anne Mehrling

Congratulations! Your new kitchen is marvelous, and I hope you will be completely satisfied with it for the next 30 years.

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on July 28, 2019 at 12:10 pm virginiabornandbred

I just read what you wrote. At least what I noticed was different was indeed different – this is good because it proves it kinda proves I am no senile- Ha! 💕

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on July 28, 2019 at 12:15 pm Taswegian1957

Your new countertops and cabinets have given your kitchen a lift and I expect they will be easier to keep clean so less work for you. Yay! My Cindy would have loved all the tradesmen coming and going but she’s very sociable.

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on July 28, 2019 at 2:11 pm shoreacres

It always takes longer than predicted, and at least one thing goes wrong, and there’s always that moment of panic when we think, “What have i gotten myself into?” But the new is lovely. I hope that little desk still is there.

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on July 28, 2019 at 2:47 pm Margy

Nice choices! I can understand why you just like to stand there and admire the results.

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on July 29, 2019 at 12:46 am photosfromtheloonybin

It looks beautiful!! I had to show the pics to Mikey because I’m trying desperately to convince him that we need to redo our archaic kitchen!! LOL

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on July 29, 2019 at 3:45 am Eliza Waters

Looks great, Dor. The best part is, it’s done! 😉

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on July 29, 2019 at 7:34 am Mama's Empty Nest

The new kitchen sure looks snazzy! I like it! I think eventually we are going to replace our counter tops in ours too, so I’m interested in how you end up liking your new ones. And I have to add just because your kitchen now looks new and spiffy does not mean you have to mess it up by cooking. That’s what restaurants are for! 😉

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on July 29, 2019 at 12:47 pm Sheryl

Your new kitchen is beautiful. It’s got to feel good to finally have an operational kitchen again.

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on July 30, 2019 at 3:12 am Al

We have been through that process. It always takes far longer than proposed, but you survivied and have a lovely kitchen to stare at!

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:31 pm dorannrule

Exactly how I feel Jill…. 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:32 pm dorannrule

I once knew a man who stored his shoes in his dishwasher. Seemed ridicculous at the time but now maybe?

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:33 pm dorannrule

Thanks Kate.. and you are right. The kitchen does make the whole house feel new! Just wish cooking was new and exciting too. 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:34 pm dorannrule

Nothing like a makeover after all these years! 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:35 pm dorannrule

Eating out is definitely the way to go Tina! That way the kitchen will remain a thing of beauty forever. 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:37 pm dorannrule

Thanks Julie! Hard to believe we have been in this place for 30 years! Here’s hoping someone will enjoy the kitchen 30 years from now too!

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:38 pm dorannrule

Thank you for those long-term wishes Anne! You are a friend indeed. 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:39 pm dorannrule

It kinda proves I am since I am not really sure what you read that was different. ?! We will have to have lunch again so you can fill me in.

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:41 pm dorannrule

Yes – the cosmetic changes have given us and the kitchen a little lift! Let’s hope I can find the joy of cooking in the new surroundings. 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:42 pm dorannrule

You are so right shoreacres! More than one thing went wrong with this kitchen update but in the end we love it. 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:43 pm dorannrule

Thanks Margy! I never now if the choices are right until the whole project is done….. it is teeth gnashing until then.

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:46 pm dorannrule

Hurrah! I am so happy you like our new kitchen Cindy. It was really archaic at 30 years old and the old formica counter top was chipped. We opted for a quartz countertop (somewhat pricey) but saved a whole lot of time and money by putting new fronts on the cabinets and drawers.

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:48 pm dorannrule

You are so right Eliza! The job is finally done and in the next few weeks I should begin to trust the new countertop not to shatter or stain and the cabinet fronts to still be attached and hanging straight. 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:49 pm dorannrule

Hahaha! I love your take on things. I surely don’t want to mess up the snazzy kitchen by cooking in it. Great thinking! 🙂

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:50 pm dorannrule

I didn’t think I would miss the kitchen while it was being desecrated Sheryl, but I did. Feels good to get to know it again.

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on July 30, 2019 at 2:52 pm dorannrule

We grinned and bore it Al, but you are right, we have survived and the end result is great to stare at. I have cooked a few meals now and everything seems to be cooperating.

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on July 31, 2019 at 12:06 am nutsfortreasure

I love how your kitchen came out great to see it in person as well as you 3 ❤
I so want to do mine and I loved your choice of quartz and the color perfect!
Your place is beautiful as is the land you are on and surrounded by why not make the heart of the home stunning.

Last nights supper was from my garden and flowers in bloom daily but the home sits for the most part unloved so maybe I will gut it this winter a section at a time and show her so love.

Wish you did not live 12 hrs away.

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on July 31, 2019 at 1:02 am thesecretblind

Beautiful. Enjoy your new well thought out and planned kitchen. ❤

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on July 31, 2019 at 1:31 am Mama's Empty Nest

I can always come up with a good excuse not to cook! 😉

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on August 1, 2019 at 2:58 pm dorannrule

I wish you were closer too! Good luck with that wonderful garden Eunice and for all the wildlife who have found you and know you are good.

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on August 1, 2019 at 9:24 pm nutsfortreasure

❤ thank you I am so tired and with company coming I need to straighten out the house then walk out to check on the garden weather was nuts. it is 5:30 am and I just want to sllep 🙂

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on August 3, 2019 at 3:33 am joshi daniel

Cool 🙂

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