Cooking: I'm Loving It!
Now that our kitchen remodel is finally complete, I've started to cook again - something which I've been doing a lot less of over the past few years. It's not that I don't enjoy cooking, but after a busy day at the office I just don't have the energy to spend time in the kitchen preparing a meal and then later, cleaning up. And on the nights when I volunteer or go to yoga and get home at 7:30pm (or later) I'm even less inclined to do so.
But the new kitchen space is so much more pleasant that I actually want to spend time in there now. Last night, Michael and I made pizza, and tonight I made black bean tostadas with blue cheese and mango salsa. I'm looking forward to fall and winter too —- pot roast, chili, and soup season.
I realize now that I've written about the kitchen project here a few times but haven't posted any pictures. So, here for your viewing pleasure is our new kitchen! (click on the pictures to see a larger image)
The view from the dining area. One of my favorite changes was our decision to
fill in the can lights and replace it with one fixture.
I love the new fridge! It's so great to have filtered water, too.
The new corner cabinet. There's an outlet inside that my coffee grinder is plugged into,
and it stays hidden away.
The new sink and faucet. I love the faucet!
Closeup of the stove and glass backsplash. You can't tell in the photo, but the tile is really
glossy and modern. When we saw it, we knew we had to have it for our backsplash -
nothing else came close for us.
Although our kitchen is still small and cramped, I'm so glad we decided to remodel. Not only is it a much more pleasant space to work in, but it adds value to our home. The only downside? Now the bathrooms look shabbier than ever! I can hardly wait until the kitchen loan is paid off so I can get that spa-like bathroom of my dreams ...
But the new kitchen space is so much more pleasant that I actually want to spend time in there now. Last night, Michael and I made pizza, and tonight I made black bean tostadas with blue cheese and mango salsa. I'm looking forward to fall and winter too —- pot roast, chili, and soup season.
I realize now that I've written about the kitchen project here a few times but haven't posted any pictures. So, here for your viewing pleasure is our new kitchen! (click on the pictures to see a larger image)
The view from the dining area. One of my favorite changes was our decision to
fill in the can lights and replace it with one fixture.
I love the new fridge! It's so great to have filtered water, too.
The new corner cabinet. There's an outlet inside that my coffee grinder is plugged into,
and it stays hidden away.
The new sink and faucet. I love the faucet!
Closeup of the stove and glass backsplash. You can't tell in the photo, but the tile is really
glossy and modern. When we saw it, we knew we had to have it for our backsplash -
nothing else came close for us.
Although our kitchen is still small and cramped, I'm so glad we decided to remodel. Not only is it a much more pleasant space to work in, but it adds value to our home. The only downside? Now the bathrooms look shabbier than ever! I can hardly wait until the kitchen loan is paid off so I can get that spa-like bathroom of my dreams ...
Just now seeing this post. LOVE the kitchen. Dang! Favorite part (might seem odd, but oh well): that corner cabinet. Too cool!!!
The appliances look great, beautiful cabinets, sink, etc. But I totally dig that corner cabinet
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Thanks Joe! We love that corner cabinet too - Michael had the great idea of hiding an outlet in there, which the coffee grinder is plugged into. Keeps the counter looking neat!
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