transforming the kitchen. . .

The kitchen is the heart of the home, or so they say.  Although I am no where near as great a chef as I would like to be, our family seems to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen.  And, honestly, the kitchen is one of the ugliest rooms in our house.  It's a bit of an embarrassment, especially since most guests enter our home through the kitchen (if they park out back).  Ryan and I decided it was way past time to remedy this situation.  

I am almost embarrassed just to show these photos. . .

The counter is chipped, cheap, and too light of a color for our taste.  The floor needs help.

The cupboards are also too light of a shade.  I can never open the blinds above the sink because the view is not something you'd want to look at.  The joys of inner city living.  Our neighbor's back door is just a short distance from the window and he enjoys standing right outside his door smoking cigarettes countless times each day.  It's a little awkward if I'm standing there washing dishes staring right at him.

Ok, enough with the complaints.  Time for action.

The first step was re-painting the cabinets.

A bit of a pain, I must admit, but well worth it.

Next up, tiling the counter tops.  We bought some fabulous slate tiles and are excited to start that project as soon as hubby can find a free moment away from work.  We also have plans for flooring and a simple fix for the window. . .More to come later.