We lived with the kitchen for a year and a half, through our wedding planning and actual wedding. How long did you live with the original kitchen? Did you make any short-term improvements? Too many people standing in the way wasn’t helpful for preparing food either. Anyone cooking was completely segregated from the rest of the house. Having >2 people in the kitchen utilizing all of the appliances was next to impossible.Īesthetically and functionally speaking, the biggest source of pain was cooking and entertaining. With the limited counter space on each side of the sink and an awkward last minute spot for the stove, it was impossible to use the bottom cupboard. The biggest limitations included lack of storage and countertop space. What were the limitations of your original kitchen? I asked Brittany several questions about the remodel. Spoiler alert: a game-changing wall was demo’d.
Armed with mad math skills (they’re both engineers by trade), google Sketch-Up, a little imagination and a lot of DIY ambition, they created an open, functional kitchen that better suits their casual lifestyle. The top of the line cabinetry typically sells for >$1,500 PER CABINET! Brittany and Greg negotiated a price of $1,000 for the entire set, including molding and side panels. Working on a tight budget, the couple scored a set of custom cabinets via craigslist.
#CRAIGSLIST NORTHERN COBOOK SHELVES AND CABINETS FULL#
However, the kitchen did boast good natural lighting and new stainless steel appliances which Brittany and Greg took full advantage of when they overhauled the kitchen after living with it as-is for over a year. The location of the refrigerator was such that it jutted out into the already cramped room and impeded traffic flow to / from a side entrance. Too few overhead lights didn’t provide enough lighting at night.Ī freestanding stove blocked access to a nearby base cabinet and countertop. An undercabinet radio hogged one of the rare outlets. The (emerald green laminate) countertops were perpetually cluttered due to lack of storage. Doors and drawers didn’t open and close properly. What little cabinetry there was was outdated and in disrepair. One of the biggest pitfalls was the kitchen situated between the dining room and a side entry. It wasn’t the house of their dreams but it fit their budget and had potential. Brittany and Greg bought their first home in 2012.
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