What’s for Dinner?

My parent’s kitchen is typically in disarray, but NOTHING like this one!  I almost get frightened looking at the picture.  Will I ever be able to cook a meal in this room?  (That’s a trick question … I don’t cook!)

So – the original, beautiful sketch by our talented designer, Sandy, placed cabinetry with glass fronts above the existing cabinets to the ceiling.  It also brought the cabinets on either side of the gas range down to the counter level.  Very cool!  Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be … As you can see, that area has been taken over by pipes, bulkheads, and whatever else they need to transport air and other unsavory items from the above new bathroom.  Disappointed!   C’est la vie!

Spark House Design

Of all the rooms, I think I am most excited about this one.  Not that I am a gourmet cook (I can make a mean cup of tea!), but I found some very beautiful finishing touches, and can’t wait to see them!  Two Thomas O’Brien Hicks pendants will hang over the kitchen windows.  Recessed lights will be placed in various spots to complete the lighting.  The range wall will be graced with stunning hand painted tile.  It will take weeks to come in, but I think it will be well worth the wait!

Our wonderful floor wizard, Gene Mills, has just popped our bubble – telling us that the subflooring we had hoped to use is not salvageable.  So bummed – but on the up side, he will replace it with 5” wide oak.  Of course that will add to the budget overage, but I’m sure in the long run, it will be worth it.  At least that’s what I keep telling my Daddy!!!!  Something smells spoiled in this kitchen … oh yeah … ME!