On the move...and seeing progress!

Progress...what a blessed word! After seeing into my cabinets (they seem organized enough when the doors are closed), for a week or two, the primer and two coats of paint (SW Snowfall in Pro-Classic Satin) had dried, it was time to hang the cabinet doors again! 

Yes, I know that a cabinet is missing. And the counters are gone. And yes, there are lots of holes in the drywall. And the floor is a sub-floor. And yes, I have bottom of the line GE appliances. The microwave is on its way out. The stove and fridge seem to want to be part of the adventure for longer than I'd hoped...but they work and serve their purposes, so I will not be wasteful! One day, when they are gone, I will replace them with stainless steel (in look only) appliances. One day...but until then, they will be part of the renovation. :) 

But the good news is that the cabinets are painted and back up! 

So the knobs...I love ORB and Nickel finishes. But having been raised by a dad who grew up in the Great Depression, I thought I'd give this a whirl. I'm not loving them, but for now, they will stay. 

One coat of Black, followed by one coat of Silver.

They started off a gold-ish color. It's an improvement anyhow...

Now the fun begins!

We have a fabulous contractor, who came in and demo'd the wall that I hated! They tore up the floors, and ran the plumbing and electric through the floor (as our basement is finished--by the same fabulous contractor), and reset the sink temporarily, so we could have running water through the renovation. Then they began to build out the new island, incorporating our old small island on the left hand side and adding cabinet space you see below! 

It was a dusty few weeks, not to mention, making breakfast for the kids before school was toaster waffles on a little table in the family room most days! 

And a place for the garbage to be hidden! 

Stay tuned...more to come!