Model Kitchen

This weekend we worked on getting measurements for windows, doors, and cabinets.  All of the windows and doors need replacement or fixing, so we are currently looking for those items now.  Once we have the correct windows and doors we will be able to drywall the bathroom and kitchen.  

I was able to find a program online that will let you input all of your measurements to make a 2D and 3D model of rooms and houses.  Once we took all of our measurements this weekend, we were able to input everything and get an idea of what our kitchen will be like.

The program does have some limitations so it is not perfect, but pretty close.  I wasn't able to put in a cabinet above the stove so you will have to use some imagination.  Also, the sink will be under the window.  Here is a snapshot of what we are looking to do:

We will be removing one small window.  The door in the kitchen next to the fridge will lead to a pantry.  The door behind the stools will lead to the bathroom and we will be adding the glass exterior door soon. The last door leads to a bedroom that will probably be used as an office. 


You can use the following link to see the kitchen in 3D and you will be able to rotate it and look at everything.  Just click the link, then click "copy design" in the right side bar.  After that you can play around with the design and view it in 3D.  It won't affect our design because you won't be signed in, so feel free to take a look.


http://www.homestyler.com/designprofile/e0129c62-f885-47e7-b697-4d8b4cedf0fe


It is hard to believe something like that can come from this:

Hopefully we will have some real progress to show soon. Thanks for reading!

Kitchen Work

Every time we work on the house we are faced with the question "Should we cover it up or do it the right way?" This weekend we finished taking down the beam in the kitchen. There was a drop ceiling throughout the kitchen area.  The beam was not supporting anything, but was pulling down on the rest of the ceiling.  

BEFORE

We worked on the beam and noticed that the drop ceiling did not have much support.  Our only choices were to try to add support throughout, or take down the ceiling and use the old, higher ceilings.  We decided to use the high ceiling to open up the kitchen, since it will be kind of small.

DURING

It was a lot of work, but at least it is done right now.  There was some drywall that we needed to take down, boards that had to be taken down, and there were some slats and plaster that needed to be removed.  Now we have nice tall ceilings.  We just need some drywall and our kitchen will start coming together.

AFTER

It might not look like much, but it is getting a lot better!