Remodel-Here We Go!

We were excited...

After deciding on our general contractor and coming up with a very loose budget we were ready to pull the trigger.  My plan was to take a bunch of videos and pictures to document the process.  In full disclosure, the videos were first takes.  Authentic is a good word that comes to mind when I watch them.😀

Here is the very first video.  The remodel is now finished and the space feels very different when I look at this.

We had a number of ideas that we wanted to implement into the plan.  A bigger kitchen island, a window that opens over the sink.  Windows in the family room to bring in more natural light.  One thing we did that worked well was to build a template for the island out of poster board to feel what a bigger island would be like.  How much longer, how much wider?  Does that look weird?  These thoughts dances around our heads for a few days living with our fake island.

Creating a feel for the whole project took a lot of discussion and some outside guidance too.  We wanted a neutral, modern, cozy feel.  Colleen and I kept calling the feel "shabby chic".  The cabinet color was changing to a gray and the granite to a white.  The color gray is funny.  It changes depending on light, time of day, and I swear even your mood!  I ended up making 6 swatches to tape onto the cabinets and Colleen and I marked which was our favorite at different times of different days.  We finally zeroed in on our eventual winner.  Requisite Gray.

You can see the pantry is gone from that photo.  Pantries are fun.  I have lots to share on those.

Next post will be out shortly.  A story about patience....

If you have questions about the project, or questions about your home and a possible remodel there, definitely reach out to me. The Good Living Group is here as a resource for all of your real estate needs and questions.

Enjoy the day, make it a great one!

Tim

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