When we bought our beloved home, we knew it was only a matter of time before we would need to do some work on the kitchen.
It was really small and walled in, and since we enjoy working as a team in the kitchen...we needed a little elbow room.
Slowly, but surely, we took down cabinetry and opened up walls and have lived with things in a bit of a ramshackle situation over the course of the past year. And now the time has come to start putting things back together in a more functional way for our family.
The truth is we don't mind things a tad rustic, and so living with a less-is-more kitchen this past year hasn't been so bad. Still, it will be a privilege to button up some loose ends, smooth a few rough edges, and create a space that can serve as the heart of our home.
We'll add some cabinets here and there, an island, open shelving, even appliances etc...eventually.
(Our living room doubling as the pantry for the time being.)
My favorite part of the kitchen is bound to be the farmhouse sink overlooking the backyard. The plan is to install casement windows that will open wide so breezes can freely waft in, a place to stand and gaze at nature and children at play, a mother's place of gratitude:
So, things are finally underway and phase 1 begins with more deconstruction.
Once the drop down ceiling is removed, the electric will be rerouted and lights will be installed. There will be support beams and dry wall and several phases to follow. For now, we're grateful for this next step in our kitchen makeover - part 1.
To be continued...
"Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain."
Psalm 127:1
