A Walk Through W.H. Stanton House, Kitchen...

Now you had better grab your socks because this is an amazing kitchen. Even before our renovation (first photo below) this was a huge and impressive kitchen. The view is a lovely 100+ yr. old pecan tree. Before the cabinets were 80's (or earlier) style, thin wood with drawers that were hanging on by their finger nails and an awkward, and small, oven placement. It is right next to the door way and really makes the room feel closed in. The linoleum on the floor was old and, well, just really old and ugly. There was a soffit above the cabinets that didn't need to be there. Also, can we dicuss the paint color for a bit. It was very popular back in the 80's & 90's but not the look we are going for today. Also, notice the lack of lighting in this kitchen. All we had to begin with were two 4 light fan fixtures- not optimal for task work. 

Here is our finished kitchen. We switched the oven and the fridge while moving the fridge away from the door just a few inches which really opened up the flow into the kitchen from the dining room and butler's pantry. by moving the fridge there is a sight line all the way around the kitchen and the natural light penetrates the whole room. 

The floors were relieved of their linoleum burden and Heart of Pine flooring was discovered underneath. Custom cabinets painted a bright white then finished with an antique glaze in new configuration, played up with more drawers for a modern kitchen. The wall cabinets were extended up to 42" as opposed to the former 36". We combined the oven with the stove in one unit to free up counter space and create a better work triangle. 10 recessed lights were added along with a pendant over the new built-in breakfast area. You may also notice the bead board ceiling that was discovered when we removed the soffit. It is so beautiful.

Here's our amazing view.

Check out this beautiful mini subway tile and the hood brackets. 

I am so in love with this HUGE sink.