Goodbye, Old Kitchen!

As I write this, my kitchen is being demolished! Woo-hoo! Here are some before photos.

Goodbye, white cabinets and that ugly air-conditioning vent in the soffit. Goodbye deep refrigerator that stuck out into the room. Goodbye nasty old microwave. Goodbye corroded sink.

Goodbye, white laminate countertops that show every spill and crumb, even when you just cleaned it.

Goodbye, overhead florescent light and popcorn ceiling.

Goodbye, make-shift under-cabinet lighting whose cord we could never keep hidden.

Goodbye, shiny brass hardware and exposed hinges. Goodbye non-adjustable shelves that didn't allow for tall items.

Goodbye corner cabinets with no pull-outs. I won't miss looking for items lost in your far reaches.

Update:  Click here to see the transformation!

Probably Not Compliant With Food Safety Regulations...

Things are about to get VERY INTERESTING in the Lowe household. For the next month, this is my kitchen.

Yep, you're looking at two crockpots, a toaster, and a microwave sitting on a counter in my garage. The box on top of the microwave holds some cooking utensils. The rest of my necessities-only cooking paraphernalia is in this small cabinet next to that counter.

The coffee maker is set up in the downstairs powder room.

 And THIS would be my kitchen sink, my garden hose kitchen faucet, and my grill oven.

Can you guess what's happening? If you guessed kitchen renovation, you're right! Everything but the floor is slated for demolition tomorrow! Stay tuned for some before photos, some during photos, and undoubtedly, lots of microwave and grill recipes. It's going to be quite an adventure!