renovation ruminations: part 5

I have never had an impressive kitchen so wasn’t too disappointed with the existing one.

1.old kitchen 2.old kitchen

The lino was evicted the day after we moved in, revealing Tasmanian oak floorboards. The cupboard space was adequate and with the island we brought with us, the kitchen was functional.

3.old kitchen1 4.old kitchen2 5.old kitchen

I then saw the cooker of my dreams in a catalogue, an offer too good to refuse. And so, it began. We had to relocate the electric water heater from the corner and solved that problem with solar hot water.

6.during

The huge cabinet only just fit through the door but determination won out.

7.during

We tried not to let the demolition get in the way of cocktail hour.

8.cocktail time 9.tiles off

We removed the old door and window next to it to create a wall and fitted a new door

10.door 11.door 13.door 14.door 15.door 16.door 17.door

then returned to the task of demolition.

18.rustic

Next, we were ready for the professionals, who very quickly created a masterpiece.

19.rebuild

The Belling Range takes pride of place.

19a.new cooker

Our kitchen, and home, is now complete.

20.after north view 21.after east view 22.after south view 23.after west view 24.after front door 25.outside door

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Now that is an absolutely stunning transformation! No-one deserves/warrants a state-of-the-art kitchen more than you – it’s now on par with your excellent standard of cuisine!

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