~ My New Kitchen ~

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jacinta

For those of you who have been following along my blog for a while you will know we have been in the midst of a kitchen renovation.  I am happy to say it is complete enough to finally share with you all.  We are really happy with how it has all come together.  It’s light, bright and there is so much more space to work in.  Our kitchen sits in the centre of our home and it finally feels warm and welcoming.  Oh and the island bench, it is heavenly.  It is close to two metres long and it has really made the kitchen a wonderful space to work and entertain.  We had friend’s over the other week and I was able to prepare dinner and chat without walking around people, unlike our previous kitchen.  We are looking forward to many hearty meals together.  I will share details of the renovation at a later date.  Remember the kitchen before!  We are so glad to be rid of the old pink kitchen.

View from dining room door

View from front deck

I love the island bench

Oven cooks beautifully

This is pretty close to the true colour of the flooring

Last, but not least, the kitchen sink

Jacinta x

(PS, darling husband, I can’t promise that it will still look like this when you get home tonight)

 

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  • http://zaranne-handmade.blogspot.com/ Zara

    The kitchen looks amazing. All those deep drawers and benchspace; and such a bright and clean space. x

  • http://pumpkinsunrise.blogspot.com swanski

    This is a much better layout with the island! You guys did a fantastic job and it looks heavenly. I bet you cannot wait to bake and cook and hang out in your new kitchen :)

  • http://rainblissed.wordpress.com Rain

    Oh how FABULOUS! It looks just divine, Jacinta. Congratulations and well done on all the hard work your family has put into making it happen. What a fabulous holiday present!! xoxo

  • Rebecca

    Oh Cint it looks great. So much more open. I can just see all the kids sitting around on a Sunday morning while you cook up pancakes. Fantastic job to Greg, he is very clever. XXX

  • http://wanderwonderdiscover.com MJ

    WOW and GASP!! Jacinta it’s beautiful!!! All that hard work well worth it I believe!! Congrats to your husband, and to all of you….
    xoxo

  • http://himherandtheirs.com laura emily

    oh my goodness! This is absolutely stunning! I mean. Seriously! Gorgeous!
    such a transformation. The wooden floor is my favorite. Beautiful work!

  • http://www.orchardkitchengarden.com tamara

    Can I just chime in and say that I LOVE your new kitchen space? Totally worth the stress and effort – it is the item that will totally *make* your house, truly!

    …and as someone who live with a ‘snap’ of the pink kitchen, take it from me!…
    x
    ps: I’m actually thinking of coming and camping in your kitchen, when the bad peach of my own overwhelms me!

  • http://clover-seven.blogspot.com Tracey

    It is so beautiful! I love all the clean lines, especially your range hood!
    I know you are going to enjoy cooking and hanging out in there many years to
    come. Your husband did a fantastic job, congratulations!

  • Elaine

    It’s gorgeous! I am so impresses that you and your family did this yourselves. It must be such a pleasure cooking in it. I’d probably take any opportunity to just walk by and take a peek.

  • http://www.95acresofsky.wordpress.com Emmalina

    Love, love, love it! You’ve inspired me to get myself sorted and post some pics of our kitchen, though it is 100% finished. We have an island to and it is the best thing ever! So glad you are all done, settled and using this wonderful space : )

  • http://www.catfurtomakekittenbritches.com Christy @ cat fur to make kitten britches

    Wow! Just….wow! It looks amazing! I absolutely adore white kitchens….though, I don’t have one myself. : ( I love the sleek, clean look of it all…and the hood over your stove is really cool. I’ve not seen one like that before. It’s very nice. (P.S. Anna just came and sat next to me, so I showed her these pics. She said “WHOA. Scarlett has an awesome kitchen!”)

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  • katherine

    I’m so jealous! LOL

  • http://www.housefullofjays.com Rachel

    Wow, Jacinta! I am way late coming by but it is amazing! So beautiful! I’ll bet you are thrilled to have it done.

  • Sylvia & Stu .NZ

    Kitchen really looks lovely,Greg you have done a lovely job on the floor & the finish is excellent.{the builders did a good job}.
    Sylvia & Stu NZ

  • Lynnette ‘n’ Richard

    ditto to comments above, my son: your new kitchen is a credit to you (and your Dad’s assistance). Remembering what it looked like when I last visited, the transformation is nothing short of stunning! Congratulations: I wish you much enjoyment from your efforts and can just imagine Jacinta’s pure delight at having such a fantastic place in which to create her wonderful recipes and food. It’s definitely a family-oriented heart of the home and I’m sure you’ll have great fun creating many memories to treasure.

    God bless and much love
    Mum/Grandma in Kiwiland

  • http://www.becomingclaudine.blogspot.com Claudine

    Somehow I missed this post with all of the “after” pictures! I thought of it the other day and wanted to see your kitchen — wowee wow wow! Fantastic!

    I can see why you love the island bench and the beautiful clean lines. The wall color is gorgeous and the little decorative touches are so so neat! Enjoy!

  • Kim

    The Kitchen looks awesome Jacinta :) I’m loving reading your blog. Love to you all Kim Stew & familly x