And So it Begins

So work shall commence later this week. We signed a contract with our contractor. Not that work hasn't been happening in the last number of months.

Once we decided to redo the kitchen we brought in a designer that was recommended to us by our contractor. We hit it off immediately and we have been working with her on the redesign.

The scope of work includes:

• Remove existing wall between kitchen and living room
• Enlarge and replace existing kitchen window
• Replace all counter tops, cabinets, and backsplashes
• New kitchen lighting
• Add a walk-in pantry
• Replace all existing appliances
• Replace kitchen flooring with oak to match living room
• Reface living room fireplace and add gas fireplace insert
• Remove raised hearth
• Remove and relocate "decorative" air return (the hideous raised contraption by the front door)

These shots were taken soon after we purchased the house.