Love this kitchen via Old Brand New.
Since we focus so much on food here on A Beautiful Mess the kitchen in our new studio is one of the most important rooms to us. We are so excited to give our new studio kitchen a makeover. We're not gutting it, but we're basically changing everything and we're SO excited to get started.
You guys asked for it! Here's a (BEFORE) tour of the kitchen in our new studio house. Ready or not…..
Hello wood! The cabinets are wood (plywood, to be exact!), the walls are wood, even the ceiling is wood. The only surface that is not wood are the linoleum floors and the vinyl countertops. Before we even saw this house in person we knew that the kitchen would need a lot of remodeling to become the light and bright space that we envisioned. There are pros and cons to this situation. The cons are obvious, so I'll skip to the pros!
During the house hunting process we looked at a lot of homes that had been remodeled for resale. It was kind of frustrating to look at homes with new tile, new counter tops and new carpet that we didn't love. We were afraid it would feel wrong to rip out new tile just because we didn't like the look. With this kitchen, there is no guilt! It's not original to the house and it's also not updated. It's obviously in need of some TLC and we love that. Plus there's the added bonus that we didn't have to pay for updates that we would not have picked. In the end, I think it was the perfect fit for us. The only downside is that we won't be able to move in right away, but we all agree that it's totally worth waiting for.
In the above photo you can see the main part of the kitchen. Our plan is to remove all of the upper cabinets, add floating shelves and pretty tile and paint everything white with a splash of color on the lower cabinets! We love this look.
What about a striped ceiling? I love this idea and this room is incredibly inspiring. I also love the subtle pattern on the walls.
To the right of the stove there are windows and a doorway. The doorway leads to our second set of stairs!
I already shared a few ideas for stairs in our entryway post. I think some sort of stripes or design may be happening here. They are already painted (brown). I'll probably spend the next few days dreaming about this staircase.
Beautiful open shelving via Alice Lane.
I LOVE picking out tile. There are so many different options I'd love to try for this backsplash. Subway tile, penny tile, maybe even a pattern? Eep!
Here's a view of the left side of the kitchen. The major things we want to do here are add a new (larger!) window and replace the door.
And can we please talk about the floor?? I am so excited to do something bold with the tile in this room. I'm still in idea mode, but this tile and this tile are both seriously inspiring.
Here's a view of the back of the kitchen, with a doorway into the dining room. Big changes in store here! Currently, it is set up for a washer and dryer. We're moving those and that back wall will become an area for the fridge and shelving. I can see it already. Can you?
This is the view on the right side of the room. You can see the teeny TINY half bathroom that has been squeezed in under the stairway. The door to the bathroom, when open, swings out into the dining room. I'm not a huge fan of that, so I've been looking for a solution. Here's what I've been hoping for:
A sliding pocket door would be an incredible fix for that awkward door. Do you guys think I can talk Emma into it? xo. elsie
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Credits// Author and Photography: Elsie Larson, Inspiration images are linked throughout.
I love the look of that “sea glass colored” kitchen – that one is lovely 🙂
Bailey
Ohmygosh…I actually love the wood!! A lot. So 70’s! lol. It does make it pretty dark in there, though. Are you guys going to keep some of the charm it has right now? I hope so! I can’t wait to see what you do in there!
I immediately though pocket door before I scrolled down! I love them! My great-uncle’s narrow house in Brooklyn had a pocket door to the little bathroom off of the dining room, and as a kid, i thought it was SO COOL. Now I have them in my old San Francisco apartment, and I still find them pretty delightful.
Please do DIY concrete kitchen worktops! http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/diy-concrete-countertops.html
I would’ve done it in my kitchen but we completely changed the layout so had laminate ones made… would love to see this on ABM.
I am in LOVE with the house you chose and can’t wait to see what you gals do to it!
My father installed an exterior sliding door for the bathroom in my parent’s attic. It’s a beautiful old door, and it looks really good. But it’s on a wall in a narrow hallway that would be useless for anything else.
Hmm good point. It’s also quite cold. But then, I live in the north, and that’s more of a concern up here. 😉
I’m soooo jealous!! I love all of the ideas and can’t wait to see the finished project. Planning renovations for a work place must be so much fun!!
Wow… that’s a lot of work! I’m sure you will do a fabulous job though. I love the idea of the pocket door. So much classier than any other option. 🙂
Good late night:-)
I cant sleep so I tjeck out for good idees at blogs.
Very nice kitchen. How did you deside how to create a lovely kitchen like this?
From there do you get energi and idées?
My daughter works with kreative and art to.
If you have the time, try to see at: http://www.mariahoffbeck.blogspot.com
Hope you enjoy your new kitchen.
Tina
If the pocket door isn’t feasible with the space, you could also try a sliding barn door! http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j898gxK8F_I/UTelHqwoSpI/AAAAAAAAFpQ/vWLAq8_tDCk/s1600/sliding+barn+door+inside3.jpg
Why would someone do that to a kitchen? Wood even on the ceiling? Good on you for seeing the potential in that cause I would have gotten out of that house saying “hell no” after seeing such horror (I’m sorry for the condescending tone……but wood on the ceiling….who does that???)
You truely did a fantastic job! I love yellow for kitchens!
xo Jennifer
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Ugh, my kitchen is all wood paneled, spanish tile, navy blue tile, white cabinets. It’s terrible and unfortunately, I am a renter. I need to figure out something to make the kitchen a little more livable!
I get so excited during these posts! I love remodeling and changing how things function. That sliding door is amazing!!
I was totally imagining all your description as i was reading and observing the photos. Can’t wait to see the after.
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I love all your inspiration photos! Can’t wait to see the results.
Wow! Now that’s alot of wood!!
Can’t wait to read more about the Studio house project – there is so much potential here. I love the pop of color idea with the tiles, particularly yellow. I have never been quite good with incorporating bright yellows into my decorating, but this makes me think it’s a more reachable goal! Can’t wait to see the process/outcome!!
LOVE the slider. I saw that on your Pinterest and promptly pinned to my own “Help for my stupid house” board.
Holy wood paneling…