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A Closer Look at My Kitchen

By Sonya

Living Room & KitchenWe’ve lived in our home for 10 years now and while there are several things I’d love to tweak I’m still very pleased with my kitchen and how it functions.

The original house plans called for a wall with typical upper cabinet storage where you now see the bar and barstools.
The kitchen was only partially open to the family room on the left end. We removed this load bearing wall and installed a large beam for support. Hands down the best decision we made!

While I love the kitchen open to the family room I was a bit concerned about the lost storage. But honestly, I’ve not missed those upper cabinets once!Kitchen - Glass Front Cabinets

One of the first decisions I had to make, before the foundation was even laid, was my choice of stove. My dream was to have double ovens but I traded that option in with our plan to remove the upper wall. There just wasn’t enough space. I chose a Jenn-Air gas range with a downdraft.

The downdraft allowed us freedom from a range hood and opened up additional storage.
Kitchen Range Hood Shelf

From the get-go my tear sheets, idea pages and inspiration for my kitchen included a mantle.
Kitchen Storage Above Range

The storage space above my stove became fully functioning because of the downdraft.

But, as you can see…it’s not the easiest storage to access.
Kitchen Storage Above Range 1

But it’s perfect for rarely used items like Christmas dishes and wedding china…which I can’t seem to part with but never use. Built In Kitchen Spice Rack

We also included a spice rack on each side of the range. This is so very handy!
Kitchen - Above Stove MantleGlass front cabinets flank both sides of the stove. When contemplating kitchen remodels I’ve had clients shy away from glass front cabinets due to the possibility of messy cabinets.
For me, the benefit of a more open and airy feeling in the kitchen far outweighs the mess.
Glass Front CabinetsKitchen - Beyond the Screen Door 1

To the right of the stove is a corner cabinet with storage to the ceiling.
Kitchen Storage

The storage below the microwave functions similarly to an appliance garage.
Kitchen Storage copy

Here I keep a toaster oven, the Keurig (which we don’t use that often), the most used condiments and utensils.
A tiny space, tucked between the fridge and the corner cabinet, left us with just enough space to add a small shelf for cookbooks.
Appliance Outlet in Cabinet

We also included an outlet for the appliances. Kitchen Storage 1 copyThe storage above the microwave is a bit harder to access. At 5’4″ I can reach the items in the front on the bottom shelf but grab the step stool or ladder for the things farther back.
Kitchen - Beyond the Screen Door

I opted to leave the space above the fridge open for display instead of closed for storage. An outlet (hidden behind the artwork) is connected to the above cabinet lights which allows the lamp to be turned on with a wall switch. One of my favorite details!

The lower cabinets flanking the stove include three drawers, which I LOVE, on each side.

Kitchen

Currently, we are slowly but surely repainting the interior of our home. Very. Slowly.
I’m making new window treatments for the kitchen, which I can’t wait to show you, and contemplating painting the kitchen cabinets. There…I’ve said it out loud! I really want to repaint them but haven’t quite psyched myself up for it just yet! 🙂 I’ll keep you informed.

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Comments

  1. GAIL says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:36 am

    I LOVE LOVE your cabinets. I cannot imagine painting them.

  2. Jeanie says

    March 31, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Love it all!!

  3. Janice says

    March 31, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Oh my goodness! I absolutely love your kitchen. The different colors on the cabinets and especially the crown molding in the wood. Beautiful!!!!!!! I pinned it so I can remember the look for my “someday home”.

  4. Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says

    April 3, 2016 at 2:23 am

    Beyond the Sreen Door has been included in our A Sunday Drive for this week. Be assured that we hope this helps to point even more new visitors in your direction.

    http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-sunday-drive.html

  5. Stacey says

    April 4, 2016 at 8:10 am

    I have always loved your kitchen! 🙂

  6. Robin says

    April 26, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Hi Sonya, I love the tapestry valances!! Where did you get them? I would love to do something similar in my kitchen. Thanks

    • Sonya says

      April 27, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Hi, Robin! Thank you so much! I made these window treatments several years ago. The brown floral fabric is called Kings Muir.

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