New Kitchen
The kitchen is the heartbeat of every home. I have some of the best memories with my grandmothers in the kitchen. There are certain smells of food that can take me back in time in a split second. You can just imagine what was going through my mind when I had the opportunity to pick out my very own kitchen for our new home!
It was overwhelming choosing from the many cabinet styles, where to place them, do we want pull-outs, etc. I had no idea how many decisions had to be made in just that one area alone - which is why I say it is the heartbeat, the center and the life of the home.
To be honest, I get overwhelmed in these kinds of situations, so I decided to keep it simple. All those little gadgets can be added later, once I get a feel of how I move as I'm cooking in the kitchen.
It was overwhelming choosing from the many cabinet styles, where to place them, do we want pull-outs, etc. I had no idea how many decisions had to be made in just that one area alone - which is why I say it is the heartbeat, the center and the life of the home.
To be honest, I get overwhelmed in these kinds of situations, so I decided to keep it simple. All those little gadgets can be added later, once I get a feel of how I move as I'm cooking in the kitchen.
Here's where it started - Picking a color scheme
We went with a 5-burner gas stove
Faucet
Black Composite Sink
The pulls for the cabinets
How it all came together!
I'm now wondering what to cook first, ideas???
Both of us blogged about kitchens today. And, I mentioned my grandmother's kitchen as well. Got any ideas for "R" that you would like to share? I'm stuck.
ReplyDeleteDC, I will message you with some ideas!
DeleteRacking your ricotta, DC? Are you thinking ribald and racy or relaxing and reflective? Really rish I could relp!
DeleteSpot on post, Heidi! We went through the same questions before our remodel - so many thinks to think. I like your choices; the kitchen looks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Will cook my first meal in it this weekend, hopefully :)
DeleteI love your theme of memories for A to Z challenge, Heidi. I too have great memories of my grandma, like her poached eggs on toast, the way she held her coffee cup with one index inside the cup. The way she said her prayers and had us pray after her. The way she loved her games and set up her home in general. My sister has her home now, so I can always come over for more memories. theglobaldig.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGrandmas are indeed special!!
DeleteI love your choices and I want that sink!!!
ReplyDeleteDonna B. McNicol|Author and Traveler
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I hear it's high maintenance, but I've read to just keep a mineral oil on it (weekly) and it will be fine. So that's what I'm doing! We shall see
DeleteIt is wonderful how kitchens bring such things to mind. Some times I am sure I smell my Nana's cooking as I read her recipes.
ReplyDeleteMy mom has all of my grandma's recipes! I need to ask her to bring some down on her next visit
DeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL kitchen, Heidi! When we remodeled our California home years ago, we selected a faucet like yours. I loved it and miss it all the time in Ecuador.
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