Yep,it's finally all done, thank you for being so patient I've been writing about this for ages and it's all over,done,finished,beautiful!!! We love it!!
So, for those who do not know what I am taking about I will just briefly say that we bought the house with a horrible "European style" kitchen that was about 25 years old and due to a very tight budget we decided to buy an Ikea kitchen and install it ourselves (actually it's my husband who installed it himself...) he also re-did the floors that were in very bad shape.
It turned out so fantastic, everything works beautifully, the big drawers are dreamy, the butcher counter tops are practical and the whole experience was great, I HIGHLY recommend it ,not to mention the amazing price!
Here are a few pictures, the before photos are actually the second stage, there were wall cabinets all around and we took those out when we moved in, I don't have any real before photos, but I can tell you the kitchen was painted a weird darkish pinkish peachy color,very frightening so I didn't even bother taking pictures then...
The back tiles are dark blue and we are still thinking about changing those somehow,maybe painting them? we are not sure.
let me know if you have any Ikea kitchen questions:) hope you like it!
xoxo
Can you tell me again exactly which cabinets you got? We're going to go look at them next month and I want to have everything written down. thanks! danielle
Posted by: Danielle | October 21, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Hello! you have a lovely, nice and large kitchen. Lucky you! Ours is just small, but also with Ikea elements. Have a good day. Bye. M.
Posted by: Marjolijn | October 09, 2007 at 06:02 AM
so stinkin lovely! we tried painting our cabinets last year and all the paint is peeling off...nightmare!
we have been entertaining the idea of ikea cabinets...any advice!? i love your style:)
smiles
lori
Posted by: lori marie | October 07, 2007 at 11:34 AM
It looks wonderful! Very inspiring.
Posted by: Petula | October 03, 2007 at 10:46 AM
Oh my goodness! I have the *exact same* crap cabinets you used to have. They are slated for removal - someday - but I would have forgotten IKEA except for this. Thank you!
Posted by: Max | October 03, 2007 at 06:12 AM
I love your kitchen. Did Ikea come and install them for you? We are purchasing a new home in about 45 days that next year I'd love to have a very similar kitchen. Can you tell me the name of those cabinets? Did the white shelves also come from Ikea?
Your blog is great and I love your fairy crowns! thanks!
Posted by: Danielle | October 01, 2007 at 09:26 PM
Wonderful!
Posted by: nina | October 01, 2007 at 06:00 PM
I love how you display all the glasses and dishes.You have a very beautiful kitchen, great job!!!
Posted by: ruthie | October 01, 2007 at 03:27 AM
I just love your kitchen!!!
Posted by: Lilia Meredith | September 30, 2007 at 07:55 PM
thanks for sharing your pictures....very beautiful and inspiring! we are getting ready to install butcher block counters...i'd love to know how you like them :) laura
Posted by: laura | September 28, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Hi Tamar,
you really have a beautiful blog!
I would like to know how much cost the dream catchers, considering that you would have to post it to Portugal, and if you accept payment thru paypal.
All the best,
Fernanda
Posted by: Fernanda | September 27, 2007 at 06:07 PM
I love it!!It looks great!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | September 27, 2007 at 10:27 AM
I love it. Those drawers are fantastic.
:) Bren
Posted by: Bren | September 27, 2007 at 09:56 AM
Love it, Tamar! I'm particularly fond of the happy, colorful plates you have on display on your open shelves. A question - do you have cats in the household? I would love to do something similar in my kitchen in the future but have doubts about the kitty acrobatics that might ensue. :)
Posted by: Meg | September 26, 2007 at 06:26 PM
It's great!!!! Envy is at my door!
Posted by: Mystele | September 26, 2007 at 03:19 PM
Wow! I love the change. The before didn't look bad though. It's so bright and cheery. Great job!.
Posted by: Michelle Anderson | September 26, 2007 at 03:03 PM