Remodeling
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Today we got a quote for new kitchen cabinets and also new bathroom vanities. The company we are going through was actually recommended to us by Kyle's brother Brodie's sister in law. So they are really nice and very happy to work with us so we can do this as cheaply as possible. We only plan on staying in the condo for about 3 years at which point I think we will be about to, if we have not already outgrown it *hint hint* so we don't want to put a ton of money into it that we probably wouldn't recoup when we sell.
So today we went in and picked out the color of the cabinets and counter-tops, made any changes to the plans and got the final price quote. Honestly it's a bit more than we really wanted to spend but all in all it is a steal. I am one of those people that likes to buy lots of little things and it's hard for me to buy big things that you have to invest a lot in ( even though the little things add up to the amount the big thing costs- crazy I know) So this is a big step for us, I honestly believe that if we don't redo the kitchen we are going to have a heck of a time selling our condo because it is an eyesore. I am going to take before, during and after pictures so you can see the amazing transformation. I'm not kidding our cabinets are pretty much orange currently, with this kinda off white counter-top that is all scratched up and fake tile linoleum( it's hilarious how many people think it is actually tile and have to get down and touch it to be sure it isn't)
Here is the counter-top we picked out. Granite was way too expensive and we wouldn't recoup the cost when we move so we went with a laminate that looks ridiculously like granite.
And here is Wyatt modeling the color of cabinets we picked
(she let me borrow a door and a swatch of counter-top so I can pick out floor tile)
We really have a HUGE job ahead of us and I am little daunted by the task. We have about 7 weeks until the cabinets will be here. At some point we have to rip out our kitchen cabinets, sand down and repaint the walls, rip out the linoleum, tile the floor, and replace the light fixture, all before the cabinets can go in (same thing for the bathrooms- sanding, painting, tiling) So Pretty much for who knows how long we are going to be kitchen-less. I honestly don't know what we plan to do. But I am very excited and can't wait for this all to be finished!
So today we went in and picked out the color of the cabinets and counter-tops, made any changes to the plans and got the final price quote. Honestly it's a bit more than we really wanted to spend but all in all it is a steal. I am one of those people that likes to buy lots of little things and it's hard for me to buy big things that you have to invest a lot in ( even though the little things add up to the amount the big thing costs- crazy I know) So this is a big step for us, I honestly believe that if we don't redo the kitchen we are going to have a heck of a time selling our condo because it is an eyesore. I am going to take before, during and after pictures so you can see the amazing transformation. I'm not kidding our cabinets are pretty much orange currently, with this kinda off white counter-top that is all scratched up and fake tile linoleum( it's hilarious how many people think it is actually tile and have to get down and touch it to be sure it isn't)
Here is the counter-top we picked out. Granite was way too expensive and we wouldn't recoup the cost when we move so we went with a laminate that looks ridiculously like granite.
And here is Wyatt modeling the color of cabinets we picked
(she let me borrow a door and a swatch of counter-top so I can pick out floor tile)
We really have a HUGE job ahead of us and I am little daunted by the task. We have about 7 weeks until the cabinets will be here. At some point we have to rip out our kitchen cabinets, sand down and repaint the walls, rip out the linoleum, tile the floor, and replace the light fixture, all before the cabinets can go in (same thing for the bathrooms- sanding, painting, tiling) So Pretty much for who knows how long we are going to be kitchen-less. I honestly don't know what we plan to do. But I am very excited and can't wait for this all to be finished!
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