When we bought our 1926 colonial in 2007, we thought the very first thing we’d work on was the kitchen. It had to go. Terrible and oddly routed cabinets, hardworking appliances from 1982, and countertops that were installed in 1968. Clearly, everything must go.

Maybe not. After we painted cabinets, installed prefab counters, replaced the fridge, scored a hand me down range, replaced 2 dishwashers, had 2 kids, and realized we were 8 years in, we finally were ready to move forward on the kitchen we really wanted. But first – a look at where we’ve been.

Kitchen upon move in day, 2007. We think it was last renovated in 1968. At least that was the date of the newspaper we found in the wall.

Moving out. Good times.

Last looks.

Keeping the dishwasher too. But soon it will actually have the cabinet front it’s supposed to have.

Goodbye, wasted space….

Last look.

Peeking through the door…that will soon be gone.

But we are keeping the fridge. Love the Liebherr!