A Giant Fancy Kitchen— our DIY remodel, using repurposed antiques! *video*
Once upon a time, there was a kitchen…
The kitchen was in a falling-down old house.
A woman lived in the falling-down house.
She loved old broken garbage, and other fancy things.
I mean… she REALLY loved it.
Like… it was her *MOST ABSOLUTE FAVORITE.*
A man lived in the house, too.
He also had some favorite things.
The man’s favorite things were marching-at-dawn, and spending-no-money.
The man said— today we will march to the cabinet store and get cabinets and the kitchen will be finished in three days.
The woman was like…
…
…
…
lol.
The woman had a different idea.
A most-tremendous idea.
She said— WHAT IF:
We make a kitchen out of *magic.*
And.
Glorious wonder.
AND.
FREE STUFF I FIND ON CRAIGSLIST.
The man was like— WOW.
That sounds totally amazeballs.
No.
I’m lying.
The man did not think it was totally amazeballs.
Not at all.
The man thought it was NEGATIVE amazeballs.
Illegal, even.
He said— total disaster idiocy.
But.
The thing is:
The man didn’t have a choice.
He HAD to do the total disaster idiocy; because the woman had spoken aloud, the idiocy-forcing-spell-binding-sorcery-incantation:
FREE.
So the man was like— fine… but it definitely absolutely is not possibly going to be anything like you imagine… unless what you are imagining is a pile of flaming garbage.
Then the man made exactly what the woman wanted; which made him really super mad, because it definitely ABSOLUTELY could NOT be done.
The woman was like— I told you it was easy.
Now it is time for a video— the entire project, start to finish; it’s my favorite thing I’ve ever made, I hope you enjoy it!!
Two tips: make the video full screen (4 arrows in corner of video), AND turn up the brightness on your device! You’ll see more detail!
The song is Dive Bomber, Rob Rio.
Here are some links:
Index/search all 115 kitchen posts– the answer to any question is somewhere in there!!
Original kitchen, before remodel.
Posts with video.
Antique FREE grand piano repurposed into kitchen island.
Giant mirror on wall.
Gilt sconces.
A post illustrating the man’s love of spending no money.
Another post illustrating the man’s love of spending no money.
Building our DIY kitchen cabinets– with EXTRA deep countertops, LOVE THEM!
My first (and still favorite kitchen inspiration)– Pilar Guzman’s kitchen.
A checklist for your next remodel– all of my obsessive kitchen research.
My custom sink design– I wanted to use ALL of the available space!
Wall ovens that are ALSO the microwave– why have two boxes?
My first post about induction cooking– I’d used gas forever and had no idea what induction was…Our trip to see the totally-hidden-in-counter induction units– I updated this post, at the bottom with our final choices.
AND.
The Kingdom Mirror– if you are going to read any of my posts, it should really be this one.
November 30, 2022 @ 5:09 pm
I feel so INVESTED in this kitchen. It’s been gestating longer than anything I know. Well done you!
November 30, 2022 @ 5:20 pm
I need to know how you did the faucet. NEED. Our kitchen renovation is imminent.
November 30, 2022 @ 5:25 pm
Oh. My. Goodness! It’s absolutely perfect in every detail! AND it has a Giant, Fancy Kitchen Kitty Mirror. I would have to say, very few kitchens, even amazing elegant ones, have one of those! So happy for you and Paul that the kitchen that you imagined, and worked so hard to create, came out so spectacularly! (I shouldn’t be greedy but I would love to see your kitchen, and the rest of your house, decked out for Christmas. Happy Holidays!)
November 30, 2022 @ 5:29 pm
It is amazing what you did to the piano. Very clever, very creative. I love it! Your cats are amazing and cute as well.
November 30, 2022 @ 5:35 pm
It’s such a joy and wonder to see a kitchen with such a clean tailored layout- really very modern and rational and minimalistic – realized with antique pieces. So chic and airy and yet old-world. Bravo!
November 30, 2022 @ 5:35 pm
You made my day! The video was fabulous. The kitchen really does seem like you were able to get just about everything you searched for. Your vision came to fruition! I am enjoying remembering previous videos of yours and the searching AND finding the special items that have made your design so delightful. So glad you are back!
November 30, 2022 @ 5:36 pm
As a former kitchen dealer all I can say is… wow! I love how much personality it has. And that man of yours? He’s talented with tools AND can dance? Keeper! Go cook something fun.
November 30, 2022 @ 5:40 pm
So, so, so glad you are back! Not surprised one bit how amazing the kitchen turned out. You are both so talented in so many ways. Of course I always love to see the kittens and you’re older cat!
November 30, 2022 @ 6:04 pm
Absolutely stunning! It’s the Old World style that I just love! Congratulations!
November 30, 2022 @ 6:05 pm
This is stupendous! I don’t know you but I’m so very happy for you and so happy to see a new post alert in my emailbox. Congratulations and yay!! 🙂
November 30, 2022 @ 6:17 pm
Honestly The.Best.Kitchen. I have ever seen and I follow ALOT of decorators on Instagram. Seriously amazing.
November 30, 2022 @ 6:29 pm
This is the most amazing idea I have ever seen!! I love it! Please come do my kitchen! Where did you find so many free goodies? So inspiring.
November 30, 2022 @ 6:53 pm
I Love, Love, Love this video! it is magic and perfection.
November 30, 2022 @ 6:59 pm
You’ve been so missed. I actually teared up a bit at the video. Thanks so much for coming back and sharing it with us.
November 30, 2022 @ 7:27 pm
Ohh how I have waited for this reveal! Thank God you are back! I have missed your posts!
November 30, 2022 @ 7:29 pm
What a genius idea! It’s absolutely gorgeous!!
November 30, 2022 @ 7:40 pm
Awesome, Spectacular, Splendid, Innovative, Imaginative in everyway! Great work! Quality work!
November 30, 2022 @ 7:52 pm
So glad you are back, love reading your posts and watching your videos. Smiled through the entire video.
November 30, 2022 @ 7:53 pm
Completely and utterly glorious!
All hail the Queen and huzzah, she is back!!!
November 30, 2022 @ 8:02 pm
Simply brilliant! Stunning kitchen design, charming video, engaging writing. You are a woman of many talents and I’m truly inspired!