Two years ago this month we bought a project. Many of you know that I DID NOT want a project. BUT… we found a home with great potential in a great neighborhood in our price range. So, we bought the project.
Sure, there are positive things about buying a project. I can only think of one; picking out materials that you like and would want in your home. The list of negatives however… lets just say there are a lot of them.
Some people THRIVE off of this type of thing. NOT. ME. It is stressful. Too many decisions. Things cost more than you think they should. You spend most of your money doing the boring stuff which leaves little money for the fun stuff.
Now, please don’t get me wrong. I love our home. I know that it was meant for us and I am excited and greatly looking forward to the day when we can say “it’s finished!” I may be really old at that time…. but I am optimistic.
On a positive note, there is one room that is completely finished.
<choir of angels singing>
The kitchen.
My dear friend who happens to be a photographer captured these photos for us and I thought it would be fun to show you all a little progression, along with the “After” photos.
Who is excited?! You know I am.
Quite the transformation, am I right?
I am looking forward to sharing more Before & Afters of our “Project” with you, hopefully there will be more soon! <insert praying hands>
Contractor: Bearded Builders, Baltimore
Cabinet Brand: Fieldstone Cabinetry
Cabinet Color: Marshmallow Cream & Black
Door Style: Shaker
Hardware: Top Knobs:Kinney Pull, matte black
Countertop: Cambria: Torquay
Backsplash: White Porcelain Tile from Hunt Valley Tile
Appliances: Samsung
Island Seating: Home Goods
Paint Color: Sherwin Williams: Silver Strand
Floor Stain: Special Walnut
Vent Hood: Custom Order- Etsy
Photographer: Matthew Burgess Media
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