Out with the old

Eight years after moving in we are finally remodeling our 1980s kitchen!  Out with the laminate cabinets and green tile counters, and don't forget the original 1968 fish scale floor tiles (even the contractors said they had never seen anything like them!).  The remodel officially starts in the beginning of January but we have been picking out all the finishes since August.

As a reminder here is the old kitchen...

We will be removing the drop down ceiling in the kitchen.  This means that all the popcorn in the entire house is being removed as well. This might be Bill's favorite thing about the remodel.

The layout will essentially remain the same except the dishwasher will be moved to the other side of the sink to allow for more efficient use of the corner cabinet.

 The microwave will be above the range. 

Good-bye topiary!!! This pantry will be replaced by a built-in cabinet pantry.  Over the years, many people have commented they think the door is cute but I never get any takers when I offer it to them.  Here's your last chance!

We will be removing as much of these two walls as (financially) possible.  The counter along this run will extend into the Florida room to create a breakfast bar.