Evening April 10th……
Morning of April 11th-DEMO Day! (Day 1)
Evening of April 11th! (still day 1, just 12 hours later!)
April 13 (Day 3) Plumber and Electricians doing their thing!!!
April 15 (Day 5) We now have insulation!
End of the Day April 15 (still Day 5) We have walls and a ceiling again!
April 18 (Day 6) Let the spackling begin-now we know how they spackle the ceiling!!!
April 22 (Day 10) First Pretty Thing to be Installed is Our Floor!
April 23 (Day 11, working Saturday to get our floor done!!!) No more green things so now you can see the floor better!!!
The foyer….
The kitchen…
Tuesday, April 26-Cabinet Day! (Day 13)
And painting…our delicious paint color? French Macaroon!
By the end of the day…..looking like a kitchen. You can see the plastic to the right where we had a wall taken down!
Wednesday, April 27 (Day 14)-Appliance Delivery Day
We went with Thermador Professional double ovens, rangetop and dishwasher. Kitchenaid for the fridge and Sharp for the microwave drawer.
Here I am welcoming them with love! hahaha!!!
The hood is up!
Thursday April 28 (Day 15)-Dividers put in for all of those baking pans!
Friday April 29th , No work done today. New kitchen sign found! SCORE!
Monday, May 2 (Day 16) Our pocket door is up. (A sliding door leading into our laundry room.) Hubby picked it out for me-too cute!!
Monday, May 9Th (Day 17)-The past week has been quiet as we were waiting for our granite delivery and today was the day! It sure was worth the wait!
Our sink is an ivory cast iron Kohler that was undermounted to our granite.
Tuesday, May 10 (Day 18)-Backsplash Day! I am in love with my backsplash! It is bling, bling, bling!
Our range was also installed today! Love the Stars!
Here is an evening picture! Tomorrow (Day 19) they’ll be back to grout the backsplash. Starting to look like my dream kitchen, for sure!!!
Here is a peak at our new hallways chandelier. Sticking with the bling theme!
Wednesday May 11 (Day 20)-Today they grouted the backsplash! The old pink mixer wasn’t enough color for the new kitchen. So….enter Raspberry Ice!
Here I am visiting it at Williams Sonoma!
Thursday May 12 (Day 21)- Lots of painting went on today!
Friday May 13 (Day 22)- Our stools were delivered today for the island. The electricians were working today, too. Dishwasher now hooked up, too!
Tonight we decided to remove the plastic that was hanging across where we removed a wall. This was our first viewing of the wall down. WOW! Here is our before and after:
The wall with the vase of flowers picture is the wall we took down.
Here is the view without the wall!
Monday, May 16 (Day 23)
Today our pendants went up over the island. We went with hand blown onyx.
Here is a peek inside pantry #1. It looks ready to be loaded with chocolate chips, don’t you think?
The cabinet went on our dishwasher today and our handles were put on!
This is the coolest! They built us a wall and attached a screen to cover our boiler room. So clever!
Here is what it looked like before!
And after…..
Tuesday, May 17 (Day 24)
Today the plumber installed our sink hardware (soap, faucet, instant hot water) and it is all up and running….literally! Our range top is also fired up now. For the hardware we went with oil based bronze to match our pendants, stools and cabinet handles!
Wednesday, May 18-no workers today so it is time to move back into the cabinets! Finally, yay! I LOVE these draw organizers. You can check them out HERE.
Filling up the shelves with lots of baking goodies!
So this is the measuring cup drawer. Normal or weird? Do you own many sets, too? You can check some out HERE!
These dividers above the fridge were just awesome! Lots of storage for my baking pans!!! And pizza pans, and loaf pans, and popover pans, etc LOL
Thursday, May 19- Today the cleaning crew came to get us back in shape!!!
Night lighting….
May 20, 2016- Day 25 and pretty much the last day! A few finishing touches today including the tv going up in the kitchen above the double ovens and my old cabinets were placed in the laundry room for extra storage. You know that is lingo for more baking pan space! Tomorrow the oven goes on. My boys have requested Smookies for our first kitchen treat!
Here you can see the tv installed above the ovens.
Hood close up
Front view of the island
TV closeup
May 21, 2016-Today was the first day we baked in our new kitchen! Look at those smiles! haha!!! They are having fun baking their smookies as promised!
Here is our first batch!!! YUM!!!
Hope you enjoyed seeing the kitchen renovation! We used a fabulous contractor for this project. A Special thanks goes to my hubby who was the behind the scenes man. He made sure everything was exactly how I wanted it to be. He put in a tireless number of hours to make it perfect including ordering, shlepping, surprising, running home during his lunches, shopping, choosing, calling, stressing, overseeing, and on and on! Stay tuned for many new recipes and Happy Baking! xoxo
Hope you’ll leave some comment love and let me know what you think!!!
Liz S. says
Absolutely GORGEOUS new kitchen!!! And delicious smookies treats 🙂
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank you Liz!!!
Pam Cates says
Beautiful beyond belief! So jealous! Congratulations!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Awww, thank you soooo much!!!
Eileen says
Wow! Your kitchen is incredible. Enjoy!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks so much Eileen!!! xoxo
Debbie says
CONGRATULATIONS, Danielle!! Your new kitchen looks beautiful!! HAPPY BAKING!! <3
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank you Deb-can you believe I did not cook or bake a thing for 6 weeks? I could get used to take out! LOL
Debbie says
Hahahaha!! You have some making up to do now!! Start crankin’ out those new recipes because we are all waiting and enjoy that beautiful new kitchen!! 🙂
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
hahaha you know it! New ones coming right up!
Jill Duggan Holmes says
Looks amazing – well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From Jill in Ontario, Canada
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank you so much Jill!!
Lorraine Meeker says
Your kitchen is so beautiful how did you ever get through it all !!!! Back to cooking and baking can’t wait to see what you have next coming out of that new OVEN L O L !!!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks Lorraine!! It honestly was NOT bad living through it I grew to LOVE take out and not doing dishes hhahha!!
Nettie says
What a dream kitchen! I love the open space and lots of counter tops, great pantry and appliances! I want to come bake in your new kitchen! Nettie
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank you Nettie!! Come over anytime-imagine the fun we’d have!!??
Kathy says
Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love the raspberry mixer and and all your measuring cups!!
Congratulations! ❤️
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks so much Kathy! I had the lighter pink version of that mixer but it just didn’t pop like the raspberry! Glad u like it!!!
Vicky says
This is an absolutely gorgeous kitchen with a lot of storage space, (sigh) I have kitchen envy. Sounds like your husband is pretty special, taking on all of that extra work. May you enjoy many wonderful meals and desserts in that beautiful kitchen. Thank you for sharing this milestone.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Vicky, thank you thank you!!! I loved your message!! xo
Cindy Burrell says
Wow! What a transformation! I love your new kitchen and I know you do, too! I can imagine enjoying cooking in this kitchen. My really outdated kitchen needs this-maybe when I win the lottery! Congratulations on your dream kitchen renovation-it is gorgeous!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Awww thank you so much for your sweet message!!!!
Mell says
WOW—–beautiful is an understatement!!! And I love all of your measuring cups!! Too funny! We built our house 12 years ago and already the kitchen is outdated. How did that happen? I am ready to do a complete remodel or am I????? Have a super day Danielle!! Mell
Angela says
I am new to your blog. I love baking and am excited to try some of your recipes. Thank you for posting your renovation, what a beautiful job! Love everything about it 🙂 Have fun baking in it.
Debbie says
I am pea green with envy! You kitchen is exactly my dream! Enjoy every minute of your time there!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Awww, you are sweet! Thanks so much Debbie!
Barbara A. says
How beautiful and functional your new kitchen is. Absolutely stunning. Happy cooking and baking! xoxoxo
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank you so much Barbara!!!
Mary says
I’m totally jealous!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Aww, thank u!!!
Carol L Kincaid says
An ad shows up during this for Built to Order Kitchen Cabinets showing a narrow 4 shelf pull out spice rack. Unfortunately my kitchen designer had one just like it put in my kitchen remodel 4 years ago, and I really hate it. First of all it is next to the oven, which seems like a bad idea, but worst of all you have to literally squat down to read the labels on your spices every time you use them. BAD IDEA. I hope you avoided it. It should be above the counter, not below.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
ahahaa I opted against a spice rack! Use a small shelf for them instead as I don’t have that many! Just my few favorites!
Patty W. says
Wow!!!! What a gorgeous new kitchen, Danielle! I gotta make some smookies now! Get busy baking some “low cal” treats now – just kidding – I have so many of your delicious recipes both sweet and savory.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks so much Patty!!!! xoxo
Liz Williams says
Do love your new kitchen – isn’t it funny how a great kitchen makes us want to be become great cooks – enjoy 🙂
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks Liz, I think I want to cook less now though-why dirty anything! LOL
Liz Williams says
With a family sadly it will get dirty – just enjoy make up some great recipes. 🙂
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
hahaha as they say…excuse the mess the kids are making memories right? LOL Thanks on the recipes!!!
Mary says
So gorgeous – a dream kitchen – I can’t wait to see what yummy treats you come up with in this amazing space.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
U r so sweet!!! Thank you!!!
Nicki says
Your kitchen is perfect. It is exactly what I would have chosen. Hope you and your family get tons of enjoyment from it. ????
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank you so much for your kind message!!!
Sylvieann says
What a difference, beautiful! As hard as you work, you deserve the best. So happy for you. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
That is really nice of you, thanks so much!!!!
Linda says
I love your cabinets….and your organizers. Beautiful kitchen for a beautiful family!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank you so much for your sweet message!!!
Morgan says
Wow, you really made amazing progress! Your kitchen looks absolutely beautiful! The wooden floors look so great with the rest of the interior, and those countertops are so clean and fresh. Not to mention those cookies look absolutely delicious! Nice work! Thanks for sharing!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
U r so kind-thank u for writing, your message made me smile!!!
Julie Zittlow says
Oh you lucky girl!! Beautiful!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks so much!
Jill says
Best baker now has the best kitchen!!! Can’t wait to see your newest creations!!! Congrats!!! Xoxo
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Awww my jilly bean!! Thank u! xoxo
Lisa Cohen says
STUNNING. The kitchen is absolutely amazing. Best of Luck and Happy Baking.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks so much for commenting Lisa!! Countdown till summer baking is on! LOL
Layla says
Omg what a beautiful kitchen ????????????????????????
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank u!!!!!
Ida Leger says
Sorry Danielle! I saw this after I sent you a message on Facebook. Hope you received it. This was the beginning of the message: Hi Danielle. My name is Ida Leger…better known as Granny Ida, from South Louisiana, Cajun Country. When I saw your post Danielle, my heart went out to you. I fell in love with the name of your shop, Hugs & Cookies x o x o. As soon as I saw it, it brought back so many fond memories of my past. I can not figure out where you are located, however I did post about you on my Facebook page. Please check my page (Ida Leger) and if I did anything wrong, Please! let me know. The message continued, but I will not post it here. If you find it you can read it then. My final words were, in case you do not find it were: ~ Danielle, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. It was so nice meeting you on Facebook and I want to wish you much success with your business, ‘Hugs & Cookies x o x o’ and please, Do take time out for Yourself. May God be with you as you enjoy Hugs & Cookies and may God pour out His richest blessings upon you and your family.
Granny Ida signing off.
Sat. July 16, 2016
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks for your beautiful message!
Ida Leger says
Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful. It will be a joy baking. Blessing to you Danielle
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thank u so much!!!
Brian says
Wow! Your kitchen looks awesome. I loved looking at all the pictures. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Thanks so much!!
Portella says
Great job! We’re planning to renovate ours soon, too.