We took out the ceiling in the kitchen and vaulted the kitchen/dining area. In the upstairs we would only be giving up a small hallway, the stairway and a closet. This was an easy decision, the windows you see in the vault were always there, we just put in a framed window versus a double hung.
This is a before from same angle
Or here before I painted the cabinets
Here is new island, which I just love - all the room for prep and to eat. It is amazing.
I can't get the entire kitchen in one photo. The refrigerator is just on the other side of the opening. It may seem like not the best location but for us it works just fine. I love all the built-ins around it and I have so much storage.

Now this is what you see
Now let me share from the other side, coming down the hallway from the bedrooms
Now you see this
here is another shot
Where I once saw this
I see this
Stove area before
Stove area after
Farmhouse sink
Countertops
What I once saw here
I see this
Here is some more railing pictures These were all fabricated from a shop here in my hometown. The did an amazing job and the railings are just like I described to them.
Right here you can see into my sewing loft. I have such a beautiful view now, no more looking at the furnace and the plumbing!
The ceiling is one of those changes in the middle of construction decisions. We had thought we were going to do beams but they were not needed for the structure. Once the area was opened up and vaulted, Mike and I knew we didn't want to break up the space. We were nervous about sheetrock and possible cracks. The contractor suggested this and we instantly knew that is what we wanted. This is a tongue and groove product which is prefinished. Isn't it funny how you want one thing but have to go with another and that ends up the perfect solution? Initially, I wanted a white washed finish for the ceiling, that would have taken 3 weeks. We did not have 3 weeks, we needed it now, so we went with the clear finish on the pine. Oh, I am so happy the white washed didn't work out.
Before we had a single door on the north side.
and the window, which we closed up. Also, note the decorating changes through the years
Now we have these beautiful double doors, which are great to move furniture in and out and also remind me of old store doors.
The old view when you opened the front door. I use to take my dressform photos here, so I could get natural light
Now I see this
And the view from my sewing loft
Thanks for looking. I walk around my kitchen in total amazement feeling so blessed and fortunate to have such a beautiful place to cook and entertain. This is one of those cases where the results are so much better than the picture in my head!
This is our first and only house and did the initial kitchen remodel 24 years ago. One thing my mother-in-law said many years ago, when you are farmers, the first thing you look for is the land, then the house comes with it. That was the case for us, the house has gone through many transformations and this one is really the one that is us.
Details
Wall Paint - Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
Island color - Benjamin Moore Galveston Gray
Cabinet color - Sherwin Williams Alabastor
Windmill fan from Shades of Light
Sink Faucet from Home Depot
Hickory Hardwood floor and beveled subway tile - Flooring America
Countertop - Cambria Berwynn
Lights above dining table - Metro Lighting
Barstools - Overstock
Cabinets - made locally by a great friend and talented cabinet maker
Appliances - locally purchased


Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeletethank you, Irene.
DeleteI think your new kitchen looks fabulous - so light and bright and new! Looking forward to the sewing loft reveal. . .
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, the light is amazing now. It was just a north window before, so the amount of light is vastly different.
DeleteLori - it's a stunning new kitchen! Of course I'm still waiting on the sewing loft! 😉
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carolyn, I am waiting for the loft to be done. The cabinet maker still hasn't started on the pencil drawers. I really want it to be all done for the pictures. I did get a text my cutting table is done!
DeleteCongrats, it's a wonderful make over!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWOW Lori...what a beautiful space to gather with family and freinds. Sewing room tour next?
ReplyDeleteLisa, thanks so much, had a big family get together and the space so great - 18 of us and not crowded at all. No one wanted to leave the space
DeleteI LoVE it!!! Now yoy have this beautiful, light filled space to enjoy for years. I am planning on painting m cabinets as well. Did you do them yourself or have your contractor? They look phenomenal.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy, These are new cabinets and the cabinet maker did the painting. I painted the old cabinets and they took some time. There is lots of information on the web.
DeleteOh Lori, what an amazing transformation! Worth the wait for sure. As we look at house plans for a new home that will be built, Lord willing in the next few years, the kitchen it the room I'm most concerned with. It's really the heart of the home in my house and can see it's the same for you. Bon appetite!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melissa, it is amazing isn't it? I still walk around amazed it is my home. You are right Kitchen is so important
DeleteBeautiful and functional!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eileen
Deletegorgeous - I noticed the ceiling and then you wrote about it - very interesting and it worked out so well. It's a pain to live through the remodel but so worth it in the end.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth, you no first hand with a remodel sometimes you have to adapt!
DeleteBeautiful! I love how open and bright it is.
ReplyDeleteThank you, tomasa -me too!
DeleteLori, your renovation turned out beautiful. Enjoy the new kitchen/eating area/sewing area.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darla
DeleteLori, your renovation turned out beautiful. Enjoy the new kitchen/eating area/sewing area.
ReplyDeleteWow. Speechless. So lovely. I know you and the family are really enjoying the changed/new spaces. Thks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Coco, we really love the space
DeleteCongratulations Lori! It's LOVEY!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melody
DeleteFabulous! Love the contrast of the ceiling, it's perfect. Can't wait to see the sewing loft :-)!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patty, I love the ceiling, too, it was one of those things I was a bit worried about it but once it went up all was good.
DeleteWOW, WOW, WOW! This is just too fabulous Lori! I LOVE everything about it! When's the open house? xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue, I am so blessed. Open house soon, working on invites! LOl
DeleteGorgeous! You must be so excited to have such a lovely space - both for cooking and sewing.
ReplyDeleteThanks and yes, I am.
DeleteOh Lori, I am in LOVE with your new kitchen! It looks so refreshing. All the changes you made really took the space to a whole new dimension. You painted your own cabinets? OMGosh! We need to talk. I've been so torn about our kitchen cabinets. It's either stain them darker or paint them white. I love the crisp and clean look of the white. You've done an amazing job!
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Thank you, Anita, it is like a breath of fresh air. I painted the old kitchen cabinets - the new ones were painted by the cabinet maker.
DeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteThis. Is. Fabulous! I love it so, so much!!! COngratulations on your beautiful new space ~ Tracy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteJust fabulous! You have been transplanted to another world! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, it is another world!
DeleteLori, This kitchen is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
DeleteOMG!! This is so gorgeous. I watch makeovers all the time on HGTV and I must say this is one of the best I've seen.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. HGTV was much of the inspiration.
DeleteReally, really beautiful! So rich in details- you really did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann, this project has been a long time in the making. I had a secret Pinterest board going for it!
DeleteLucky girl - looks fabulous! I absolutely love the hardwood floors. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joen, me too, the floors are fabulous. Hubby and I looked long and hard to find just the right color.
DeleteWhat an incredible transformation! It must have been an enormous undertaking, but the results are well worth it.
ReplyDeleteThanks and yes it was but now that it is done, I have about forgotten all the mess!
DeleteBEAUTIFUL TRANSFORMATION. I KNOW YOU ARE IN LOOOOOOVVVVEEEEEE.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS
Thanks, Angie, I love it so much
DeleteWow! What a transformation!!! Amazing!
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