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lritz

SEASIDE KITCHEN - SILVER LINING POST FLOOD

lritz
11 years ago
Just as the finishing touches to a year long major renovation to our seaside second home were happening...disaster hit...a water supply line to a powder room toilet gave way and the whole place flooded. We had to start all over. The original renovation did NOT include the kitchen...but as a result of the flood the kitchen had to be pulled out so we decided to take down a wall and include the kitchen in round two of renos! Another year later we are now complete...again...and the new kitchen makes all the heartache and hard work worth it. We love it.
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  • Lori Barber
    11 years ago
    I can see the bones of the kitchen it was but it's almost unrecognizable. I think you did a wonderful job. I especially like how you have the upper cabinets all the way to the ceiling. What a show piece. :)

    Comments (43)

    • lindacess
      11 years ago
      what sort of flooring is that
    • Heather Colan
      11 years ago
      love it and those tiles are fabulous, enjoy
    • PRO
      Mary Dancey Interiors
      11 years ago
      Sorry you had to go through the emotional and financial issues that come with a flood but WOW you now have a very nice kitchen. I bet you don't miss that old light fixture either! :)
    • PRO
      BeachyRustica.com
      11 years ago
      Beautiful... very inspiring!
    • Mary Ruth
      11 years ago
      Beautiful, I know you love the NEW lighting (that old light box makes the ceiling dark) and I love the look and the backsplash! Beautiful job!
    • gottoshop
      11 years ago
      This is my dream kitchen! Love the soft changes in the backsplash and the cabinets are fantastic. Nothing like a white and watery blue seaside kitchen! Enjoy!
    • gottoshop
      11 years ago
      This is my dream kitchen! Love the soft changes in the backsplash and the cabinets are fantastic. Nothing like a white and watery blue seaside kitchen! Enjoy!
    • Lois Mullins
      11 years ago
      love it job well done.
    • PRO
      Gabberts Design Studio
      11 years ago
      Very nicely done! A lot of hard work and it shows!
    • nasmijati
      11 years ago
      Absolutely beautiful!

      Do you have a microwave oven in this kitchen? Where did you put it? I am thinking that the dark area with two blue lights on the end of the kitchen island is a dishwasher.
    • nasmijati
      11 years ago
      Absolutely beautiful!

      Do you have a microwave oven in this kitchen? Where did you put it? I am thinking that the dark area with two blue lights on the end of the kitchen island is a dishwasher.
    • PRO
      Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
      11 years ago
      This kitchen is easy to love! So sorry to hear about your lengthy reno due to crisis! You are right tho - in the end adversity strengthens self-empowerment and in this case propelled you toward fabulous!
    • Judy Kelly
      11 years ago
      I'm guessing the thing at the end of the island is a wine fridge.
    • lritz
      Original Author
      11 years ago
      The microwave is on the back side of the island and yes that's a wine fridge on the end of the island.
    • Viva Manchester
      11 years ago
      This is my dream kitchen! Can you please share sources for light fixtures and blacksplash tiles. Thanks!
    • lritz
      Original Author
      11 years ago
      The backsplash tiles are from a Canadian company called Interstyle..Trumpet series split 50/50 between glossy Iceberg and glossy Soft Grey. The lighting over the island was from Restoration Hardware and the pendants over the penninsula are made by Hudson Valley...purchased at McLaren Lighting in Victoria, British Columbia.
    • PRO
      Tina Gleisner
      11 years ago
      I wonder if having a beautiful backsplash encourages people to get rid of the clutter on their counter tops, as the comparison doesn't feel equal? ... and yes, my hot button is clearing the clutter in our homes from the counter tops to unnecessary kitchen gadgets & more (read more http://www.hometips4women.com/kitchen-gadgets-for-the-holidays)
    • PRO
      Reico Kitchen & Bath
      11 years ago
      Great job! Love it all, especially the flooring and it's impact on the entire room.
    • PRO
      purehome
      10 years ago
      Gorgeous! The cabinets and light fixtures really make a statement!
    • grewa002
      10 years ago
      Love it! Great job!
    • grewa002
      10 years ago
      The backsplash, the countertops, perfect!
    • PRO
      Sustainable Dwellings
      10 years ago
      I like it.
    • grobby
      10 years ago
      Beautiful!
    • saratogaswizzlestick
      10 years ago
      Just beautiful . I love your backsplash, the pretty brackets, wonderful countertop and you even have a wine fridge! Not often that you see a kitchen that couldn't use a tweak here or there.
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      LUMINHOME OPTOELECTRONIC CO.,LTD
      10 years ago
      very nice
    • PRO
      Subway Tile Outlet
      10 years ago
      I love the backsplash! Are they glass tiles? Such a beautiful kitchen! Love the space.
    • PRO
      Michael Lee, Inc
      10 years ago
      wow! very nice transformation
    • sbrustein
      10 years ago
      What a gorgeous kitchen!
    • dclostboy
      10 years ago
      Am I the only one that noticed the artwork? Who is the artist?
    • njmomma777
      10 years ago
      Stunning! I know how you feel, my new kitchen was due to a house fire. Stressful, but 2 years later, I know I could never have anything so nice if it wasn't for that unexpected catastrophe! Thankfully no one was harmed, of course!
    • Tara
      10 years ago
      Gorgeous
    • grewa002
      10 years ago
      Love it, i frequently go back and look at your pictures.
      What is the fabric of the pillows on the chairs?
      Thanks!
    • senab
      10 years ago
      Okay do I need to flood my house to get this? ;) Love this.
    • PRO
      Signature Home Services
      10 years ago
      Beautiful!
    • Lynda Coto
      10 years ago
      Great job!
    • PRO
      LUMINHOME OPTOELECTRONIC CO.,LTD
      10 years ago
      Nice
    • grewa002
      9 years ago
      May i ask you a- what is the countertop material.
    • lritz
      Original Author
      9 years ago
      Countertop is Carrera marble
    • grewa002
      9 years ago
      Do you have nay trouble with stains. I am thinking of putting it in my kitchen, and we had it in my house as a kid, and do not recall any problems.
      I love your kitchen, I keep looking at it for inspiration. It is my favorite in all of houzz
    • PRO
      Haute House Design
      7 years ago

      Great transformation! Spacious and well lit!

    • PRO
      Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC
      7 years ago

      Looks great! Sorry you had that disaster happen, but the final product is gorgeous!

    • PRO
      Mega Builders
      7 years ago

      Beautifully done!

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