Kitchen Dreaming

Good morning!  

I've been thinking more and more about buying my townhome.  It was on the market before it went up for rent, so I am hopeful that my landlords might consider selling to me.  That's a ways away, but of course that won't stop me from daydreaming about what I would do if this home becomes mine.  I thought I could share some of my musings with you.  Up today is the kitchen.

The kitchen is a great size with plenty of cabinets, a functional layout, room for a table and chairs and lots and lots of potential.  Here are some pictures of the kitchen from when i first moved in.  

Good bones, but there is so much I would do to this space.

First and foremost, I would paint those cabinets white. I would paint them white so fast it would be shocking.  And I would add gorgeous hardware.  Like this kitchen.  I like the mix of glass front and regular front doors.  But I'm not sold on that.  Oh and see that gorgeous gooseneck faucet? I want that too.   

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Another thing that needs to go is the floor, which is currently a white ceramic tile.  I-hate-it.  It is impossible to keep clean. And it's just a little too white (ha! I know! this coming from me!).  I think I'd like dark wood floors to run through the entire first floor. I love the tone in this picture.  

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Next up: appliances.  White/black out; stainless in. Look how pretty.

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The counters need to go, too. They are a plastic laminate and just, well, boring.  I looooove marble but know that's not practical.  So I am thinking maybe a corian type material or butcher block.  I've heard mixed reviews about butcher block though.  I also love the subway tile backsplash in these pictures.  I think I'd love that as well. 

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Finally, I'd like to add some custom plantation blinds to the windows.  I love how this looks.

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So there you go!  A little round-up of where my mind is on my kitchen.  I've also got my mind on my money and my money on my mind. Sorry, couldn't resist.  

See you swoon,