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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Reader Redesign: A Mouthwatering Masterpiece

| By Sherry Petersik | June 20, 2009 | 45 Comments

Reader Redesign: A Mouthwatering Masterpiece

Rachel’s kitchen makeover is nothing short of amazing. Here’s her letter:

I love what you guys are doing at Young House Love – you are such an inspiration!  In fact, I combed through your blog for helpful hints before my husband and I tackled our first major renovation, the kitchen. We moved here to Richmond 3 years ago and purchased a 1920’s bungalow that needed a little TLC.  In February, we were down to one working burner on our stove, the refrigerator door was broken, the plaster walls were in bad shape, and the layout was just not working for us, so it was time for a serious update. Thanks for all the inspiration! -Rachel

 

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Isn’t eventhing from the sliding barn door that hides the laundry room to those lovely shelves under the ceiling-mounted cabinets (very reminiscent of this amazing Cottage Living kitchen) just the bee’s knees? And of course you know we love a white kitchen and those white marble counters are nothing short of fabulous. To read more about Rachel’s fabulous kitchen makeover just head over to her lovely blog. Thanks so much for sending the yummy eye candy our way, Rachel! Deeeelicious.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for LauraCLauraC says

    June 20, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    That. is. fabulous!!!!!

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  2. Avatar for KrystenKrysten says

    June 20, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    Gorgeous kitchen!

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  3. Avatar for daily decoratordaily decorator says

    June 20, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    Me want! ~Tracy

    p.s. found out about this site from BHG–love it!

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  4. Avatar for beatrizbeatriz says

    June 20, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    amazing redo!

    please post the cabinet manufacturer, also appliancess!

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  5. Avatar for MeaghanMeaghan says

    June 20, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    Rachel, you and your husband should be so proud of yourselves! you have done an absolutely AMAZING job! wow, thank you, THANK YOU for sharing! I really really love the sliding barn door, and the FLOORS! is that the tundra flooring from ikea? if not, it looks very similar and Super cool!

    enjoy your masterpiece!

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  6. Avatar for LorraineLorraine says

    June 20, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Gorgeous! Love, love the barn door and the overall restrained elegance of this kitchen.

    I believe the counters are marble, not granite? Beautiful.

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  7. Avatar for RoeshelRoeshel says

    June 20, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    AMAZING! I want that kitchen in MY home! lol Beautiful job Rachel! Thanks for sharing Sherry & John!

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  8. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    June 20, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    Wow! What an amazing job! Love those open shelves and the backsplash! Great job!

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  9. Avatar for sammywsammyw says

    June 20, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    wow this has to be my favorite redesign ever! if i were to redo a kitchen, this is exactly what i would want! it’s perfect!!! wonderful job guys!

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  10. Avatar for SusanSusan says

    June 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    Looks Great!!! Please share the name of the counters….I love them! Granite or marble, and where did you get them??

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  11. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    June 20, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Wow I love absolutely everything about this kitchen! Rachel, you and your husband did an amazing job! Is that really granite on the countertops? – it looks just like marble. Stunning kitchen.

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  12. Avatar for missymissy says

    June 20, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    Wow. This is unbelievable! Had to finally comment because this is one of my favorite before/afters I’ve seen. Where are the knobs from on the kitchen cabinets and drawers? Love the subway tile too.

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  13. Avatar for Anna SeeAnna See says

    June 20, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    I feel like such a geek, but I got tears in my eyes when I saw this. It is so lovely!

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  14. Avatar for Becky @ Farmgirl PaintsBecky @ Farmgirl Paints says

    June 20, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    Wow! That really is quite the redo. I love love the backsplash. Looks like a million bucks:)

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  15. Avatar for AnnieAnnie says

    June 20, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Wow, this is really wonderful. And looks like the exact same footprint as my kitchen (or rather, what I want to do to it) so know I know it will work in our house, too. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 20, 2009 at 10:48 pm

      Hey guys,

      So glad you’re loving Rachel’s fabulous kitchen makeover. We dropped her a line to let her know that her amazing redo has been featured, so she’ll hopefully be stopping by to answer all of your questions soon!

      xo,
      s

  16. Avatar for BromeliadBromeliad says

    June 20, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    Very nice. Shows that a kitchen doesn’t have to be gianormous to be efficient, roomy and lovely.

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  17. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    June 20, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    I covet this kitchen. I know “Thou shall not covet…” but this kitchen is worth coveting. Awesome!

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  18. Avatar for BethieBethie says

    June 20, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    Beautiful! I especially love the French Laundry cookbook. We have the same one. Seeing how pretty it is displayed in your kitchen, we may have to do the same (once it is renovated of course!). I would also love to know where the cupboards granite are from. We are also in the area and are keeping an eye out for goodies for when we are able to finish our kitchen renovation.

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  19. Avatar for AlissaAlissa says

    June 20, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    holy freaking moly.

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  20. Avatar for Jill StigsJill Stigs says

    June 21, 2009 at 8:18 am

    Gorgeous and wow……….the barn door is soooooooo cool.
    Thanks guys for sharing!!

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  21. Avatar for rachel@urbannestblog[email protected] says

    June 21, 2009 at 8:42 am

    It is so exciting to see our kitchen on one of my favorite blogs!! Thanks Sherry and John.

    Here is a list of our sources:

    cabinets and shelves: white Concord cabinetry from Norcraft Cabinetry (http://www.norcraftcabinetry.com)

    cabinet hardware: nickel Grafton knobs and nickel Duluth pulls from Restoration Hardware

    barn door hardware: unfinished Leatherneck flat track hardware from ADH Doors (http://www.adhdoors.com)

    appliances: GE Cafe (range, hood, dishwasher) and GE Profile (refrigerator)

    countertops: honed carrara marble from Marva Marble (http://www.marvamarble.com/)

    backsplash: Essenze subway tiles in bianco craquelle from Best Tile (http://www.besttile.com)

    faucet: nickel Swing C from Hansgrohe (http://www.hansgrohe-usa.com)

    pendant lights: nickel Brightwood pendants from Rejuvenation (http://www.rejuvenation.com)

    Feel free to ask more questions if I missed something. Thanks again!!

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  22. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    June 21, 2009 at 8:56 am

    I am in love with this kitchen! What an amazing job. That tile, those cabinets, the barn door…it all goes together so perfectly! Do tell…where is the barn door fom? And that great cookbook stand?

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  23. Avatar for LouLou says

    June 21, 2009 at 9:23 am

    Lovely subtle colours Rachel.
    I also like that you’ve taken the cupboards up to the roof (nothing worse than those dust-collecting cupboards that don’t). AND those gorgeous task lamps over the breakfast-bar.
    Doesn’t the room look so much brighter with the wall removed?
    Did you do this work all yourselves?

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  24. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    June 21, 2009 at 9:55 am

    this is absolutely beautiful. understated and elegant! nicely done. can’t wait to check out your blog, rachel!

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  25. Avatar for TRACYTRACY says

    June 21, 2009 at 10:12 am

    This is a great redo! I think the shelf under the cabinets is my favorite touch!

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  26. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    June 21, 2009 at 10:49 am

    WOWIE!!! You are right, it is mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    June 21, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    What a redo, I am SO jealous! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Avatar for Cheryl BalmasCheryl Balmas says

    June 21, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    Shut up! WOW! F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S

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  29. Avatar for Jen Z.Jen Z. says

    June 21, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Gorgeous! Absolutely Gorgeous!

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  30. Avatar for CamilleCamille says

    June 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Saw the source list…. what about the floors? I’m in love with the whole shebang, but I’m really wondering about the floors, would love to do those in our house!!

    Thanks!

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  31. Avatar for rachel@urbannestblog[email protected] says

    June 21, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I wish I knew where the barn door itself was from… We purchased it directly from our contractor, and it was a very inexpensive door. I’ll see if I can dig anything up.

    The cookbook stand is an old one from Crate and Barrel. They don’t carry that exact one anymore but this one is very similar: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=790&f=5350&q=cookbook+holder&fromLocation=Search&DIMID=400001&SearchPage=1.

    The only work we did ourselves was the design, then our contractor took it from there. If you’re in Richmond, we worked with Deep Run Renovations and were very happy.

    I think the last question is the floors. Our contractor sourced these for us as well and matched our existing oak hardword floors. I believe the floors were Bellawood.

    Let me know if I missed anything!

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  32. Avatar for MarissaMarissa says

    June 21, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    Beautiful!!

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  33. Avatar for CarlaCarla says

    June 22, 2009 at 7:57 am

    Amazing and absolutely beautiful! Well done!!

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  34. Avatar for NatalieNatalie says

    June 22, 2009 at 9:15 am

    My word, that is a gorgeous kitchen! I especially love the corner shelves and the barn door – what a unique idea! :)

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  35. Avatar for HannahHannah says

    June 22, 2009 at 9:25 am

    WOW – stunning, absolutely stunning. I LOVE the barn door, fabulous and I love the small shelf under the cabinets, what a great way to display pretty jars etc.. and have easy access to things you use regularly…..fabulous job guys!!!!

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  36. Avatar for JMJM says

    June 22, 2009 at 9:36 am

    That backsplash makes my knees weak – I love it! I knew exactly which kitchen they were talking about when they mentioned that they used one for inspiration. One question: where is the microwave? Am I missing it?

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  37. Avatar for rachel@urbannestblog[email protected] says

    June 22, 2009 at 10:17 am

    The microwave is hidden in the pantry! We converted an old closet under a set of stairs into our pantry and had the electrician add an outlet so that we wouldn’t need to use valuable counter-space for the microwave.

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  38. Avatar for AlanaAlana says

    June 22, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    the kitchen looks AMAZING, i am re-doing mine as well and if anyone needs any new accessories to add a little liveliness i added some wine and martini glasses from Designs by Lolita. i found them on http://www.thelolitastore.com and they recently just came in. i love them! definitely check it out :) enjoyy!! the kitchen looks great again, awesome job.

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  39. Avatar for mistymisty says

    June 22, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    This is a beautiful kitchen. The wine cubbies above the fridge are great and The little cafe corner for the coffee is perfect for that tiny space (shown in the picture with the barn door).
    and speaking of the barn door…love it! we just did this in our (very old-1797) house as the bathroom door. I had to do alot of convincing to get my husband to agree to this feature (he did not want to spend the money on the hardware and track) and now he is just as thrilled with it as i am. space saving and easier for us to install than a regular door (since our walls are just 3/4″ thick boards). it is my favorite feature of our recent bathroom remodel. btw, you can use any off the shelf door, as long as you can get it or make it the right size. we got ours from Lowes and cut 4″ off the bottom to make it fit in our weird old house (our doorways are just shy of 6′ tall)

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  40. Avatar for ronda wronda w says

    June 22, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  41. Avatar for meganmegan says

    June 22, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    i am drooling! the barn door, the subway tile, the extra shelf under the cabinets, the floors, the countertops, the light fixtures, the hardwarde…f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s!

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  42. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    June 23, 2009 at 11:45 am

    This is absolutely beautiful… I am in love with your floors. I know you said Bellawood brand… but what type of wood is that?

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  43. Avatar for jinajina says

    June 23, 2009 at 11:52 am

    I love this kitchen too! I think the consensus is we are all drooling! Quick question… is it hard to get in to your cabinets? I am 5’2 and I was thinking I would never be able to reach… do you use a step stool, or are you just taller than me? :)

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  44. Avatar for rachel@urbannestblog[email protected] says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:18 am

    Hi Jina,

    I’m 5’5″ on a good day, and I was worried about getting in to the cabinets, too! I have all of our everyday dishes, glasses, coffee mugs, wine glasses and spices out on the open shelf, so I rarely even open the cabinets. I have no trouble reaching the first shelf in the cabinets, but after that I have to use a step stool. I keep one tucked just behind the barn door.

    Laura,
    The floors are oak.

    Thanks for the great feedback!
    Rachel

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