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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Reader Redesign: Seriously Spectacular

| By Sherry Petersik | May 5, 2009 | 80 Comments

Reader Redesign: Seriously Spectacular

We seriously had to pick our jaws up off the floor when we saw this almost unbelievable kitchen remodel. Here’s Gord’s letter:

I just thought I’d drop you an email regarding our kitchen renovation that we have just completed. This involved moving windows & doors, tearing down walls, closing in the weird wall-railings in to the family room and reconfiguring the entire kitchen. We basically stripped the space down to studs and started over. We knew that moving electrical, plumbing, etc would cost a bit extra, but we are so glad we did it. We basically doubled the size of our kitchen by doing so. We did a lot of the work ourselves & stayed within budget! It was a huge undertaking, but very worth it! As you can see, the kitchen before was small, awkward & dated. By reconfiguring, tearing down the wall and moving everything around, we now have an open & bright room that we enjoy spending much of our time in. Hope you enjoy it! Sincerely, Gord

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You’re totally gaping at the computer right now, aren’t you? We just keep drooling and scrolling up and down. This gorgeous kitchen renovation is proof that even the saddest of befores can be transformed into a majorly amazing after. Thanks so much for the pictures Gord! You definitely cooked up something pretty sweet.

 

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  1. Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

    May 5, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    Hey Carmen & Jane,

    We’re working on the Z Gallerie giveaway issue now. Guess we’re learning what happens when we break the 1000 comment mark! Stay tuned.

    -John

    Reply
  2. Avatar for AnnaMaeAnnaMae says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    WOW! that is truly amazing! I love it! wish my kitchen looked like that! too bad I live in and apartment and can’t renovate. sigh, one day! till then i’ll continue enjoying this sight and looking forward to the day when I have my own home. :)

    Reply
  3. Avatar for JillJill says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    WOW…………………simply gorgeous.
    Great job Gord on your beautiful reno!!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for AbbeyAbbey says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    This kitchen renovation is absolutely gorgeous! Well done.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for JillJill says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    Those pendants are sublime.

    Reply
  6. Avatar for AliciaAlicia says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    No kidding! Wow–they did a fantastic job. What a dream kitchen!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Wow, that is a really amazing transformation!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for MICHELLEMICHELLE says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    OMG! I had to do a double take! This gives me so much hope! I live in an apartment now, but we are looking into cheaper homes that we can fix up and modify ourselves. Thank you thank you thank you for posting this!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    That kitchen is absolutely perfect. We are in the middle of a remodel ourselves. Do you have any information about Gord’s sources? (cabinets, pendants, countertops, ect.)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 5, 2009 at 3:04 pm

      Hey Laura (and anyone else with questions about Gord’s fab kitchen makeover),

      You can scroll up to see where he commented with some info and resources, and you can ask any and all additional questions you have in the hopes that he’ll drop back in and answer ’em soon!

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  10. Avatar for ReginaRegina says

    May 5, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    Jaw-dropping to say the least! Just gorgeous. The style has “me” written all over it. It will certainly be used as inspiration when it comes time to remodel our very dated kitchen! Great work.

    Reply
  11. Avatar for kristin jokristin jo says

    May 5, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    I *heart* this kitchen.

    Lovely pendants and white cabinets. Love the contrast in your design.

    Reply
  12. Avatar for mistymisty says

    May 5, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Beautiful kitchen! this one will be saved to my design files!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for GordGord says

    May 5, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    In response to some further questions:

    1. Timeline: From the day we started demolition until completion was about 7 weeks. We really pushed hard as we have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. Not much fun living in a renovation in the “heart of the home” with little kids. But, we managed to move back into the kitchen after about 7 weeks. We were without a sink for about 2 weeks.

    2. Cost: Total cost of the kitchen came in just shy of $18,000. This included new window, redrywalling, custom cabinetry, granite, hardwood floors, appliances, lighting and paint. I kept thinking of John & Sherry’s advice for bargaining – somewhere on their blog they have a write up – and simply asked people “Can you do any better?” (I think those were John & Sherry’s exact words. If you have a budget, don’t be afraid to shop and get good prices! :)

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  14. Avatar for lizliz says

    May 5, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Gorgeous! Did you have to work with a designer to get those lighting fixtures? I’m always curious how DIY renos get sources that seem to be sold to the trade only. Thanks!

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  15. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    May 5, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks for posting back about costs, Gord. It’s really amazing, especially given the cost. Hope I can do the same! Yep, this is definitely the kitchen I’d like to have. Nice work!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for OhmygoshiOhmygoshi says

    May 5, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    umm…stunning doesn’t do that kitchen justice! That is absolutely gorgeous! I am green with envy right now! awesome job!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for KristinKristin says

    May 5, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    Hey Gord (and Sherry and John),
    The kitchen is amazing!! I was wondering where you got the pendant lights though?? We have been looking for something very similar and those just compliment the space SO well!! You guys rock!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 5, 2009 at 10:41 pm

      Hey Kristin,

      Gord wrote a list of sources for everyone above. The pendants are from Uttermost (check out http://www.uttermost.com). Hope it helps!

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  18. Avatar for Amanda S.Amanda S. says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Unbelieveably AMAZING!!! I love the color of the wood floors and I’ve never been a fan of “light” wood floors. It’s spectacular!!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for JeannineJeannine says

    May 5, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    Holy Frijole!

    Reply
  20. Avatar for AllieAllie says

    May 5, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    I can’t believe that’s the same kitchen! Really nice work.

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  21. Avatar for LindaLinda says

    May 5, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    An absolutely amazing kithcen reno!! Like AnnaMae, I to live in an apartment so my reno possibilites are limited but I truly enjoy your website and have recently become addicted. I will continue to enjoy your website and dream that my day to have a home of my own will soon be near.

    Reply
  22. Avatar for BabaBaba says

    May 6, 2009 at 4:16 am

    What a wonderful transformation! I just hope our turns out as well as this did. Great job!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for LaurieLaurie says

    May 6, 2009 at 6:34 am

    Gord did an AMAZING job. I love love love the pendant lamps over the island.

    Reply
  24. Avatar for ChelseaChelsea says

    May 6, 2009 at 9:29 am

    WOW! That doesn’t even look like it could be the same house! That’s incredible.

    p.s. showed you guys some love over at The Vintage Chair! Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    May 6, 2009 at 11:45 am

    OMG- we are in the middle of ours- now I am rethinking things!!!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for LizLiz says

    May 21, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    This kitchen is amaaaaazing! I shot pictures of it to my husband, 0.5 seconds after viewing it! I LOVE the pendants over the island, grouped in a set of three. Uttermost has amazing stuff!

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