WHEN my husband, Jeff, and I built our home in 1977, my harvest gold kitchen with its dark wood cabinets was the envy of all my neighbors. Fifteen years later, it looked dreary and dated. I was ready for a change.
Our ranch-style country kitchen showed the wear and tear of raising three children, so we had to update or build a new one.
When we designed our kitchen, we wanted to take advantage of our beautiful view of Carter Lake.
We love our neighborhood, so instead of moving, we decided to build an addition for our new kitchen.
ON CHRISTMAS EVE, we celebrate over a decade in our country home. My husband, Joe, and I were able to design and build our house with the help of family and some precious friends. I am particularly pleased with the spaciousness of our kitchen and adjoining living room.
WE ACQUIRED a piece of our village’s history when my husband, Ray, and I bought our farmhouse cottage in 1997.
We've restored several homes over the years, so when it came time to remodel the kitchen in our 1915 Craftsman bungalow, our do-it-yourself skills came in handy.
TRANSFORMING a worn dated kitchen into one that's homey and modern was a rewarding experience for Paige Joslin and her husband, Tim, who live in Kennett, Missouri.
WITH our two daughters in college, my husband, Jim, and I decided to downsize our living space. We found a home outside of Washington, D.C. that fit our new empty-nest lifestyle just fine…but the kitchen looked dated and lacked sufficient counter and storage space.
You know you need a larger kitchen when there's not enough room for anyone to come in and help!
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