Woohooo - New Kitchen has begun

[goldfish]

That "swoon" you just heard was just me . . . .  

[droverjess]

Lovely kitchen and lovely pics, giving me ideas so thanks very much.

[dragongirly]

GF - I did hear your swoon, but you're in good company I do that when I look at it too 

DJ - glad you are getting some inspiration.  I have to say I have loved planning my kitchen.  I took my time, did a lot of research about the products I wanted to use and how I wanted it to look.  I found going to the Grand Designs Show last year was a big help.  I ended up basically planning it myself and pitching my design to the 5 people I had come in and quote for the job.  I got my own way on most things too 

[Bedlam]

Lucky people,it gorgous. Thanks for sharing

[gertbysea]

Oh yes I had to do that once when I cooked a whole huge Barramundi on  the BBQ it hungover both sides but I refused to cut the headand tail off. Look spectacular laid out on the beautiful banana leaves.

Lucky you, Gert. Banana leaves are very expensive here. They are used a lot in Malaysia: to wrap sweet desserts, wrap Nasi Lemak, as plates at Banana Leave Rice restaurants. The subtle aroma of the leaves adds another level of natural goodness to the food

Here they are free!

[droverjess]

Thanks DF.
It will be my fourth kitchen to design and we will have to budget very carefully. We won't have the luxury of pitching to get quotes.
I think we'll be putting it in ourselves, and hopefully finding someone handy to help.

I look forward to the finished pics.

Ps no banana leaves here..... Only big leaves are rhubarb and they're poisonous!

[dragongirly]

Well it's been a big 3 days since the last post.  Saturday was spent emptying the lounge room to pull up carpet.  Also pulled up the carpet and remaining Lino tiles in the hallway.  There was a crew of 11 (Including 5 kids) who worked incredibly hard to get this done.  Oh and we removed all of the skirting boards too.  That was fun! My brother and I left a few commemorative holes in the walls 

A big thank you to all of my family for pitching in and helping us get it done!

Today was the big flooring day!  It looks magnificent. Yes I have photos, but I'm in bed so I'll post them tomorrow.  Should be the last kitchen construction day tomorrow, so nearly complete kitchen photos complete with awesome floor coming to you soon 

Cheers

[gertbysea]

I am exhausted just thinking about it. Look forward to the pics.

Gert

[obbie]

Love the photos

[dragongirly]

OK so it's been more than two weeks - but the bench tops are in!!!!  So I now have a cooktop, sink with running water and a dishwasher - bonus 

The newly functional kitchen has been busy too.  Had my brother, SIL and kids over for dinner last weekend and last night we ad a joint birthday party for my SIL and her eldest son.  The kitchen has had a workout.  Cooking for 15 done!  I've been challenged to go for 20 next time 

The only thing left are the splashbacks.  They have been measured and I need to finalise the colour.

The photos show the now clean kitchen - with benchtops  and a close up of the splashback colours.  They are similar, one is slightly more blue and the other slightly more green.  I'm not sure which one to go with.  I'm open to ideas from my fellow forumites 

I'm loving the new layout.  We managed to have 5 people in the kitchen last night making sure dinner was served and hot without running in to each other.

If anyone is local you are welcome t come and have a sticky beak    I'm near Frankston in Vic.

Cheers

[mcmich]

The kitchen is gorgeous DG. I see TMX has its own spot too. 

[gertbysea]

Lovely . Do I see a scrubbie?

Gert

[dragongirly]

Yes Michele - I designed just for the TM - it even has it's own downlight 

You sure did see a scrubbie Gert - they're great aren't they?

[BeezeeBee]

Looking very very nice

Either colour for splashback will be gorgeous!

[Katiej]

Lovely!
I'm sure you'll enjoy spending hours in there.