Kitchen (almost) Complete

With the arrival of the appliances this week, the kitchen project is nearly completed.  It has long been a thought to expand the kitchen.  Even with the limited counter space, lack of storage, and an inefficient layout we have been fine with the kitchen for the last 10 years.  But this year as the fridge started to drip, 2 of the four burners in the stove went out, and the faucet began to leak, we thought it was time to do something.

Dad and I installed the island.  Next came the granite countertop, sink, and faucet.  We had a little plumbing done at the same time to add a water line to the sink, replace the old water heater, and run a gas line into the house for the new gas range.  An electrician installed an outlet in the garage for the old refrigerator and outlets on the new island.  The stools (see earlier blog) fit around the island and finally the appliances finished the project.

One cabinet and the refrigerator on the island holds all the kid food.  Anything they want any time.

I can't decide if my favorite appliance is the range or the instant hot water faucet at the sink.  Cooking with gas is nice, yet there hasn't been a day when I haven't enjoyed instant hot water with the pull of a lever.

Thanks Dad for your help putting this together.  The next time you are in town I have a stool reserved for you at the counter where I'll make a hearty fisherman's breakfast.