Kitchen Remodel...Am I going to miss you?

I've made the decision to do some minor remodeling in my kitchen. The biggest change is going to be my countertop. The red formica is being replaced by a solid surface product designed to look like soap stone. I have loved the red...but it is time for a change. At least, I think it is...what if I don't like it? YIKES!


I spent hours in Home Depot and Lowe's looking at samples, I've looked at hundreds of magazine pictures...and finally decided on the solid surface with an undermount sink. My BIL has painted the cabinets and started replacing the hinges and knobs. We decided to keep our 30 year old GE Americana stove. We love it! The upper oven is awesome! We did find a supplier and replaced a couple of the burners. We are still trying to decide on the backsplash. I think we are leaning toward beadboard that will match the ceiling...but will that be too much of a good thing? The other option is recycled ceiling tin. Decisions....decisions.... :)

These are the before pictures. It will be three to four weeks before the countertop comes in.