An Architect’s DIY Kitchen Makeover – Before and After

October 3, 2023

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Mixing high and low finishes in our simple modern kitchen renovation we created a refined, luxe style on a modest budget. In part two of this two part series, we set to work removing the existing finishes in our kitchen and begin the makeover process.
For the before and after photos, resources, links and details:
https://thirtybyforty.com/longhouse-kitchen

▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬
➕ Digital drawing templates: https://thirtybyforty.com/digital-drawings
➕ Specification + Schedule templates: https://thirtybyforty.com/spec
➕ Architect’s Toolkit (incl. shop drawing stamp): https://thirtybyforty.com/toolkit
➕ Architect + Entrepreneur Course: https://thirtybyforty.com/a-e-course
➕ Notion template (free): https://thirtybyforty.com/notion

▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Why DIY?
00:36 Design Inspirations
00:50 Before Demolition
01:06 An Inexpensive Backsplash
02:26 Wall Shelves, Again?
03:05 Decluttering + Organizing
03:58 Refacing IKEA Cabinetry
04:55 Cabinet Accessories
05:18 Toekick “trick”
05:42 Clever Backsplash Detail + Tray
07:20 Refinishing Butcherblock
08:22 Why We Changed Course…
08:51 Soapstone Costs
10:02 Lighting
10:31 Lighting Fail
11:18 Pendant #2
12:14 New Plumbing Fixtures
12:49 New Appliances
13:56 Nice-to-haves
14:17 Before and After
15:05 Kitchen at Work