Vintage Charm in a Kitchen

<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQcA0POlA4U4Bzfr5hw0k_LzQWsOH3ZrhQgNw2cr2xTdpYFMSQ1LosopRs-EMmmlla-H8WmqUJFb-4Df5QDLJZsJBUokN-d9nfozdW9Kbuko8aEySG8eTsYjU3QPYSRsWqygVvSXCcLWy/s1600/CA+1+Greenspan.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="577" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472392553064783490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQcA0POlA4U4Bzfr5hw0k_LzQWsOH3ZrhQgNw2cr2xTdpYFMSQ1LosopRs-EMmmlla-H8WmqUJFb-4Df5QDLJZsJBUokN-d9nfozdW9Kbuko8aEySG8eTsYjU3QPYSRsWqygVvSXCcLWy/s640/CA+1+Greenspan.JPG" style="display: block; height: 361px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This adorable 100 year old home in a historic part of Houston was remodeled after fire and water damage.  I was happy to work with the homeowners on the kitchen, bathroom, paint colors, moulding details, and the exterior. It's such a different style than the remodels of newer homes I usually do, it was fun to get to something a little different.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I posted about the exterior of this home <a href="http://designinthewoods.blogspot.com/2011/08/pretty-vintage-porches.html">HERE</a>.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6VrVQRnG43K5__4a-oa8hwpijTV2niCoRgEVAKbQpX5s8EuYJuFurYWlw9ePrxmoBQw06499ZiYITIWI9zrkiQ7_hXYXGt-EN0o6vLEgRXZwj6FdSodJdvSOagyIo-YOgKW3JvggcH_G/s1600/S7300385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6VrVQRnG43K5__4a-oa8hwpijTV2niCoRgEVAKbQpX5s8EuYJuFurYWlw9ePrxmoBQw06499ZiYITIWI9zrkiQ7_hXYXGt-EN0o6vLEgRXZwj6FdSodJdvSOagyIo-YOgKW3JvggcH_G/s400/S7300385.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>before</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started off keeping the existing pine floors using a rich, dark stained finish. We couldn't change the footprint of the kitchen, but we relocated the frig to the opposite wall to open up the space in front of the island a bit more.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYfnuLf9F7qAuIc9kxa1QC-SS2q6-WApj4t1AmvoHN20jKO9bv1hum74O5duqK1YzAzTnwVJZX8XOikU7FSz4cAXrWk4z29JZ8DjLXxmZa3hwXG3K_JoAlIpcRi5GFRLz9wMQYpmJbuAw/s1600/S7300383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYfnuLf9F7qAuIc9kxa1QC-SS2q6-WApj4t1AmvoHN20jKO9bv1hum74O5duqK1YzAzTnwVJZX8XOikU7FSz4cAXrWk4z29JZ8DjLXxmZa3hwXG3K_JoAlIpcRi5GFRLz9wMQYpmJbuAw/s320/S7300383.JPG" width="240" /></a></div></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">The end wall where the frig was before really cut off the kitchen from the rest of the room.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9VnRI_GQevUuOusO0k3GyqI2ETsC3dbmgTEqVrxIhPgIzY8-Sju9oi74uHe76qyLC2lPzl15DjgMS1yHVqBVv3MdeaEVirDqgqQt5kTz6JADZlrVzPOu4KO-Qqpy5zCEn446y7jQw8R3/s1600/CA+6+Greenspan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9VnRI_GQevUuOusO0k3GyqI2ETsC3dbmgTEqVrxIhPgIzY8-Sju9oi74uHe76qyLC2lPzl15DjgMS1yHVqBVv3MdeaEVirDqgqQt5kTz6JADZlrVzPOu4KO-Qqpy5zCEn446y7jQw8R3/s640/CA+6+Greenspan.JPG" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really love the cool color scheme and the new taller window that scales better for that space.  The dark color on the lower cabinets and the white on the uppers kept the small space light and bright and open feeling. The schoolhouse light fixtures from Hudson Valley Lighting have a nice vintage appeal.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As with any remodel, sometimes you have to compromise.  I wanted to take those cabinet to the ceiling, but a major drain was routed just under those joists at the ceiling above the cabinetry.  We did a small furr down to enclose it, going as close to the ceiling as possible for maximum height and storage.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gCRiMwBDBPmTPYrufwyjVVQo7OHq57hern5IS-tkzxAoUsnSIYK8SJOO59Fo5iOJZ3PBANodj9dsYS_BnF7HOBykNRX65kDtyeW7yoefOPBXmAOXogiRcw66jBjoZDYg65YxnE_F3rkE/s1600/CA+4+Greenspan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gCRiMwBDBPmTPYrufwyjVVQo7OHq57hern5IS-tkzxAoUsnSIYK8SJOO59Fo5iOJZ3PBANodj9dsYS_BnF7HOBykNRX65kDtyeW7yoefOPBXmAOXogiRcw66jBjoZDYg65YxnE_F3rkE/s640/CA+4+Greenspan.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The new Sharp undercounter microwave saves space. A little handmade glass tile inset adds some detail to the backsplash.  Outlets are placed horizontally just below the inset so they don't interrupt the linear quality.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAp-lgGhuPuhwSBE5fTtlV-anpvHW_Mkqzd8RqaBJRebUg-wjwzjOF9Du4GUSm_85ndBhLAGLI-12wIWRjdlW3_G_yGPznSL0RVrEF9ATuMS91jGvuLbK2C2DAgpMqnt77iLluX8RXQpXX/s640/CA+3+Greenspan.JPG" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little kitchen vintage charm!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>After photos by Miro Dvorscak</em></div><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Linking to:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/wow-us-wednesdays-58.html">Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style</a></em><br /><em><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2012/03/open-house-party_21.html">Open House Party at No Minimalist Here</a></em><br /><em><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/03/feathered-nest-friday-giveaway.html">Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage</a></em><br /><em><a href="http://www.simplyklassichome.com/2012/04/simply-klassic-sunday-story-of-true.html">Simply Klassic Sundays at Simply Klassic Home</a></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>If you're not a follower of my blog, I would love it if you would become one!</em></div>

Vintage Charm in a Kitchen

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