Beautifully done! Love that you have the vision to see the space first and then execute it using local cabinetmakers and family member's skills. Nice, bright and welcoming. 🏆 Our circa 1890's kitchen used to be the original breakfast room with below counter height windows, so how to incorporate that into an up to date kitchen is a challenge. Not much counter space at all. Old houses sure have their quirks with decades of other people's ideas of 'fixing' ( ...those drop ceilings of the 1970's sure ruin the original plaster ceilings they anchored into! Ug.) We still have the original green shag carpeting around as remodeling takes both time and money... seldom have both at the same time. 😹
It's a long process, that's for sure - we're not done by a long shot, either! I've seen really high end remodels simply run the counter in front of the window, creating a "well" - that may be one way around the low window situation.
You mentioned not having a fireplace; it is quite possible they only used wood/coal stoves which have since been removed. I absolutely love the kitchen! Am in the process of buying a small 1920ish farmhouse that still has all of the original unpainted doors/windows/hardware and floor plan. Bought it for the land but am hoping the house can be saved/restored; once I saw the original doors/hardware I fell in love with it. Also been planning a very similar kitchen upgrade with no upper cabinets and lots of light just like yours.
Oh, how fun! I hope the house can be saved - having all that still original is rare! There was a wood stove on a wall that they removed - we could see the outline on the floor when we pulled everything up. And we replaced that wall, lol. But not the stove. Cheering you on in your reno!
Hi. Thanks for the video. I am in the process of planning my 1920's kitchen renovation and I am curious about the wood floors. Did you sand, stain and seal them? Were they unfinished wood planking? Where did you source them? How are they working for you as far as keeping them clean and how do you care for them?
I found prefinished 3/4 oak flooring on discount from FloorsToYourHome.com that we installed ourselves. It's a site that you have to check back often to see what they have in stock. Good customer service and we're thrilled with the floor (and the price). The multi-color type finish with knots and imperfections fits the old house and doesn't show hardly any dirt, hair, etc. Easiest to clean floor I've ever had.
It's a requirement in the state of Oregon, according to our county inspector. This area was permitted because of a load bearing wall we had removed. If you're not trying to pass a permit inspection, you'd probably be okay with recirculating (unless you want to be to code no matter what).
The dishwasher is in the island next to the sink. We also have a built-in microwave in the island on the side - is that what you're thinking is a dishwasher? (I've seen the dishwashing drawers that look like this, so I know what you mean!).
So beautiful! Well done you guys...stunning!
Thank you so much!
Fantastic! Well done! A real gift to be able to see what changes are needed, make a plan and then execute it! You both are a great team
Thank you!! Sure feels good to have it done. :)
Beautifully done! Love that you have the vision to see the space first and then execute it using local cabinetmakers and family member's skills. Nice, bright and welcoming. 🏆 Our circa 1890's kitchen used to be the original breakfast room with below counter height windows, so how to incorporate that into an up to date kitchen is a challenge. Not much counter space at all. Old houses sure have their quirks with decades of other people's ideas of 'fixing' ( ...those drop ceilings of the 1970's sure ruin the original plaster ceilings they anchored into! Ug.) We still have the original green shag carpeting around as remodeling takes both time and money... seldom have both at the same time. 😹
It's a long process, that's for sure - we're not done by a long shot, either! I've seen really high end remodels simply run the counter in front of the window, creating a "well" - that may be one way around the low window situation.
Outstanding transformation guys! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!!
love your kitchen. Simplicity at its finest. Great job!
Thanks so much! 😊
Beautiful kitchen! Very impressed that you designed it yourselves!
Thanks so much!
Beautifully done! ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Really nicely done!
Thanks a lot!
You mentioned not having a fireplace; it is quite possible they only used wood/coal stoves which have since been removed. I absolutely love the kitchen! Am in the process of buying a small 1920ish farmhouse that still has all of the original unpainted doors/windows/hardware and floor plan. Bought it for the land but am hoping the house can be saved/restored; once I saw the original doors/hardware I fell in love with it. Also been planning a very similar kitchen upgrade with no upper cabinets and lots of light just like yours.
Oh, how fun! I hope the house can be saved - having all that still original is rare! There was a wood stove on a wall that they removed - we could see the outline on the floor when we pulled everything up. And we replaced that wall, lol. But not the stove. Cheering you on in your reno!
Hi. Thanks for the video. I am in the process of planning my 1920's kitchen renovation and I am curious about the wood floors. Did you sand, stain and seal them? Were they unfinished wood planking? Where did you source them? How are they working for you as far as keeping them clean and how do you care for them?
I found prefinished 3/4 oak flooring on discount from FloorsToYourHome.com that we installed ourselves. It's a site that you have to check back often to see what they have in stock. Good customer service and we're thrilled with the floor (and the price). The multi-color type finish with knots and imperfections fits the old house and doesn't show hardly any dirt, hair, etc. Easiest to clean floor I've ever had.
we are going to be remodeling my husbands great grandfathers home we have tongue and groove in one of the bedrooms upstairs. This home is from 1890
That's so cool!
Was the vented hood a requirement because of the type of range you have? Or they want all ranges to have vented hoods?
It's a requirement in the state of Oregon, according to our county inspector. This area was permitted because of a load bearing wall we had removed. If you're not trying to pass a permit inspection, you'd probably be okay with recirculating (unless you want to be to code no matter what).
Is that a dishwasher in the island? It looks so functional! I don't think I've ever seen that before...
The dishwasher is in the island next to the sink. We also have a built-in microwave in the island on the side - is that what you're thinking is a dishwasher? (I've seen the dishwashing drawers that look like this, so I know what you mean!).
@@AnOregonCottage I love the design. Using an island for appliances is so clever!
@@christybianconi3716 Thank you!