It's not completely done, though. We are missing things such as a number of cabinet hardware, some glass inserts for the cabinet doors, and some of the lighting over the sink, island and table, but we have SOOOOO much been enjoying having meals in our new kitchen.
Last Sunday we had a dinner party in which we invited twenty family members, including lots of kids. We used our good dishes, cloth napkins and had a WONDERFUL time!
(Grandpa is full and wants a nap.)
(The sixteen-year-old boy is perhaps not as thrilled as I am over the dinner party.)
(Okay, now the uncle's peaked his interest!)
(The Photographer for the dinner. She wanted me to make sure I mentioned her and featured her picture here. I was also supposed to upload her vocal video to my blog in exchange for the photo shoot, but it takes at least 45 minutes with blogger, so that will have to wait. Sorry, Kyla, but thanks for the good shots!)
What I really wanted to show on with this post is how easy the clean-up was. I designed the kitchen with two dishwashers...
...and three sinks (one with a built-in drain board)...
...with two commercial-style spray faucets...
...perfect for a group effort clean-up. We were able to load every single dish into these two dishwashers in about fifteen minutes with me working sinks 1 and 2 and dishwasher #1 and the 12-year-old boy working dishwasher #2 and sink #3. It was awesome!
In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I invited the family over for dinner every Sunday (all 20 of them, plus our ten). Whether they're up for that type of partying each week or not, we shall see, but the invitation is open!
If you would like more posts on my kitchen, please comment and let me know. I would love to show you more, but I don't want to be self-absorbed and boring!
To close...if you're hungry on a Sunday afternoon, come on over for lots of food and lots of noise!
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What a beautiful kitchen! CONGRATULATIONS! I'd be finding every excuse I could to have lots of people over.
ReplyDeleteYoua already know I LOVE it. And you can bet I will show up one sunday. I am so happy it is mostly done and you can start using it. Hurray!!! I can't believe how nice it looks.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful kitchen! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat kitchen is BEAUTIFUL. I am so jealous I can't see straight. And I'm coming for dinner next Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one of the most beautiful kitchens I have ever seen..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Now, do you have a built in robot to clean it? [kidding]
ReplyDeleteLoved your photographer too!
Stop by my show and tell when you have time, I'd love to have you visit with me this fine day. Happy weekend to you!!!
You need to post pictures of the kitchen we all hung out in. Folks would totally appreciate your fabulous bounty EVEN more!!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's name is spelt the same as your dd name..very cool.
ReplyDeleteand that kitchen is marvelous!!!
I WANT MORE,..GIVE ME MORE! send them to me in an email if you don't want to post them! Your kitchen is FABO! I would LOVE that kitchen! You are one LUCKY woman I tell ya...and I don't blame you one bit for wanting to have people over! I WOULD TOO!
ReplyDeletewow- I am drooling over that kitchen...wonderful! Beautiful! Can I come live with you??
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Have a great day.
Omg! I cant cook very well but I am so jealous!!!
ReplyDeleteI´m so happy for you, that you finally got that big kitchen! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteI bet it will be a big help!
You are braver than me inviting all those people over. Even with a big kitchen....not me! :)
But I would love to show up there one day.
wow - gorgeous! all that space! I would love a BIG arse kitchen - no one tripping me up - no dog to trip over - no one to bump into!!
ReplyDeleteOh my GOODNESS!! I have to go repent now because I am COVETING your kirchen!!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteWow, at first I though those photos were of a kitchen from a magazine...and then I realized! Holy Moly! It's amazing and so beautiful! Congrats on completing it. The little stuff will finish up in no time.
ReplyDeleteAnd who doesn't love a weekly dinner party!
Please VISITMy PSF. Thank You!
ok, that's awesome! you're built ready for parties!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a beautiful kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI love it! How awesome :)
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is beautiful and looks to be a warm and inviting place to surround yourself with good food, loving family and great conversation! I can smell the food now!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing up such a big project! It looks amazing! I think it's as big as my kitchen, LR and DR put together! A big family get together every week sounds like so much fun and you have the perfect space for it!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Jen it's FABULOUS!!! It's perfect for big gatherings and I'm sure all your fam loves it (loved seeing Ed and Gayle in the pics!)
ReplyDeleteWhen I did my kitchen I was all about practicality as well. Not nearly as big as yours but we ONLY have 6 kids. I'm so glad I designed it with every detail I wanted/needed for my big fam. If I hadn't I'd surely be kicking myself now! Enjoy it!
I have tried to catch you 3 different times to see your beautiful house. I need to schedule an appointment. HA. As for the TV watching...count your lucky stars...some time for you to get things done without interruption.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kitchen, excellent design and I love the extra sinks and dishwasher what a wonderful idea on your part. I would love to see more details on your kitchen cabinets, and how you displayed your jars.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! That kitchen is fantabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteOh jealousy happening all over the place over you new kitchen! it is beautiful! huge and perfect! oh 2 dishwashers..... no hand washing another load full!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is "WOW"!!! Beautiful kitchen!! And 2 dishwashers- brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhen our 6 kids were younger we considered having 2 dishwashers and 2 clothes dryers:)
Please share more pics in the future!
~Linda C
It is a beautiful kitchen and so big. I know you are looking forward to lots of fun times there.
ReplyDeleteMama Bear
Wow! That kitchen is absolutely amazing. Enjoy it and all of the memories that will be made there.
ReplyDeleteYes please show us more of your kitchen! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! It is so beautiful! I'd never leave my kitchen if it looked like that! Did you guys do all the tile work? It is just beautiful! How awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is so gorgeous and amazing. Really! I'm guessing your OLD kitchen still was leaps nicer than mine ;)
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is gorgeous! I am eaten alive with jealousy. I have a standard issue military housing kitchen. Hardly big enough for 2 people.
ReplyDeleteHaving family over is great, and having all that clean up equipment is even better!
That kitchen is stunning -- I thought it was a restaurant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous kitchen! I enlarged the pictures so I could see every detail. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteNice! W/10 children I can see the grandkids piling in. You'll really need the room then.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful kitchen.You are very blessed with such a large room. I love the the whole room. I had a new kitchen in my old home. I so miss it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Grammy
Oh, I am absolutely DROOLING over your kitchen- it's beautiful! I looked at every picture and thought, there's not a single thing I'd change- it's my dream kitchen!
ReplyDelete((going to my happy place...I am content with what I have...I am content with what I have...Arrrgh! It's not working!....))
Beautiful! I'll be over for dinner this Sunday! :-)
ReplyDeleteWOWZAS! if I had a kitchen like that, I'd be pulling my neighbors in off the stree to come and look. SO NICE!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a drean kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteOpen for business? I'll say! WOW-just, well, WOW!! I'm all up for more:), I know your excited, and you should be!! ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful kitchen!
ReplyDeleteOk, I love my home and our kitchen...but....I must admit I really L-O-V-E yours! That is one of the most beautiful kitchens ever!!! I am not normally a fan of dark woods but let me say...your kitchen has made me open my mind to it. It looks so loving, so warm, so inviting, so homey.
ReplyDelete~blessings
I wouldn't turn that invitation for Sunday dinner down! Looks and sounds wonderful...great photography by the way!
ReplyDeleteWarm Regards,
Susie
I want to come over for dinner. I'll just hop in my car and drive right on over, two days later-haha. We do go to Mexico at least once a year. Smart women putting the two dishwashers and three sinks. I would love to se more pics.
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations! I know this has been a long time coming- I'll be over on Sunday! (ha ha, I wish!) Enjoy it! :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful kitchen. We finished our kitchen remodel last year, so I can appreciate the effort and pain and also the wonderful reward! Enjoy...
ReplyDeleteWow, Jen, you're livin' the dream. You are definitely going to be the hub of that little community.
ReplyDeleteThe prettiest kitchen I have ever seen. I love Mexico and if I could have a kitchen like that I would move too! LOL really you are Blessed with a beautiful family to fill this special kitchen.
ReplyDeleteMany many Blessings to you and your family.
Love,
Sherry
I love it! It looks like you could feed an army...but maybe that's the point! I'd love to see more!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely amazing! I cannot even comment further - my breath is stolen, LOL! Gorgeous!
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