The kitchen is almost complete!

We are so excited the units arrived last week 7 days ago and we started installing the kitchen on Tuesday, two days later and look at the progress. All the units are attached to the wall.

These are the floor to ceiling units housing the fridge/freezer, pull out pantry, double oven, microwave and grill, the wine cooler and a corner pull out pantry!

This is a view of our slick island unit which will be minimalist with sharp edges.

View of the new windows and some fancy framework.

Well I did say it was fancy, new system for easy cleaning, these are aluminium window frames, double glazed and sash to keep with the period details of the house.

We did warn you these are fancy, took us ages to get the hang of this high tech window!

The sink is in next to the window.

And a close up, no kettles in this crib, cool Insinkerator hot water tap. The tank is mounted under the sink which has cool deep drawers for keeping cleaning potions.

Close up of the sink!

And a proper sized dishwasher! Yay! We had a slim line one before which our builder commented was for one person who ate once a day!

Top of the dishwasher, so many boxes to get rid of it's like Christmas already!

What a great view, can't wait to see all the doors on, and yes we are standing in the snow taking these pictures!

Looks so slick and warm! More updates tomorrow! I can't wait the electrician is coming so these 2 beautiful chandelier lights will be installed above the island and the directional spots above the units under the glass roof!!! Now I am going to read a bit about getting crafty and into the Christmas spirit - I know totally bonkers.

 

Walls are down!

OK As I type this I am in a state of hysterical excitement. I don't want to go to my meetings or talk about content anymore I want to see the results!

This morning I was told the wall between the front room and old dining room won't come down until Tuesday :-(

Alas it's down and there is light and space, a new chimney opening and loads of ruble. Excitement for my feelings right now is an understatement.

BH is still banging on about another L sofa which I think is too cluttered and modern. I know the sofa I want just need to work my magic or have a hiss strop fit.

The Amtico floor is going to be ripped up and the original timber from the back lounge will be relocated to the old dining area...

eBay to the recue, recyle, upcycling or plain donate??!!

I had some local ladies come over to cast their eyes over the things we need to shift. Recycle, donate, "one man's junk is another man's treasure"...

Anyway these ladies were more interested in admiring my garden [very chuffed] and finding out what arty occupation I have. I wish I had taken a picture pure dismay when I said media sales. I want to be an arty type honestly!

Right we are getting rid of original Victorian stripped french doors, shabby chic dinning table and 6 chairs, computer table, fridge, freezer, kitchen units, sofa, washing machine, gosh amazing how much one accumulates in such a short time!

I have listed all on eBay and I hope someone relieves me of the contents!

De-Junking

It's great getting new stuff but where do you push the old stuff to?

I was given some great suggestions and I feel very charitable now and not too guilty.

We have an entire cellar to clear out which is full of usable stuff!

Chest Freezer, Hotpoint Washing Machine, PC Table, Wool Rugs, Gross Medical Books, Clothes, Crockery, Microwave, we even have entire kitchen units to get rid of!

So I have writen to all the lovely people below and they will contact me to relieve me of all this treasure!

http://www.furniture-aid.co.uk/

http://www.trinityhomelessprojects.org.uk/donate.htm

http://www.bhf.org.uk/surveys/BigDonationFE.html

I am sure it will help anyone who needs to get rid of tons!