The birth of a new kitchen

Ever since November 13, 2008 , the Jackle family has been on the move-both literally and figuratively.  This was the day that we listed our previous home here in Raleigh.   By surprise, we sold the house the very next day.  It was off to the races. 

Since then, we  bought a new house, moved, enrolled our daughter into a new school,  made it through the thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, one of us survived a kidney stone lithotripsy, ripped out new home kitchen cabinets, unpacked some things, and finally installed a new kitchen.   After being without a kitchen sink and dishwasher  for 2-3 weeks, the kitchen is now functional.  No more washing dishes in the bathroom sink by hand. 

Have you ever tried to wash a big bowl, frying pan,  or pitcher in a bathroom sink?  You should try it sometime .  Remember to keep a towel handy for the water on the vanity countertop and bathroom floor.

I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due.  None of the above would have been possible without the efforts and support of my lovely soul mate and wife Jackie.  Ya, that is right!  Jackie Jackle is her name.   Long story on that one! We will keep it for another time. I really appreciate all the things she does for our family. 

The pictures below only touch on one thing that she has done to improve our family life.  The list is endless!!!

Before

  Got to love these vintage 1987 plain white cabinets with the ever so desirable black country hardware.  These are all the cabinets and countertop that existed in the house when we purchased it.  A few of the wall cabinets actually look great in their new home which is in the utility room with the washer and dryer. This was another one of Jackie’s great ideas.

 

After

Here are some of the many new kitchen features and decisions  from the brain child of Jackie Jackle:

•  Over the range microwave.  The previous kitchen only had a range hood.
• The island that you see in the middle for additional cabinet space and family gathering point. The arched countertop was genius Jackie!! Sophie sits on the bar stool to do her homework as we prepare meals in the kitchen.
• New dishwasher.   Our plates would not fit in the bottom rack of the original dishwasher.  We sent the original one to habit for humanity via the previous owner who does a lot of work with them.
• The whole right wall is new cabinets.  Previously, there was only a refrigerator located on that wall.  Can you say “double size” my kitchen please ? 
• New Insinkerator Garbage Disposer – Thanks Mom!!!!!

Photos are courtesy of Jackie Jackle.  A Jackle of of all trades and master of many!!