The (dreaded) Kitchen

Lets just say we were excited to get into the house and begin work, and we knew that removing the wallpaper in the Kitchen would definitely be a bad experience.  I guess we didn't realize HOW BAD.  The proof is in the pictures!

 This is the ceiling (you can also see the walls a bit) of the kitchen.  The fan had clear plastic blades.  Isn't it lovely?

The "black splash." Yes, they wallpapered the back splash, sides of the cabinets, and even the outlet covers!

Full shot, this is taken from the dining room.

Other side...

Seriously, the wallpaper took us over a week to remove.  Especially when it came to the ceiling, because there was a lovely surprise...

What is that plaid? Oh, just contact paper (from the 50's) under the wallpaper (from the 80's)! Imagine our surprise.

 Sorry, not the best shot, it's the only one I have for right now.  Painted the back splash grey. We will eventually replace the floors and put up an actual back splash, but this was perfect for now.

 Isn't that white ceiling nice?  We changed out the light fixture (thank goodness, there was NO overhead lighting in the kitchen before).  Also, got the new refrigerator for helping my aunt move, and painted the walls pale blue.  Counters, sink, faucet, oven/stove, and dishwasher will all be replaced eventually.  I'm thinking about removing all of the upper cabinets around the window, because it just blocks the view of the pool!