After months of dust, noise, and microwave dinners, my kitchen remodel is finally done. Honestly, I wasn't sure I'd survive the chaos, but now that it's finished, I'm kinda amazed at how much brighter and more inviting it feels. Went with open shelving instead of upper cabinets, and it's made the whole room feel bigger somehow. Anyone else recently tackled a remodel or upgrade? Curious how yours turned out and if it was worth the hassle.
Congrats on surviving the remodel! I totally get the microwave dinner fatigue—been there myself. A couple years back, I tackled a bathroom renovation that was supposed to take two weeks but stretched into nearly two months (classic, right?). At one point, I was brushing my teeth in the kitchen sink and showering at the gym down the street. Fun times...
"Went with open shelving instead of upper cabinets, and it's made the whole room feel bigger somehow."
Interesting choice on the open shelving. I've seen it work really well, especially if you're disciplined enough to keep things tidy. Personally, I went the opposite route in my kitchen—floor-to-ceiling cabinets for maximum storage. As someone who tends to accumulate way too many gadgets, I needed all the hiding spots I could get. But I have to admit, your approach probably feels a lot more spacious and airy.
In the end, despite the headaches and unexpected delays, I'd say remodeling is usually worth it. There's something satisfying about customizing your space exactly how you want it...even if it means eating cereal out of coffee mugs for a month or two.
"Personally, I went the opposite route in my kitchen—floor-to-ceiling cabinets for maximum storage."
I totally get the appeal of open shelving, but I'm with you on this one. When we redid our kitchen, I debated shelves vs cabinets forever. Ended up going cabinets because clutter stresses me out and I knew I'd never keep shelves tidy enough. Curious though, did you find open shelving more budget-friendly overall? Cabinets were pricier than I expected...
