Updating the Kitchen - Before

Since we are putting our house on the market, we decided to update our kitchen. It wasn't awful like it hadn't been updated since the '70's when the house was built. But it definitely needed some updating. Here are some "before" pictures. This is basically what it looked like when we moved in except that we changed out the shiny brass knobs with satin nickel (which have since been removed and sold) and replaced the light fixture above the sink (it was groovy, baby).

So far we have removed the cabinet knobs, wallpaper, window treatment, and tile backsplash. We also replaced the countertop with a different laminate one that wasn't so white. We got a new sink made of composite granite, and also got a new faucet in an oil rubbed bronze finish.

We are going to have a new tile backsplash installed this week and will also have the walls painted. We are trying to find someone to touch up and glaze the cabinets to give them more of an antique look. And we purchased some oil rubbed bronze knobs to match the new faucet. Hopefully we can get someone in to do the cabinets and then I can get some "after" pictures up.

Oh, and sorry about all the stuff on the counter. That's a normal look for our kitchen but will obviously not be when we are showing the house. I have already cleaned out my cabinets so the toaster, toaster oven, magic bullet knockoff, and teapot are put away and out of sight. A lot of the other stuff pictured was just out due to us using it that day so our counters will be very clutter-free for the showings.