When we first moved to the house, I was able to get a sink put in, with one set of drawers and a counter top that we wanted to try (WilsonArt HD). We also had an old dresser drawer set, and a rolling table for the microwave. Once Diana and the grandkids needed to move in with us, I quickly bought a stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher to add to the mix, but they were pure function, no beauty.
Once we had those in for a while, we decided we didn't like the WisonArt HD, nor the original cabinets, so after 6 months of living with the mess, I finally bought cabinets that we felt would work better for us. This is the first set going in. Note that you always start with the corner.
Another note here. Most of the walls in the kitchen are concrete. To make things go easier for wiring, and hanging cabinets, we put in the only studded wall over concrete in the whole house. You lose a few inches of space, but it worked out very well, especially when I changed the design a bit and had to move, and rewire the under counter lighting.
I actually planned on putting one large cabinet in 2 different corners, but decided it worked better to have them together. It broke up the counter top less, and was more aesthetically pleasing.I had never put in a kitchen before, so I was pleased with how it came out. I sure am glad I watched all those home improvement shows about installing a kitchen. They really helped. The only thing I have left to do is add the tiles to the backsplash areas. I did that in our old house, so I don't expect any trouble. I just have to wait for a weekend when I don't have anything else to do, or anywhere else to be. I guess it will be a while!
