[erwalsh]

So my DH (dear husband) & I have purchased our 1st home. We are excited and apprehensive with the idea of being homeowners...but I think we will relish the idea that we finally have roots and a place to call home.

I love the bones of my home but cosmetically --- it is VERY typical of homes in the Southern Indiana/Louisville area - oak cabinets. (the next 3 pics show the home with the seller*s things)



After considering the options, I have decided to go for the kitchen I want. Instead of watching shows like *I WANT THAT* -- I want to create that. I love the look of contemporary/modern. Plus I feel that it reflects the style of DH & myself. I just have to be careful in this creation for several reasons. We can discuss the money/budget, the time, the stress....but I want to stick with the MAIN issue -- the design.

Our kitchen (if I call it mine from here out..please note that this is my pet project but my DH & I are both involved in this) is in an open layout to the dining room and the family room -- it is one big great room.

Here is a pic to show the transition into the dining room. Ahh...more oak.



And a glimpse into the overall family room.



So there it is -- my kitchen....and now let the fun begin.

	DH definition DH usually means Dear Husband (or, pick your own adjective starting with D).

	PIC PIC = Partner In Crime

[laurie]

erwalsh - I didn't see all of the kitchen in the other post. Looks to me like you have enough space to do a nice island and put the dishwasher to the left of the sink with a drawer base cabinet to the left of the dishwasher. Love the open space.

Be sure to post all the dimensions and you'll get alot of help from everyone. Happy designing!