Remodeling!

When we moved into this house almost a year ago, we didn't realize how small the dining area in the kitchen was.  It was very deceiving (it looked much bigger then it actually is) and our kitchen table wouldn't fit.  We had to find a small table that would fit but it was still a tight squeeze and it blocked the entrance to our kitchen.  I always have bruises on my knees from bumping into the chairs.

Shortly after we moved in, the builder realized what a poor design it was and they redid the floor plan and rebuilt the model home.  It was much better and we really liked it so we decided we wanted to do the same thing to our house.  We have been saving for almost and year and they are finally starting the remodel today.  I am so excited for it to be done!

Downstairs we have the kitchen, family room and den.  They are going to remove the wall between the den and the family room and make it one big open room.  The den will become our family room and the family room will become our dining room and the entrance to the kitchen will no longer be blocked by the table.  It will take them about two weeks to finish it all so for the time being we get to live upstairs.  I will try to keep updating with pictures of the progress.

Before picture:

Excuse the half painted walls.  We are waiting until they are done with the remodel to finish painting :-)