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Kitchen Remodel, Part 6

It has been awhile since I posted updated pictures of the kitchen.


The cabinet above the stove still needs to be painted and the doors attached.
 

Here's some closer shots of the retro-styled Vent-a-Hood.



The window above the sink with the geranium curtains:


 I really like how the yellow wall color turned out.
 

The new wall and overhead cabinet really help the refrigerator look more integrated into the overall kitchen design.  I would love to replace it with a white retro-styled one from Big Chill, but since it still works, I can't really justify it!  :-)
 

Here's the new shelf and cabinet, along with some Fiesta already on display.  The wall color seems to be perfect for showing off the brilliant Fiesta colors.  The light fixture is from Schoolhouse Electric.










As you can see, there is still some painting that needs to be done.  I will be working on that this weekend.  Finally, here's the ceiling light fixture, also from Schoolhouse Electric.  I just LOVE the way it looks!