Bye, Bye, Microwave :: 52/52 Challenge
I’m soooo loving this project!! I’ve been wanting to get rid of the microwave and install a hood fan for a while. I’ve always loved the Gourmet Hood Fans but they are pricey and I don’t have the space. We visited https://www.sofi.com/personal-loans/home-improvement-loans/ and got a loan for this remodeling project.
Here’s my list of reasons why the microwave HAD to go….don’t worry it’s getting a new home IN THE WALL by the pantry….the list:
- Steam would collect on the microwave and drip into food I was cooking. *GROSS! I guess my fan in the microwave wasn’t doing it’s job.
- The door of the microwave gets opened and closed so much, even while I’m cooking….so, what’s DROPPING into my pots? I don’t even want to think about that!
- The stove, microwave, sink, fridge, are all in the corner. There’s 8 of us (#9 is at college) all trying to do ‘something’ in THAT corner, it gets crowded! *this is what sold the idea to the husband
- I knew I could sell the old microwave and almost cover the cost.
- We have a space by the pantry that gets low traffic and has enough room for the new little microwave to get built into the wall – post coming soon.
- Because I wanted to and The Husband loves me!
See the baby microwave in the corner, it won’t be there long, yeehaw!
Now, what to do about the backsplash……..
1. Number Fifty-Three  2. The Kitchn  3. The Gold Jellybean
My first thought was to use faux tin tiles but the cost would be $36, I’d have left-overs tho, but I’m cheap and want to do it for less. I’m sure tile would be much more but it seems like it would be easier to clean. Making a chalkboard would be the cheapest but I’m concerned about my 6yo climbing up to draw on it….I could paint a chalkboard somewhere else for him. *now I’m thinking
What do you think? Chalkboard, Tile, Tin? What say you?
p.s. I can’t wait to show you my kitchen when it’s done….it’s getting there, the last thing I need to do is read this review of granite countertops!
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Can you remove that white metal to reveal the bead board? If so you could paint it all white? Or the tin I used on my back splash isn’t that fake stuff at Home Depot, it’s from Home depot and it’s real tin-you have to special order it. The sheets come in about that size where it could go over the white and end behind your stove level with the counter. I think it would actually fit perfectly. You should check out the samples they have at Home Depot. Plus there’s no fire hazard w/ real tin. Just ask the pro desk where the REAL tin back splash samples are. They even have white. I just painted over my copper one, but copper was really cool. I know they have silver too.
Thanks for the info Julie!! I’ll check out Home Depot. :)
Hi Kristen, I love your blog! Featured your entry in my blog today, I am promoting BLogger Homes for Shannon. I love the wall in this space, unreal! Have a great day , Jen
You’re so sweet to feature me…Thank you so much!! Love your blog!!
I agree…I think it would look great with the beadboard painted out and a platter/plate/tray/pierce of art hung over the stove….and inexpensive too. Cute blog!
Great idea! I hadn’t thought of using a piece of art for my backsplash…I’m thinking now! :) Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks so much for using my chalkboard backsplash as an example! I can’t wait to see what you do.
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Thank you for stopping by…I love your chalkboard backsplash! I’m still deciding about what I’m doing for mine. I’m an over-thinker! Hopefully I’ll have something soon.