Next step of my bathroom project was adding the big and lighted mirror medicine cabinets and the mosaic tiles that match my kitchen backsplash. I also wanted to install an exhaust fan ventilator so my bathroom can have better air circulation.
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15 Years Old Bathroom DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 2: Starting with the Under the Sink Cabinet
After upgrading kitchen cabinets, I got spoiled by the drawer storage. Therefore, when I designed my new bathroom, adding drawer storage was a must. I started my bathroom project with the cabinet because it required little demolition. From my research, I found out I could use Ikea kitchen drawers for my cabinet. Their width matched and Ikea kitchen drawers have…
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15 Years Old Bathroom DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 1: The Old Bathroom
To be honest, I hated my old bathroom. The tiles were hard to clean and it lacked of storage space. After my kitchen project, I gained more confidence and I was ready for another big project. I did a lot of research and I settled down my choices of tiles and medicine cabinet. Let’s have a peak at my old…
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15 Years Old Kitchen DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 10: The Comparison
At last, my kitchen was finally finished after long six months of renovation. This was a big project for me and I felt I accomplished my goal of the year. I have another big project in my mind- the bathroom. I will share the process later in the blog. Let’s see the difference between my new and old kitchens!
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15 Years Old Kitchen DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 9: Install Ikea Omlopp Led Countertop Light
I cook a lot and one of my dreams is to create a countertop lighting so I can see better while cutting and prepping food. Ikea had many options and I chose Omlopp for its price and its simplicity. Installing Ikea’s furniture’s were never easy so same as its lighting. It is better to install the cabinets / countertop lighting…
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15 Years Old Kitchen DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 8: Install The Beveled Subway Tiles
After using my kitchen for 15 years, I found out the painted wall easily got greased and it was very hard to clean. Subway tiles are simple and inexpensive so they are great choice for the kitchen wall. I used Jeffrey Court’s Allegro Beveled Ceramic Wall Tile. It is not the cheapest option but I liked it has better quality…
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15 Years Old Kitchen DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 7: Tile the Marble Mosaic Backsplash
The wall of my kitchen was bare for three months because I was debating if I should do it myself or hire a professional. I did some research and decided I should give it a try. I started to find the tiles that I want and have them delivered to me.
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15 Years Old Kitchen DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 6 : Installing Base Cabinets
Installing base cabinet was the only part that I can not do it on my own because the counter top was too heavy. Therefore, I hired a contractor to help me. I assembled the Ikea cabinets beforehand so the contractor only needed to do the heavy lifting part. They helped me took down the back splash stone, the counter top,…
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15 Years Old Kitchen DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 5 : The Range Hood Ducting
One of the reason that I wanted a renovation is that to install a range hood for my kitchen. I cooked everyday and the grease trapped inside of my kitchen because there was no proper ventilation. We have a ventilation but it is far from the range hood so I need to design a ducting that works for me.
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15 Years Old Kitchen DIY Renovation of A Manhattan Condo – Part 4 : The Wall Cabinets
Kitchen renovation is indeed a big project. It is even harder when I decided to do it on my own. My small apartment lacks of space and it gave me more challenge. I needed to move my furniture around to make space. I also had to figure a creative way to handle all the heavy lifting. Let’s see my next…
