“You’ve Got Mad Skillz Ash”
Ashley’s DIY Kitchen Renovation
My kitchen is a culmination of long overdue dreams and grief. I had always dreamed of a beautiful open space to cook in, have my morning coffee, or host guests. I wanted my space to reflect my personality and my love for all things Coca-Cola. Throughout the years, people have gifted me so many unique Coca-Cola items including the cabinet pulls I used. At the end of October 2021, I had just finished painting my kitchen pre-renovation and had planned to show my dad the results the following day. Unfortunately, I never had the chance. He passed away in early November of 2021. After his passing, all of his tools were given to me.
I began my kitchen renovation in January of 2022 and commonly referred to it as my grief project. I am a DIYer, and I love upcycling items to give them new life. I was able to upcycle cabinets from my in-law’s renovation next door and repurpose them for our coffee bar and small island. I used a combination of his tools and mine to install the cabinets for the coffee bar and the island. I used many of my dad’s tools to tear down the old breakfast bar and create the counter-height peninsula. The beautiful quartz counters were picked by my husband, and I meticulously picked out all the rest of the details that made this kitchen come to life. So much blood, sweat, and tears went into making this dream kitchen a reality and while I desperately wish my dad were here to see it, I know without a doubt that he would have said “You’ve got mad skillz Ash”. This is the space I am most proud of, and I am so happy to be able to share a snippet of it with everyone.
Ashley S - Phoenix, AZ
