Respectful Kitchen Renovation

When the busy pace of work and school slows down, the Koeblers like to stay home and cook. A respectful renovation gave them a kitchen that is at once up-to-date and true to the classic character of their house.

The Koebler Bungalow

A series of renovations brightened and enlarged Kurt and Angie Koebler's once red-brick 1910 Arts & Crafts-style bungalow in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Before: Cabinets

"Kurt and I both love to cook," says Angie Koebler, "so we knew when we bought this house that we would have to remodel the kitchen."

Pictured: A before shot of the cabinets and flooring.

Before: Dining Area

Though their overall goal was simple--to give their nearly 100-year-old Cedar Rapids, Iowa, home a workspace where they could indulge their favorite hobby while spending time with their two young sons--Angie notes a couple of other requirements.

Pictured: A before shot of the dining area.

Before: Sink

"We wanted the kitchen to look old, like the rest of the house," she says. And they needed to stick to a budget. All told, they spent nine months planning the new kitchen. Then, they combed the Internet for bargains.

Pictured: A before shot of the sink area.

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