A new kitchen in 211 seconds?

I've seen a few kitchens gutted (stripped down to the studs). Including my own. And actually we gutted our entire home- that's another post. It's an ugly chaotic looking process. Dirt, dust and debris beyond belief. And it all feels quite overwhelming till the walls receive those lovely fresh panels of sheetrock. The finish line comes ever so slightly into view. When we were in the midst of our own huge remodel.. I would visualize walking up to the front porch at night.. illuminated and welcoming all clean and new. It helped me remember the goal in the middle of the mess. ...


And to the casual observer it does look like a mess. But underneath the debris and dust is a specific process. Things have to be done in order. After the gutting stage, electricians wire and rewire, pipes and ducts are rerouted, inspectors show up to sign off on every step of the job including a final inspection. (Electrical has to be inspected before it can be covered up with insulation and then sheetrock.) Plumbers plumb, sheetrockers install and "tape", ceilings are painted or given a texture (not popcorn!), flooring is installed and stained/varnished if wood, walls are painted, cabinets arrive, countertops then backsplash installed, sink placed and cabinet hardware screwed on. Lighting fixtures are put up. Just about last... the icing on the cake... gleaming new appliances arrive and find their new home.

I found a video that shows this process in 211 seconds. Amazing to see! But of course it takes longer then 211 seconds to create a beautiful new kitchen and it takes many people to pull it off. Thankfully a computer can not physically create a kitchen. It has always taken the hard work of skilled humans. And it takes time. 

This video has shown me how all the little "bits" come together to make a "whole." It's made me appreciate and understand the process that goes into a new kitchen for the first time really. 

So enjoy this fun little video. It is one sweet kitchen. Oh and one thing.. they don't appear to protect the wood floor after it is varnished. The Carpenter always protects the floors till the project is complete even before the final varnish coat.

Click on the YouTube logo in lower right corner to watch it full size on YouTube!

~ the Artist