annkathryn's Kitchen

Ikea Cabinets with Custom Walnut Doors, White Counters and Marble Island

Details from annkathryn on 11/25/2012
Link to annkathryn's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to annkathryn's Finished photos
Link to annkathryn's Before&After photo 

Introduction:
Completed October 2012

Design considerations: we wanted a bright contemporary look that was inviting and uncluttered. We wanted mostly light surfaces because we were concerned the room might be dark. The kitchen faces north and the one window has an overhang from the master above. We also needed to be budget-aware which we mostly followed with the exception of one big splurge (details below). We loved the look of grain-matched walnut and after a visit to SemiHandMade in Southern California, we decided to go with their custom drawer fronts. I'm the cook and wanted a good expanse of work surfaces. My husband is the clean up guy so he researched and chose the sink and dishwasher.

The island is 60" x 30". In order to have an overhang for seating, we needed to have drawers that were 18" deep. Ikea doesn't sell 18" deep drawers, so we ordered these from Sherr's in the custom size we needed. The walnut end and back side of the island were made by a finish carpenter we hired who wrapped it with a mix of walnut veneer and solid walnut to our specification.


Kitchen Highlights:
Cabinets

• Perimeter cabinets: Ikea
• Door fronts on Ikea cabinets - white are Ikea Abstrakt, grain-matched walnut are from SemiHandMade   http://semihandmadedoors.com/
• Island and niche cabinets & doors: Scherr's
• Toe kicks are from Ikea in a glossy dark gray that looks like stainless.

Counters

• Perimeter: Caesarstone in Arctic White. Purchased during the Ikea sale, fabricated by United Marble and Granite (Ikea's fabricator)
• Island - Calacatta Oro, honed. Purchased at Da Vinci Marble in San Carlos, CA, fabricated by Marblus Granite in San Jose
• Walnut butcherblock counter from Hardwood Lumber Company

Appliances

• Electrolux 30"" Slide-In Induction Range Model EW30IS65JS (Sears Outlet)
• Sharp 1.5 cu. ft. Over-the-Counter Microwave (Home Depot)
• Waste King 1HP Eco-Green Garbage Disposer with air switch (Costco)
• Hansgrohe Metro HighArc Kitchen Faucet with 2-Function Pull-Out Sprayhead (Costco)
• Ancona Tornado II 30"" Range Hood (Costco)
• Bosch-SHX68R55UC 800 Series 24 In. Stainless Steel Bar Handle Dishwasher
• Elkay Gourmet Elumina Stainless Steel 30-1/2"" x 18-1/4"" Single Basin Kitchen Sink 10"" Depth
• Kenmore Elite fridge (existing)

Mockett Door pulls 3"" Tab Drawer Pull - Satin Chrome (26D)
Omnia Pulls for niche cabinet
Floor - strand-woven bamboo from Teragren in Chestnut
Lights - LED undercabinet and can lights.
Pendants - Bruck Rainbow I (dichroic)
Wall color - BM Decorator's White

Kitchen Details:

1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel:    Kitchen Addition/Existing House
Kitchen installation:    Hired General Contractor
Budget:    Middle Budget
Location:    U.S. Western
Location Type:    Suburban

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function:    Entertain Frequently, Just The Two Of Us
Kitchen Designer:    Self-Designed
Kitchen Size:    Small (under 150 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL):    14x14
Kitchen Height:    Height 8 feet or less
Kitchen Shape:    L-Shaped Kitchen plus Island
Kitchen Style:    Eclectic Style, Transitional Style, Contemporary
Kitchen Island:    Single Island, Island with one level
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL):    30x60 
Kitchen Peninsula:    No Peninsula
Kitchen Seating:    Island Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling:    No Special Ceiling Design

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Stock Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:    Ikea and Sherr's
Cabinet Manufacturer Details:    Perimeter cabinets: Ikea, door fronts on Ikea cabinets - white are Ikea Abstrakt, grain-matched walnut are from SemiHandMade http://semihandmadedoors.com/
Island and niche cabinets & doors: Scherr's
Cabinet Door Composition:    Wood Veneer Cabinet Doors, MDF/fiberboard Cabinet Doors with solid laminate, acrylic, lacquered, or thermafoil/Thermofoil coating
Cabinet Door (Wood):    Walnut Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Box Composition:    MDF/fiberboard Cabinet Boxes with solid laminate, acrylic, lacquered, or thermafoil/Thermofoil coating
Cabinet Framing:    Frameless Cabinet
Cabinet Door Overlay:    Full Overlay Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style:    Slab Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color:    Dark Wood Cabinet Door, White Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish:    Natural (Oil/Wax) Cabinet Door, High-Gloss Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height:    Cabinets to the Ceiling
Mixed Cabinets?    Mixed Cabinets upper/lower (multiple colors/shades/finishes)
Cabinet Special Features:    Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers, Cabinet Inserts of Clear Glass

4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused:    New Countertops
Countertop Composition:    Quartz Countertop (Zodiac, Silestone,  CaesarStone, Cambria, etc.)  , Wood Countertop, Marble 
Marble Countertop:    Calacatta Oro 
Quartz Countertop:    Caesarstone Arctic White 
Wood Countertop:    Walnut
Countertop Color:    White/Cream Countertop
Countertop Finish:    Honed Countertop
Countertop Edge:    Straight Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops?    Mixed Countertops perimeter/island (multiple colors/shades/finishes)
Countertop Supplier:    "Perimeter: Caesarstone in Arctic White. Purchased during the Ikea sale, fabricated by United Marble and Granite (Ikea's fabricator)
Island - Calacatta Oro, honed. Purchased at Da Vinci Marble in San Carlos, CA, fabricated by Marblus Granite in San Jose"   
Countertop Special Features:    Waterfall Countertop

5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused:    No Backsplash
Backsplash Material:    Painted Backsplash
Backsplash Color:    White Backsplash

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused?    Mix of Old and New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer:    Kenmore Elite
Refrigerator Color:    Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features:    Side-by-Side  Refrigerator, Counter-Depth Refrigerator, Reused Refrigerator (used existing)
Range/Stove Color:    Stainless Steel Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features:    Range Mount Slide-in, Range Induction Cooktop, Convection Range, Warming Drawer in Range
Range/Stove Manufacturer:    Electrolux EW30IS65JS
Range Hood Manufacturer:    Ancona Tornado II 30"
Range Hood Max CFM:    1001 - 1500 CFM Range Hood 
Range Hood Color:    Stainless Steel Range Hood
Range Hood Special Features:    Chimney Style Range Hood
Dishwasher Manufacturer:    Bosch 800 series
Dishwasher Color:    Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Microwave Manufacturer:    Sharp Over-the-Counter
Microwave Color:    Stainless Steel Microwave  
Microwave Special Features:    Built-in Microwave in Cabinet

7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused?    Installed All New Plumbing Lines  
Main Sink Manufacturer:    Elkay Gourmet Elumina
Main Sink Material:    Stainless Main Sink
Main Sink Shape:    Rectangular Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls:    Single Bowl Sink
Main Sink Width:    Main Sink 30 to 34 inches
Main Sink Cabinet Size:    Main Sink Cabinet 36 inch
Main Sink Mount:    Positive Reveal Undermount Sink
Main Sink Details:    Drain on right side of sink to allow for trash pullout on left side of cabinet.
Main Faucet Manufacturer:    Hansgrohe Metro HighArc
Main Faucet Color/Material:    Nickel/Pewter Main Faucet
Main Faucet Finish:    Satin Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type:    Pull-Out Spray Faucet
Plumbing Special Features:    Air Switch

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Electric Outlet Covers:    Under cabinet outlets
Electric Special Features:    No Outlets in Backsplash, Outlet in Island, Plug inside cabinet, Plugmold under Cabinets
Lighting Special Features:    Dimmers in Kitchen, Pendant over Island, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting
Lighting Details:    LEDs everywhere

9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type:    Pulls Only
Hardware Knobs Manufacturer:      
Hardware Pulls Manufacturer:    Mockett Satin Chrome pulls
Hardware Pulls Material/Color:    Chrome Knobs  
Hardware Special Features:    Unique Hardware

10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused:    New Flooring
Flooring Manufacturer:    Teragren Strand woven bamboo, Chestnut color
Flooring Material:    Bamboo Floor
Flooring Color:    Medium Wood Floor

11. Kitchen Pantry
Pantry Type:    Tall Cabinet Pantry
Pantry Size:    24 x 88
Pantry Depth:    24"
Pantry Cabinet Features:    Fixed Shelves in Pantry Cabinet, Full Rollout in Pantry Cabinet
Pantry Door:    Swing-Out Door on Built-in Pantry
Pantry Shape:    Straight Pantry Shelves
Pantry Items:    Bottled Goods in Pantry, Boxed Goods in Pantry, Canned Goods in Pantry, Dishes in Pantry
Pantry Containers:    Plastic Specialty Jars in Pantry

12. Kitchen Special Features
Convenience Items:    Base Blind Corner Pullout, Drawer Dividers, Pantry Rollout, Under-Counter Recycling Bin, Recycling Pullout, Trash Pullout

13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color:    White/Cream Wall Color
Decor Wall Color Details:    Benjamin Moore Decorator's White

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
Opinions: Things we love:
- the marble island (aka The Big Splurge)
- the grain-matched walnut doors. We were glad we got the end panels for the upper cabinets as well.
- lots of drawer space
- the trash pullout
- the tall pantry cabinet
- the butcher block counter
- dimmable LED lights
- Sherr's drawer boxes
- Ikea's 20% off sale and exchange policy

Things we had to compromise on:
- no room for a double oven and separate cook top
- clearance behind the island is slightly less than ideal
- more filler by the upper cabinets next to the sink than we'd prefer, needed for symmetry

Things that didn't work out the way we thought
- the window was supposed to come down to the counter
- the finished sink wall was 2"" narrower than planned, which meant we had to cut down the drawer fronts of a 24"" cabinet to 18"" and leave a little gap at the end of the corner cabinet (not visible)
- the corner cabinet needed a lot more door clearance than we thought, so the stove wall had to be adjusted
- the Abstrakt doors and deco strips show every nail and ding, and so were difficult to use at the top of the cabinets where they needed to be mitred.

Final comments:    "Gardenweb ideas used:
- lots of drawers
- offset drain in the sink to allow for a trash pullout underneath
- air switch for garbage disposal
- induction stove
- Ikea boxes and hardware
- under cabinet LED lights and outlets
- over-the-counter microwave
- recessed fridge

Before Photos:  Yes
Floorplan Photos:  No

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mpagmom's Kitchen

White Kitchen with Dark Leathered Granite and Ming Green Marble Mosaic Backsplash

Details from mpagmom on 11/17/2012
Link to mpagmom's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to mpagmom's Finished photos

Introduction:
This was a new build completed in June 2012.

When I started planning my kitchen I was looking for a simple, quiet space with lots of natural light. In flipping through kitchen magazines I was always drawn to white cabinets with black honed granite countertops, but I didn't think it would be practical for my family. I went through phases where I wanted natural maple, then quartersawn oak, then gray painted, then dark stained wood, then back to quartersawn oak, and finally to white.

I've always liked marble and briefly considered a marble or marble-look quartz countertop. I ultimately decided I would rather have a solid black countertop with a marble backsplash.

My kitchen is completely open to the great room and dining area, but it was not that way in the original plan. It took me a long time to let go of any sort of wall or raised peninsula to separate it from the great room.

I'm glad I spent nearly a year planning my kitchen - the end result is so much better than it would have been.


Kitchen Highlights:

• Cabinets: Locally-made Amish painted white (it's their standard white)
• Countertops: Leathered Kodiak Brown granite
• Backsplash: Sunflower mosaic in ming green marble from Saltillo Imports (purchased from Caledonia Tile in Indianapolis) and AKDO 3/4"" x 3/4"" mosaic in ming green light (it's supposed to be all light, but there seems to be dark in there)
• Floors: White oak stained with Minwax Provincial and finished with satin polyurethane
• Walls: Sherwin Williams Comfort Gray
• Knobs and pulls: Restoration Hardware Lugarno knob in satin nickel and Restoration Hardware Asbury pull in satin nickel
• Faucets: Brizo Solna (loved the hidden pullout spray) standard and bar-size
• Sinks: Silgranit precis super single bowl and large bowl
• Stools: West Elm rustic counter stool 
• Pendants: Kichler 2665OZ in olde bronze
• Refrigerator: Samsung RF266 in platinum
• Dishwashwer: Bosch SHX68R55UC in stainless
• Range: GE Cafe Electric
• Hood: Zephyr Gust in stainless with baffle filters
• Lighting: All-Pro 5"" LED recessed lights, American Fluorescent LED under-cabinet lights (LUL series), and WAC LED puck lights.

Kitchen Details:

1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel:    New Kitchen/New House
Kitchen installation:    Hired General Contractor
Budget:    Middle Budget
Location:    U.S. Northeastern
Location Type:    Suburban

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function:    Large Family
Kitchen Designer:    Self-Designed, Plans tweeked by GW KF
Kitchen Size:    Medium (151-350 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL):  
Kitchen Height:    Height 10 feet or less
Kitchen Shape:    L-Shaped Kitchen plus Island
Kitchen Style:    Classic Style, Shaker Style, Transitional Style
Kitchen Island:    Single Island, Island With Seating, Island with one level
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL):    48Wx66L
Kitchen Seating:    Island Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling:    No Special Ceiling Design
Design Special Features:    Multiple Prep Areas, Unique Window

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:  
Cabinet Manufacturer Details:    Select Amish Kitchens purchased through Select Kitchen Designs in Dayton, OH
Cabinet Door Composition:    Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood):    Maple Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Box Composition:    Wood Ply Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Framing:    Framed Cabinet, Frameless Cabinet
Cabinet Door Overlay:    Full Overlay Cabinet Door, Flush Inset Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style:    Square Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color:    White Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish:    Painted Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height:    Cabinets to the Ceiling
Mixed Cabinets?    No mixed cabinets
Cabinet Special Features:    Wall Cabinet greater than 12in deep, Wall Cabinet greater than 36in high, Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers, Cabinet Inserts of Clear Glass
Cabinet Other Information:    Base/island cabinets are frameless, full overlay.
Wall cabinets are framed, inset.
Wall cabinets are 13"" deep.
Corner wall cabinet is 16"" deep."

4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused:    New Countertops
Countertop Composition:    Granite (slab) Countertop  
Granite Countertop:    Kodiak Brown Leathered 
Countertop Color:    Black Countertop
Countertop Finish:    Antiqued Countertop
Countertop Edge:    Eased Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops?    No Mixed Countertops
Countertop Supplier:    IGM, Columbus, OH
Countertop Fabricator:    Stone Center of Dayton, Dayton, OH

5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused:    New Backsplash
Backsplash Material:    Marble Backsplash
Backsplash Type:    Complex-Shaped Tile Backsplash (non-rectangular), Mosaic Tile Backsplash
Backsplash Pattern:    Mosaic Backsplash
Backsplash Tile Size:
~ Backsplash Tile Square - Tiny (under 1x1)
~ Backsplash Tile Square - Small (1x1 to 2x2)
Backsplash Size:    Full backsplash
Backsplash Color:    Green Backsplash, White Backsplash
Backsplash Manufacturer:
~ Saltillo Tile Imports (main backsplash)
~ AKDO (sink wall backsplash)
Backsplash Details:    Small Sunflower Mosaic in Ming Green marble (main backsplash), 3/4"" Mosaic in Ming Green light marble (sink wall backsplash)
Backsplash Supplier:    Caledonia Tile, Indianapolis, IN (main backsplash), Mees Distributors, Dayton, OH (sink wall backsplash)
Backsplash Special Features:    Unusual Backsplash Design
Backsplash Other Information:    Bright white grout

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused?    All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer:    Samsung RF266
Refrigerator Color:    Stainless "Look" Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features:    French Door Refrigerator, Regular size frig inset into wall to counter depth
Range/Stove Color:    Stainless Steel Range/Stove
Range/Stove Manufacturer:    GE Cafe CS980STSS
Range Hood Manufacturer:    Zephyr Gust AK7100ASBF
Range Hood Max CFM:    0-400 CFM Range Hood  
Range Hood Color:    Stainless Steel Range Hood
Range Hood Special Features:    Under Cabinet Mount Range Hood
Dishwasher Manufacturer:    Bosch SHX68R55UC
Dishwasher Color:    Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Dishwasher Special Features:    
Microwave Color:    Black Microwave
Microwave Details:    I've had this for 15 years or so.
Microwave Special Features:    Undercounter Microwave (not in drawer)

7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused?    Installed All New Plumbing Lines  
Main Sink Manufacturer:    Blanco Silgranit Precis Super Single Anthracite 440149
Main Sink Material:    Composite Main Sink (Granite, Quartz, etc.) [e.g. Silgranite]
Main Sink Shape:    Rectangular Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls:    Single Bowl Sink
Main Sink Width:    Main Sink 30 to 34 inches
Main Sink Cabinet Size:    Main Sink Cabinet 36 inch
Main Sink Mount:    Negative Reveal Undermount Sink 
Main Faucet Manufacturer:    Brizo Solna 63020LF-PC
Main Faucet Color/Material:    Chrome Main Faucet
Main Faucet Finish:    Polished Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type:    Pull-Out Spray Faucet, Single Handle Faucet   
Prep Sink Manufacturer:    Blanco Silgranit Precis Large Bowl 513428
Prep Sink Material:    Composite Prep Sink (Granite, Quartz, etc.) [e.g. Silgranite]
Prep Sink Width:    Prep Sink 20 to 24 inches
Prep Faucet Manufacturer:    Brizo Solna 63920LF-PC  
Prep Faucet Color/Material:    Chrome Prep Faucet
Prep Faucet Finish:    Polished Prep Faucet

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Electric Outlet Covers:    White   
Lighting Special Features:    Dimmers in Kitchen, Pendant over Island, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting, Button Light inside cabinet
Lighting Details:    All lighting is LED.

9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type:    Knobs Only, Pulls Only
Hardware Knobs Manufacturer:    Restoration Hardware Lugarno 1-1/4" satin nickel
Hardware Knobs Material/Color:    Nickel/Pewter Knobs   
Hardware Pulls Manufacturer:    Restoration Hardware Asbury 4" and 8" in satin nickel
Hardware Pulls Material/Color:    Nickel/Pewter Knobs

10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused:    New Flooring
Flooring Manufacturer:    2-1/4" strip white oak stained with Minwax Provincial and finished with satin polyurethane
Flooring Material:    Wood Floor
Flooring Color:    Medium Wood Floor

11. Kitchen Pantry
Pantry Type:    Pantry closet in nearby room
Pantry Size:    36Wx28D
Pantry Depth:    24" 
Pantry Shelving:    Melamine Open Shelving in Built-in Pantry
Pantry Door:    Swing-Out Door on Built-in Pantry
Pantry Shape:    Straight Pantry Shelves
Pantry Items:    Boxed Goods in Pantry, Broom/Dustpan in Pantry, Paper Products in Pantry, Recyclables in Pantry 
Special Pantry Features:    Electrical Outlet in Pantry

12. Kitchen Special Features
Eco-Friendly:    Includes low-energy or low-water-use components 
Convenience Items:    Dish Drawer, Super Susan, Tilt outs, Water Dispenser

13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color:    Green Wall Color
Decor Wall Color Details:    Sherwin Williams Comfort Gray

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information

Before Photos:    No
Floorplan Photos:    Yes

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marmoreus' Kitchen

Creamy White Kitchen with Stained Alder Island

Details from marmoreus on 11/16/2012
Link to marmoreus's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to marmoreus's Finished photos

Introduction:
New home build completed in October 2010.  Received so much help from Gardenweb--thanks so much!

Kitchen Highlights:

• Perimeter cabinets: Decora, style is Harmony, finish is Chantille in maple.
• Island cabinets: Sorrento (Hermosa finish on alder)
• Backsplash: Walker Zanger Gramercy Park (Heirloom White and Pipe Smoke)
• Granite on perimeter: Antiqued Nordic Black (love this!)
• Granite on Island: Alaskan White
• Pendant lights: Schoolhouse Electric. The fixture fitter size is 6" and the shades are 14"
• Knobs & pulls: Amerock Highland Ridge
• Barstools: Restoration Hardware (bought during Friends & Family sale--20% off--yay!)
• Wall color: BM Revere Pewter
• Flooring: American walnut w/ Waterlox finish
• Sink: Shaw's farmhouse sink
• Sink faucet/soap dispenser: Danze Opulence
• Range: NXR
• Wall oven: Kitchenaid model #KEBS107SSS
• Fridge: Bosch model #B36IT71SNS>
• Dishwasher: paneled Bosch
• Micro: cheapo GE
• Chandelier: Hubbardton Forge model 101160 in the dark smoke finish
• Wallcovering: grasscloth by Schumache
• Wall Shades: woven wood shades by Kirsch
• Ceiling fan: Craftmade Metro Fan w/ walnut blades

Kitchen Details:

1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel:    New Kitchen/New House  
Kitchen installation:    Hired General Contractor   


2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function:    Large Family, Small Children   
Kitchen Designer:    Self-Designed   
Kitchen Size:    Large (over 350 sq.ft)   
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL):    16x26 (this includes eat-in dining area)   
Kitchen Height:    Height 10 feet or less   
Kitchen Shape:    L-Shaped Kitchen plus Island   
Kitchen Style:    Classic Style, Shaker Style, Transitional Style   
Kitchen Island:    Single Island, Island With Seating, Island with one level   
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL):    62x98         
Kitchen Seating:    Island Counter Seating   
Kitchen Ceiling:    No Special Ceiling Design   
Design Special Features:    Multiple Prep Areas     

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Stock Sizes   
Cabinet Manufacturer:  Decora
Cabinet Manufacturer:  Sorrento
Cabinet Wood: maple
Mixed Cabinets?    Mixed Cabinets perimeter/island (multiple colors/shades/finishes)  
Cabinet Special Features:    Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers, Cabinet Inserts of Clear Glass
Cabinet Other Information:   5-piece flat center panel drawer. Solid reverse raised panel door.  WOOD TYPE: maple
STYLE: harmony
FINISH: chantille
PROFILE: square base

4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused:    New Countertops  
Countertop Composition:    Granite (slab) Countertop  
Granite Countertop:    Alaskan White
Granite Countertop:    Antiqued Nordic Black
Mixed Countertops?    Mixed Countertops perimeter/island (multiple colors/shades/finishes)  

5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused:    New Backsplash  
Backsplash Material:    Ceramic/Porcelain Backsplash  
Backsplash Type:    Subway Tile Backsplash  
Backsplash Pattern:    Running Bond Backsplash   

6. Kitchen Appliances
no information

7. Kitchen Plumbing
Main Sink Manufacturer:      
Main Sink Material:        Fireclay Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls:        Single Bowl Sink
Main Sink Mount:        Apron Front Sink
Main Faucet Color/Material:        Nickel/Pewter Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type:        Single Handle Faucet

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
no information

9. Kitchen Hardware
Knobs & pulls: Amerock Highland Ridge
The pulls came in quite a few sizes. On the perimeter my drawers were 36" and I used the 160 mm pulls which are 6.3 in centers and 8 3/8 in in total length. On the island I used the 128 mm ones (the sizes you referred to above) and the 96 mm ones (3.78 centers, 5" total length).

10. Kitchen Flooring
no information

11. Kitchen Pantry
no information

12. Kitchen Special Features
no information

13. Kitchen Decor
no information

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information

Before Photos:  No
Floorplan Photos:  No

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pghgolfgirl's Kitchen

Tiny Pittsburgh Kitchen Make-over

Details from pghgolfgirl on 11/12/2012
Link to pghgolfgirl's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to pghgolfgirl's Finished photos

Introduction:
My house was built in 1911 and the kitchen is about 100 square feet. The only wall that I had an option to knock down has on the opposite side a beautiful built-in china cupboard, original to the house. Since it provides badly needed storage in the dining room, my GC and I decided to work with the original footprint, which was a challenge. I had very little counterspace and cabinets that didn't function (most boxes and bottles were too tall to fit in them). I couldn't wait to get started!


Kitchen Highlights:

• Cabinets: Pioneer semi-custom (style is raised Madison, in cherry, tawny stain)
• Countertops: Blume's Keystone Quartz "Dakota Copper" (To say I LOVE this is an understatement.) 
• Backsplash: Jeffrey Court Pietra Fire & Ice Quartz (enhanced)
• Sink: Silgranite
• Faucet: Blanco "Torino"
• Floor: DuPont Real Touch laminate
• Refrigator: Samsung
• Gas range, Microwave, Dishwasher: Bosch
• Paint: Behr "Salmon Creek" and "Gallery White"
• Valance: Lowe's
• Windowsill: soapstone, original to the house
  

Kitchen Details:

1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel:    Kitchen Remodel/Existing Footprint/All New Items
Kitchen installation:    Did demo and floor installation
Budget:    Middle Budget
Location:    U.S. Northeastern
Location Type:    City
Basic Other Information:  House located in Pittsburgh, PA. Kitchen design and cabinet installation by Kitchen Fair (Allison Park).  Backsplash tile purchased from Ceramiche Tile and Stone (West End).  Laminate flooring was purchased from Home Depot.

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Size:    Tiny (under 100 sq.ft)
Kitchen Style:    Traditional Style
Kitchen Island:    No Island
Kitchen Peninsula:    No Peninsula
Kitchen Seating:    No Seating
Kitchen Ceiling:    No Special Ceiling Design

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:    Pioneer 
Cabinet Door (Wood):    Cherry Cabinet Doors  
Cabinet Framing:    Framed Cabinet   
Cabinet Door Style:    Raised Panel Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color:    Medium Wood Cabinet Door 

4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused:    New Countertops
Countertop Composition:    Quartz Countertop (Zodiac, Silestone,  CaesarStone, Cambria, etc.)
Quartz Countertop:    Blume's Keystone Quartz "Dakota Copper"  
Countertop Edge:    Half Bullnose Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops?  No  
Countertop Supplier:    Blume's, Pittsburgh, PA 

5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused:    New Backsplash
Backsplash Material:    Natural Stone Backsplash 
Backsplash Size:    Full backsplash 
Backsplash Manufacturer:    Jeffrey Court Pietra Fire & Ice Quartz
Backsplash Supplier:    Ceramiche Tile and Stone, Pittsburgh, PA

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused?    All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer:    Samsung
Refrigerator Special Features:    French Door Refrigerator, Counter-Depth Refrigerator 
Range/Stove Color:    Stainless Steel Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features:    Range Mount Freestanding, Convection Range
Range/Stove Manufacturer:    Bosch
Dishwasher Manufacturer:    Bosch
Dishwasher Color:    Stainless Steel Dishwasher 
Microwave Manufacturer:    Bosch
Microwave Color:    Stainless Steel Microwave
Microwave Special Features:    Over the Range Microwave

7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused?    Installed All New Plumbing Lines  
Main Sink Manufacturer:    Blumes Keystone (similar to Silgranite)
Main Sink Material:    Composite Main Sink (Granite, Quartz, etc.) [e.g. Silgranite]  
Main Sink Bowls:    Double Bowl Sink 
Main Sink Mount:    Zero Reveal Undermount Sink
Main Faucet Manufacturer:    Blanco "Torino"
Main Faucet Color/Material:    Black Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type:    Pull-Out Spray Faucet

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
no information

9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type:    Both Knobs and Pulls

10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused:    New Flooring
Flooring Manufacturer:    DuPont Real Touch laminate Black Slate
Flooring Material:    Laminate Floor
Flooring Color:    Dark Non-Wood Floor

11. Kitchen Pantry
no information

12. Kitchen Special Features
Convenience Items:    Rollout Tray Shelves, Spice Drawer, Super Susan, Wine Storage

13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color:    Light peach

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
Kitchen Cost: My budget was $25,000 and I stayed under it by a few hundred dollars.

Before Photos:  Yes
Floorplan Photos:     No

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shanghaimom's Kitchen

Vintage Cream/Black/Alder/Calcutta Kitchen

Details from shanghaimom on 5/03/2010
Link to shanghaimom's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to shanghaimom's kitchen on atticmag

Introduction:
We were living in China for over 5 years and I had to do all of my planning for the remodel of our 1889 house from there.
Our dog's name is "Rocket". He is 7 years old and has no clue that he lived in China. He has also has no idea that his fur is seems to be a perfect match for BM "Bone White." I could have used him for a furry, living, paint chip!


Kitchen Highlights:

• cabinetry--local custom . Perimeter painted birch in dark cream (BM Bone White) oil-based enamel. Island is stained knotty alder. The uppers are 30" wide and the each door is 13.5" wide.
• counters--Zodiaq quartz Mystic Black (charcoal gray with very subtle sparkly flecks)
• pulls--Amerock Revitalize in Burnished Bronze. All 5".
• sink--Ticor zero-radius SS508 (square corner)
• faucet--Kohler Vinnata in Vibrant Polished Nickel
• Frig: Thermador Freedom French Door Fridge - fully integrated with inset cabs
• range- 36" Bertazzoni Heritage Series in Anthracite
• hood- Vent-A-Hood NPH9-136
• backsplash- 3" hexagonal Calcatta marble tile. Polished, no sealer. No staining or etching whatsoever. Grout color is "Whisper Gray".
• pendants--Hinckley Knickerbocker (these are on clearance all over for a song right now...)
• windows--Marvin double-hung cottage style. Leaded glass window inserts from China.
• walls-- BM Ballet White 
• stools -- Pier1 
• blinds--"Premium Woven Woods" in Nova Ponte#38 from Blinds.co

KitchenDetails:

1. Kitchen Basics
Kitchen_Budget: Middle
Kitchen_DIY: No
Kitchen_Size: Medium

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen_Shape: U+Island
Kitchen_Style: Period
Kitchen_Ceiling_Height: 10'
Kitchen_Dimensions: 15 x11 
Island_Dimensions: 4.5 feet x 5.5 feet

3. Kitchen Cabinets
CabMfg: local custom
Cabinet_Composition: Solid_Wood
Cabinets_Refaced: No
Cabinet_Composition: Wood:Birch
Cabinet_Finish: Painted
Cabinet_Finish: Satin
Cabinet_Color: White/Cream
Cabinet_Mixed: Yes



4. Kitchen Countertops
Counter_Material: Quartz
Counter_Mixed: No
Counter_Unique: No
Counter_Color: Black

5. Kitchen Backsplash
no information

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliance_Mfg: KitchenAid
Appliance_Mfg: Thermador
Appliance_Mfg: Bertazzoni
Appliance_Color:: Black
Appliance_Color: Stainless
Appliance_Color: White_Cream
Appliance_Color: Wood_Paneled

7. Kitchen Plumbing
FaucetMfg: Kohler
SinkMfg: Ticor
SinkComp: Stainless

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Pendants: Currey and Co. "Regatta".

9. Kitchen Hardware
no information

10. Kitchen Flooring
FloorComp: Wood

11. Kitchen Pantry
no information

12. Kitchen Special Features
Air_Switch
Appliance_Garage
Banquette_Seating
Beadboard
Bench_Seating
Blumotion
Broom_Closet
Cabs_Wal > 36in_High
Counter_Depth_Frig
Full_Extension_Drawers
Inset_Doors
Island_with_Seating
Lighting_Pendant
Lighting_Recessed
Lighting_Under_Cabinet
Microwave_Shelf
Microwave_UC
Pass_Through
Plug_Inside_Cabinet
Rollout_Trays
Sink > 30in_Wide
Toe_Kick_Heater
Unique_Window
Window_Seat

13. Kitchen Decor
no information

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information

Before Photos:     Yes
Floorplan Photos:    No

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jeanteach's Kitchen

Honed Jet Mist and Beveled Subway Tile Kitchen Refresh

Details from jeanteach on 5/07/2010
Link to jeanteach's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to jeanteach's Finished photos
Link to jeanteach's Before&After Photo

Introduction:
We replaced the counters, sink, faucet, backsplash, and cooktop. Kept the cabinets but put some glass in a few and switched out some hardware. Kept the fridge and DW. I considered replacing the Thermador double ovens, but they work great and so now am considering them "vintage".

Kitchen Highlights:

• Cabinets: existing (original color similar to Benjamin Moore White Dove)
• Counters: Jet Mist (aka Virginia Mist) honed and enhanced, dupont edge on island and eased edge on perimeter
• Cooktop: Wolf 36 inch five burner gas (we switched from electric to lp gas)
• Downdraft: Thermador
• Backsplash: 3x6 white lanka beveled subway tile, 3x6 breil chair rail tile
• Faucet: Blanco "Grace", chrome with sidespray
• Sink: Elkay undermount single bowl, 18 gauge stainless
• Hardware: Richelieu 3 inch chrome pulls, HD chrome knobs, glass knobs on lower doors but can't remember source

Kitchen Details:

1. Kitchen Basics
Kitchen_Budget: Middle
Kitchen_DIY: No
Kitchen_Size: Medium
Kitchen_Floor_Plan: No

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen_Shape: Open
Kitchen_Shape: Straight+Island
Kitchen_Style: Country
Kitchen_Ceiling_Height: < 8ft
Island Size: 8 feet 4 inches by 4 feet 2 inches

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet_Composition: Solid_Wood
Cabinets_Refaced: No
Cabinet_Finish: Glazed
Cabinet_Color: White/Cream
Cabinet_Mixed: No
CabMfg: Rogers  Sash and Door

4. Kitchen Countertops
Counter_Granite: Honed Jet Mist/Virginia Mist
Counter_Mixed: No
Counter_Unique: Yes
Counter_Color: Black
Countertop from Marble and Granite in Milford, CT

5. Kitchen Backsplash
see highlights

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliance_Mfg: Bosch
Appliance_Mfg: SubZero
Appliance_Mfg: Thermador
Appliance_Mfg: Wolf
Appliance_Color: White/Cream

7. Kitchen Plumbing
SinkMfg: Elkay
SinkComp: Stainless
FaucetMfg: Blanco

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
no information

9. Kitchen Hardware
see highlights

10. Kitchen Flooring
FloorComp: Wood

11. Kitchen Pantry
no information

12. Kitchen Special Features
Beadboard
Bread Drawer
Broom Closet
Counter Depth Frig
Cutting Board Storage
Downdraft Vent
Ice Machine
Island with Seating
Lighting Recessed
Lighting Under Cabinet
Microwave Shelf
Skylight
Trash Pullout

13. Kitchen Decor
no information

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information

Before Photos:  Yes
Floorplan Photos:   No

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lovlilynne's Kitchen

Cream Shaker Cabs/Soapstone Counter Top/Wood Floor Kitchen

Details from lovlilynne on 9/13/2012
Link to lovlilynne's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to lovlilynne's finished photos


Kitchen Highlights:

• Cabinets: Kraftmaid Maple Hunnington in Biscotti
• Countertops: Julia soapstone
• Floors: red oak, matching dining room and living room
• Hardware: Restoration Hardware Marston cup and strap pulls
• Lighting: Hinkley Lighting small pendant ORB, from lighting universe with no problems
• Appliances: all existing except for refrigerator and disposal:
• DW: Kenmore
• OTR MW: Maytag
• Stove: GE
• Refrigerator: NEW Electrolux IQ Touch FD CD with ice and water in the door Black. Bought from AJ Madison with no issues - excellent customer service when I pushed out the delivery date 4 times.
• Disposal: Insinkerator Compact Evolution
• Sink: Blanco 511-710 Blancodiamond Single Bowl Kitchen Sink, Biscuit
• Faucet: final faucet will be Elements of Design Tempa 2 handled in ORB, but currently have cheap temporary is Kingston Brass Victorian twin handled faucet.
• Paint color: SW Milk Pail (a Martha Stewart color, which is discontinued, but they will still make it for you )
• Bar stools: Boraam Industries Ming bar stool
• Glass in cabinet: wissmach hammered

KitchenDetails:

Kitchen_Budget: Middle
Kitchen_DIY: No
Kitchen_Size: Small
Kitchen_Floor_Plan: Yes
Kitchen_Shape: Open
Kitchen_Style: Shaker
Kitchen_Ceiling_Height: less than 8ft
Cabinet_Composition: Solid_Wood
Cabinets_Refaced: No
Cabinet_Composition: Wood:Maple
Cabinet_Finish: Painted
Cabinet_Color: White/Cream
Cabinet_Mixed: No
CabMfg: KraftMaid
Counter_Soapstone: ALL
Counter_Soapstone: Julia
Counter_Wood: ALL
Counter_Wood: Butcherblock
Counter_Wood_OTHER: Oak
Counter_Mixed: Yes
Counter_Unique: No
Counter_Color: Black
Appliance_Mfg: Electrolux
Appliance_Mfg: GE
Appliance_Mfg: KitchenAid
Appliance_Mfg: Whirlpool
Appliance_Color:: Black
FloorComp: Wood
FaucetMfg: Elements of Design
SinkMfg: Blanco
SinkComp_OTHER: Silgranit
Feature: Appliance_Garage
Feature: Bookshelf
Feature: Bread_Drawer
Feature: Lazy_Susan
Feature: Lighting_Above_Cabinet
Feature: Lighting_Pendant
Feature: Lighting_Recessed
Feature: Lighting_Under_Cabinet
Feature: Peninsula_Multilevel
Feature: Peninsula_with_Seating
Feature: Plug_Inside_Cabinet
Feature: Soap_Dispenser
Feature: Toe_Kick_Heater
Feature: Trash_Pullout
Feature: Wall_Words
Feature_Other: Buffet area; cookie sheet/roasting pan pull out cabinet

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