adh673's Kitchen

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Creamy French Classic

Details from adh673 on 10/13/2012
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Introduction:
2010 Kitchen Remodel in Northern Virginia.  Started with 1988 builder grade kitchen.  No major structural changes in remodel.

Kitchen Highlights:

• Cabinets- Shiloh, inset beaded soft white with slate highlighting and brushing. Tons of details on these, everything is upgraded and pull out or soft glide, etc. They were our biggest expense.
• Kitchen Table- Antique tables made daily. Chairs painted and distressed from my old set 
• New Windows (expanded in kitchen, replaced in entire house)- OKNA. And very glad I went with casement in kitchen in the end as I wasn't going to originally. 
• Pendants- Mercury glass, shades of light
• Range- GE Monogram 36 inch dual fuel with grill (love it)
• Sink- Shaw 3018 (love it), also got the stainless grid, love it too.
• Prep Sink- Rohl Round 18 inch with Tapmaster (tapmaster nice but not end of world if not)
• Faucets- same for both sinks, Delta Leland single hole
• Air switches- from home depot (very frustrating. Don�t place these near a faucet handle!)
• Floors- Character walnut random width, distressed edges, Waterlox finish, Blackford and Sons. LOVE! 
• Vent- GE, free with range 1200 CFMs, loud but works and free is free
• Undercabinet lights- seagull ambiance lighting on dimmer, great lights
• Disposals- Evolution and Evolution compact, no trouble
• Dishwasher- Meihl, some trouble here. Had a flood already! Due to filling the soap dispenser up with soap, apparently a BIG no-no. 
• Backsplash- subway, Emser cape code in artisan cream crackle ordered from Studio Tile in Fl for around 14/ft, Above range, not sure, some small mosaic from a local store. 
• Hardware- cabinets, hafele antique black, doors ordered online , Emtek black ordered from simpsons hardware 
• Paint- Ben Moore Algonkian Trail, eggshell
• Warming drawer- Kitchenaid (used every day!) 
• Microwave- Sharp MW Drawer (fine) 
• Fridge- Samsung with convertible fridge drawer (can be used for wine, kids snacks, deli meats,etc) (like it) 
• Wine Fridge- Uline Captain (some trouble here, two repair visits) 
• Railings- Iron panels and railing elements ordered from 
• Kings Architectural Metals and welded locally (love the result) 
• General  Contractor- Tom Christie, Quality Craft Carpentry in Northern Virginia

KitchenDetails:
1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel:    Kitchen Remodel/Existing Footprint/All New Items
Kitchen installation:    Hired General Contractor
Budget:    High Budget
Location:    U.S. Northeastern, U.S. non-specific
Location Type:    Suburban
Basic Other Information:    Northern Virginia Quality Craft Carpentry (GC) Kleppinger Design Group (cabinets)

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function:    Large Family, Small Children, Entertain Frequently
Kitchen Designer:    Kitchen Designer
Kitchen Size:    Medium (151-350 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL):    12 x 22
Kitchen Height:    Height 8 feet or less
Kitchen Shape:    Straight Kitchen plus Island
Kitchen Style:    Classic Style, Eclectic Style, French Style, Old World Style, Traditional Style, Vintage Style
Kitchen Island:    Single Island, Island With Seating, Island with one level
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL):    8 by 3
Kitchen Peninsula:    No Peninsula
Kitchen Seating:    Island Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling:    No Special Ceiling Design
Design Special Features:    Built-in Pantry, Multiple Prep Areas, Windows to the Counter
Design Other Information:    Kleppinger Design Group, Elizabeth Alpert

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:    Shiloh
Cabinet Manufacturer Details:    Oxford door style Inset, beaded edge Island Knotty Alder, Walnut Stain, Perimeter, Soft white, brushed and highlighted in slate
Cabinet Door Composition:    Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood):    Maple Cabinet Doors, knotty alder
Cabinet Box Composition:    Solid Wood Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Door Overlay:    Beaded Inset Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style:    Raised Panel Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color:    Medium Wood Cabinet Door, White/Cream Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish:    Stained Cabinet Door, Painted Cabinet Door, Glazed Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height:    Cabinets to the Ceiling
Mixed Cabinets?    Mixed Cabinets perimeter/island (multiple colors/shades/finishes)
Cabinet Special Features:    Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers

4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused:    New Countertops
Countertop Composition:    Granite (slab) Countertop   
Granite Countertop:    Western Sage Brush
Countertop Color:    White/Cream Countertop
Countertop Finish:    Polished Countertop
Countertop Edge:    Ogee Edge Countertop, Straight Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops?  
Countertop Supplier:    Dominion Granite (fabricator) and Elegant Granite (supplier)
Countertop Fabricator:    Dominion Granite, recommend

5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused:    New Backsplash
Backsplash Material:    Ceramic/Porcelain Backsplash
Backsplash Type:    Subway Tile Backsplash
Backsplash Pattern:    Liner tiles in backplash
Backsplash Tile Size:    Backsplash Tile Rectangular - Medium (2x4 to 3x6)
Backsplash Size:    Full backsplash
Backsplash Color:    Light Backsplash, Neutral Backsplash, Cream Backsplash
Backsplash Manufacturer:    Emser Cape Code in Artisan Cream
Backsplash Details:    Artisan Cream
Backsplash Supplier:    Oliver at Wholesale Tile in Florida
Backsplash Special Features:    Handmade Tiles in  Backsplash, Mixed Materials in Backsplash
Backsplash Other Information:    The mosaic over the range is not emser, I don't remember who is it is but mini tiles, some irridescent, in a matching tone.

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused?    All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer:    Samsung 4287
Refrigerator Color:    Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features:    French Door Refrigerator
Range/Stove Color:    Stainless Steel Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features:    Range Gas Continuous Grates, Dual Fuel Range, Pro-Style Range
Range/Stove Manufacturer:    GE
Range Hood Manufacturer:    GE
Range Hood Max CFM:    601-1000 CFM Range Hood 
Range Hood Color:    Stainless Steel Range Hood    
Cooktop Manufacturer:    GE Monogram
Cooktop Color:    Stainless Steel Cooktop
Cooktop Special Features:  
Cooktop Details:    36 inch monogram with grill in center
Dishwasher Manufacturer:    Miele
Dishwasher Color:    Custom Wood Paneled Dishwasher
Dishwasher Details:    miele optima
Microwave Manufacturer:    sharp
Microwave Color:    Stainless Steel Microwave 
Microwave Special Features:    Built-in Microwave in Drawer 
Warming Drawer Manufacturer:    kitchenaid
Warming Drawer Color:    Stainless Steel Warming Drawer 
Additional Appliances:    Wine Cooler
Additional Appliance Information:    Captain wine fridge by uline

7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused?    Mix of Old and New Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer:    Rohl shaw
Main Sink Material:    Fireclay 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 33 inch
Main Sink Mount:    Zero Reveal Undermount Sink, Apron Front Sink  
Main Sink Details:    Rohl Shaw 30 inch
Main Faucet Manufacturer:    delta leland
Main Faucet Color/Material:    Stainless Steel Main Faucet
Main Faucet Finish:    Matte Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type:    Pull-Out Spray Faucet, Single Handle Faucet   
Prep Sink Manufacturer:    Rohl Allia
Prep Sink Material:    Fireclay Prep Sink  
Prep Sink Width:    Prep Sink under 20 inches
Prep Sink Details    18 inch round
Prep Faucet Manufacturer:    delta leland  
Prep Faucet Color/Material:    Stainless Steel Prep Faucet
Prep Faucet Finish:    Matte Prep Faucet
Plumbing Special Features:    Air Switch, Hands-free Faucet, Tapmaster - Eurostyle  

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Electric Outlet Covers:    painted metal ones from home depot to match tile
Electric Special Features:    Outlet Covers match the Backsplash, Outlet in Island, Phone jack in cabinet, Plug inside cabinet, Plugmold under Cabinets
Electric Details:    plugmold in hutch.  Hutch cabinet has 8 outlets
Lighting Special Features:    Dimmers in Kitchen, Pendant over Island, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting

9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type:    Both Knobs and Pulls
Hardware Knobs Manufacturer:    Hafele antique black
Hardware Knobs Material/Color:    Black Knobs  
Hardware Pulls Manufacturer:    Hafele
Hardware Pulls Material/Color:    Black Knobs

10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused:    New Flooring
Flooring Manufacturer:    Blackford and Sons (TN)
Flooring Material:    Wood Floor
Flooring Color:    Dark Wood Floor
Flooring Details:    Black Walnut, Character 1 and 2.  Random width-3-5-7.

11. Kitchen Pantry
Pantry Type:    Reach-in Pantry (Built-in)   
Pantry Cabinet Features:    Full Rollout in Pantry Cabinet

12. Kitchen Special Features
Special Features Other Information:    legs by range are pull out spice racks

13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color:    Brown Wall Color 

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information  

Before Photos:    Yes
Floorplan Photos:   Yes

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