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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