pemberley's Kitchen

Southern Style Cream Kitchen

Details from pemberley on 10/17/2012
Link to pemberley's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to pemberley's Finished photos

Introduction:
We built a new home in 2012.  Our kitchen was finished in June 2012.  The overall style of our home is "Southern" even though we live in the Midwest.  We just love Southern homes.

Kitchen Highlights:

• Cabinets - Crystal Cabinets "Keyline," inset, antique white paint. Cabinets are set to 96'H, roll trays, large drawer base, FHD base, pull out trash, wood hood, top and bottom moldings 
• Backsplash - Rittenhouse subway tile in biscuit 
• Granite - Typhoon Bordeaux with 30 year sealer
• Wall Color - Universal Khaki (Sherwin Williams color but I had it mixed Benjamin Moore). 
• Crown and floor moldings custom matched to the cabinets. 
• Floor - 4 inch Northern White Oak. Hand laid/sanded/stained in house by a local company. Stained "medium."
• Pulls and Knobs - Amerock Kane and Allison Value in Satin Nickel 
• Faucet - Delta Victorian Single Handle pull down - stainless 
• Range - Thermador (Thermador/Bosch offered a 40% discount to us because the house is a parade home otherwise I might have gone with GE Monogram or Wolf) 
• Ovens - Thermador 
• Cooktop - Thermador
• Fridge - Bosch cabinet depth 
• Dishwasher - Bosch 
• Ice Maker - GE Monogram 
• Microwave - GE
• Hot/Cold Reverse Osmosis - Insinkerator Indulge Antique
• Counter Stools - Pier One
• Pendant Lighting - Quorum International # 803-12-86
• Island - 11ft x 4 ft
• Kitchen approx. 20ft x 10 ft"

Kitchen Details:

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

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function:    Small Children, Entertain Frequently, Wheelchair Accessible
Kitchen Designer:    Kitchen Designer
Kitchen Size:    Medium (151-350 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL):    20x10
Kitchen Height:    Height over 10 feet
Kitchen Shape:    L-Shaped Kitchen plus Island
Kitchen Style:    Classic Style, Traditional Style
Kitchen Island:    Island With Seating
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL):    11x4  
Kitchen Peninsula:    No Peninsula
Kitchen Seating:    Island Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling:    crown molding
Design Special Features:    Gourmet/Professional

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Stock Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:    Crystal Cabinetry
Cabinet Door Composition:    Wood Veneer Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood):    Maple Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Box Composition:    Wood Veneer Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Door Overlay:    Beaded Inset Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style:    Recessed Panel Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color:    White/Cream Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish:    Painted Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height:    Gap between Cabinets and Ceiling with Straight Cabinets
Mixed Cabinets?    No mixed cabinets
Cabinet Special Features:    Cabinet Inserts of Unusual Glass

4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused:    New Countertops
Countertop Composition:    Granite (slab) Countertop
Granite Countertop:    Typhoon Bordeaux
Countertop Color:    Gray Countertop
Countertop Finish:    Polished Countertop
Countertop Edge:    Eased Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops?    No Mixed Countertops

5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused:    New Backsplash
Backsplash Material:    Ceramic/Porcelain Backsplash
Backsplash Type:    Subway Tile Backsplash
Backsplash Tile Size:    Backsplash Tile Rectangular - Medium (2x4 to 3x6)
Backsplash Size:    Full backsplash
Backsplash Color:    Cream Backsplash
Backsplash Special Features:    Unique Backsplash Behind Cooktop

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused?    All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer:    Bosch
Refrigerator Color:    Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features:    Side-by-Side  Refrigerator
Range Hood Manufacturer:    Thermador VCI236DS
Range Hood Max CFM:    1001 - 1500 CFM Range Hood
Range Hood MUA:  
Range Hood Color:    Stainless Steel Range Hood
Cooktop Manufacturer:    Thermador PCG364GD/08
Cooktop Color:    Stainless Steel Cooktop
Cooktop Special Features:    Cooktop Griddle 
Wall Oven Manufacturer:    Thermador PODC302
Wall Oven Color:    Stainless Steel Wall Oven
Wall Oven Special Features:    Double Wall Oven
Dishwasher Manufacturer:    Bosch SHX55R55UC
Dishwasher Color:    Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Microwave Manufacturer:    GE JEB1860SMSS
Microwave Color:    Stainless Steel Microwave 
Microwave Special Features:    Undercounter Microwave (not in drawer)
Additional Appliances:    Ice Maker

7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused?    Installed All New Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer:    Kohler Deerfield
Main Sink Material:    Cast Iron Main Sink
Main Sink Shape:    Rectangular Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls:    Double Bowl Sink
Main Sink Mount:    Zero Reveal Undermount Sink 
Main Faucet Color/Material:    Stainless Steel Main Faucet
Main Faucet Finish:    Matte Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type:    Pull-Out Spray Faucet
Main Faucet Details:    Delta Victorian
Plumbing Special Features:    Filtered Water Faucet, Instant Hot Water

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Lighting Special Features:    Dimmers in Kitchen, Pendant over Island, Pendant over Sink, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting

9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type:    Both Knobs and Pulls
Hardware Knobs Manufacturer:    "Amerock Pull Allison Value Hardware, Satin Nickel
Amerock Round Knob Kane, Satin Nickel"
Hardware Knobs Material/Color:    Nickel/Pewter Knobs

10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused:    New Flooring
Flooring Material:    Wood Floor
Flooring Color:    Medium Wood Floor

11. Kitchen Pantry
Pantry Cabinet Features:    Full Rollout in Pantry Cabinet
Pantry Shelving:    Pantry Shelving Cabinets & Countertops

12. Kitchen Special Features
no information

13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color:    Gray Wall Color
Decor Wall Color Details:    Universal Khaki (SW but I had it mixed BM)

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information

Before Photos:    No
Floorplan Photos:   No

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