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Sunday, October 14, 2012

ayerg73's Kitchen

Cream and Black Kitchen with Soapstone


Details from ayerg73 on 10/4/2012
Link to ayerg73's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to ayerg73's Finished photos
Link to ayerg73's Before & After Photo

Introduction:   
Kitchen Highlights:
  • Cabinets - custom builder. Shaker style. Full overlay. Painted cabinets - Colored Lacquer used is same color as SW Impressive Ivory.
  • Wood cabinets - natural cherry.
  • Hardware - Amerock Highland Ridge in Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze. 128mm and a few 3" pulls on small drawers.
  • Countertops - Anasazi Soapstone from The Stone Studio in Batesville, IN
  • Backsplash Tile - Debris Tile from Fireclay Tile. 2x6 subways in Kelp Green with swirl accents.
  • Fireplace Tile - Modern Mythology Phoenix Mixed Stone Mosaic
  • Paint - Walls are SW Krypton. Trim is SW Impressive Ivory at 50% intensity
  • Floor - Historic Blend Hickory floor from Tennessee Wood Flooring with hand distressing and square nail holes. 3, 4 & 5" planks, mixed.
  • Range - Bertazzoni Dual Fuel 48" range in black
  • Hood - Vent a Hood
  • Dishwasher - Bosch 800 Plus
  • Microwave - Sharp 24" Drawer
  • Sink - Blanco Silgranit Super single in Anthracite
  • Faucet - Grohe Concetto in Chrome
  • Soap Dispenser - Elkay Deluxe in Chrome
  • UCL - Neutral White LED strips from Environmental Lights
  • Pendants - Kichler Sayre 12" in ORB
  • Chandelier - Murry Feiss Sullivan Collection in ORB 


KitchenDetails:
1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel:    Kitchen Remodel/New Footprint
Kitchen installation:     Some Do-It-Yourself: 20%-70%, Hired General Contractor
Budget:    Middle Budget
Location:     U.S. non-specific
Location Type:    Rural

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function:    Multiple Cooks, Small Children, Pet Accommodations
Kitchen Designer:    Self-Designed, Plans reworked by GW KF
Kitchen Size:    Large (over 350 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL):    20' x 12.5'
Kitchen Height:    Height 8 feet or less
Kitchen Shape:    Galley Kitchen plus Island
Kitchen Island:    Island Without Seating, Oversized Island
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL):    36 x 140 
Kitchen Peninsula:    No Peninsula
Kitchen Seating:    Banquette Seating, Window Seat
Kitchen Ceiling:    No Special Ceiling Design
Design Special Features:    Custom Range Hood, Fireplace/Hearth/Wood Stove, Broom Closet, Bay/Box Window, Message Center, Multiple Prep Areas, Pet Area

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:  
Cabinet Manufacturer Details:    John's Custom Kitchens
Cabinet Door Composition:    Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood):    Cherry Cabinet Doors, Maple Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Box Composition:    Solid Wood Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Box (Wood):    Cherry Cabinet Boxes, Maple Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Framing:    Framed Cabinet
Cabinet Door Overlay:    Full Overlay Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style:    Square Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color:    Light Wood Cabinet Door, Cream Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish:    Natural (Unfinished) Cabinet Door, Painted 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:    Soapstone Countertop
Soapstone Countertop:    Anasazi Soapstone
Countertop Color:    Black Countertop  
Countertop Edge:    Eased Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops?    No Mixed Countertops
Countertop Supplier:    The Stone Studio in Batesville, IN
Countertop Fabricator:    The Stone Studio in Batesville, IN

5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused:    New Backsplash
Backsplash Material:    Ceramic/Porcelain Backsplash
Backsplash Type:    Subway Tile Backsplash
Backsplash Pattern:    Running Bond Backsplash
Backsplash Tile Size:    Backsplash Tile Rectangular - Medium (2x4 to 3x6)
Backsplash Size:    Full backsplash
Backsplash Color:    Green Backsplash
Backsplash Manufacturer:     Fireclay Tile
Backsplash Details:    Debris Tile 2x6 subways in Kelp Green with swirl accents
Backsplash Supplier:    Bluegrass Green - Louisville
Backsplash Special Features:    Handmade Tiles in  Backsplash
Backsplash Other Information:    Grout - Wasabi green

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused?    Mix of Old and New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer:  
Refrigerator Color:    Stainless Steel Refrigerator  
Range/Stove Details:    Bertazzoni Dual Fuel 48" range in black
Range/Stove Color:    Black Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features:    Range Mount Slide-in, Range Griddle, Range over 36 in wide, Dual Fuel Range
Range/Stove Manufacturer:    Bertazzoni
Range Hood Manufacturer:    Vent a Hood
Range Hood Max CFM:    601-1000 CFM Range Hood
Range Hood MUA:  
Range Hood Color:    Black Range Hood
Range Hood Special Features:    Chimney Style Range Hood, Range Hood over 36 in wide, custom stainless lip on hood
Dishwasher Manufacturer:  
Dishwasher Color:    Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Dishwasher Special Features:    Third rack
Dishwasher Details:    Bosch 800 Plus
Microwave Manufacturer:    Bosch
Microwave Color:    Stainless Steel Microwave
Microwave Details:    Sharp 24" Drawer
Microwave Special Features:    Built-in Microwave in Drawer   

7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused?    Reused All Existing Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer:    Blanco
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 35 to 40 inches
Main Sink Cabinet Size:    Main Sink Cabinet 36 inch
Main Sink Mount:     Zero Reveal Undermount Sink
Main Sink Details:    Blanco Silgranit Super single in Anthracite
Main Faucet Manufacturer:    Grohe
Main Faucet Color/Material:    Chrome Main Faucet
Main Faucet Finish:    Polished Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type:    Single Handle Faucet
Main Faucet Details:    Grohe Concetto in Chrome    

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Electric Special Features:    Outlet in Island, Plug inside cabinet
Lighting Special Features:    Dimmers in Kitchen, Pendant over Island, Pendant over Sink, Recessed Lighting, Semi-Flush Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting
Lighting Details:    "UCL - Neutral White LED strips from Environmental Lights
Pendants - Kichler Sayre 12"" in ORB
Chandelier - Murry Feiss Sullivan Collection in ORB "

9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type:    Pulls Only
Hardware Pulls Manufacturer:    Amerock Highland Ridge in Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze. 128mm and a few 3" pulls on small drawers
Hardware Pulls Material/Color:    Bronze/ORG Knobs
Hardware Pulls Details:    Amerock Highland Ridge in Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze. 128mm and a few 3" pulls on small drawers

10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused:    New Flooring
Flooring Manufacturer:    Tennessee Wood Flooring
Flooring Material:    Wood Floor
Flooring Color:    Medium Wood Floor
Flooring Details:    Historic Blend Hickory floor from Tennessee Wood Flooring with hand distressing and square nail holes. 3, 4 & 5" planks, mixed

11. Kitchen Pantry
no information

12. Kitchen Special Features
Eco-Friendly:    Includes locally sourced materials, Includes low-energy or low-water-use components, Includes recycled components, Includes reused components
Convenience Items:    Bookshelf, Dish Drawer, Integrated Drainboard, Knife Drawer, Pantry Rollout, Under-Counter Recycling Bin, Recycling Pullout, Sink Tilt-out Tray, Spice Drawer, Trash Pullout

13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color:    Blue Wall Color
Decor Wall Color Details:    SW Krypton  

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information 

Before Photos:   Yes
Floorplan Photos: No

Saturday, July 03, 2010

theanimala's Kitchen

Transitional White Inset with glass tile


Posted by theanimala on Sat, Jan 2, 10
Link to theanimala's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to theanimala's kitchen photos

Details:
  • Cabinets: Shiloh cabinets; Inset Homestead. Prefinished/painted by Shiloh:
    • Perimeter: painted MB Softwhite
    • Island: maple stained Espresso
  • Countertops:
    • Perimeter: Ceasarstone Raven
    • Island: Ceasarstone Misty Carrera - mitred edge
  • Backsplash: White Glass subway tile from theglassmosiacoutlet.com
  • Backsplash: Stainless Steel 1x2 tiles
  • Appliances:
    • Refrigerator: JennAir CD FD - JFC2089HES
    • Ovens: Electrolux - EW30EW65GS
    • Warming Drawer: Electrolux - EW30WD55GS
    • Microwave: Electrolux - EL27MO45GS
    • Cooktop: DCS 36" Drop-in - CTD-365
    • Hood: Bosch - DKE9365AUC
    • Beverage Center: GE Monogram - ZDBC240NBS
    • Dishwasher: Bosch
  • Plumbing:
    • Main Sink: Franke 33" SS Apron - FHX710-33S. Installed as flush-mount.
    • Main Faucet: generic Costco brand
    • Prep Sink: Elkay - ELU1618
    • Prep Faucet: Danze Como Pulldown
  • Hardware: Princetonian pulls from TopKnobs
  • Flooring: Ceramiche Piemme tile by Valentino from Italy. Fashion Coffee 12 x 24. Rectified porcelain purchased from a local tile store. http://www.ceramichepiemme.it
  • Paint: BM 1542 Himalayan Trek
  • Lighting:
    • Chandelier: Eden pendant lamp from CB2. It comes with a plug on the end but we ended up hardwiring it
    • Pendants: Besa Lighting TuTu Modern red pendants purchased from arcadianlighting.com. Flat canopy and upgraded wattage.
  • Lazy Susan: from Knape & Vogt
  • Wall phone: Crosley Red wall phone
Background:Island dimensions are 31.5" x 85.5".

Features:
Apron Sink
Beverage Center Bar
Blumotion
Bookshelf
Cabs Base>24in Deep
Counter Depth Frig
Flush Mount Sink
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Inset Doors
Island without Seating
Lighting Pendant
Lighting Recessed
Lighting Under Cabinet
Prep Sink
Soap Dispenser
Spice Storage
UCFrig
Warming Drawer
Wine Cooler

Monday, May 03, 2010

melinrk's Kitchen

French Country Kitchen with Pressed Tin Backsplash



Contact: melinrk (My Page)
Posted on Mon, Feb 1, 2010
Link to melinrk's Gardenweb fnished kitchen post
Link to melinrk's kitchen photos


Details:
  • Cabinets: Brookhaven, Pelham Manor raised door style. Cherry stain with charcoal glaze. Includes all panels & mouldings. From In House Kitchen Bath Home, NY, NY www.inhousekbh.com
  • Countertops: Gold & Silver granite (or Golden Silver), double arch edge (counters, inside sink & window sills), 3 window sills & cut in drain board. From Barocco Marble & Granite, Chestnut Ridge, NY
  • Backsplash: Tin ceiling design #209, stainless steel with flat moulding #903 for behind cooktop. From Classic Ceilings Classicceilings.com
  • Hardware: Spanish Gothic by Hickory Hardware Shophickoryhardware.com
  • Island: custom. From Belmonte & Sablich, Garnerville, NY. Dimensions 5'x2' plus a little overhang of the granite.
  • Refrigerator handles: custom from Eric David Laxman, Garnerville, NY ericdavidlaxman.com
  • Hood: custom made by GC, plus mouldings to match cabinets
  • Appliances from Silver City, Spring Valley, NY:
    • Rangetop, Dacor 6-burner EG366SCH/NG
    • Dishwasher, Miele G2183SCVI, paneled
    • Fridge/Freezer, Kitchenaid 42" 25cu side by Side KSS042FTX, paneled
    • Trash Compactor, Kitchenaid 15" KUCS03FTPA
    • Single wall oven, Kitchenaid KEBS107SS
    • Built in Microwave, Kitchenaid KBHS109SS
    • Vent, Prestige 1200cfm UIB34S2
  • Plumbing:
    • Sink – Kohler Undertone large D-bowl 37½"x 18½"x9½" K3185
    • Faucet – Show House by Moen Waterhill Wrought Iron 1-handle w/side spray S711WR
    • Soap Dispenser – Moen 3942BL
    • Insta Hot – Insinkerator Indulge Antique Dispenser F-GN22-MBLK
    • Disposal – Insinkerator, 1 horse power Pro-XL, continuous feed
    • Pot Filler – Danze Opulence single handle wall mount D205557BS
  • Curtains: Waverly yellow and blue. Discontinued but may be available on ebay.

Dimensions:The kitchen is 17' on the sink side, 11' on the oven/fridge side by 13 1/2' wide.
The dimensions of the island itself are 5'x2' plus alittle overhang of the granite. The space between the island (from the outside of the overhang) to the fridge is 40". The space between island and sink is 41" and the space at the end of the island between it and the cooktop is 38". Going from the bottom, left and around (to the right of the sink), 21" cabinet, DW, 33" sink base w/4" bump outs on either side, trash compactor, 2-30" cabinets, corner super susan, 21" drawer set, 36" under range top cabinets w/4" bump outs on either side, 21" drawer set, corner super susan, 15" drawer set, wall ovens w/33" drawer under, then fridge.
Uppers are (starting at same point) 40" cabinet, window, 2-42" cabinets, 18" cabinet with filler at end, back wall is just hood & wwall & windows, filler at corner, 33" cabinet, 15" cabinet, 33" cabinet above wall oven, then fridge. All lower cabinets have pull outs, above fridge has dividers.


Contacts:
  • Contractor: Angelo Menna of Menna Building Corp.
  • Plumbing: John M. Hartel & Co, Pearl River, NY
  • Cabinets: Jayne Zeigler Jaynez@inhousekbh.com

Costs:
  • Cabinets - $25,500
  • Hardware - $475
  • Appliances - $14,000
  • Island - $3,200
  • Refrigerator Handles - $600
  • Hood – $300 plus some painting costs, plus the mouldings, included in cabinet price. Built by GC.
  • Granite (perimeter) – $5000 (included 3 window sills & drain board)
  • Granite (island) - $850
  • Pot Filler - $233
  • Sink - $675
  • Faucet - $416
  • Disposal - $400
  • Soap Dispenser - $82
  • Insta Hot - $590
  • Window treatments for 2 new windows - $604
  • Backsplash (materials)- $1000
  • Backsplash (labor)- $750
  • Floors refinished - $1000
  • Contractor fee - $4250 – worth every penny
TOTAL - $78,335.72
I am in a suburb of New York City - and the prices reflect that.
We sold our old kitchen on Craig’s List for $1,500.


Background:
The space is different than the original kitchen. Behind the original was a small powder room and tiny laundry room. Each had a window in it. First we did a small addition on the other side of the house for a powder room and big laundry room, then we knocked down the wall and opened up the space. We actually had to move both windows several inches - annoying but well worth it to achieve the symmetry needed.

My GC built the hood. He carved it with wood, covered it with masonite, then sheetrock. Then it was painted, plastered & glazed. The mouldings were all ordered with the cabinetry so it matched. Obviously the guts of the vent cost $, but the hood itself cost me a days labor plus materials, paint, etc.

Features:
Coffee Center
Counter Depth Frig
Cutting Board Storage
Drainboard
Drawer Dividers
Frameless Cabinets
Full Extension Drawers
Gourmet Professional
Hood Custom
Instant Hot Water
Island without Seating
Lazy Susan
Lighting Recessed
Lighting Under Cabinet
Potfiller
Rollout Trays
Sink Tilt-out
Sink>30in Wide
Soap Dispenser
Trash Compactor
Tray Divider
Unique Hardware
Wicker Baskets
Unique backsplash - pressed tin ceiling tile look, in stainless as backsplash.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

mamalynn's Kitchen

Green Soapstone Kitchen with Green and Cream Cabinets


Posted by mamalynn on Fri, Jan 29, 10
Link to mamalynn's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to mamalynn's kitchen photos
Link to mamalynn's Before&After Photo

Details:
  • Cabinets: locally made, beaded inset doors. The glass in the cabinets is antiqued.
  • Countertops: Iguazu soapstone from Dorado Soapstone of Austin, TX (same as sink)
  • Backsplash: Daltile Canaletto Rosso with Dakota Mahogany inserts. (The ceramic tile always looks a bit orange in the pictures when it is actually a terracotta color.
  • Appliances:
    • Dishwasher - Whirlpool that I got a year ago to replace my worn out one. It’s quiet, works great, and I saw no need to change it.
    • Refrigerator - Samsung 26 Cu Ft.
    • Vent - ModernAire
    • Range - Electrolux 30 inch slide-in electric with two ovens (Getting gas to our house would have been prohibitively expensive.)
    • Range hood - custom built, Modernaire liner.
  • Sink: Iguazu soapstone from Dorado Soapstone of Austin, TX. (Since the sink doesn't get any treatments and has water and soap in it frequently, it does "gray," which I don't mind at all for the sink.)
  • Faucet: Allora by Delta
  • Soap dispensers: Allora by Delta
  • Hardware - Atlas Homewares Scroll in black, some the right scroll, most are the left scroll
  • Lazy Susan: Hafele LeMans Champagne blind corner pullout
  • Mixer Stand: Rev-a-Shelf
  • Trash Pullout: Hafele
  • Lighting:
    • Recessed - Cree LR6 LED’s
    • Over the sink - The Piedmont in antique black from Schoolhouse Electric.
    • Over the table - Hinkley Juliette 3 Light Mini Chandelier in Olde Black.
    • Undercounter lights - Xenon, I don’t know what brand
  • Floor: Daltile Canaletto Rosso with Dakota Mahogany inserts.
  • Paint: All Behr colors. Some of them we did tweak a bit.
    • Green cabinets: We started with Behr Mint Fizz, but there was not enough contrast, so we darkened it.
    • Cream cabinets, banquette, and all baseboards, trim, doors: Behr China Cup.
    • Sink end of the room: Behr Coronado Dunes
    • Banquette end of the room: Behr Peach Bud
    • Ceiling: Behr Muffin Mix.
  • Shades: from Fabric Workroom online. The cleats are by ChicCleats and mimic the scroll of the cabinet pulls.
  • Two door interiors painted with magnetic paint (3 coats) and then with chalkboard paint.
Background:
We bought our house new in 1981. In 1989 I closed in the deck to create a room for me. The kitchen window over the sink that looked out onto the deck became a leaded glass window looking into my room. At that time I had the upper cabinet doors removed and those cabinets painted and I changed the wallpaper and the vinyl floor as the old floor had not held up well. Nothing has been done to the kitchen since then except for the occasional new appliance as an old one died.

None of this was DIY - neither of us has any talent in that direction.

Since I built in the banquette, I was able to move the peninsula out by about a foot which allowed me to make the island a little longer. Originally the peninsula had what I assume was meant to be a breakfast bar, but it was much too narrow to be used. I had that cut down to make one large area and the overhang now extends out a bit more.

The only extra space I was able to add to the kitchen is at the coffee bar. The space for the frig already extended into the utility room and the space that had the oven and the pantry extended into the garage. I extended the rest of that wall into the garage by the same amount, roughly 6.5 ft x 2.5 ft. That gave me room for a slightly large pantry and for the coffee bar.

Features:
Apron Sink
Banquette Seating
Cabs Base>24in Deep
Cabs Wall>36in High
Coffee Center
Dish Drawer
Drainboard
Drawer Dividers
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Hood Custom
Inset Doors
Island without Seating
Lazy Susan
Lighting Recessed
Lighting Under Cabinet
Microwave Shelf
Mixer Pullout
NeverMT
Peninsula with Seating
Rollout Trays
Soap Dispenser
Spice Storage
Trash Pullout
Tray Divider
Unique Hardware
Unique Window
Wicker Baskets
Leaded beveled glass cabinet doors

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

momof3kids_pa's Kitchen

White/Soapstone Kitchen with Exposed Brick Wall



Contact: momof3kids_pa (My Page)
Posted on Thu, Jun 18, 09
Link to momof3kids_pa's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to momof3kids_pa's kitchen photos


Details:
  • Cabinets: IKEA Lidingo White
  • Flooring: red oak, colonial nailed, satin poly, random wide plank, www.colonialplankfloors.com
  • Countertops
    ~ Perimeter: Black Benata Soapstone from Bucks County Soapstone
    ~ Island: Honed Venatino Marble Remnant from Marble Concepts
    ~ Wood: Numerar oak butcherblock from IKEA
  • Appliances:
    ~ Refrigerator: Maytag 22.1 MBR2256KES from Home Depot
    ~ Cooktop Maytag 36" MGC6536BDB from Home Depot
    ~ Range hood 36" Venito Chimney Pyramid from Home Depot
    ~ Microwave: GE WES1384SMSS from Walmart
  • Sink: Franke 28" Farm Sink MHK-110-28 from HomeClick.com
  • Faucet: Price Pfister Marielle - incl spray/soap T34-PT from HomeClick.com
  • Garbage disposal: Insinkerator with sink switch from Home Depot
  • Cabinet Hardware: Belwith - Savoy (47 pulls, 21 knob, 1 large pull) from HomeAnnex.com
  • Lighting:
    ~ Pendants: Sheffield, nickel plated pendants from Revival Lighting.com
    ~ Glass cabinet lighting: fluorescent & halogen puck lights from Home Depot
  • Brick veneer: Owens Corning -- Antique Red from Marble Concepts
  • Window: Pella 2 double hung from Lowes
  • Counter stools: Sanders Cove 24" from JCPenney.com
  • Paper towel holder: Ikea Grundtal Paper Towel Holder

Featur
Air Switch
Apron Sink
Baking Drawer
Bar with Seating
Beadboard
Blumotion
Cabinets: Wall >12"deep
China Hutch
Counter-depth Frig
Counter-to-Ceiling Cabinet
Cutting Board Storage
Drawer Dividers
Exposed Stone/Brick
Floor Plans
Frameless Cabinets
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Instant Hot Water
Island without Seating
Lighting: Pendant
Lighting: Recessed
Lighting: Under Cabinet
NeverMT
Peninsula with Seating
Plug inside Cabinet
Reach-in Pantry
Soap Dispenser
Spice Storage
Stone
Toe Kick Heater
Trash Pullout
Tray Divider


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Saturday, August 02, 2008

berryberry's Kitchen

Berryberry's Finished Kitchen




Posted by berryberry on Fri, Jul 11, 08
Link to berryberry's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to berryberry's before kitchen photos
Link to berryberry's finished kitchen photos

Details:
More details:
Our goal was to re-do our 17 year old kitchen, original to the house. The old cabinets were standard builder grade and while looking good on the outside, were showing signs of wear (broken drawer guides, etc) internally. Plus the color scheme was, ummm, just a tad outdated – LOL.

We planned 90% of the kitchen ourselves, from doing research ahead of time, looking at magazines, and using the garden web and other internet resources. We met with 3 different cabinet reps / KDs to obtain quotes from three different cabinet lines – Durasupreme, Shiloh, and Kahle’s (a regional brand based a few hours away from us on PA). We obtained a few different ideas from the various KDs we met with and incorporated them into our vision. Our vision was further defined seeing a display of Omega cabinets at the one showroom which also sold the Shiloh line. This display is what we used in helping us design our plan and look.

In looking at cabinetry, we were impressed with the Shiloh brand’s construction but they had no door styles, finishes that would give us the look we really wanted to achieve. Durasupreme was the least inexpensive of the group but also the least flexible (ie they couldn’t do the special microwave cabinet we wanted to do). It was only by a fluke we came across Kahles. Even though they are based in Pennsylvania, we had never heard of them. But one day, when out looking at appliances, one showroom we stopped at had full type kitchen displays. Some of the cabinets we saw were fantastic – better quality than the Omega custom line we saw at the Shiloh dealer – and we thought they had to be full custom cabinetry. We asked one of the appliance sales people about the cabinets and he said a couple local contractors installed all the cabinets at their facility. We showed him the couple cabinets we liked and he told us they were all installed by a man named Dale Conrad. He gave us his number and we contacted him http://www.conradkitchenandbath.com/

We found out the cabinets were made by a company called Kahle’s – which sells regionally in the eastern part of the US. They are a family run operation and do things the old fashioned way as the quality of their cabinets can attest to (for instance note the full plywood TOPS on the base cabinets). They are based in northwest PA pretty much in the middle of nowhere. http://www.kahles.com/ As you can see from the website, marketing is not their strong suit but making top quality cabinets is. They happened to offer styles and finishes that we were looking for and help us complete our vision. Furthermore, we found Dale to be a forthright man to work with. And while his initial quote came in a lot higher than the other two, we worked together, thru some minor design changes, as well as advantageous scheduling to help him fill some down time to come up with a price that was competitive with the others we had received. Dale told us the job would take about 2 weeks (except waiting for the granite to be fabricated) and he was spot on. His crew was here 9 days and completed 95% of the kitchen, hooked up our old sink / faucet as a temporary sink and then we waited about 3 weeks while the granite was being fabricated. Dale’s crew was back the day of the granite installation to disconnect the temporary sink and faucet, install the new ones after the granite went in and finish up some minor details. Two weeks of work exactly with no issues. The only issue we did encounter was with our DIY backsplash. The tile store initially ordered the wrong material so that delayed me installing it for about 10 days until they had the correct material shipped. Since we didn’t order the tile until the granite was in, this pushed the final completion back slightly.

Features:
Appliance Garage
Baking Drawer
Blumotion
Bookshelf
CabinetsWall >12"deep
CabinetsWall >36"high
Ceiling Fan
Cutting Board Storage
Drawer Dividers
Full Extension Drawers
Gourmet/Professional
Inset Doors
Island without Seating
LightingPendant
LightingRecessed
LightingUnder Cabinet
Message Center/Desk
Microwave Shelf
Open Shelving
Plug inside Cabinet
Prep Area (Multiple)
Reach-in Pantry
Soap Dispenser
Spice Storage
Stone
Trash Pullout
Unique Hardware
Warming Lights
Wine Storage

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

texashottie's Kitchen

TexasHottie's 'new' Old World Kitchen



Contact: texashottie (My Page)
Posted on Sat, Jul 8, 06
Link to kitchen photos: http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/TexasHottie/kitchen/

Details:
  • Appliances:
    LG FD fridge
    LG DW
    KA micro/oven
    Blue Star range
  • Kohler faucets
  • Stone:
    Tropic Brown granite on perimeter, AB on island
    Backsplash is mixed light and dark travertine noce with dark emperador marble
    Piece behind range is an antique iron that was recovered out of a parish in France
  • Floors are Pendio Beige travertine with an island border of dark emperador marble
We just built a new home, moved into it two months ago, but ran into some problems with leaks, etc. So I'm still under construction but I wanted to throw up some pictures for you all. Thank you for your help this past year.

Friday, July 29, 2005

compumom's Kitchen

Cherry and Esmerelda Kitchen with Hutch



Posted by compumom on Wed, Jul 27, 05
Link to compumom's photos

We did our kitchen in 2002-03. I chose Bertch's Custom Cabinet line in Cherry with a fawn stain. It definitely has darkened, but to a warm rich color.






Compumom's Kitchen in Progress

Posted by compumom (My Page) on Sat, Jan 25, 03 at 1:21
Here are the latest photos of our kitchen, begun November 5, 2002. Still to come are:

Wood panels for the fridge and dishwasher

Backsplash

Correct cord on one of the pendant lights

Glass shelves and door inserts for the hutch

End pieces on the hutch

Some kind of switchplates for the beadboard on the hutch

Tile around the bay window

French door hardware

Decorative accents

Window treatment

Possibly new table and chairs or at the least chair pads

BTW I'm so annoyed at DH for taking these photos without letting me
pick up first. He was grabbing the daylight before running off to work!
To be continued...

Here is a link that might be useful: Our kitchen as of 1-24-03
Follow-Up Postings:

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  • Posted by: keenco (My Page) on Sat, Jan 25, 03 at 9:35
Wow,
your kitchen is beautiful. What kind of cabinets (brand and finish) and
granite did you choose? Your granite is lovely and it all looks so put
together. Did you have a professional designer?

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  • Posted by: weed30 (My Page) on Sat, Jan 25, 03 at 9:35
Oh it's just beautiful! Love the granite, that hutch is gorgeous,
especially the way it's deeper in the middle. Your bay above the sink
is great. Love the smaller cabinets along the top, and those huge
drawers in the island and under the cooktop make me very jealous!
Really nice job - very elegant looking! Congrats!


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Sat, Jan 25, 03 at 10:08
Gee, I'm blushing...
Thank you for the compliments. First the facts. The green and cherry were my
"vision" so to speak. That's what I settled on after months of
"research". We used a kitchen designer from the cabinet store for
design help. She had nothing to do with the granite, only the cabinet
design, placement etc. (Though I will admit I did 'bounce' things off
her from time to time) I chose the hardware myself with input from her.
She helped with size and placement. She has only been here once since
the cabinets were installed and has never seen the granite or
functional kitchen. I find that amazing. If I was the designer I'd want
to see it each step of the way!
We have dear friends who are very
design oriented (he manufactures desks and entertainment units)and they
helped me choose the granite and suggested my fabricator.Some of it was
by "committee" in that I asked certain friends for input on placement,
cabinetry etc.
If you remember from my earlier posts, this was "in
process" for more than a year before we demo'ed. I had time for many
refinements! We actually changed designers once as well due to cabinet
bids and availability. I also have to add that DH was an active
participant in every area.We work pretty well together. Sometimes he
couldn't understand why I was stressing about some little thing, but
ultimately agreed that it was important to the total. When he was
totally in another direction I asked the designer or our friends to
mediate!
The cabinets are Cherry, made by Bertch and its their "custom" line . The finish is "fawn" semigloss.
The granite is called Costa Esmerelda. The tile will be tumbeled Bottocino 4x4 with tiny pewter key tiles from Walker Zanger.
We worked with a large local kitchen store that sells many brands including Omega, Bertch, Diamond, Nickels, Topaz, Corsi, Ultracraft,
Merit and WoodHarbor.
We chose Nickels cabinets for the adjoining laundry room, they are frameless and the door style is very complimentary to the Bertch doors. We opted for this because it was a less expensive  alternative than Bertch and I liked the finish and wanted a lighter color in this room.
Btw the hutch design was purely the designer's creation. I love it too!



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  • Posted by: Susyp (My Page) on Sat, Jan 25, 03 at 18:43
Simply beautiful! The edge detail on the granite really adds a wonderful touch. The hutch is a showpiece.
Did you end up with a fireclay sink?


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Sat, Jan 25, 03 at 21:18
Yes I did! The Allia by Rohl. So far I love it!



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  • Posted by: mitchdesj (My Page) on Sun, Jan 26, 03 at 9:42
compumom, truly elegant and stately, very beautiful.... can't wait to see the rest....


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  • Posted by: Waverley (My Page) on Sun, Jan 26, 03 at 12:10
Compumom. It is yummy! Great kitchen.
I am SOOOOO jealous of your bay window which comes down to sink level and
the granite flows right up to the window. That is what I wanted and the
contractor who was putting in the new window said it wasn't a good
idea, the supports would not be able to support the weight, the windows
would be at different heights etc. The kitchen designer then agreed
with him so I allowed myself to be talked out of it. I regretted it the
moment it went in and have regretted it every day since.
Yours has such a clean look. Everything is lovely in your kitchen.
What are the dimensions of your kitchen and your island?



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  • Posted by: Mahnrut (My Page) on Sun, Jan 26, 03 at 20:08
Congratulations on your kitchen which really looks elegant. You are lucky in that it
looks as if you have quite a bit of space. What is the kitchen size and
I was interested to see that you have panels on one of your
refrigerator doors only or am I seeing it wrongly?


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  • Posted by: sixdykstras (My Page) on Mon, Jan 27, 03 at 10:59
Compumom,
Your kitchen is GREAT! I love the look! How did you decide what color
to stain your floors? I'm getting pecan cabinets in a med/light finish.
I have my little sample, but due to the color variations with pecan
(just like hickory) who knows how much my cabinets will really look
like that little sample. Also, my kitchen is really two rooms made into
one thanks to lots of hard work from DH. So half has maple flooring and
half has wide board pine. Should be an interesting look, eh? I don't
want the floor to clash with the cabinets and I don't want the cabinets
to match the floor and the whole thing just blend together. Decisions,
Decisions! :) You've done a great job, enjoy it! Kathy


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  • Posted by: chardon (My Page) on Mon, Jan 27, 03 at 21:18
Compumom--really beautiful!! So many unique touches--can't wait to see the final pics. Enjoy and congrats!



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  • Posted by: sammysassy (My Page) on Mon, Jan 27, 03 at 23:43
Compumom - What a beautiful kitchen. Like Waverly, I wanted the window at
countertop height with the granite flowing out. It gives so much more
light and room!
Your tastes are wonderful. The Bertch cabinets are
identical in stain and style to what we originally selected. We found a
cabinet shop closer to home and changed our designer.
I love the granite. It complements the entire kitchen and does not fight with
your floor or cabinetry. Your layout appears to be very functional and
will wonderful for entertaining. Keep us posted and we want more
pictures!
Susie


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Tue, Jan 28, 03 at 0:02
Thank you everyone for your compliments! I am overwhelmed.
Let me answer a few questions-
Waverly:
If you are sorry that you didn't get what you really wanted can it be
fixed in anyway? Our bay window replaced a normal wood frame double
hung window in the exact same spot. I chose a bay rather than a garden
window because of certain outdoor conditions and because it mirrors the
dining room large bay. But DH and I think if you really wanted it can
you piece in some of your granite (put a seam where they meet) and
change out your window. After we put so much of ourselves and our
energies into a project it should come out like we wanted. Contractors
did try to talk us into a garden window and told us the price would be
so much less, but I held out. Now that said we didn't increase the
height of the window because the cost of changing the header would have
been too much. If it doesn't make sense I guess you can't change it,
but try and see if you can find someone who can make it happen.
The kitchen measurements are 19x 19 1/2 and the island is 52x66 measuring
the top of the island from edge to edge with granite installed.
Mahnrut:
You are not wrong, the fridge doesn't have the panels installed yet.
They put on one piece of "skin" which goes under the wood panels but
the other piece of skin wasn't cut yet. We are waiting for the extended
handles for the fridge...something we just found out we needed. They
are on order and we are on hold. All in good time! The DW doesn't have
its panel either. Someone at Miele gave me the wrong measurements and
we had to re-order at our expense!
Kathy: I didn't have much choice on the floor. We had the white oak floor for 12 years and it had
yellowed so. We knew we wanted to go light and the floor guy tried a
few different colors for us to choose. In your case, if there is no
difference in height and you don't want to deliberately separate the
kitchen, I'd try and finish the floors as similarly as possible so that
they don't become the detail everyone's eye goes to first. They will be
different enough with the wide vs regular width boards.
It's hard for me to say without some photos.
Thanks for the comments!



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  • Posted by: jazzmom (My Page) on Fri, Jan 31, 03 at 11:35
Congrats on your beautiful kitchen! Your granite is the same one we picked -
ours is holding up great...no staining, etching or anything. The lowest
maintenance item in the kitchen! Our kitchen layout is similar, so it's
easy to relate to the placement of things. Great job... Enjoy!


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  • Posted by: vatmark (My Page) on Fri, Jan 31, 03 at 15:34
Wonderful kitchen. The granite is stunning. The edge detail gives it such and elegant touch. Enjoy your kitchen!
Ann

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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Sat, Feb 1, 03 at 2:58
You know I wanted the edge detail on the granite, but at the same time I
was nervous I was overdoing it. Now I couldn't be happier. Thanks for
noticing.


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  • Posted by: laurielc (My Page) on Sat, Feb 1, 03 at 8:26
compumom,
It s beautiful - simple, elegant and tasteful not overdone in anyway, but
warm and inviting. I think the edge detail on the granite is very
attractive.
Laurie



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  • Posted by: dmp135 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 7, 03 at 19:39
WOW! Stunning is all I can say. Use it in great health;-)


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  • Posted by: Natoolio (My Page) on Sat, Feb 8, 03 at 9:42
I don't think I ever got around to telling you how lovely your kitchen
it. The colors are perfect, everything is elegant. Inspirational!


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  • Posted by: everpro (My Page) on Sat, Feb 8, 03 at 21:07
Pick up? Pick up what? Gorgeous! Love the drawers across the range front!



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  • Posted by: ktdid16 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 14, 03 at 1:14
Ellen,
It's so neat to see your pictures at last- absolutely gorgeous! I do
love the combination of the peach and green granite with the cabinets.
You're going to have a ball with this kitchen, I know.
Katie


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Mon, Feb 17, 03 at 2:11
Katie,
I did my first real baking tonight. DH is away,and kids are out for the
night. I baked two different recipes of mandelbread just to try them
out. Working in the kitchen was a dream! I'd love your recipe if you
have one for the roasted veggies. THat's on my list to make when all
are eating at home.(for a change!) Hope you had a nice Valentine's Day!



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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Sun, Mar 16, 03 at 12:41
I've added a few more photos of the island. In these photos I've attempted
to show how we hid our outlets. Also hidden is the cell phone charger
and an extra TV cable outlet.


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Sat, Mar 29, 03 at 1:34
New photos of backsplash added! Now I need accessories and a new or refinished dining set. Oh well, after taxes!


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  • Posted by: Sharl (My Page) on Mon, Mar 31, 03 at 19:40
I love your kitchen! Your layout is almost identical to the one we're
planning. We are just finishing the plans for our remodel and I'm
wondering how you like the location of your microwave? Do you use it
much? We're considering the same location and aren't sure if it's going
to cause a traffic jam around cooktop, refrig and micro.
I love
your bay window and tile above cooktop. Thanks for the great ideas. Do
you have newer pictures? The ones I saw were from January.( I just
recently found this website and love all the advice! I think I'm
getting addicted to it!)



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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Tue, Apr 1, 03 at 1:31
Hi Sharl, thanks for the kind words. Actually, I've added photos as I went
along. The tile was finished about 10 days ago in actuality.
As to
the location of the microwave, my only comment is that it is a bit high
for me at 5'3. Below it is an integrated warming drawer. I can easily
work there along with someone else. We're all adults now (kids are 20
and 21) but when I had a family dinner for 9 there was no problem with
lots of helpers in the kitchen with me.
Hope this helps! Feel free to ask away. You can always email me if I forget to look here for a question.


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  • Posted by: RuddMD (My Page) on Sun, Apr 6, 03 at 12:13
Great Kitchen! How wide is your bay window over the siink? I would love to have this but only have 40 1/2" to work with.
Doris



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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Tue, Apr 22, 03 at 17:34
Doris, sorry this took so long. I have now tried 3 times to post the link to
the website where we bought the window and 3 times I've been rejected.
Ours is a 60" window with a 45 degree bay. We bought it from JT
WINDOWS. Check out the website at jtwindows.com. (no more link in this
email!)
I love the window too!


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  • Posted by: lionors (My Page) on Tue, May 13, 03 at 18:07
What an elegant kitchen!
I have two questions about pulls. Can you tell me where you got yours or
what the name of the style is? I may go with birdcage pulls, but I like
yours also.
Second, how do you like the one pull on the long
drawers? How longs are your drawers and long are the pulls? DH and I
keep going back and forth over one or two pulls on our 33 inch drawers.
Thanks!
Lionors


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Mon, May 19, 03 at 1:05
Hi lionors, I'm sorry that I don't check this area as often as I should.
First of all our knobs are made by Top knobs and the style is Tuscany. I love
them. I bought them locally at a place called Deco Brass. I am quite
happy using the long pulls for the larger drawers. We also use them for
dish towels on one side of the island. Our drawers are 30 and 36" wide
and the pulls are about 10". I'm really pleased with the look and the
ease of use of one pull per drawer.
One one place we had some
trouble is that these screws were metric and we had to use longer
screws. That caused some issues for the contractors but they remedied
the problem.


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  • Posted by: hopkinsldg (My Page) on Fri, Jul 18, 03 at 20:07
Lovely kitchen!
Is the drawer under the cooktop real?
What brand is the cooktop? Are you happy with it?



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  • Posted by: sixdykstras (My Page) on Sat, Jul 19, 03 at 13:39
Hi,
I remember you thinking about changing the sides of the buffet. Did you
ever do that??? Just curious how it turned out if you did.
Kathy


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Sat, Jul 19, 03 at 21:13
Thanks for the comments Hopkinsldg-
The drawer under the cooktop is real, it is a bit shallower than the norm
as the sides had to be cut back a bit to allow for the cooktop to fit
in. I use it for whisks, brushes, tongs and other implements that I
don't put in the jar or aren't too large. The cooktop is a DCS and I'm
VERY happy with it. I understand that they have done away with the the
"textured" stainless inside that makes it quite easy to clean. I'm not
sure why. I went and visited the factory and was impressed with the
manufacture and testing process. This was the only way I could see the
simmer action with my own eyes and I loved it immediately. I'm very
happy with the btu's and with the burner configuration. It works for
me!
Hi Kathy, your memory is so great! We are STILL waiting for
trim pieces to be added to the sides of the beadboard to finish off the
buffet. Low priority I guess. We tried posts and balustrades to
"support" the top but in the end I decided that I love the clean sweep
of the top to use for dessert and beverage buffets when we entertain
and didn't want to sacrifice the space for "fake" supports. We're
comfortable with the decision. Now waiting for the finish carpenter to
return...



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  • Posted by: debbick (My Page) on Fri, Jul 25, 03 at 7:28
Hope you still check this post. What is the edge detail called on your granite? Its beautiful.


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  • Posted by: emc1 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 29, 03 at 0:37
Very, very nice. Very homey. Love the sink area and all the warm wood. Good advice about not breaking up the floor color.


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Tue, Jul 29, 03 at 1:58
Sorry all, I must put updated photos here and take these off. We've fixed the
corner cabinets so there's no more gap, and all is done except the
scribe molding around the beadboard of the hutch. That reminds me to
call the contractors again and ask them to finish up this detail.
Debbick,
I don't know exactly what the edge detail is called. I think the island
is an ogee with a bullnose, and the counters??? The fabricator was an
"artist" who drew out for me what he thought was best. We agreed and he
did the rest. If you want more specific photos I will ask DH to take
them and post them or email them for you to show to your fabricator.
EMC- thanks for the compliments!



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  • Posted by: OurDreamHome (My Page) on Tue, Jul 29, 03 at 12:54
Wow! It is gorgeous! I, too, am doing a green granite. I found one I love
called Kenoran Sage, but next visit to the granite yard I'm going to
ask to see the Costa Esmerelda in person!


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Wed, Jul 30, 03 at 3:24
There are a few variations of Costa Esmerelda. It's from Iran and some has
less white and more yellow and brown. Less lustre but I think less
clean looking too. Ours has some peach spots and a few black areas. It
really compliments the cherry cabs.
Thanks for the nice compliment! When people visit the kitchen I always hear how much they like it!



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  • Posted by: Jacqueline5 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 21, 03 at 1:30
Your kitchen is gorgeous and I love your ingenious idea of using false
drawer fronts. I can't wait to show our cabinet maker your pictures. It
looks like you have one outlet in the right hand false drawer --
correct? Are there others in the drawer(s) that don't show in the
photos?
Thanks!


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Thu, Aug 21, 03 at 2:44
There are actually two drawer fronts there. There is an outlet in both. I
think they use the same junction box because the outlets are back to
back. We also have a cable tv hook up there so we can move the tv if we
so desire.
Feel free to ask for more photos, but DH is out of town until Sunday with the camera.



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  • Posted by: krampus (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 10:50
Love the idea of the outlet inside the false drawers. We are trying to
figure out where to put outlets in our sink island and that is a great
idea. Are you happy with the way that works? I need some place to plug
in a hand mixer, electric wok and an iron (we will have a false drawer
with a fold out ironing board). Also, I wonder if that would also work
for a switch? We need a convenient place for the disposal switch.
Thanks for the clever idea!


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 18:12
I am very pleased with this arrangement. Please know that nothing is
plugged in there permanently except our cell phone charger which is
hidden by the drawer front. I do use it for the mixer, coffee maker (at
special times), blender, the electric fry pan and Salton Hot trays.
As
to the disposer. Have them drill a hole in the granite and use an air
switch. Mine is from ISE. I LOVE it! No reaching for the disposer
switch with dripping wet hands onto the wall or cabinetry.



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Thanks for posting the progress on your kitchen. I love your choice of granite
and the finish on the cabinets. They compliment each other well. Also,
I may use your hidden electrical outlet tip.


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  • Posted by: beths96 (My Page) on Sat, Sep 20, 03 at 20:34
Hi compumom! I hope you still check in here every once in a while. I am
considering getting a range hood front that is very similar to yours,
and of course it will have to be even to the top of my 42 inch upper
cabinets. I was wondering if you could tell me how much distance is
between your cooktop and the bottom of the range hood. The way I have
it worked now, there will be 36" between my cooktop and the bottom of
the range hood. Do you find this distance to be too great, and do you
think 36" is too far away from the cooking surface? Thank you!
Beth



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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Fri, Oct 3, 03 at 13:01
Dear Beth, just saw your question. I will also email you my response,sorry it took so long.
My hood is 30 1/2 inches above the cooktop (actually if you count from the
top of the grates I would say it's closer to 28 1/2 inches). I looked
at 36" and my guess is that it's fine too. I'm not in love with my
hood-great power but horrendous noise. I'm anything but an expert on
this. I went with what the designer planned and it seems fine.
One interesting note-I went to a Thermador demo last month and they said to
start your fan BEFORE you begin cooking to establish the air pattern
and you won't have food smells going all over the house. I made
swordfish last night and really wish I had turned the fan on first. I
can still smell it this morning!


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  • Posted by: beths96 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 3, 03 at 15:47
Thank you! I got your email. Turns out that I didn't get that type of range
hood, but I still appreciate your advice about starting the fan before
starting to cook! That's a great idea. I appreciate your help!
Beth



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  • Posted by: Patrice607 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 9, 03 at 9:41
Compumom -
How high off the floor is your microwave? I am also 5'3" and worried about
placement of the mw. My KD wants it above the stove. I'm thinking it wd
be better next to the fridge, where it would be several inches lower.


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Mon, Nov 10, 03 at 2:27
The bottom of the actual oven is at 57" off the floor. I think I would opt
for lower. It's a bit high, especially if you want to look at the dish
and see if it's done. We did add in a pullout cutting board just below
the warming oven drawer to use as a landing (for stirring)for the micro
or oven.
Hope this was helpful!
E



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  • Posted by: debbick (My Page) on Sat, Dec 13, 03 at 22:17
Bump, didn't want this great kitchen to fall off.


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  • Posted by: geogirl1 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 14, 03 at 17:02
Hi Compumom. Love your kitchen. Can you please tell me the color you
stained your oak floor? Is it a shade lighter, darker or exactly the
same as your cherry cabinets? I'm trying to decide what to do with our
floors. We too have light cherry cabinets and we will use a darker
granite counter top. I'm trying to figure out what stain to choose for
our oak floors. Thanks!


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Mon, Dec 15, 03 at 1:26
We used white oak and its a water based satin urethane finish. It might
appear darker in the photos but white oak has a bit of red in it
anyway. We kept the existing floor from before we redid our kitchen. We
used to have polyurethane and found that it yellowed, but held up
wonderfully. The new water based finish hasn't held up as well as
promised. Pehaps it was the fault of the finisher.



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Compumom:
I'm so sorry I haven't commented sooner. Love your kitchen, and since I
am now in the countertop decision phase, I just LOVE the Costa
Esmeralda. I just recently came across it and am thrilled to see it in
a kitchen. Would you mind sharing what your paid for it? I'm on the
east coast, so I would think that the pricing will be comparable.
Please also comment on the maintenance of it. I've heard conflicting
reports. Thanks, and again, beautiful kitchen...


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Wed, Dec 17, 03 at 12:25
No problem. We paid about $1,000 per slab. i think it was around $18 a sq
foot. Fabrication was additional. The kitchen took exactly 2 slabs, but
we had bought a third as extra insurance. Costa that has this look
isn't easy to find so be sure to buy enough when you find it. It worked
out well because the fabricator used the third slab for the powder room
and for the trim in the kitchen around the bay window and over the
cooktop.
Thank you for the compliment. The kitchen makes me happy each time come downstairs!



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  • Posted by: vivmom (My Page) on Mon, Jan 5, 04 at 17:13
Compumom, how is your granite holding up?
Thanks


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  • Posted by: compumom (My Page) on Fri, Jan 9, 04 at 19:11
It's holding up beautifully! No problems. It was sealed but really didn't
need much. It's taken all I can dish out this year and looks great! I
think some of the credit also goes to the 'miracle cloth' made of
microfiber. Do a search on the forum for more data or email me.
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