Contemporary Kitchen in Dark Cherry, Quartz and Marble

• Cabinets: custom by a local cabinet maker, solid cherry with cordovan stain. The doors are shaker with a 1/4 inch offset, shallower than a traditional shaker style.
• Countertops:
• perimeter and table countertop: engineered quartz: Caesarstone Blizzard. 
• island countertop: honed Imperial Danby marble from Vermont. 
• Backsplash: white statuary calacatta polished, cascading waterfall mosaic from Tileshowcase
• Floor: maple hardwood
• pendants: monorail pendants and spot heads from Tech Lighting. 
• Wolf 30 inch rangetop; Bosch french door fridge; Miele Inspira DW
• GE Monogram Advantium 240 V speed oven/MW and GE Monogram 30 inch wall oven. 
• XO under-cabinet hood.

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Green, Energy-efficient, Universally Designed Transitional Kitchen

• Cabinets: Custom made by our amazing Amish cabinet maker, Joe Yoder. All drawers are full extension and soft close with Blumotion. We loved working with Joe, and he will be making the custom cabinetry in my pantry eventually, after we catch our financial breath!
• Touch Activated Recycling Center: Custom made by Joe Yoder. Powerws by Blum Servodrive.
• Counters: Hanstone Specchio White quartz, with a small slab of marble on the baking center. (saved $$ by buying a marble remnant. Otherwise the baking center would have been quartz as well).
• Floors: US Floors Marcas Areia planks
• Backsplash: Solistone Mardi Gras in Carrollton.
• Paint: Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay (Harmony No-VOC)
• Main Sink: Blanco Stellar Single Bowl with grid (441024)
• Main Faucet: Delta Touch 2.0 Pilar
• Main Disposal: Waste King model 8000 1 HP
• Prep Sink: Blanco Stellar Single Bowl (441026)
• Prep Faucet: Delta Touch 2.0 Pilar
• Prep Disposal: Waste King model 8000 1 HP
• Insta-Hot: Insinkerator
• Cooktop: Dacor PGM365-1S (saved $$$ by buying a floor model)
• Venthood: Vent-a-Hood SLDH14-136SS (saved $$$ by buying a floor model)
• Double Wall Oven: Jenn-Air JJW9830DD (saved $$$ by buying a floor model)
• Microwave: Sharp KB6425PS (saved $$ by buying a dent and scratch)
• Fridge: Whirlpool GSS26C4XXY
• Dishwasher: Bosch SHE68E05UC
• Freezer (in pantry): Frigidaire FKFH21F7HW
• Island Pendants: ET2 Fizz
• Under Cabinet Lighting: Task Lighting Sempria LED UC Series
• Under Cabinet Outlets: Task Lighting Angle Power Strips TR Series
• Pantry Light: Maxim Malibu
• Hardware: Generic pull bars that available everywhere.

• cork floors. So soft. So quiet. So easy to clean. LOVE LOVE LOVE them.
• quartz counters. Love the recycled glass and mirror. Easy to clean, no staining, despite my leaving turmeric and juice on it over night! eep!
• instahot. We drink a lot of tea. Now we drink more.
• backsplash. It stopped me in my tracks when I saw it in a display and if possible, I like it even more in my own kitchen.
• vacupan under the prep sink. I put it to good use!
• pantry. I love having everything I need to make anything I want.
• recycling center. I love that we have taken all the thinking out of recycling, and now most weeks we are able to make our goal of one bag of trash per week.
• layout. it's roomy, comfortable with multiple people, but everything for cooking dinner is easy to reach.

Classic Meets Contemporary White Kitchen

• Cabinets (custom by local Atlanta cabinet maker):
  
  • Perimeter: Shaker style maple wood, SW ??? (supposed to be Snowbound, but isn't - long story, but basically we found out months after that the paint isn't Snowbound, so have no idea what it actually is!)
  • Island: Shaker style cherry wood, custom stain
  • Horizontal cabinets: glass front, aluminum cabinets from Maple Craft USA
• Countertops:
  
  • Perimeter: Cambrian Black antique finish
  • Island: Persian Pearl antique finish
  • Crackle glass shelf on island: Custom by Advanced Glass Designs, Atlanta, GA
• Backsplash:
  
  • Tile: Calcatta Gold 3 x 6 subway tile, honed, Buildersdepotdirect.com (less than $7/sq. ft.!!)
  • Grout: Silver Grey StarQuartz QuartzLock
• Appliances:
  
  • Range: 48" gas American Range, 6 burners with grill
  • Vent hood: Vent-a-Hood
  • Dishwasher: LG (already had)
  • Refrigerator: SubZero 48" (already had - just painted the panels to match the cabinets rather than getting stainless steel))
  • Wine fridge: Vinotemp? (not sure, but I think this is the brand - we got it at Costco)
• Sinks:
  • Main sink: Lansen double bowl stainless steel 15 gauge
  • Island sink: Ticor stainless steel 18 gauge
  • Faucet, main sink: Industrial polished chrome pull-out faucet (no brand?!) - Ebay
  • Faucet, island sink: Delta, polished chrome
• Floor: Red oak, ebony stain (refinished all existing hardwood throughout house to match), satin finish poly
• Cabinet Hardware: MyKnobs.com
  
  • European style long bar pulls, stainless steel
  • Knobs: Hickory Hardware, stainless steel, Euro Contemporary 1.5 inches
  • pulls on either side of the stove: Manhandles
• Paint: Walls (what little paint can be seen) are SW Argos
• Bar stools: Modern Silver Bar Stool from overstock.com
• Lighting:
  
  • Island pendants: Local Atlanta lighting designer - pendants are called "Droplet"
  • Sink pendants: Mercury Glass Pendants from www.shadesoflight.com
  • Island toekick lighting: Small LED plinth lights (more common in UK)
• Pocket doors: from Lemieux Doors

Contemporary/Rustic/Tuscan Kitchen with Indian Flair

• Cabinets: clear alder cabinets with SW espresso stain. Custom design on the fridge panels.
• Countertops: Colonial Dream granite from Arizona Tile, 3 cm thick with double laminated edges.
• Appliances:
  • SZ 736 TC x 2
  • Wolf 48" Dual Fuel range
• Sink: Silgranit sink brown finish
• Lighting:
  
  • chandelier over the island: Savoy House 1-6903-9 Transitional 9 Light Up Lighting Chandelier from the Vanguard Collection
  • chandelier above the dining table: "Large Rectangle Hanging Capiz Pendant" from West Elm
• Stools: Cosmopolitan Creme Leather Counter Stools from overstock.com

Cherry and Copper Kitchen

• Cabinets: Starmark American cherry drawers with easy glide and full extension
• Countertop: main island has New Giallo Venziano granite (Brazilian).
• Backsplash - 6 x 6 travertine tiled backsplash that I sealed with border I hand-painted in bronze and real copper paint and sealed, Rhombus of crema marfil marble framed in bronzed tile liner,
• Thermador 6 burner (wok and simmer) pro style range with built-in titanium griddle and maple block cover
• Miele master chef double stainless ovens (large) with convection, rotissere, proofing, etc.
• Reticulated TV, Computer and house automation control panel in one
• Custom cherry range hood with warming lights and exhaust
• 48" Built in Kitchen Aid refrigerator with custom cabinet overlays
• Kitchen Aid warming drawer with chafing dishes and moist/dry heat control
• Costco beverage fridge stainless and tempered glass
• Main sink double deep bowl copper farmhouse custom from Sarah Janes with front embossing on copper farm sink
• Danze copper pot filler
• Hardware: handles from Top Knob in antique copper, Sonoma venetian and copper bronze cabinet pull
• Copper deep bowl prep sink, Danze copper faucet, air switch and soap dispenser
• Bosch dishwasher
• glass frosted pantry door
• coffee bar are with lighted niche and built in Kitchen Aid Ultima speed cook, micro, convection oven
• Floor: 20x20 travertine classic chiara Emser tile
• Island pendant Maxim Via Roma greek bronze finish

Rita and Jordan's Sparkling Gem

• Cabinets - Downsview via Kitchen Studio in Monterey, CA
• Island Countertop - Tigerwood from Brooks Custom in New York
• Main Countertop - Black Galaxy Quartz from Stone Age Tile in Orange County, CA
• Marble Baking Top - From Stone Age
• Backsplash - Marble and stainless tiles on mesh from Stone Age
• Cooktop - BlueStar with 6 burners, griddle and grill
• BlueStar Salamander
• Best by Broan Hood - WP29 plus EB15 1500 CFM Blower
• Miele 30" Oven
• Miele Combi-microwave oven
• Miele Optoma dishwasher
• Thermador 24" Fresh Food Column
• Thermador 18" Frozen Food Column
• Kitchenaide Beverage Center
• Franke stainless steel sink
• Franke stainless steel prep sink
• Blanco Master Gourmet faucet
• James Moder Chandelier
• PLC Chandelier
• Flooring: Prefinished solid Tigerwood
• Windows: Milgard double-pane with aluminum frames
• Water filter: Everpure H-1200 with instant hot water

Old World Kitchen with Cream Cabinets and Black Island

• Cream Cabinets- Hampshire Cabinet Company, Maple -Youngstown beaded inset, Parchment paint-brushed medium distressing, Van Dyke Brown glaze
  Alder Island, Black Island, and Black Beverage center, custom made Jason Maechtle Carpentry (contracted after first cabinet maker went BK)
• Countertops: Persian Sand granite, Custom Walnut top made by Midwest Trim/Elburn Il
• Backsplash - DIY tile bought from the Tile Store
• Cabinet Hardware- Baer Oil Rubbed Bronze
• Floors- Hand scraped Walnut- Don Snow Flooring/ Elgin Il
• Hardware- Baer- oil rubbed bronze
• Sinks- Copper Farm Sink bought online from Manhattan Design
• Lacquer Finish - Flat Patina- Coffee Surface- Smooth
• Faucets- Danze
• Lighting- Capital - Westwood in English Chestnut
• Appliances-
  42 in GE Monogram French Door Fridge
  48 in GE Monogram Cook top with Grill and Griddle
  GE Monogram double convection ovens
  GE Monogram Beverage Fridge
  GE Monogram Icemaker
  GE Profile Microwave
  FP Dishdrawers
• Wall Color- Benjamin Moore Oakwood Manor
• Chairs and Barstools- Artistica Marquess
• Kitchen Table- Martha Stewart/Bernhardt- purchased at a clearance center, and had refinished to match our cabinets.. base- cream- top alder
• Pantry- custom made shelves by trim carpenters

Warm Cherry Kitchen With Terracotta Tile

• Cabinets: DeWils Horizon Line / Door Style: Triton Cherry / Stain: Autumn Cherry
• Countertop Granite: Dakota Mahogany
• Island Marble: Honed Rojo Alicante
• Backsplash Tile / Floor Tile: Ceramiche Provenza "Cotti d’Eremo" (Color: Calore)
• Dishwasher: KitchenAid #KUDS03FTPA (panel ready)
• Range Top: Wolf #RT366 (6 unsealed burners, black knobs)
• Range Hood: Zephyr "Cyclone" #AK6542 (stainless finish)
• Refrigerator/Freezer: KitchenAid #KSS042FTX (42-in. built-in SxS, non-dispensing, panel ready)
• Double Wall Ovens: GE Monogram #ZET2PMSS (electronic convection)
• Door: Jeld-Wen Siteline EX Clad French Door
• Faucets: PricePfister "Parisa" Contemporary Pullout Spray #53470SS
• Soap Dispensers: Keeney Manufacturing Premium Soap/Lotion Dispenser #K612DSSS
• 40-inch LCD Television: SONY "Bravia" #KDL-40V2500
• Cleanup Sink: Ticor #112
• Prep Sink: Oliveri #430U
• Garbage Disposals: InSinkErator Evolution Compact
• Air Switch (Satin Nickel Finish): InSinkErator SinkTop Switch
• Stone Fabricator: R.C. Tile and Marble, Salinas, CA
• Under-cabinet Lighting: W.A.C. Builder Series T-5 Fluorescent Light Bars (Bronze)
• Over-cabinet Lighting: Juno Fluorescent Undercabinet Fixtures (White)
• Pulls/Knobs: Amerock "Forgings" (Pyramid Pull #BP4428-RBZ / Knob #BP4429-RBZ)
• Appliance Pulls: Top Knobs M857-8 and M857-18 (Old English Copper)
• Paint Color for Walls: Benjamin Moore #HC-54 Jumel Peachtone
• Paint Color for Roof Beams and Headers: Benjamin Moore #2095-10 Adirondack Brown
• Electrical Wall Plates: Art Deco Step (Mottle Antique Copper)
• Pantry Door Hanger: Johnson Hardware 2610F Pocket Track & Hanger Set
• Countertop Microwave Oven: Panasonic #NN-T945SFX
• Wine Cooler: Vinotemp #VT26
• Sunroom Wall Sconces: Kichler "Ashton" Two-Light Bath Fixture, #5220CST
• Pendant Fixture Over Sink: Kichler "Ashton" Island Three-Light Incandescent, #3810CST
• Pantry Door: T.M Cobb #402, 1-3/8" True Louver, Pine
• Low-Voltage Track Heads For Island and Ridge Line Beam: W.A.C. #JHT-826-BK
• Low-Voltage Monopoint Canopy Over Dining Table: W.A.C. #ME-826-BK
• Undersink Trash Pullout: Peter Meier 12" Double Bin Trash Can, 27 qt., #PM-TR1608
• Counter Stools: Trica "Bill II" (Finish: Copper / Fabric: Intrigue)

Completed kitchen

• Cabinets: Custom cherry shaker style w\Hazelnut varnish to protect color. Drawers full open with BLUMOTION, Glass doors also have BLUMOTION hinges.
• Knobs are Amerock Forgings Pyrm Knob BP4429-WI
• Pulls are Amerock Forgings Pyrm Pull BP4428-WI
• Countertop: ocean stone granite with boos BBIT30252 top on lower island prep area
• BackSplash is 3"x6" , 3/4" thick "China White" handmade crackled subway with 1"x1" Pewter pyramid decos insets
• Floor is unstained solid Brazilian cherry with 3 coat of water based finish
• Island lights are Hudson Valley HV3824 Brushed nickel adjustable pendants
• Under and over Cab lights are Juno Trak 12
• SubZero Pro48 Fridge
• Wolf 484DG Range with 20" riser
• Wolf PW542418R Hood
• Wolf 120-REM remote blower
• Sharp KB6024MS Microwave
• Main Sink Ticor ss508
• Main faucet Kohler Vinnata K-690-BN
• Main Disposal ISE EVO essential with BN airswitch
• Main Soap K-9619-BN with neverMT
• Vacpan under main sink with Yellowjacket vac
• Prep sink Ticor ss208
• Prep faucet Kohler Vinnata K-690-BN
• Prep Water Insta-hot HC-VIEWSN-SS
• Prep Disposal ISE EVO essential with BN airs witch

Contemporary Cherry Kitchen

• Cabinets: custom cherry cabinets with mahogany stain and inset doors
• Countertops: Giallo Vincenza granite
• Backsplash: Jerusalem Gold tumbled marble tiles with dark amber irridescent sea glass inserts throughout and under the hood
• Hardware: satin nickel hardware by Amerock
• Sinks: Elkay
• Faucets: Allura faucets by Delta
• Food disposal: Insinkerator
• Instant Hot water: Insinkerator
• Appliances: GE Monogram stainless
• Floor: 17x17 porcelain tile floor
• Pendants: cobalt blue from Tech Lighting
• Chairs: custom from Canadel

Environmentally friendly kitchen

• Cabinets: reclaimed barnwood, quarter sawn oak and pine
• Countertops: concrete and stainless steel
• Refrigerator: 30" Liebherr
• Range 36" BlueStar
• Hood 36" Independent
• Sink Ticor
• Faucet Rubinet
• Flooring: quarter sawn oak, ebony anline dye, tung oil
• Paint Farrow and Ball Binjal
• environmentally friendly