Creamy White Kitchen with Stained Alder Island

• 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:

Vintage Cream/Black/Alder/Calcutta Kitchen

• 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:

Blue and White Kitchen with Long Island

• Cabinets: Dutch Wood Kitchens (Custom cabinet makers in Myerstown PA. (717) 933-5133
• Counters: Island is bookmatched blue bahia, Perimeter cabinets are Statuario Marble
• Sinks: Custom fabricated marble and custom fabricated concrete (Paco Originals did the concrete work). Instant hot and chilled water from Wasteking. 
• Appliances: Miele 42"" cooktop; Jenn-Air ovens; Bosch integrated refrigerator, Sub-Zero fridge/freezer drawers; Sharp microwave drawer
• Tile mural: Custom-made by Stone Impressions
• Knobs: Custom-made glass knobs, Designer Glass Mosaics. China cabinet knobs are Schaub mother-of-pearl

Creamy White/Stained Alder Traditional Kitchen with Bay Sink Window and Corner Banquette

• Cabinets: Omega/Dynasty - Destin door style
  
  • Perimeters: Maple, Oyster finish with a caramel glaze
  • Island: Alder, Sable finish with a coffee glaze

• Countertops: Twilight Red granite
• Backsplash: Field Tile: Lycian Simena (travertine, 3x6 subways)
• Hardware: Top Knobs M827-96 and M827-7, Oil Rubbed Bronze
• Sink: Franke PRX 160, stainless undermount
• Faucets: Waterstone, Annapolis faucet, filtered water faucet,side spray, air gap in satin nickel
• Garbage Disposal: In-Sink-erator, Evolution Essential
• Lighting:
  
  • Recessed lighting
  • Pendants: Quoizel Monterey Mosaic Mini Pendants

• Chandelier in Breakfast room: Quoizel Monterey Mosaic Bowl
• Appliances:
  
  • Range: Thermador, 36" gas, PRG364EDG
  • Hood: Thermador VTN 1000 CFM
  • Refrigerator: Thermador, 36" Bottom mount freezer, French Door
  • Dishwasher: Thermador, DWHD64EP, 6 cycle
  • Microwave: Sharp, 30" Stainless Microwave Drawer, KB6525PS

• Framed piece behind range: Sonoma Custom Blend
• Floor: Azuvi Austin Crema 20x20 porcelain tile
• Breakfast Table, Chairs, Counter Stools: Artistica
• Paint:
• Benjamin Moore, Louisburg Green over the sink
• Benjamin Moore, Saybrook Sage in Breakfast and Family Rms
• Windows: Milgard
• Window Treatment: Custom valance and woven shades

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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

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

Mid Century Modern Remodel with Ikea

• Cabinets: Ikea Nexus brown-black and Rubrik white glass
• Countertops: - Silestone Blanco Maple
• Backsplash: Matchstix tile in "Mountain" blend
• Floors: diamond-polished concrete slab
• Refrigerator: 36" built-in GE Monogram
• Range: 36" Dacor dual-fuel
• Hood: 36" stainless steel and glass (bought on Ebay from Kitchenvent)
• Dishwasher: Thermador (purchased 3 years ago)
• Microwave: under cabinet GE Monogram Spacemaker
• Sink: 33" undermount, zero radius, stainless steel (bought on Ebay)
• Faucet: Grohe Minta in chrome
• Soap dispenser: Blanco 911-374
• Air switch: Insinkerator in chrome
• Disposal: Insinkerator Evolution
• Threshold tile: Oceanside Facets in "Tiger's Eye" blend
• Counter stools: Bertoia look-alikes
• Pendant lights: maybe Tech Lighting, I've long since thrown away the box

White/Yellow/Blue Kitchen with Lacanche Range

1. Cabinets: Custom built, painted BM Atrium White. Shaker style. Custom by Dave Carter, cabinet maker, Redondo Beach, CA.
2. Countertops: Perimeter is Minas soapstone from Tom Shadley (http://shadleyssoapstone.com). Installed by DH.
   Island is Calacatta marble .
3. Island paint: P&L Copenhagen
4. Wall paint: BM Barley
5. Sink: 30" Rohl apron front
6. Faucet: Hamat
7. Floors: Kahrs Castle & Cottage engineered
8. Range: Lacanche Cluny
9. Refrigerator: KA 42" SXS (to be panelled)
10. Dishwasher: KA (panelled)
11. Hardware: Amerock Ambrosia in weathered nickel
12. Pendant Lights: R.A.M. Lighting, model: Washington
13. Bar Stools: from Ballard Designs (http://www.ballarddesigns.com)

1930 Spanish Kitchen

• Cabinets - locally made face-frame of birch with inset panel & bead detail on doors, melamine interiors, Blumotion hinges and all the internal bells & whistles.
• Countertops - unoiled Brazilian Black soapstone with radiused corners and eased edge, 3 cm thickness, from Soapstone West in Escondido CA. Runnels by the sink. Mahogany top on the beadboard hutch.
• Backsplash - custom 2.5 x 5" Chardonnay color handmade glazed subway tile by Ken Mason Tile, Long Beach CA.
• Tile Mural - from Tierra y Fuego in San Diego CA. It is a "cuerda seca" ("dry cord") style of Talavera from Guanajuato, Mexico. The design is a Persian rug. We left off the fringes. We found the black quarter-rounds and 3 x 3s at a local tile store at the last minute
• Range - CornuFe in basic black.
• Frig - Liebherr 60" built-in. (Two 30" wide refrigerators above, two freezers below. Opens up like French doors but it's 4 separate compressors)
• DW - Miele Optima with panel front.
• Sinks - Rohl Shaws Original 30" apron and 15" undermount prep with ISE Evolution disposers.
• Faucets - Kohler Vinnata (K-690, K-691)in brushed nickel.
• Cab hardware - "Duluth" 6" pulls and 1.25" knobs in brushed nickel from Restoration Hardware.
• Appliance pulls - Top Knobs 12" pulls in BN. The DW has one mounted horizontally--also serves as towel rack!
• Floors - Original 1930 tongue-in-groove fir, sanded, repaired and refinished after removing 2 layers of linoleum.
• Windows - Custom arched 3-lite pull casement, based on a ~1930 design I saw in the neighborhood.
• Lighting - Schoolhouse Electric, all fluorescent GU24 except the pendants (too small for GU24 bulbs). Different ceiling mounts in kitchen, pantry and laundry.
  Pendents: Northwestern 6" fitter size bases in antique black with custard shades.
• Hood - Best PIK 45 with custom arched drywall enclosure and remote switch.
• Paint - all Benjamin Moore:
  ~ Wall base color: Ivory White (925) "Aura" water-base
  ~ Wall green accent color: Mountain Lane (488) "Aura" water-base
  ~ Cabinets and trim: Lemon Chiffon (932) oil-base
• French door - ordered through B&B Hardware in Long Beach, CA
• Our CKD is Dana Jones, "The Kitchen Consultant," in Long Beach, CA.
• Our GC is Bob Kaplan of Long Beach, CA.

Transitional Tuscan Kitchen with Large Island

• Cabinets: local custom, maple with warm walnut stain
• Countertop: New Venetian Gold granite
• Backsplash: tumbled travertine called Tumbled Viarta with enhanced sealer and local custom made accent tiles behind the range
• Refrigerator and Freezer: from Frigidaire. They are separate units made to look like one large unit. They are counter depth and aren't really as big inside as they look.
• Range: 48" Bluestar
• Hood liner: VAH, 1200 cfms.
• Sink: Artisan
• Pendants: from Elk Lighting, Stone Mosaic Collection, yes they are hung at different lengths, we had to order extra chain
• Floor: porcelain called Angkor Oro made to look like stone with 4 different sizes set in a french pattern on the diagonal
• Paint: BM Desert Tan
• Faucets: Rohl in polished nickel
• Hardware: Emtek Tuscany Twist, medium bronze

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

Cream Cabinets with Dark Cherry Island

• Cabinets - Crystal Cabinets
• Perimeter - Frosty White with Van Dyke Brown Glaze
• Island & Butler's Pantry - Cherry with Black Highlights
• Countertops: honed Absolute Black granite on perimeter and honed Imperial Danby on island. Perimeter is eased edge and island is ogee.
• Backsplash - Sonoma Tile Makers. Field tile is Otter color shiny with crackle glaze.
• Country Classic Door Style
• Appliances:
  Fridge: Subzero 642 - 42" side by side with cabinetry panels
  Dishwasher: Miele G2180SCVI with panel
  Rangetop: Wolf SRT366 36" Sealed Rangetop
  Ovens: Thermador POD302 Double Electric Ovens (Top is convection)
  Hood Liner: Vent a Hood 600 CFM Liner BH234SLDSS
  Microwave: Sharp Microwave Drawer 24" KB6024MS
  Sink: Ticor (learned about on this forum) SS508 30 5/8 x 18 1/8
  Faucet: Steamvalveoriginal.com
• Hardware: Top Knobs Satin Nickel. Pulls M808-96, Knobs M326, Fridge Handles M808-12
• Lighting:
  Hudson Valley Pelham Pendants in Aged Brass from Croft and Little.com
  Ceiling High Hats are LR6 LED lights from Lightingonthenet.com. We're very happy with the lighting from these. Indistinguishable from incandescent and still dimmable.
• Floor - wood to match rest of house. Varied plank with pegs. Stain is a mix of Minwax Provincial with Jacobean.
• Paint - Benjamin Moore HC81 Manchester Tan. Trim is Linen White
• Butler's Pantry: Same cabinetry as kitchen. Counters also honed Imperial Danby. Sink is Ticor bar sink, smallest they had, don't remember number.
• Faucet is Blanco 157-106-ST Terra Single Lever Bar Faucet in Satin Nickel from Faucet Depot
• Filtered Instant Hot/Cold is InSinkErator F-HC2215SN Country Series Satin Nickel from Faucet Depot
• Wine Fridge is Marvel - bought as a sample from appliance store
• Undercounter Beverege(sp) Fridge from ULine with Crystal IceMaker, CLRC02175B00 - with cabinetry panel. Don't like this at all. The back keeps freezing up and then melting (have had service call) and the ice maker is incredibly noisy.
• Lighting: Chandelier is Corbett Venetian 1 Light Ceiling Pendant 78-41 from Capitol Lighting. I love the Capitol Lighting website (1800lighting.com) I ordered quite a few lights from them throughout the house and was very happy with their pricing and customer service.
• Mudroom: Cabinets custom built and painted in semi-gloss BM Shadow (eggplant color). Washer and Dryer are Maytag Epic. Very happy with these. Floor is Charcoal Gray Slate from boxes of slate I picked up at Expo. Also very happy with this. The cubbies were custom built by my contractor.
• Still have to get switch/outlet covers and window treatments and wall art. Otherwise so happy to be done!