Walnut-Pegged Cherry Kitchen w/ Soapstone Counters & Custom Organization
Details from laxsupermom on 9/19/2012
Link to laxsupermom's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to laxsupermom's Blog with Finished photos
Introduction:
This was a DIY labor of love that spanned 4 years. We broke out the sledgehammers in 2008, and I finally declared it done in 2012. It isn't the white shaker inset "one true kitchen," but it is MY one true kitchen (excepting the french range in my someday when I win the lottery dream kitchen.)
Kitchen Highlights:
- Kraftmaid Cherry Shaker cabinets with Walnut Corner Pegs
- Soapstone and Cherry Butcherblock counters
- Custom mosaic backsplash including Interstyle Barcode glass tiles
- Sharp MW drawer
- Custom storage solutions
KitchenDetails:
1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel: Kitchen Remodel/Existing Footprint/All New Items
Kitchen installation: All Do-It-Yourself: 90%-100%
Budget: Middle Budget
Location: U.S. Northeastern
Location Type: Suburban
Basic Other Information: We're in Upstate NY. We purchased our soapstone from M. Texeira in NJ, but fabricated and installed them ourselves.
2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function: Small Children, Entertain Frequently, Pet Accommodations
Kitchen Designer: Self-Designed
Kitchen Size: Medium (151-350 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL): 10.5' x 24'
Kitchen Height: Height 8 feet or less
Kitchen Shape: G-Shaped Kitchen (U-shaped plus Peninsula)
Kitchen Style: Transitional Style
Kitchen Peninsula: Peninsula With Seating, Peninsula with one level
Kitchen Seating: Peninsula Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling: No Special Ceiling Design
Design Special Features: Beverage/Bar Center, Built-in Pantry, 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: Kraftmaid
Cabinet Manufacturer Details: Kraftmaid Lynchburg Cherry Mission
Cabinet Door Composition: Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood): Cherry Cabinet Doors, Walnut Corner Pegs
Cabinet Box Composition: Wood Veneer Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Framing: Framed Cabinet
Cabinet Door Overlay: Partial Overlay Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style: Square Cabinet Door, Recessed Panel Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color: Medium Wood Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish: Stained Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height: Cabinets to the Ceiling
Mixed Cabinets? Mostly Cherry with some Walnut
Cabinet Special Features: Wall Cabinet greater than 36in high, Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers, Cabinet Inserts of Unusual Glass
Cabinet Other Information: The liquor hutch at the far end of the kitchen was designed by me and built by my husband, because eliminating that cabinetry knocked $4000 off our cabinet total(custom depths.) We built it for less than $200 using leftover soapstone for the counter. Here's a link to details: http://sugarnspiceinthelandofballsnsticks.blogspot.com/2011/04/featured-at-atticmag.html
4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused: New Countertops
Countertop Composition: Soapstone Countertop, Wood Countertop
Soapstone Countertop: Black Venata
Wood Countertop: Cherry strip
Countertop Color: Black Countertop
Countertop Finish: No Countertop Finish
Countertop Edge: Eased Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops? Cherry on the sink run, Soapstone everywhere else
Countertop Supplier: We purchased our Cherry butcherblock from Lumber Liquidators and the Soapstone from M. Texeira in NJ.
Countertop Fabricator: DIYed fabrication
Countertop Other Information: We use a mixture of beeswax and mineral oil on both the wood and soapstone counters to maintain their beauty.
5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused: Mix of Old and New Backsplashes
Backsplash Material: Glass Backsplash, Ceramic/Porcelain Backsplash, Marble Backsplash
Backsplash Type: Mosaic Tile Backsplash
Backsplash Pattern: Mosaic Backsplash, Accent tiles embedded in backsplash
Backsplash Tile Size: The glass barcode tiles are 2x10. All other tiles were cut down to 2 inch height x random width
Backsplash Size: Backsplash all the way up the wall, also wrapped into window well
Backsplash Color: Black Backsplash, Gray Backsplash, Red Backsplash, White Backsplash
Backsplash Manufacturer: Interstyle
Backsplash Details: Barcode tile in Dragonfish(color)
Backsplash Supplier: Purchased the Barcode tile from Vestal Tile in Vestal, NY. Also picked up some random grey clearanced tiles from Vestal Tile. We picked up more random tile from the Habitat ReStore in Rochester, NY, and some salvaged marble from ReHouse in Rochester, NY.
Backsplash Special Features: Unusual Backsplash Design, Mixed Materials in Backsplash
Backsplash Other Information: After falling in love with the Barcode Tiles, we amassed random tiles which we cut down to 2xrandom width tiles. The mosaic was pulled together by pulling randomly from the piles of cut tiles. We grouted with Delorean Grey.
6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused? All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer: Whirlpool
Refrigerator Color: Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features: French Door Refrigerator, Regular size frig inset into wall to counter depth
Refrigerator Details: Whirlpool Gold french door refrigerator with ice through the door.
Range/Stove Color: "Stainless Look" Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features:
Range/Stove Manufacturer: Whirlpool
Range Hood Max CFM: 601-1000 CFM Range Hood
Range Hood Color: Stainless Steel Range Hood
Range Hood Special Features: Under Cabinet Mount Range Hood
Dishwasher Manufacturer: Whirlpool
Dishwasher Color: Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Microwave Manufacturer: Sharp
Microwave Color: Stainless Steel Microwave
Microwave Details: Sharp KB6524PS stalked this particular model on eBay for months.
Microwave Special Features: Built-in Microwave in Drawer
7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused? Mix of Old and New Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer:
Main Sink Material: Stainless Main Sink
Main Sink Shape: D-shaped Main Sink, Extra-Deep Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls: Double 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 Faucet Manufacturer:
Main Faucet Color/Material: Bronze/ORB Main Faucet
Main Faucet Finish: Satin Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type: Pull-Out Spray Faucet, Single Handle Faucet, Gooseneck Faucet
8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Electric Special Features: Plug inside cabinet
Lighting Special Features: Pendant over Sink, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting, Pendant over Peninsula
Lighting Details: Undercabinet LED strip lights use existing wiring. I never even realized that we had flourescent undercabinet lights before the sledgehammers came out. Over sink pendant purchased on clearance from Belacor online. Over Peninsula pendant was a plug in lamp that we rewired for direct wire. Recessed lights by the liquor hutch are eyeball lights for positionable lighting.
9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type: Both Knobs and Pulls
Hardware Knobs Manufacturer: The fancifully shaped knobs are Emenee.
Hardware Knobs Material/Color: Black Knobs
Hardware Pulls Manufacturer:
Hardware Pulls Material/Color: Black Knobs
10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused: New Flooring
Flooring Manufacturer: DuroDesign
Flooring Material: Cork Floor
Flooring Color: Multicolor Floor
Flooring Details: Duro-Design cork tiles in Cocoa and Praline. Soft flooring that is easy on the back for all day marathon baking sessions.
Flooring Other Information: Easy to install. Installed over a couple of days during son's naps.
11. Kitchen Pantry
Pantry Type: Reach-in Pantry (Built-in), Tall Cabinet Pantry
Pantry Size: The reach-in is 36"x42" the Tall pull out pantry is 15" wide.
Pantry Depth: 20" along the back wall, 12" on the side wall
Pantry Cabinet Features: Tall pull-out pantry
Pantry Shelving: Adjustable Open Shelving in Built-in Pantry, Ventilated Open Shelving in Built-in Pantry
Pantry Door: Swing-Out Door on Built-in Pantry
Pantry Shape: L-Shaped Pantry Shelves
Pantry Items: Bottled Goods in Pantry, Boxed Goods in Pantry, Broom/Dustpan in Pantry, Canned Goods in Pantry, random large things that I don't want to store in the main kitchen, like chocolate fountain, coffee samovar, etc.
12. Kitchen Special Features
Eco-Friendly: Includes low-energy or low-water-use components, Includes recycled components, Includes reused components
Convenience Items: Appliance Garage, Bookshelf, Drawer Dividers, Recycling Pullout, Spice Rack, Trash Pullout, knife pullout
Special Features Other Information: Knife pullout was a custom design, inspired by another KF member, built by my husband. Sideways foil/wrap pullout drawer also designed by me, and executed by my husband as a way to make the most of the space when retrofitting the cabinetry for the MW drawer.
13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color Details: Valspar Heritage Tea Room Yellow. Words above the french doors painted in regular craft paint in black.
Decor Special Features: Chalkboard / Chalkboard Paint, Wall Words
Decor Other Information: I swap out decorative cookie jars depending on mood or season.
14. Kitchen Additional Comments
Opinions: I love how our kitchen turned out. Ideally, I'd have had a wider space to work with and unlimited funds to afford both the $$$ and the space for a giant french range, but overall, I'm very happy with the kitchen. I do have plans to swap out the range for a double oven range, though.
Kitchen Cost:
- Kraftmaid Cherry Lynchburg Mission cabinets - $14169.54 but we received $2500 back in Lowe's rebate gift cards that were used for anything that doesn't have a dollar figure.
- Whirlpool Gold french door frig - $892 clearanced at Lowe's
- KB6524PS Sharp Microwave Drawer - $597 ebay
- 900cfm range hood - $190 ebay
- Ticor stainless steel undermount sink - $145
- Price Pfister Hanover pullout faucet - $70 ebay
- Glass pendant light (over sink) - $47.08 clearanced at Bellacor.com
- Pendant over peninsula - $49 clearanced at Pier 1
- Durodesign cork floors - $1586
- Black Venata Soapstone counters - $2688.80 M. Texeira
- Cherry Butcherblock counters - $356.39 Lumber liquidators
- Insinkerator Garbage Disposal - $118.05 ebay
- 13 Glass Barcode tiles - $1027
- The rest of the tile - $60
- Drywall, saw blades, drill bits, recessed lights, uc led lights, garden window, french doors, caulk, paint, wood for additional custom projects etc. all out of the Lowe's rebates.
- For a grand total of approximately $21695.56. Not quite an under $20k kitchen, but pretty darn close.
Thank You's: I found the KF a little late in my journey, but I wouldn't have come across the MW drawer without the forum. Reading posts from other TKOers helped to keep me sane during the long process when all I wanted to do was talk kitchens, and nobody in real life wanted to hear any more about it.
Before Photos: Yes
Floorplan Photos: No
Kitchen remodel with Sunroom, Cherry Cabinets and Light Granite
Details from meg_ma on 9/19/2012
Link to meg_ma's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to meg_ma's Finished photos
Link to meg_ma's Before&After Photo
Introduction:
Our old cabinets were falling apart and our sun room was separated from the kitchen with a sliding glass door. Our main wish was to open up the room so we had more space and could see our wonderful backyard. Finished in the fall of 2009.
Kitchen Highlights:
- Cherry cabinets
- Harvest Cream granite
KitchenDetails:
1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel: Kitchen Remodel/New Footprint
Kitchen installation: Hired General Contractor
Budget: Middle Budget
Location: U.S. Northeastern
Location Type: Suburban
Basic Other Information: We live in metro-west Massachusetts.
2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function: Large Family, Multiple Cooks, User-Friendly for the Elderly
Kitchen Designer: Self-Designed, Kitchen Designer
Kitchen Size: Medium (151-350 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL):
Kitchen Height: Height 8 feet or less
Kitchen Shape: U-Shaped Kitchen plus Island
Kitchen Style:
Kitchen Island: Single Island
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL):
Kitchen Peninsula: Peninsula With Seating, Peninsula with one level
Kitchen Seating: Peninsula Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling: No Special Ceiling Design
3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused: New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:
Cabinet Manufacturer Details: Country Craftsman, 420 West Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569,
(508) 278-2307 http://countrycraftsmen.com/ Ask for Billy and Patty!
Cabinet Door Composition: Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood): Cherry Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Box Composition: Wood Ply Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Framing: Frameless Cabinet
Cabinet Door Overlay: Full Overlay Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style: Curved/Arched Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color: Medium Wood Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish: Stained Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height: Cabinets to the Ceiling
Mixed Cabinets? No mixed cabinets
Cabinet Special Features: Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers
4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused: New Countertops
Countertop Composition: Granite (slab) Countertop
Granite Countertop: Harvest Cream
Countertop Color: White/Cream Countertop, Yellow Countertop
Countertop Finish: Polished Countertop
Countertop Edge: Round Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops? No Mixed Countertops
Countertop Supplier: Marble and Granite Inc., Westwood MA http://www.marbleandgranite.com/
Countertop Fabricator: BFR and Associates, Manchester NH, http://bfrandassociates.com/ Ask for Jesse
5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused: New Backsplash
Backsplash Material: Limestone/Travertine Backsplash
Backsplash Type: Mosaic Tile Backsplash, Square Tile Backsplash
Backsplash Pattern: Grid pattern Backsplash, Mosaic Backsplash
Backsplash Tile Size: Backsplash Tile Square - Medium (4x4)
Backsplash Size: Full backsplash
Backsplash Color: Light Backsplash, Beige Backsplash, Brown Backsplash, rust
Backsplash Details: Field tiles are Turek Honed Seashell: http://www.tureks.com.tr/en/category/collection/all/seashell/honed. Mosaic is Modern Mythololgy Muse by Crossville
Backsplash Supplier: Tile Plus More in Natick MA
Backsplash Special Features: Unusual Backsplash Design
6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused? All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer: KitchenAid KSCS25FVMS
Refrigerator Color: Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features: Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Refrigerator Details: Counter Depth, SxS; 24.5 cu ft; 4 shelves; SS; grey sides
Range Hood Manufacturer: Broan Elite Series E6442SS
Range Hood Max CFM: 601-1000 CFM Range Hood
Range Hood MUA:
Range Hood Color: Stainless Steel Range Hood
Range Hood Special Features: Under Cabinet Mount Range Hood
Range Hood Details: 42" 600 CFM, variable speed, 3 Halogen Lamps, SS, baffles
Cooktop Manufacturer: Electrolux EW36GC55GS
Cooktop Color: Stainless Steel Cooktop
Cooktop Details: 5-burner, Total BTU 56,000
Wall Oven Manufacturer: Electrolux EW30EW65GS
Wall Oven Color: Stainless Steel Wall Oven
Wall Oven Special Features: Double Wall Oven
Wall Oven Details: 4.2 cu ft, 2 convection ovens, 4,000 wattage
Dishwasher Manufacturer: Asko D5233XXLFI
Dishwasher Color: Custom Wood Paneled Dishwasher
Dishwasher Details: 12 place settings, adjustable upper rack, 6 cycles, delay start
Microwave Manufacturer: Kenmore
Microwave Color: Stainless Steel Microwave
Microwave Special Features: Undercounter Microwave (not in drawer)
Additional Appliances: Trash Compactor
Additional Appliance Information: Re-used Hobart trash compactor.
7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused? Installed All New Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer: Franke
Main Sink Material: Stainless Main Sink
Main Sink Shape: D-shaped Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls: Double Bowl Sink
Main Sink Width:
Main Sink Cabinet Size:
Main Sink Mount: Zero Reveal Undermount Sink
Main Sink Special Features:
Main Sink Details:
Main Faucet Manufacturer: KWC
8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
9. Kitchen Hardware
10. Kitchen Flooring
11. Kitchen Pantry
12. Kitchen Special Features
13. Kitchen Decor
14. Kitchen Additional Comments
Before Photos: No
Floorplan Photos: Yes
Small, Quartz, Stainless Steel Backsplash, Split Entry Kitchen
Details from AnnaA on 9/19/2012
Link to Anna's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to Anna's Finished photos
Introduction:
A 1978 Split Entry small kitchen remodel completed in 2012. We took down a wall, creating an open space consisting of the kitchen, dining room, and living room. The original appliance footprint remained, except for the refrigerator which was moved to an adjoining wall, right against the original water source for the frig, which simplified the plumbing.
We chose a few unconventional features for all the right reasons, as we love its look and utility:
1. We wanted the stove on the island, and keeping the original footprint made it even more economical. But being able to see out windows and into the living space, since we spend most of our prep time next to the stove anyway, has been sheer joy.
2. We debated pros and cons of an open concept, of an island, of a raised bar. At the end of the day, we needed to maximize space, but with some sort of demarcation between kitchen and living room. So, we chose complimentary cabinet colors that differed from the wall cabs (green and stained respectively) and two complimentary quartz countertops (Silestone Zirconium on top of the stained cabs; and Lyra on top of the green island cabs). From a common design wisdom point of view, this was not considered a wise idea, but it has given us exactly what we want - a sense of difference yet compatibility in this open space.
3. We fell in love with stainless steal materials for the backsplash. We didn't want it to look cold and industrial, rather modern craftsman unique ... Hopefully, that's what we created. We feared that homemade pattern and assembly would look too much like a child's art project permanently fixed in an adult's ""real"" kitchen, but we LOVE the homemade imperfections. The bs is the item people immediately come in an touch and oh and Ahh over.
4. The raised island bar/nested Ls - the best of all possible designs, in our opinion. Each area of our island has / is dedicated space. The raised bar is great for eating, working. It stays clean and away from food prep. And it provides enough visual block into the kitchen without blocking an open feel or window view. The lower L...the work space on each side of that oven...oh my...heaven! And then the open level space next to the frig - perfect spot for a flat open surface, from putting groceries away, to cold food prep, to using various appliances stored underneath.
Kitchen Highlights:
- Cabinets: Semi Custom Thomasville. Wall cabinets: Eden style; Alder with Macaroon stain. Island cabinets: Eden style; Maple with Moss pain
- Countertop: Silestone Lyra & Zirconium
- Backsplash: Mosaic Tile Backsplash
KitchenDetails:
1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel: Kitchen Remodel/Existing Footprint/All New Items
Kitchen installation: Hired General Contractor
Budget: Middle Budget
Location: U.S. Western
Location Type: City
2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function: Pet Accommodations, Just The Two Of Us
Kitchen Designer: Give & Take b/w Self and KD
Kitchen Size: Small (under 150 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL): 108"w x 180"L (9'w x 15'L)
Kitchen Height: Height 8 feet or less
Kitchen Shape: Galley Kitchen plus Island
Kitchen Style: Arts and Crafts Style, Transitional Style
Kitchen Island: Single Island, Island With Seating, Island with multiple levels
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL): 114"W x 43"L
Kitchen Seating: Island Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling: No Special Ceiling Design
Design Special Features: Baking Center, Coffee Center, Island with Cooktop, Multiple Prep Areas, Open Shelving, Pass-Thru, Wall removed between kitchen & DR, Windows to the Counter
3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused: New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer: Thomasville
Cabinet Manufacturer Details: Semi Custom Thomasville. Wall cabinets: Eden style; Alder with Macaroon stain. Island cabinets: Eden style; Maple with Moss paint.
Cabinet Door Composition: Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood): Alder Cabinet Doors, Maple Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door Overlay: Full Overlay Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color: Medium Wood Cabinet Door, Green Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish: Stained Cabinet Door, Painted Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height: Cabinets to the Ceiling
Mixed Cabinets? Mixed Cabinets perimeter/island (multiple colors/shades/finishes)
Cabinet Special Features: Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers, Cabinet Inserts of Clear Glass, Stainless steal backsplash used on back of a glass covered upper cabinet.
4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused: New Countertops
Countertop Composition: Quartz Countertop (Zodiac, Silestone, CaesarStone, Cambria, etc.)
Quartz Countertop: Silestone Lyra & Zirconium
Countertop Color: Black Countertop, White/Cream Countertop
Countertop Finish: No Countertop Finish
Countertop Edge: Single Bevel Edge Countertop
5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused: New Backsplash
Backsplash Material: Stainless Backsplash, Copper Backsplash, Decorative metal tile
Backsplash Type: Mosaic Tile Backsplash, Preassembled mosaic tile sheets and self designed and assembled mosaics
Backsplash Pattern: Mosaic Backsplash, Accent tiles in backsplash border, Accent tiles embedded in backsplash
Backsplash Tile Size: Mixed geometric tiles no larger than 2x2
Backsplash Size: Backsplash all the way up the wall
Backsplash Color: Multicolor / Colorful Backsplash, Black Backsplash, Copper Backsplash, Metallic Backsplash, Silver Backsplash
Backsplash Manufacturer: Multiple distributors of metal tile mosaics
Backsplash Details: Preset sheets that extend to the ceiling: A gun-smoke black stainless steel tile mosaic. The first 6" is a hand assembled design using assorted metal mosaics from various venders.
Backsplash Special Features: Handmade Tiles in Backsplash, Unusual Backsplash Design, Mirror Backsplash, Mixed Materials in Backsplash
6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused? Mix of Old and New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer: Kitchen Aid
Refrigerator Color: Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features: Bottom FreezerRefrigerator, French Door Refrigerator
Range/Stove Color: Stainless Steel Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features: Range Mount Slide-in, Glass Top Range/Stove, Range Induction Cooktop, Convection Range, Warming Drawer in Range
Range/Stove Manufacturer: GE Induction Slide In
Range Hood Color: Stainless Steel Range Hood, With clear glass canopy
Range Hood Special Features: Island Mount Range Hood, Range Hood with Glass
Dishwasher Color: Stainless Steel Dishwasher
7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused? Reused All Existing Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer: Silgranite
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 30 to 34 inches
Main Faucet Type: Gooseneck Faucet
Plumbing Special Features: Air Switch
8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Electric Special Features: Outlet in Island
Lighting Special Features: Dimmers in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting
9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type: Both Knobs and Pulls
Hardware Knobs Manufacturer: Hickory Hardware
Hardware Knobs Material/Color: Nickel/Pewter Knobs
Hardware Pulls Manufacturer: California Craftsman
Hardware Pulls 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
12. Kitchen Special Features
Eco-Friendly: Includes renewable resources
Convenience Items: Bookshelf, Under-Counter Recycling Bin, Spice Drawer, Tilt outs, Tray Dividers
13. Kitchen Decor
14. Kitchen Additional Comments
Opinions: Our next project will involve finding a way to relocate our steps as the split entry places a walkway next to a staircase. It isn't directly related to the kitchen, but is more noticeable now as a design flaw in our space.
The design feature I regret is the bump out at the sink. It forces the sink to sit further back. I have to lean forward a bit more - not easy on the back.
Thank-You's: I found Garden Web after the design was finished and materials were ordered. But the endless array of choices that still bombarded me - GW was a wonderful place for help and guidance. The good people on this forum helped me pick all the extras - hardware, the backsplash...tons of little things. An amazing forum!
Before Photos: Yes
Floorplan Photos: No
Eclectic Oak Kitchen Refresh
Posted by hgluckman on Mon, Apr 19, 10
Link to hgluckman's Gardenweb Finished Kitchen Post
Link to hgluckman's kitchen photos
Details:
- Appliances:
SubZero BI36R - all refrigerator
KitchenAid KEBS278SBL 27-in Double Convection Oven
Broan 283603 Downdraft - exterior blower
Panasonic NN-SN667B Microwave
Kenmore 20.6 cu. ft. Upright Freezer (in pantry)
WasteKing 9980 Disposer (with Insinkerator air switch)
Kenmore Diswasher, Kenmore Trash Compactor and Kitchen Aid gas cooktop were all existing
- Granite - Russian Sable from Arizona Tile
- The backsplash was DW's project, and I think she hit it out of the park. We had wanted a copper glass tile, but hadn't found anything. One day, she was poking around on-line and found the deco mosaic, which is called Nutmeg Versailles from Unique Building Concepts. She went to their website, and found the matching 6x6 field tile on closeout at $2/sf! We bought all of it - about 20-30 tiles too many, then started work on putting it all together.
We weren't wild about one of the colors in the mosaic - kind of a khaki color - so she came up with the idea of putting in a solid copper medallion from Landmark Metalcoat to replace the 2x2s and some teal glass tiles from Crossville for the 1x1s. The liners are from Dal-Tile and the copper quarter round that you see behind the sink (also at the ends of the island) are from Landmark.
- Lighting -
Hubbardton Forge Sierra Patina Copper Pendants
Can lighting was reused. Some cans were removed in the breakfast room and family room and replaced with small halogen spot lights
- Plumbing:
Sink - Blanco Silgranit 440179 in Anthracite
Faucet - Kohler Clairette in black
Filtered water faucet - Waterstone "Parche" 1400HC
Insta Hot tank - Quick & Hot
Chiller - Oasis ProSelect R1P
Filtration - Everpure H-104
- Cabinet hardware - RK International CP-3716-DC (Distressed Copper)
Features:
Air Switch
Bar with Seating
Cabs Base>24in Deep
Cabs Base>36in High
Cabs Wall>12in Deep
Cabs Wall>36in High
Counter Depth Frig
Cutting Board Storage
Downdraft Vent
Filtered Water Faucet
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Instant Hot Water
Island Multilevel
Island with Seating
Knife Drawer
Lighting Pendant
Lighting Recessed
Lighting Under Cabinet
Microwave Shelf
Open Shelving
Sink>30in Wide
Stone
Trash Compactor
Walk-in Pantry
Water Filter
Painted outlets, switches and switchplates
Standalone Freezer
Glass Tile backsplash
Cabinet fronts solid oak with walnut strip
Mid Century Modern Remodel with Ikea
Posted by goffgirl on Tue, Jul 28, 09
Link to goffgirl's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to goffgirl's kitchen photos
Details:
- 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
Background Info:The house, built in 1959, contained a kitchen that remained relatively unchanged since that time. Only newer appliances and a few coats of paint altered the space. I kept the square footage of the redesign to the original 11'x11' footprint, but removed one wall so that it's is now open to the family room, atrium and living room. I looked to Jill77's kitchen for inspiration and tried to incorporate a design style in keeping with the rest of the home without breaking the bank.Features:
Air Switch
Apron Sink
Bar with Seating
Blumotion
Counter Depth Frig
Frameless Cabinets
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Knife Slot
Lighting Pendant
Lighting Recessed
Lighting Under Cabinet
Microwave Shelf
Plug Inside Cabinet
Reach-in Pantry
Sink>30in Wide
Soap Dispenser
Glass mosaic tile Backsplash
Glass mosaic tile threshold
Under-cabinet microwave
Interior water fountain
White kitchen with Green Island
Contact: teppy (My Page)
Posted on Thu, May 21, 09
Link to teppy's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to teppy's kitchen photos
Details:
- Cabinets: birch, custom made by a local Cabinet Maker. The only DIY project in this kitchen was the painting.
- Cabinet Paint: BM waterborne Impervo "Bavarian Cream"
- Island Paint: BM "Sage" with black glaze
- drawer customization: teak organizers for my flatwear from Bed Bath and Beyond.
- Countertops:
- Perimeter: Cold Spring granite
- Island: Absolute Black granite
- Backsplash: 3x6 subways are Sonoma stone in "Cashmere". Mosaic-custom blend from Somoma in rhomboids. the colors are verde in metals, birch in sonoma reserve, and hemp in tantrum. I also used a bottom trim under the subways by sonoma also in birch.
- Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave Drawer: All Viking
- Refrigerator: Samsung Quatro
- Faucet: Price Pfister
- Sink: Sienna
- Floors: 3/4" Ash with 3/4" subfloor underneath
- Lighting: Cristal
- Paint: Wall color is BM "Olive Branch"
- Stools: Ordered unfinished online. Stained them first a really dark walnut, then painted them in the same green as the island. Just before the paint dried, I took an old sanding sponge and sanded through some of the areas to show the stain underneath.
- Canisters: Tupperware
Features:Bookshelf
Cabinets: Base >24"deep
Cabinets: Base >36"high
Cabinets: Wall >12"deep
Cabinets: Wall >36"high
China Hutch
Colorful!!!
Counter-to-Ceiling Cabinet
Filtered Water Faucet
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Gourmet/Professional
Custom Hood
Island with Seating
Knife Drawer
Lazy Susan
Lighting: Pendant
Microwave Drawer
NeverMT
Sink tilt-out tray
Soap Dispenser
DIY Low budget contemporary kitchen with sitting area
Contact: alina_1 (My Page)
Posted by alina_1 on Mon, Aug 18, 08
Link to alina_1's Gardenweb finished kitchen post (embedded)
Link to kitchen photos: http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n298/alina_1/Kitchen/
Details:
- Cabinets: Ikea
- Countertop: 45 sq. f. granite countertop (Impala black)
- Appliances: KitchenAid
- Floor: porcelain tile
- Some of the not-so-basic features we really love:
SS appliances (close to the top of the line)
Porcelain, granite and travertine mosaic tile
Undermount sink (Kohler)
Custom built-in sitting area
Ralph Lauren paint
Undercounter osmosis water filter
Appliance garage
LIGHT FIXTURES!!! (track light, pendants, recessed)
Solid wood (pine) doors and cover panels
The kitchen is 180 sq. ft.
The total budget is 11.5K. All the work DIY (except granite countertops).
Features:
Appliance Garage
Bench Seating
Cabinets: Base >24"deep
Cabinets: Wall >12"deep
Coffee Center
Counter-depth Frig
Filtered Water Faucet
Frameless Cabinets
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Lighting: Pendant
Lighting: Recessed
Lighting: Tech
Lighting: Under Cabinet
Microwave Shelf
Open Shelving
Plug inside Cabinet
Soap Dispenser
TV
Water Filter
Custom-made sitting area
mosaic backsplash
pullout baskets instead of shelves
Cream Cabinets with Dark Cherry Island
Posted by Lissa711 on Fri, Sep 26, 08
Link to Lissa711's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to Lissa711's kitchen photos
Details:
- 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!
Features:
Appliance Garage
Beverage Center/Bar
Blumotion
Bookshelf
Broom Closet
Butler Pantry
Coffee Center
Drawer Dividers
Filtered Water Faucet
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Gourmet/Professional
Custom Hood
Ice Machine
Inset Doors
Instant Hot Water
Island with Seating
LightingPendant
LightingRecessed
LightingUnder Cabinet
Microwave Drawer
Rollout Trays
Sink tilt-out tray
Spice Storage
Trash Pullout
Tray Divider
TV
UCFrig
Water Filter
Wine Cooler
Wine Storage
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