Showing posts with label Ctr:X:Quartz. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

pghgolfgirl's Kitchen

Tiny Pittsburgh Kitchen Make-over


Details from pghgolfgirl on 11/12/2012
Link to pghgolfgirl's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to pghgolfgirl's Finished photos

Introduction:
My house was built in 1911 and the kitchen is about 100 square feet. The only wall that I had an option to knock down has on the opposite side a beautiful built-in china cupboard, original to the house. Since it provides badly needed storage in the dining room, my GC and I decided to work with the original footprint, which was a challenge. I had very little counterspace and cabinets that didn't function (most boxes and bottles were too tall to fit in them). I couldn't wait to get started!


Kitchen Highlights:
  • Cabinets: Pioneer semi-custom (style is raised Madison, in cherry, tawny stain)
  • Countertops: Blume's Keystone Quartz "Dakota Copper" (To say I LOVE this is an understatement.) 
  • Backsplash: Jeffrey Court Pietra Fire & Ice Quartz (enhanced)
  • Sink: Silgranite
  • Faucet: Blanco "Torino"
  • Floor: DuPont Real Touch laminate
  • Refrigator: Samsung
  • Gas range, Microwave, Dishwasher: Bosch
  • Paint: Behr "Salmon Creek" and "Gallery White"
  • Valance: Lowe's
  • Windowsill: soapstone, original to the house

Kitchen Details:

1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel:    Kitchen Remodel/Existing Footprint/All New Items
Kitchen installation:    Did demo and floor installation
Budget:    Middle Budget
Location:    U.S. Northeastern
Location Type:    City
Basic Other Information:  House located in Pittsburgh, PA. Kitchen design and cabinet installation by Kitchen Fair (Allison Park).  Backsplash tile purchased from Ceramiche Tile and Stone (West End).  Laminate flooring was purchased from Home Depot.

2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Size:    Tiny (under 100 sq.ft)
Kitchen Style:    Traditional Style
Kitchen Island:    No Island
Kitchen Peninsula:    No Peninsula
Kitchen Seating:    No Seating
Kitchen Ceiling:    No Special Ceiling Design

3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:    Pioneer 
Cabinet Door (Wood):    Cherry Cabinet Doors  
Cabinet Framing:    Framed Cabinet   
Cabinet Door Style:    Raised Panel Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color:    Medium Wood Cabinet Door 

4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused:    New Countertops
Countertop Composition:    Quartz Countertop (Zodiac, Silestone,  CaesarStone, Cambria, etc.)
Quartz Countertop:    Blume's Keystone Quartz "Dakota Copper"  
Countertop Edge:    Half Bullnose Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops?  No  
Countertop Supplier:    Blume's, Pittsburgh, PA 

5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused:    New Backsplash
Backsplash Material:    Natural Stone Backsplash 
Backsplash Size:    Full backsplash 
Backsplash Manufacturer:    Jeffrey Court Pietra Fire & Ice Quartz
Backsplash Supplier:    Ceramiche Tile and Stone, Pittsburgh, PA

6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused?    All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer:    Samsung
Refrigerator Special Features:    French Door Refrigerator, Counter-Depth Refrigerator 
Range/Stove Color:    Stainless Steel Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features:    Range Mount Freestanding, Convection Range
Range/Stove Manufacturer:    Bosch
Dishwasher Manufacturer:    Bosch
Dishwasher Color:    Stainless Steel Dishwasher 
Microwave Manufacturer:    Bosch
Microwave Color:    Stainless Steel Microwave
Microwave Special Features:    Over the Range Microwave

7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused?    Installed All New Plumbing Lines  
Main Sink Manufacturer:    Blumes Keystone (similar to Silgranite)
Main Sink Material:    Composite Main Sink (Granite, Quartz, etc.) [e.g. Silgranite]  
Main Sink Bowls:    Double Bowl Sink 
Main Sink Mount:    Zero Reveal Undermount Sink
Main Faucet Manufacturer:    Blanco "Torino"
Main Faucet Color/Material:    Black Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type:    Pull-Out Spray Faucet

8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
no information

9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type:    Both Knobs and Pulls

10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused:    New Flooring
Flooring Manufacturer:    DuPont Real Touch laminate Black Slate
Flooring Material:    Laminate Floor
Flooring Color:    Dark Non-Wood Floor

11. Kitchen Pantry
no information

12. Kitchen Special Features
Convenience Items:    Rollout Tray Shelves, Spice Drawer, Super Susan, Wine Storage

13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color:    Light peach

14. Kitchen Additional Comments
Kitchen Cost: My budget was $25,000 and I stayed under it by a few hundred dollars.

Before Photos:  Yes
Floorplan Photos:     No









Tuesday, October 09, 2012

icfgreen's Kitchen

Green, Energy-efficient, Universally Designed Transitional Kitchen


Details from ICFgreen on 9/28/2012
Link to ICFgreen's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to ICFgreen's Finished photos

Introduction:
When we built in our forever home in 2011-12, Our goal was to create a kitchen that put function over form, was energy-efficient, earth-friendly and fully accessible, comfortable for multiple cooks, and practical for our everyday life. Since I cook our dinners from scratch most every night, I wanted to have everything I needed to make most any dinner I wanted without having to make a run to the store (hello, pantry!) We knew it would have a Euro bent, with some nods to my husband's heritage. Because I need order to function with my brain injury, we knew it would be practical and organized. We are thrilled with how it turned out.

Kitchen Highlights:
    • 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.

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

    2. Kitchen Design
    Kitchen Design Family/Function:    Multiple Cooks, Small Children, Entertain Frequently, Wheelchair Accessible, User-Friendly for the Elderly, User-Friendly for the Disabled
    Kitchen Designer:    Self-Designed
    Kitchen Size:    Large (over 350 sq.ft)
    Kitchen Dimensions (WxL):    19'x19x
    Kitchen Height:    Height 9 feet or less
    Kitchen Shape:    Open Kitchen, U-Shaped Kitchen plus Island
    Kitchen Style:    Modernist Style, Transitional Style
    Kitchen Island:    Multiple Islands (2), Island With Seating, Island Without Seating, Island with one level
    Kitchen Peninsula:    No Peninsula
    Kitchen Seating:    Island Counter Seating, Bar Seating
    Kitchen Ceiling:    No Special Ceiling Design
    Design Special Features:    Baking Center, Elevated Dishwasher, Built-in Pantry, Desk, Message Center, Universal Design, Wall removed between kitchen & DR

    3. Kitchen Cabinets
    Cabinets New/Reused:    New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
    Cabinet Manufacturer:  
    Cabinet Manufacturer Details:    Our cabinets were made by an Amish man who was just starting his own business. He didn't have any photos for us to look at, so he invited us to his home. We are blown away by his quality.
    Cabinet Door Composition:    Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
    Cabinet Door (Wood):    Maple Cabinet Doors
    Cabinet Box Composition:    Solid Wood Cabinet Boxes
    Cabinet Box (Wood):    Maple Cabinet Boxes
    Cabinet Door Overlay:    Full Overlay Cabinet Door
    Cabinet Door Style:    Slab Cabinet Door
    Cabinet Color:    Dark Wood Cabinet Door, Brown Cabinet Door
    Cabinet Finish:    Stained Cabinet Door
    Cabinet Height:    Multi-level height Cabinets
    Mixed Cabinets?    No mixed cabinets
    Cabinet Special Features:    Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers, Cabinet Inserts of Clear Glass

    4. Kitchen Countertops
    Countertop New/Reused:    New Countertops
    Countertop Composition:    Quartz Countertop (Zodiac, Silestone,  CaesarStone, Cambria, etc.)  , Marble
    Marble Countertop:    carrara
    Quartz Countertop:    Hanstone Specchio White
    Countertop Color:    White/Cream Countertop
    Countertop Finish:    Polished Countertop
    Countertop Edge:    Eased Edge Countertop
    Mixed Countertops?    Different Countertop for Baking

    5. Kitchen Backsplash
    Backsplash New/Reused:    New Backsplash
    Backsplash Material:    Glass Backsplash
    Backsplash Type:    Mini Tile Backsplash
    Backsplash Pattern:    Running Bond Backsplash
    Backsplash Tile Size:    Backsplash Tile Rectangular - Small (1x2 to 2x4)
    Backsplash Size:    Backsplash all the way up the wall
    Backsplash Color:    Gray Backsplash, Green Backsplash
    Backsplash Manufacturer:    Solistone
    Backsplash Details:    Mardi Gras in Carrollton

    6. Kitchen Appliances

    Appliances: New/Reused?    All New Appliances
    Refrigerator Manufacturer:    Whirlpool GSS26C4XXY
    Refrigerator Color:    Stainless "Look" Refrigerator
    Refrigerator Special Features:    Side-by-Side  Refrigerator
    Range Hood Manufacturer:    Vent-a-Hood SLDH14-136SS
    Range Hood Max CFM:    401-600 CFM Range Hood
    Range Hood MUA:    Regular MUA Range Hood
    Range Hood Color:    Stainless Steel Range Hood
    Range Hood Special Features:    Wall Mount Range Hood
    Range Hood Details:    We saved lots of money by purchasing a floor model.
    Cooktop Manufacturer:    Dacor PGM365-1S
    Cooktop Color:    Stainless Steel Cooktop
    Cooktop Details:    We saved a lot of money by purchasing a year old store model.
    Wall Oven Manufacturer:    Jenn-Air JJW9830DD
    Wall Oven Color:    Black Wall Oven
    Wall Oven Special Features:    Double Wall Oven, Convection Wall Oven
    Wall Oven Details:    we saved a lot of money by buying a dent and scratch. there is a teeny tiny scratch on the handle.
    Dishwasher Manufacturer:    Bosch SHE68E05UC
    Dishwasher Color:    Stainless Steel Dishwasher
    Dishwasher Special Features:    Elevated Dishwasher
    Microwave Manufacturer:    Sharp KB6425PS
    Microwave Color:    Stainless Steel Microwave   
    Microwave Special Features:    Built-in Microwave in Drawer
    Freezer Manufacturer:     Frigidaire FKFH21F7HW

    7. Kitchen Plumbing
    Plumbing: New/Reused?    Installed All New Plumbing Lines  
    Main Sink Manufacturer:    Blanco Stellar Single Bowl with grid (441024)
    Main Sink Material:    Stainless Main Sink
    Main Sink Shape:    Rectangular Main Sink, Extra-Deep Main Sink
    Main Sink Bowls:    Single Bowl Sink
    Main Sink Width:    Main Sink 25 to 29 inches
    Main Sink Mount:     Negative Reveal Undermount Sink, Countertop Sink
    Main Sink Special Features:  
    Main Sink Details:  
    Main Faucet Manufacturer:    Delta Touch 2.0 Pilar
    Main Faucet Color/Material:    Stainless Steel Main Faucet
    Main Faucet Finish:    Brushed Main Faucet
    Main Faucet Type:    Pull-Out Spray Faucet, Single Handle Faucet
    Main Faucet Details:    Our sink is touch activated, which is especially nice my hands are dirty and filled with dough!
    Prep Sink Manufacturer:    Blanco Stellar Single Bowl (441026)
    Prep Sink Material:    Stainless Prep Sink 
    Prep Sink Width:    Prep Sink under 20 inches
    Prep Faucet Manufacturer:    Delta Touch 2.0 Pilar
    Prep Faucet Details:    touch activated
    Prep Faucet Color/Material:    Stainless Steel Prep Faucet
    Prep Faucet Finish:    Brushed Prep Faucet
    Plumbing Special Features:    Instant Hot Water, Hands-free Faucet
    Plumbing Additional Information:    Our instahot is from Insinkerator. We will likely replace it at some point with one from Waste King. Our plumber ordered without consulting us, and the Insinkerator is already not working well after 6 months.
       

    8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
    Electric Outlet Covers:    Task Lighting Angle Power Strips TR Series
    Electric Special Features:    No Outlets in Backsplash, Outlet in Island, Plugmold under Cabinets  
    Lighting Special Features:    Pendant over Island, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting
    Lighting Details:    Island Pendants: ET2 Fizz
    Under Cabinet Lighting: Task Lighting Sempria LED UC Series

    9. Kitchen Hardware
    Hardware Type:    Pulls Only
    Hardware Pulls Manufacturer:  
    Hardware Pulls Material/Color:    Stainless Knobs

    10. Kitchen Flooring
    Flooring New/Reused:    New Flooring
    Flooring Manufacturer:    US Floors Marcas Areia cork planks
    Flooring Material:    Cork Floor
    Flooring Color:    Light Non-Wood Floor
    Flooring Details:    We love, love, LOVE the cork floor! It's quiet, soft, warm, easy to keep clean (no dust bunnies!) We'll never go back to hardwood!

    11. Kitchen Pantry
    Pantry Type:    Walk-in Pantry (Built-in)
    Pantry Size:    9'x9'10"
    Pantry Depth:    12
    Pantry Cabinet Features:  
    Pantry Shelving:    I have furniture in the pantry for now until we can save up for custom shelving
    Pantry Door:    Swing-Out Door on Built-in Pantry
    Pantry Shape:    No shelves yet. I'm using bookcases for now.
    Pantry Items:    Bottled Goods in Pantry, Boxed Goods in Pantry, Broom/Dustpan in Pantry, Canned Goods in Pantry, Cookbooks in Pantry, Dishes in Pantry, Fresh Vegetables in Pantry, Paper Products in Pantry, freezer
    Pantry Containers:    Baskets in Pantry, Specialty Bins in Pantry, Glass Specialty Jars  in Pantry, Plastic Specialty Jars in Pantry
    Special Pantry Features:    Appliances Used in Pantry, Electrical Outlet in Pantry, Ventilated Pantry
    Pantry Other Information:    http://dejongdreamhouse.blogspot.com/2012/02/personalizing-pantry-door.html

    12. Kitchen Special Features

    Eco-Friendly:    Includes locally sourced materials, Includes low-energy or low-water-use components, Includes recycled components, Includes renewable resources
    Convenience Items:    Baking Drawer, Dish Drawer, Drawer Dividers, Under-Counter Recycling Bin, Recycling Pullout, Sink Tilt-out Tray, Spice Drawer, Trash Foot Pedal, Trash Pullout   

    13. Kitchen Decor

    Decor Wall Color:    Green Wall Color
    Decor Wall Color Details:    Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay

    14. Kitchen Additional Comments
    Opinions:    Favorite Things (in no particular order):
    • 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.
    The only thing we'd change is have a Waste King instahot instead of Insinkerator, and used eggshell paint instead of flat. oops.


    Before Photos:  No
    Floorplan Photos:  No






    Wednesday, September 19, 2012

    annaa's Kitchen

    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





    Saturday, October 31, 2009

    goffgirl's Kitchen

    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

    Sunday, October 18, 2009

    randgalt's Kitchen

    Rita and Jordan's Sparkling Gem




    Posted by randgalt on Tue, Jun 30, 09
    Link to randgalt's Gardenweb fnished kitchen post
    Link to randgalt's kitchen photos
    Link to randgalt's blog

    Details:
    • 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
    Features:
    Air Switch
    Bar with Seating
    Beverage Center Bar
    Blumotion
    Counter Depth Frig
    Filtered Water Faucet
    Frameless Cabinets
    Full Extension Drawers
    Gourmet Professional
    Instant Hot Water
    Island Multilevel
    Island with Seating
    Lazy Susan
    Lighting Above Cabinet
    Lighting Pendant
    Lighting Recessed
    Lighting Under Cabinet
    Potfiller
    Prep Area Multiple
    Prep Sink
    Pullout Pantry
    Rollout Trays
    Skylight
    Spice Storage
    Trash Pullout
    UCFrig
    Water Filter
    Wine Cooler
    Wine Storage
    Salamander
    Combi-microwave oven
    chargrill
    griddle