Southern Style Cream Kitchen
Details from pemberley on 10/17/2012
Link to pemberley's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to pemberley's Finished photos
Introduction:
We built a new home in 2012. Our kitchen was finished in June 2012. The overall style of our home is "Southern" even though we live in the Midwest. We just love Southern homes.
Kitchen Highlights:
- Cabinets - Crystal Cabinets "Keyline," inset, antique white paint. Cabinets are set to 96'H, roll trays, large drawer base, FHD base, pull out trash, wood hood, top and bottom moldings
- Backsplash - Rittenhouse subway tile in biscuit
- Granite - Typhoon Bordeaux with 30 year sealer
- Wall Color - Universal Khaki (Sherwin Williams color but I had it mixed Benjamin Moore).
- Crown and floor moldings custom matched to the cabinets.
- Floor - 4 inch Northern White Oak. Hand laid/sanded/stained in house by a local company. Stained "medium."
- Pulls and Knobs - Amerock Kane and Allison Value in Satin Nickel
- Faucet - Delta Victorian Single Handle pull down - stainless
- Range - Thermador (Thermador/Bosch offered a 40% discount to us because the house is a parade home otherwise I might have gone with GE Monogram or Wolf)
- Ovens - Thermador
- Cooktop - Thermador
- Fridge - Bosch cabinet depth
- Dishwasher - Bosch
- Ice Maker - GE Monogram
- Microwave - GE
- Hot/Cold Reverse Osmosis - Insinkerator Indulge Antique
- Counter Stools - Pier One
- Pendant Lighting - Quorum International # 803-12-86
- Island - 11ft x 4 ft
- Kitchen approx. 20ft x 10 ft"
Kitchen Details:
1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel: New Kitchen/New House
Kitchen installation: Hired General Contractor
Budget: Middle Budget
Location: U.S. non-specific
Location Type: Suburban
2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function: Small Children, Entertain Frequently, Wheelchair Accessible
Kitchen Designer: Kitchen Designer
Kitchen Size: Medium (151-350 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL): 20x10
Kitchen Height: Height over 10 feet
Kitchen Shape: L-Shaped Kitchen plus Island
Kitchen Style: Classic Style, Traditional Style
Kitchen Island: Island With Seating
Kitchen Island#1 Size (WxL): 11x4
Kitchen Peninsula: No Peninsula
Kitchen Seating: Island Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling: crown molding
Design Special Features: Gourmet/Professional
3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused: New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Stock Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer: Crystal Cabinetry
Cabinet Door Composition: Wood Veneer Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood): Maple Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Box Composition: Wood Veneer Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Door Overlay: Beaded Inset Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style: Recessed Panel Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color: White/Cream Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish: Painted Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height: Gap between Cabinets and Ceiling with Straight Cabinets
Mixed Cabinets? No mixed cabinets
Cabinet Special Features: Cabinet Inserts of Unusual Glass
4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused: New Countertops
Countertop Composition: Granite (slab) Countertop
Granite Countertop: Typhoon Bordeaux
Countertop Color: Gray Countertop
Countertop Finish: Polished Countertop
Countertop Edge: Eased Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops? No Mixed Countertops
5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused: New Backsplash
Backsplash Material: Ceramic/Porcelain Backsplash
Backsplash Type: Subway Tile Backsplash
Backsplash Tile Size: Backsplash Tile Rectangular - Medium (2x4 to 3x6)
Backsplash Size: Full backsplash
Backsplash Color: Cream Backsplash
Backsplash Special Features: Unique Backsplash Behind Cooktop
6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused? All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer: Bosch
Refrigerator Color: Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features: Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Range Hood Manufacturer: Thermador VCI236DS
Range Hood Max CFM: 1001 - 1500 CFM Range Hood
Range Hood MUA:
Range Hood Color: Stainless Steel Range Hood
Cooktop Manufacturer: Thermador PCG364GD/08
Cooktop Color: Stainless Steel Cooktop
Cooktop Special Features: Cooktop Griddle
Wall Oven Manufacturer: Thermador PODC302
Wall Oven Color: Stainless Steel Wall Oven
Wall Oven Special Features: Double Wall Oven
Dishwasher Manufacturer: Bosch SHX55R55UC
Dishwasher Color: Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Microwave Manufacturer: GE JEB1860SMSS
Microwave Color: Stainless Steel Microwave
Microwave Special Features: Undercounter Microwave (not in drawer)
Additional Appliances: Ice Maker
7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused? Installed All New Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer: Kohler Deerfield
Main Sink Material: Cast Iron Main Sink
Main Sink Shape: Rectangular Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls: Double Bowl Sink
Main Sink Mount: Zero Reveal Undermount Sink
Main Faucet Color/Material: Stainless Steel Main Faucet
Main Faucet Finish: Matte Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type: Pull-Out Spray Faucet
Main Faucet Details: Delta Victorian
Plumbing Special Features: Filtered Water Faucet, Instant Hot Water
8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Lighting Special Features: Dimmers in Kitchen, Pendant over Island, Pendant over Sink, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting
9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type: Both Knobs and Pulls
Hardware Knobs Manufacturer: "Amerock Pull Allison Value Hardware, Satin Nickel
Amerock Round Knob Kane, Satin Nickel"
Hardware Knobs 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
Pantry Cabinet Features: Full Rollout in Pantry Cabinet
Pantry Shelving: Pantry Shelving Cabinets & Countertops
12. Kitchen Special Features
no information
13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color: Gray Wall Color
Decor Wall Color Details: Universal Khaki (SW but I had it mixed BM)
14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information
Before Photos: No
Floorplan Photos: No
Lori's 2012 Kitchen Remodel
Details from LoriF on 9/13/2012
Link to LoriF's Gardenweb finished kitchen post
Link to LoriF's Before photos
Link to LoriF's Finished photos
Link to LoriF's Before&After Photo
Introduction: 18 year old kitchen gutted on April 23, 2012 -- fully complete September 7, 2012.
Kitchen Highlights:
- Omega/Dynasty Marion Maple cabinets with oyster paint
- PA Soapstone Counter
- PA Soapstone farmer's sink
- backsplash: Mexican handcrafted tile 2x8.5 suprema Gloss bricks - color Touch of Gray
- Kohler Vinnata faucet
- Kichler under cabinet lighting
- soft close doors and drawers
- Full extension drawers
- GE cafe electric Range
- GE Cafe Advantium Microwave/Oven
- KitchenAid French Door Fridge
- KitchenAid Dishwasher
KitchenDetails:
1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel: Kitchen Remodel/Existing Footprint/All New Items
Kitchen installation: Some Do-It-Yourself: 20%-70%, Hired General Contractor
Budget: Middle Budget
Location: U.S. Northeastern
Location Type: Suburban
Basic Other Information: South Shore of Massachusetts
Central New England Soapstone
Local General Contractor -- email me for recommendation
2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function: Just The Two Of Us
Kitchen Designer: Self-Designed
Kitchen Size: Small (under 150 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL): 13 x 12
Kitchen Height: Height 9 feet or less
Kitchen Shape: U-Shaped Kitchen
Kitchen Style: Classic Style, Shaker Style
Kitchen Island: No Island
Kitchen Peninsula: Peninsula With Seating, Peninsula with one level
Kitchen Seating: Peninsula Counter Seating, Freestanding Stool/Easy Chair/Rocker
Kitchen Ceiling: No Special Ceiling Design
Design Special Features: Single Prep Area
3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused: New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Stock Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer: Omega/Dynasty
Cabinet Manufacturer Details: Shaker style -- Marion Maple painted finish in Oyster
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 Framing: Framed Cabinet
Cabinet Door Overlay: Full Overlay Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style: Raised Panel Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color: White/Cream Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish: Painted Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height: Cabinets to the Ceiling
Mixed Cabinets? No mixed cabinets
Cabinet Special Features: Base Cabinet greater than 24in deep, Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers
4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused: New Countertops
Countertop Composition: Soapstone Countertop
Soapstone Countertop: PA
Countertop Color: Gray Countertop
Countertop Finish: No Countertop Finish
Countertop Edge: Eased Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops? No Mixed Countertops
Countertop Supplier: central New England Soapstone
Countertop Fabricator: David Brushett owner of Central New England Soapstone
5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused: New Backsplash
Backsplash Material: Ceramic/Porcelain Backsplash
Backsplash Type: Subway Tile Backsplash
Backsplash Tile Size: 2x8.5
Backsplash Size: Full backsplash
Backsplash Color: Gray Backsplash
Backsplash Manufacturer: Mexican Handcrafted Tile - caartile.com
Backsplash Details: Suprema Gloss Bricks in touch of Gray
Backsplash Supplier: Bellew Tile, 308 Hingham Street, Rockland, MA
Backsplash Special Features: Handmade Tiles in Backsplash
6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused? All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer: Kitchen Aid KFC22EVMS
Refrigerator Color: Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features: Bottom FreezerRefrigerator, French Door Refrigerator, Counter-Depth Refrigerator
Range/Stove Color: Stainless Steel Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features: Range Mount Slide-in, Glass Top Range/Stove, Convection Range
Range/Stove Manufacturer: GE Cafe
Dishwasher Manufacturer: Kitchen Aid KUDE40FXSS
Dishwasher Color: Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Microwave Manufacturer: GE Cafe Advantium
Microwave Color: Stainless Steel Microwave
Microwave Details: Advantium/speed oven
Microwave Special Features: Over the Range Microwave, Convection Microwave, Microwave/Oven Combo
Additional Appliances: Garbage Disposal - Batch Feed
7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused? Mix of Old and New Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer:
Main Sink Material: Soapstone Main Sink
Main Sink Shape: Rectangular Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls: Single Bowl Sink
Main Sink Width: Main Sink 25 to 29 inches
Main Sink Cabinet Size: Main Sink Cabinet 27 inch
Main Sink Mount: Apron Front Sink
Main Faucet Manufacturer:
Main Faucet Color/Material: Nickel/Pewter Main Faucet
Main Faucet Finish: Brushed Main Faucet
Main Faucet Type: Pull-Out Spray Faucet
Main Faucet Details: kohler Vinnata K690VS
Plumbing Special Features: Air Switch
8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
Electric Outlet Covers: Horizontal
Electric Special Features: Plug inside cabinet
Lighting Special Features: Chandelier in Kitchen, Dimmers in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting
9. Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Type: Both Knobs and Pulls
Hardware Knobs Manufacturer: Knobs: Amerock Glass Knobs Satin Nickel BP55268-GC10
Hardware Knobs Material/Color: Glass Knobs
Hardware Pulls Manufacturer: Amerock Brass & Sterling Traditions 160 mm and 4"
Hardware Pulls Material/Color: Nickel/Pewter Knobs
10. Kitchen Flooring
Flooring New/Reused: New Flooring
Flooring Manufacturer:
Flooring Material: Wood Floor
Flooring Color: Medium Wood Floor
Flooring Details: 3.5" red oak stained with Minwax Early American stain
11. Kitchen Pantry
Pantry Type: Tall Cabinet Pantry
Pantry Size: 27x84
Pantry Depth: 20"
Pantry Cabinet Features: Full Rollout in Pantry Cabinet
Pantry Items: Canned Goods in Pantry, Paper Products in Pantry
Pantry Containers: Plastic Specialty Jars in Pantry
Special Pantry Features: Pantry Cabinets Flanking Refrigerator
12. Kitchen Special Features
Convenience Items: Knife Drawer, NeverMT, Under-Counter Recycling Bin, Recycling Pullout, Spice Drawer, Trash Pullout, Tray Dividers
Special Features Other Information: Pantry pullou
13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color: White/Cream Wall Color
Decor Wall Color Details: Benjamin Moore White Sand
Decor Special Features: Live Plants
14. Kitchen Additional Comments
Opinions: "Happy with the flow. Love base drawers for pots and pans. Cabinets very easy to clean. Color choices lend to a calm feeling. We have limited space and tried to cram in a lot of features. Would have sacrificed smaller upper cabinet and lower pantry pullout to allow for super Susan below instead of blind corner cabinet. Corner upper easy reach could have been larger.
Soapstone is a dream though currently having issues with water spots. Plan to touch base with fabricator to work this out. Would not have chosen a different material even if I had known this beforehand. Just love the softness to the touch and vintage feeling it gives to the whole space. "
Kitchen Cost:
- Cabinets-$12,000
- Soapstone-$4,900
- GC-$42,000 (includes wood floor, UCL, recessed lighting)
- Appliances-$6800
- Backsplash tile-$437
- Faucet-$415
- Pulls/knobs-$250
- Disposal-$200
- Air switch-$56
Thank You's: Entire GW TKO community -- couldn't have done this without you!
Before Photos: Yes
Floorplan Photos: No
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