Little Natural Cherry and Soapstone Kitchen
Details from prospect711 on 9/19/2012
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Introduction:
Remodel completed November 2011.
Kitchen Highlights:
- Cabinets: custom natural cherry Amish made
- Counters: Beleza soapstone
- Backsplash: Slate corinth from The Tile Shop
- Floor: existing vinyl from Lowes
- UCL: LED strips installed by DH
- Bar stools: Trica Swirl
- Walls: SW Unusual Gray
- Custom soapstone sink, designed and fabricated by The Stone Studio in Batesville, Indiana
- Pendants from Sonneman
- Range: Capital Precision
- Refrigerator: Kitchenaid
- DW: Bosch
KitchenDetails:
1. Kitchen Basics
Type of Remodel: Kitchen Remodel/Existing Footprint/All New Items
Budget: Middle Budget
Location: U.S. non-specific
Location Type: Rural
Basic Other Information: Located near Dayton, Ohio
2. Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design Family/Function: Just The Two Of Us
Kitchen Designer: Self-Designed, Kitchen Designer
Kitchen Size: Medium (151-350 sq.ft)
Kitchen Dimensions (WxL): 13x21
Kitchen Height: Height 8 feet or less
Kitchen Shape: U-Shaped Kitchen
Kitchen Style: Rustic Style, Shaker Style
Kitchen Island: No Island
Kitchen Peninsula: Peninsula With Seating, Peninsula with multiple levels
Kitchen Seating: Peninsula Counter Seating
Kitchen Ceiling: No Special Ceiling Design
Design Special Features: Peninsula with Cooktop
Design Other Information: Designer: Nest Designs LLC
3. Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets New/Reused: New Cabinet Doors and Boxes - Custom Sizes
Cabinet Manufacturer:
Cabinet Door Composition: Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door (Wood): Cherry Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Box Composition: Solid Wood Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Box (Wood): Cherry Cabinet Boxes
Cabinet Framing: Framed Cabinet
Cabinet Door Overlay: Full Overlay Cabinet Door
Cabinet Door Style: Square Cabinet Door
Cabinet Color: Medium Wood Cabinet Door
Cabinet Finish: Natural (Varnish) Cabinet Door
Cabinet Height: Cabinets to the Ceiling
Mixed Cabinets? No mixed cabinets
Cabinet Special Features: Full Extension Cabinet Drawers, Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers, Wall Cabinet with Top Hinge, Cabinet Inserts of Clear Glass
4. Kitchen Countertops
Countertop New/Reused: New Countertops
Countertop Composition: Soapstone Countertop
Soapstone Countertop: Beleza
Countertop Color: Gray Countertop
Countertop Edge: Eased Edge Countertop
Mixed Countertops? No Mixed Countertops
Countertop Supplier: The Stone Studio, Batesville, Indiana
Countertop Fabricator: The Stone Studio, Batesville, Indiana
5. Kitchen Backsplash
Backsplash New/Reused: New Backsplash
Backsplash Material: Slate Backsplash
Backsplash Type: Sheet Backsplash
Backsplash Pattern: corinth
Backsplash Size: Full backsplash
Backsplash Color: Copper Backsplash
Backsplash Manufacturer:
Backsplash Details:
Backsplash Supplier: The Tile Shop
6. Kitchen Appliances
Appliances: New/Reused? All New Appliances
Refrigerator Manufacturer:
Refrigerator Color: Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Refrigerator Special Features: French Door Refrigerator
Range/Stove Manufacturer:
Range/Stove Color: Stainless Steel Range/Stove
Range/Stove Special Features: Range Mount Slide-in, Range Gas Continuous Grates, Pro-Style
Range Hood Manufacturer: Kobe
Range Hood Max CFM:
Range Hood MUA:
Range Hood Color: Stainless Steel Range Hood
Range Hood Special Features: Island Mount Range Hood
Dishwasher Manufacturer: Bosch
Dishwasher Color: Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Dishwasher Special Features:
Microwave Manufacturer: Sharp
Microwave Color: Black Microwave
Microwave Details: Special cabinet conceals the microwave.
Microwave Special Features: Convection Microwave
Additional Appliances: Garbage Disposal - Continuous Feed
7. Kitchen Plumbing
Plumbing: New/Reused? Reused All Existing Plumbing Lines
Main Sink Manufacturer: Custom soapstone sink
Main Sink Material: Soapstone Main Sink
Main Sink Shape: Rectangular Main Sink, Extra-Deep Main Sink
Main Sink Bowls: Single Bowl Sink
Main Sink Width: Main Sink 30 to 34 inches
Main Sink Mount: Apron Front Sink
8. Kitchen Electric and Lighting
no information
9. Kitchen Hardware
no information
10. Kitchen Flooring
no information
11. Kitchen Pantry
no informaiton
12. Kitchen Special Features
Convenience Items: Cutting Board Storage, Integrated Drainboard, Super Susan, Trash Pullout
13. Kitchen Decor
Decor Wall Color: Gray Wall Color
Decor Wall Color Details: Sherwin Williams Unusual Gray
14. Kitchen Additional Comments
no information
Before Photos: No
Floorplan Photos: No
Lori's 2012 Kitchen Remodel
Details from LoriF on 9/13/2012
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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
Green Soapstone Kitchen with Green and Cream Cabinets
Posted by mamalynn on Fri, Jan 29, 10
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Details:
- Cabinets: locally made, beaded inset doors. The glass in the cabinets is antiqued.
- Countertops: Iguazu soapstone from Dorado Soapstone of Austin, TX (same as sink)
- Backsplash: Daltile Canaletto Rosso with Dakota Mahogany inserts. (The ceramic tile always looks a bit orange in the pictures when it is actually a terracotta color.
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher - Whirlpool that I got a year ago to replace my worn out one. It’s quiet, works great, and I saw no need to change it.
- Refrigerator - Samsung 26 Cu Ft.
- Vent - ModernAire
- Range - Electrolux 30 inch slide-in electric with two ovens (Getting gas to our house would have been prohibitively expensive.)
- Range hood - custom built, Modernaire liner.
- Sink: Iguazu soapstone from Dorado Soapstone of Austin, TX. (Since the sink doesn't get any treatments and has water and soap in it frequently, it does "gray," which I don't mind at all for the sink.)
- Faucet: Allora by Delta
- Soap dispensers: Allora by Delta
- Hardware - Atlas Homewares Scroll in black, some the right scroll, most are the left scroll
- Lazy Susan: Hafele LeMans Champagne blind corner pullout
- Mixer Stand: Rev-a-Shelf
- Trash Pullout: Hafele
- Lighting:
- Recessed - Cree LR6 LED’s
- Over the sink - The Piedmont in antique black from Schoolhouse Electric.
- Over the table - Hinkley Juliette 3 Light Mini Chandelier in Olde Black.
- Undercounter lights - Xenon, I don’t know what brand
- Floor: Daltile Canaletto Rosso with Dakota Mahogany inserts.
- Paint: All Behr colors. Some of them we did tweak a bit.
- Green cabinets: We started with Behr Mint Fizz, but there was not enough contrast, so we darkened it.
- Cream cabinets, banquette, and all baseboards, trim, doors: Behr China Cup.
- Sink end of the room: Behr Coronado Dunes
- Banquette end of the room: Behr Peach Bud
- Ceiling: Behr Muffin Mix.
- Shades: from Fabric Workroom online. The cleats are by ChicCleats and mimic the scroll of the cabinet pulls.
- Two door interiors painted with magnetic paint (3 coats) and then with chalkboard paint.
Background:
We bought our house new in 1981. In 1989 I closed in the deck to create a room for me. The kitchen window over the sink that looked out onto the deck became a leaded glass window looking into my room. At that time I had the upper cabinet doors removed and those cabinets painted and I changed the wallpaper and the vinyl floor as the old floor had not held up well. Nothing has been done to the kitchen since then except for the occasional new appliance as an old one died.
None of this was DIY - neither of us has any talent in that direction.
Since I built in the banquette, I was able to move the peninsula out by about a foot which allowed me to make the island a little longer. Originally the peninsula had what I assume was meant to be a breakfast bar, but it was much too narrow to be used. I had that cut down to make one large area and the overhang now extends out a bit more.
The only extra space I was able to add to the kitchen is at the coffee bar. The space for the frig already extended into the utility room and the space that had the oven and the pantry extended into the garage. I extended the rest of that wall into the garage by the same amount, roughly 6.5 ft x 2.5 ft. That gave me room for a slightly large pantry and for the coffee bar.
Features:
Apron Sink
Banquette Seating
Cabs Base>24in Deep
Cabs Wall>36in High
Coffee Center
Dish Drawer
Drainboard
Drawer Dividers
Full Extension Drawers
Glass Doors
Hood Custom
Inset Doors
Island without Seating
Lazy Susan
Lighting Recessed
Lighting Under Cabinet
Microwave Shelf
Mixer Pullout
NeverMT
Peninsula with Seating
Rollout Trays
Soap Dispenser
Spice Storage
Trash Pullout
Tray Divider
Unique Hardware
Unique Window
Wicker Baskets
Leaded beveled glass cabinet doors
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