I am also here from a link from another thread. I don't usually post on old threads, but had to say I am in absolute awe. You should have your own TV show, because you not only did great work, but you were very creative. Looks better than some very expensive kitchens!

kitokeefe, Yes, all Varde cabinets have adjustable legs, at least, according to their website that says: "- Adjustable legs; stands steady on uneven surfaces." David, I had never heard of OSB and it would have never occurred to me to search for it, thanks for the info! However, nowhere on the IKEA site it says that they use OSB. They do say it is either Particleboard or Fiberboard. I am not sure what the difference is. According to Wikipedia, "particle board usually refers to low-density fiberboard". Angie, Yes, you are right, it is not plywood but ACTUAL wood, which is even better: "Main parts: Solid birch, Clear amino resin lacquer" You could tell just by looking at the pix that it is not a particle board. Rosie, Yes, I live in - hot and humid - Sough-East. And yes, I am going to use IKEA planner or another software to draw the kitchen plan - after I finish my taxes (I won't be seen much on GW till Tuesday, LOL). BTW, for anyone interested, I have found a picture of a very contemporary free-standing kitchen in a 1880 house with elaborate wood work all around. So, I guess the answer is that it CAN be done! Here is a link that might be useful: The Freestanding Kitchen

I have wood countertops with top-mounted sinks in my kitchen. Mine are finished with several coats of Ikea's Behandla oil and I really, really like them -- I'd choose the same thing if I were doing it again. I don't have wood counters in the bathrooms but one of them does have a hardwood floor. Bearing in mind that my kitchen countertops have been in only for a few months, here are my thoughts. Bathroom use. Any children? We really like the HW floor in our master bath but we put tile in the one the kids use. They do slosh water all over the place. Sink. My main kitchen sink has a wide flat rim at the back, and I really like that for setting down glasses with ice in them and other things that will stay wet on the outside for a while. It gives me some peace of mind with the wood counters. I am happy with my decision to go with topmount sinks. I wanted undermount at first, but the installers weren't comfortable cutting the hole for that and I would have had to hire a carpenter (which would have been OK but it was another expense to figure in). Finish. I really like the Behandla oil finish; it's more durable than mineral oil would be and it looks very natural, not glossy. I also don't worry too much about any damage to the finish, because it would be a simple matter to repair it. Still, I had some wood samples from Craft Art that were prefinished with Waterlox, and they seemed very bulletproof. I would be tempted to use that in a bathroom if I didn't want to worry about standing water. I don't know how any of the wood finishes would stand up to something like nail polish remover. If she decides that wood is not what she wants to use, don't forget laminate. It is perfectly respectable and in my experience is very durable too.

So many wonderful pictures to look at! I wish there was a "love" button that we could push. ♡ Amanda, beautiful pic of your son and the Hibiscus. Your citrus are doing splendid this summer. John, love the barred owl. Beautiful picture. Evan, I am always in awe of your trees and all of the fruitful varieties that you have! Your key lime is so productive! Wow! Have the Pomona Sweet Lemon and the Cocktail Grapefruit produced decent, edible fruit for you yet? I have a young Pomona, but am still waiting (since last season) for a mailing nursery to get the Cocktail back in stock. I hope the Oro Blanco fruit taste much better for you this time around. Brian, I love your "tropical" paradise! Just lovely! Perfection! Mike and Brian, we have had a number of nights that have been down into the forties ! July sure feels more like fall. What's up with that?? Lol..The only good thing about it is that the cool nights helped my Santa Teresa Lemons set some flowering buds. I hope to get some lemons that stay on and mature this time around. The cooler weather has not been good for my tomatoes. I usually have ripe tomatoes by this time and my garden tomatoes are still small and green. Mike, what a stunning orchid! I am so happy for you that it finally bloomed after three years! Well worth the wait. :) Laura, Kevin the key lime looks great in his new pot! I look forward to the key lime pie pictures in the near future, I do not envy you getting him to fit back in the house this fall though.. :D We had some rain showers earlier in the week but I was able to fertilize all of the trees on Friday. Rain in the forecast for tomorrow evening!