What did you HAVE to have and could now live without?
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Comments (15)I'm not sure what the going rate for installing tile is in your area, but in mine, I've found that it runs $5-7/sq ft (not including the tile, grout, thinset, etc.) which can easily run the cost up quit significantly depending on what tile you choose. The going rate for hardwood floors in my area (the sand and finish kind) is around $8.00/sq ft. Luckily, we are getting ours for around $6.50 sq ft because of a friend (4" red oak). Therefore, we are opting to replace all flooring that we can (with the exception of the two kids' bathrooms) with hardwood. It's cheaper, warmer, doesn't have grout lines to clean, and can be refinished if needed. I would seriously consider declawing the "puppy" and refinishing the wood floors. Changing out tile in the future will cost a ton in demo and I think that most buyers are fond of hardwood floors, with many HATING tile....See MoreHelp! What could you not live without, that you HAD to have?
Comments (55)CEFreeman I am buying a Kohler Dickninson 33" single apron front basin sink color sandbar. This is a picture of my perimtier counters (Zodiac quartz) with the color of the sink tab on top, cabinet (off white color) sample and floor tile underneath. My island will be Bianco Antico on cherry. I ordered the sink Monday and was called today because they said it would be 4- weeks delivery time. Oh no no no! The girl called around and said now it will be 2-3 was that ok? Said yes because the white and bisque color sink I could get in 7 days did not look good with the Warm Taupe color quartz. Sandbar looked perfect. Now waiting for them to call with the estimate for the floor and counters. I was wondering what exactly the cabinet maker needs to make the cabinet below the sink. The place I am ordering everything from has the same sink in one of their kitchen displays. Can't he just go there to look at the sink? Someone said they are all different? They are? Shouldn't all the 33" DIckninson sinks measure the same???? This post was edited by sammy62 on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 23:19...See MoreWhat did you have to have, but ended up not using or repurposing?
Comments (26)We ordered a valance to connect the cabinets on either side of the window. The contractor and I agree that it's superfluous. It hides the nice light. We have a left over 12" cabinet and a 6" spice cabinet when plans changed. Hoping to use them elsewhere - maybe a workshop. There is a whopping re-stocking fee with KM, not to mention the energy of re-packaging and carting them to HD. We have an extra sink base for a farm sink but it was free with the order. We found we didn't like farm sinks so ordered another sink base that we had to pay for. KM was not interested in taking the other back and replacing it with a regular sink base. We bought a light that was 15" in diameter which was huge for the space. We were able to return that one though because they stocked it at the lighting store. Found an 11" diameter light at Lowes that I love. I have found that things like lights are very large and it is hard to judge by a picture even though they tell you the measurements. Everyone else has a mansion who could actually use them. Our other lights are Hinkley and Kitchler. They are big but look OK. We have an extra $5 light we bought on clearance for the lavette in the interim for when we found one we liked. Then we found one very soon after. It's really a mini chandelier that we took the chain off to 1 link. It's adorable with the glass crystals. The lavette is kind of victorian looking. We have an extra wall sconce that was for the hall way but it is really too big. We'll re-purpose that for the floor to ceiling chimney that already has an outlet for a sconce. We were going to rebrick but it looks good there. By and large we don't have much bought but not used stuff. We do have lots of extra boards and micellaneous stuff that the designer had us purchase but were unnecessary for the remodel. Where his mind was at I cannot tell you. We will wait for the end of install and take it all back to HD and INSIST that we get full price back for all the design errors. We have soft-close drawers and love them....See MoreKitchen Organizers-What could you NOT live without?
Comments (17)My old kitchen was poorly laid out for me, let alone for multiple cooks (we're a cooking family), and offered little usable storage. I worked really hard designing this new kitchen of ours, first on my own (for several years!) and then with my KD. We tried to create a kitchen that would function as best as humanly possible in the space we had, and be very organized . . . and I think we succeeded. My list is pretty much the same as Loves2Cook4Six's. ~ I have a big cab above my double ovens to store upright trays, cookie sheets and platters. My KD suggested three sturdy (heavy) wire dividers; I insisted on seven, and am so glad I did! ~ I love to cook and opted for an (alphabetized) spice drawer next to my cooktop, with the cab above for more that don't fit below (such as many different peppers), red chile powder, gourmet rubs and spice blends, sugar bowl, salt & pepper shakers, etc.) My spice drawer insert can easily be removed if I ever choose to repurpose the drawer. ~ I have narrow pull-out shelf/cabs to hold my cooking oils, vinegars, jars of flour, sugar, etc., flanking each side of my cooktop. I love having everything within easy reach over there. ~ At my main prep area, I have a stack of drawers that hold all my prep tools, my many-sized prep dishes, mixing bowls, rolling pins, mezzaluna, kitchen shears, measuring spoons & cups, grater, etc. One drawer holds all my waxed paper, plastic wrap, al. foil, ziploc bags, etc. To the left is my MW drawer. Under that is a drawer that holds my MW cookware. To the right is my pull-out trash and my knife drawer. It's all right there! This one area is my pride and joy, because it's so darn practical, organized and handy! ~ one shallow and 2 deep drawers under my cooktop to hold my pots & pans and my cooking utensils. ~ My kitchen is too small for a walk-in pantry, but the tall pull-out pantry I got is fantastic. I'm still amazed at how much it holds . . . and how easily I can find what I need!!!! ~ the last thing that helped me organize my kitchen better and store even more things are the three 12" deep cabs we had installed on the backside of our peninsula. They store my cookbooks (out of sight, because my books get used a lot and look it ;^P ) They also store out-of-season dishes and small appliances I don't use as often. (the ones I do use daily or weekly are stored in my supersusan). Here's a link to my kitchen over on RMS. I also have my kitchen listed on the Finished Kitchens Blog. Good luck with your own kitchen. Take the time to really think about how you cook, what you need in each work center (Yes, think work centers!) and plan accordingly. Lynn "http://ratemyspace.hgtv.com/SNC/ViewItem.aspx?pguid=6db6be3f-1720-4ba3-a081-999042c09b6b&itemguid=c9a4efd3-9a98-4342-94b3-ce68f632c70e"...See Moredaisychain01
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