New (small) Kitchen 85% complete (pic)

15 years ago

We are now waiting for the electrician (should be here in the next day or two) Then the silestone countertops. Delivery date up to 12 weeks. Then the backsplash.

My DH is the primary cook. We have tried to design the kitchen with his cooking habits in mind. He is a wonderful cook but man does he make a big mess!!! Ease of cleanup played a big part in the design. DH is really bad at slopping tomato sauce and spilling red wine.

We are making progress. One of our Boxers "Mr. Baxter" is checking out the new kitchen.

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bellcrest
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15 years ago
Here is a link to photos of pictures from start to where we are at this point.

Here is a link that might be useful: Our Kitchen remodel
vicnsb
15 years ago
Great transformation! Nice to get the range away from
the refrig! Beautiful boxer too!
Not too far to go now...
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Missy- have you thought about having him stain the wood to get the exact color you want. I stained our walnut darker before putting on the waterlox. Can't wait to see it! Lakegirl- our island is 84"x36"... I just went down and looked at them and it's hard to say if they would be too big for a 66" length...they could definitely be moved closer together... I'm just not sure if they would have to be too close together for the size. Could you order them and hold them up to see and then return them if they turn out to be too big. I did that with the hundi lanterns from Pottery Barn. After seeing them in person I realized they were too big. I have another idea. Ballard design has the carriage house lantern that is the same style, but a little smaller. The capital pendants are 10" square and the Ballard Design ones are 8" square. I have the larger (12") Carriage House lantern in my foyer. Here's a pic I just looked at BD website and they have a new pendant I think would look great over an island. Check out the Calisse Pendants. I might have done two of those of the island. They are a little bigger (11"). I don't know why my pictures are so big. I resized it but it still huge!
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jagamaha
15 years ago
What a pretty kitchen! I can't wait to see it with the countertops in!
If you don't mind sharing, what brand and colors are your cabinets? I love them!
kitchencommander
15 years ago
bellcrest-looks fabulous. Very nice choices. Bright, airy and spacious. Is this a DIY? I saved the exact same backsplash as my inspiration too! We are DIYing our kitchen and I will be so happy to get the stove away from being in the corner.

Your pulls look like what I am looking for. No knobs. I now have all knobs and when I am at the sink and go to move, they can pull your pants off....LOL Can I inquire where you purchased the pulls?

Really looking forward to the completed kitchen.
sprengle1
15 years ago
Very nice! Can't wait to see it finished! You must be excited going from the older white cabinets to your new ones. That's what we're doing and I can't wait!
raehelen
15 years ago
Wow- good job so far! That old kitchen seems almost criminal- how could anyone have designed it like that? (AM hoping and assuming it wasn't you! :>)

Like the BS choice too!
footballmom
15 years ago
No more posting kitchens without details! I think you have done an amazing job. I really like the floor too. Is it vinyl? Details, girl! I love a nice, compact workspace and you have what seems like a very workable one. Your DH cannot make too big of a mess as he has just steps to move in, which is how I like to work too. What a massive improvement over the old space. You really did a nice job maximizing counter space and storage. Don't forget to keep us updated on progress. Again, congrats!
lyno
15 years ago
I'm with footballmom - we like details! You kitchen is very nice! Everything is beautiful! Why 12 weeks for the Silestone? That seems like a long time.
katiee511
15 years ago
oh my, that old kitchen was cramped. Your new design is wonderful and I bet you are loving all the open space. Congrats!!

Mr. Baxter is gorgeous!! I love Boxers :)
bellcrest
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the nice comments on my new kitchen and Mr Baxter!!

Details?? You want details, well lets see. You may get more details than you want. LOL!

I got quotes from 3 places. 2 Custom Cabinet places and HD. WE do not have a Lowes here. We went with HD not only for price but because when I told the KD at these places my budget, I got definite different reactions. At one of the custom places I actually felt like the KD was looking down his nose at me.

My experience with HD has been nothing but positive. The KD there has thought of all the answers before I even asked the questions. I learned lots from this site and when I went with questions she was always a step ahead of me.

My budget was (operative word) $20,000. It looks like we will finish up around $23,000 or there abouts, not counting the brand new Paderno pots and pans I bought for DH.

Cabinets are Thomasville Maple Spice stain. Drawers are blumotion. All lower cabinets have pull out shelves. Pullout oil/spice thingy next to stove. Pull out trash can. Pots and pans drawers in small island next to dishwasher. Cabinet pulls are quite inexpensive ($2.97 ea) from HD. Floor is Dupont laminate in Tuscan Stone Bronze. I love the floor. Sink is large one bowl Blanco, faucet and soap dispenser are Moen. All in SS.

Budget includes all new appliances GE Profile FD fridge, stove and OTR Microwave, and a Maytag dishwasher (recommended by daughter and friend. I have never had a dishwasher before.
To get to this stage there were many concessions. Everything costs so much, There were splurges and things I had to give up. One of the splurges being my Silestone countertops.

We did not change the light fixtures as they were fairly new. They can be change in future if we choose. We are changing the fan over the table (table missing in photos as it is being refinished)
I know my budget and kitchen are small compared to some I see on here but to me it is a dream that I have waited for many years. In 1974 we lost our home in a fire. We had this house built quickly and have been using hand me down pots and pans and dishes ever since. It has taken a lot of years to save up for this reno. Now it is time for all new. I am enjoying this so much.

Shirley.
rnest44
15 years ago
Your kitchen becomes even more beautiful when the story of how it came to be is revealed. Enjoy, you have done so much on what some might consider a modest budget. I think even if you come in just slightly over you should post to the $20,000 and under kitchen thread. Your kitchen will be an inspiration.
marybeth1
15 years ago
WOW! What a pretty kitchen! Whould you mind sharing info on your backsplash?
cotehele
15 years ago
Shirley,
What a pleasure of a kitchen your DH! So much more counter space and 'elbow room'-lol. The cabinets and other finishes are very attractive. Enjoy!

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