so so so so so excited!!!!!!!!!!! Pics

13 years ago

My cabinet fronts just came in from Scherrs. Here's a pic of one of the drawer fronts. We choose simple slab with a slight beveled edge. We decided to go this way since our style is simple clean lines, slightly contemporary, and we wanted the beauty of the wood and soapstone to take center stage.

From Drop Box

It's hard to get a good pic to show the wood, especially with my cell phone but here's a closeup where I tried to capture the luster of the graining:

AND.... we have some of the lighting up. My stainless chandy above the dining table to tie into the SS frig, hood, and steel drawers to the bakers table:

From Drop Box

The living room fan. The sunroom will have the same fan but with shorter fatter blades. It should help tie into my bar stools:

From Drop Box

I think I"m going with these pulls on the drawer fronts:

Sorry 'bout being picture heavy. Can you tell I'm excited?!

OH! And on the 21st... Florida Joshua is coming to install my soapstone!

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User
13 years ago
WOW ! You are making such progress. I have bread in the oven....Challah ! I sure wish I could bring you a celebratory loaf :) Never too many pics ! c
psfw
13 years ago
What type of wood is this? Love it! I'm excited for you, can't wait to see more!
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remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
QS oak. We went with the "premium" from Scherrs. There was more flecking in it and we just loved it. I've only unpacked one of the boxes. DH had to go to a meeting tonight and he'd freak if he came home and I had wood laying all over the place in no particular order. We'll go through it tomorrow together when I come home from work and check that everything is there.
laxsupermom
13 years ago
Gorgeous wood! Can't wait to see them in place. Love, love, love the chandy you picked out. I remember back when you were (virtually) trying out various circular drum shades, etc. Your pick is perfect. I'm so so so excited for you.
louisianapurchase
13 years ago
Beautiful. I am so exicted for you. That is one rockin chandelier.
marthavila
13 years ago
Ooh, this is looking really good! And, make no apologies for being picture heavy. It's "hurdle jumping with a flourish" posts just like this that have us TKOs checking in here all day and all night long! Heck, with gorgeous slab fronts, a chandy and dining table like these, please do keep 'em coming! :-)
ironcook
13 years ago
so so so so so excited for YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

that wood is just beautiful... (love the chandy, too).

VERY nice choice for the pulls, also.

gonna be great! :)
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
The other good news is my 36" Miele induction cooktop works. For those who are newer, I bought it and my two Miele ovens off craigslist about a year and a half ago right around the time Expo closed down. With the cooktop, I actually met the guy in a Lowes parking lot since he drove up from Miami... it really was pretty cheesy. All this time I've harbored a fear that it wouldn't work when hooked up. I saved a total of almost $6000 on the 3 appliances. I NEVER would have been able to afford them otherwise. All is well... all works great... and I boiled my first pot of water tonight to cook up some pasta. It literally came to a rolling boil in under 90 seconds. The moment I lowered the temp, it slowed down. Just amazing!
lisa_a
13 years ago
Wahoooooo!!!

QS is my all time favorite wood so obviously I think you have excellent taste. ;-) Everything is coming together so well. I'm so happy for you.
beekeeperswife
13 years ago
WOOOOO HOOOOOOO
sandn
13 years ago
It sounds as though you really know how to enjoy the process. The quarter-sawn oak is beautiful. We are just days away from choosing the soapstone for our own counters. I'll definitely be watching to see yours. I'm very glad to hear your appliances work so well. You are brave.
cotehele
13 years ago
Yippee! Gorgeous doors. I have a fondness for QS Oak! ;-P
itsallaboutthefood
13 years ago
Very nice...I almost did QS Oak too. It is beautiful.
craftlady07
13 years ago
wow, that looks really great!!! I can't wait to see your soapstone installed on that gorgeous wood!!
cheri127
13 years ago
Wow! The wood is gorgeous!!! I've never seen QS white oak without a medium to dark stain. It looks great. So does everything else. Glad to hear the Miele appliances are working, too. Can't wait to see the soapstone.
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
I can't wait to see the soapstone either. I'm glad you all like what you see so far!
hellonasty
13 years ago
Everything looks really nice so far! Love the wood! Love the chandy! Hey, I think maybe I have those pulls? Top Knob?
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
Yes... it's the square pull from the Nouveau III collection from Top Knobs? Is that what you have hellonasty? If so, could you PLEASE post a pic of them on your door/drawer fronts? TIA!
flwrs_n_co
13 years ago
It's all coming together beautifully! I love QS oak but I'm not sure I've ever seen it done on a more modern cab--love it! Also love your chandy and pulls, and can't wait to see your soapstone. How will you ever be able to concentrate at work tomorrow waiting to open all those wonderful boxes of cabs?
desertsteph
13 years ago
it'd be hard to post too many pics for us...lol! lovely cabinet fronts. did you just replace your doors/fronts to your old cabs? (I don't remember - I do remember you posting layouts etc - just not that fine detail).

it IS exciting to see it all coming together finally! can't wait to see the doors on the cabs, the counters in etc.
plllog
13 years ago
LOL!!! E, you're not in any of the pictures!!!

Looks great! :)
rhome410
13 years ago
Love the pulls, the chandelier, and you're right that the wood is GORGEOUS. A super big yay that the cooktop works, too!
dianalo
13 years ago
Not only do you have pretty things, but you can cook! That sure is progress ;)
kateskouros
13 years ago
oh! i'm excited for you! i need drawer fronts too, but haven't gotten around to ordering yet. i can't wait to see them in place. i'm LOVING the way your chandy looks with the table ...just beautious! more, more! work faster!
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
desertsteph... we used IKEA boxes and hardware. The fronts were ordered from Scherrs. I was kind of worried that the fronts would look too plain and they are plain but feel so substantial (solid wood) and the natural color works so well with the floor. I kind of have a "thing" for wood in it's natural state. Originally, I thought I wanted to use red birch. It's such a glorious wood and I adore it natural but the reddish hue just didnt' work in my space.

I'm think I should go with kinda "biggish" pulls? what do you guys think about that? I think the pulls (they're sorts chunky contemporary) will really add something once done.
wizardnm
13 years ago
I'm really excited for you, things are coming together!
prill
13 years ago
E- those are so pretty. WOW - your kitchen is going to be beautiful!!!
Pics, yes, lots of pics.
Buehl
13 years ago
They look wonderful! I can't wait to see them installed! It's so great to see your kitchen finally coming together after all you've been through!
cj47
13 years ago
I've never seen QS oak in natural...it's gorgeous! I love wood in it's natural state, too. I love the flecks in and the grain--it's gonna be fabulous! The chandy is wonderful, perfect for the space. Can't wait to see more!

Cj
arlosmom
13 years ago
Yay!!! It's looking wonderful. Love the pulls you've chosen, and the qs drawer fronts are SO lovely. I'm enjoying seeing your progress.

What did you end up with on top of your baker's table?
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
I ended up with the soapstone arlosmom. The marble slab I bought off craigslist just didn't sit as nicely as I would have liked and I didnt' care for a highly polished surface. The soapstone piece that Joshua brought had such beautiful veining, loved the simple edge treatment, and was a perfect fit. DH much much much preferred it to the marble. I did like the looks of both but ADORED the feel of the soapstone. I can't wait to have the rest of mine installed.
macybaby
13 years ago
Those doors look great! I haven't gotten to the
"door" part of the project, hopefully very soon though.

It's so fun seeing everything come together.
cienza
13 years ago
Looks awesome so far! Can't wait to see your stone!
junicb
13 years ago
Looks beautiful! We are thinking about QS oak from Scherrs, too. Did you know you were going to go with natural wood or did you have them come up with different samples for you?
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
juni.... I knew I wanted natural QS. I purchased two samples from them. One was a Lyptus natural with just a poly finish and the other was QS natural with the same finish. They did an edge treatment on the samples which I did not care for (much more routed and pointy). I'm actually gratefull that happened because I may not have been aware of how the edge profile impacts the style of the door front.
contemporganic
13 years ago
Choices look great...very excited to see how it all comes together. Keep us posted with pics!
Adrienne Gray
13 years ago
Yay for beveled slabs - can't wait to see them installed. The wood sure is beautiful! And with soapstone?!? How are you going to care for them? Are your installers going to enhance them or will you be applying your own oil? (I just installed in my laundry room, and I don't know which most people do)

Would you mind sharing with me where that beautiful dining room table came from???
research_queen
13 years ago
That wood is lovely! Can't wait to see everything together!
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
I have a SS remnant on my bakers table. We waxed it with Beeswax once about 2 weeks ago. It's since faded and I like it natural. the Monsoon has more LUSCIOUS seaglass veining. I'm going to oil it with the beeswax and then how we feel.

The table is long kinda funny story. To give you the readers digest version. I had seen it about 4 years ago. Knew it was exactly what I wanted. The table is by Lexington and very expensive. I found it discounted for around $2500 but still didn'thave the money. couple of years go by and I had just bought a different OK table off craisglist. The table I loved was no longer available... I called all over the country. I was walking through Home Goods and stop dead in my tracks. There in front of me is the table in perfect condition with the leaf extension. I had never planned on getting the chairs that match the set cause I didnt' like them and they were around $500 each. The set had a hold tag on it so I called over a manager. I asked her to please take my number in case the sale falls through. She asked me..."are you ready to pay and take it now". Me:" Well... how much is it". Salesgirl:"$400". I ripped out my debit card and she tore the HOLD tag off the table. I called DH who was home watching golfand told him he had to meet me at the store with the truck NOW. And that is the story of my table.
flwrs_n_co
13 years ago
That gorgeous table must have been meant for you! Don't you just love Home Goods? It's about 30 min from our house, and I don't get over there as often as I'd like, but it's probably a good thing for my checking account, lol!
lascatx
13 years ago
Love the story of the table. I really like the table, but I especially love the chairs.

I'd get your doors and drawer fronts installed and then see how you feel about the wood being the star and keeping the hardware smaller or simpler or maybe being on the too plain side and wanting a little more detail or heft in the hardware.
homey_bird
13 years ago
*Drool* Thanks for the pictures! I love the QS Oak and the pulls. The lustre is very much apparent in the second picture. I'm confident that it'd turn out to be a unique, beautiful place!

Can't wait to see further progress and finished pictures. It's gonna rock!

Best of luck!
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
The chairs are entirely different story. I bought them off some antique dealers site on ebay from New York. Got all them for like $125 but it cost me a total of almost $600 by the time shipping factored in. Still a deal in "chair world". They had some hideous old gold brocade fabric on them. I refinished and recoverd them myself. They are two arm chairs too. DH was so worried that they wouldn't go with the table. "How can you know" he asked? And I told him... " I just know they'll be perfect... trust me".

When they delivered them it was funny. they came at night when my husband 60's style band was practicing at night at my home. These boys have been together for over 40 years... since they were kids. Anyways, the delivery man was a Jamaican man who was not familiar with the music. So I told him to stay and have some dinner. (Had made baked ziti for the boys). "what's baked ziti" he asked. Well I sat that young man down to a big plate with home made bread.He devoured it and kept asking... "this is called baked ziti"... "seconds please"... He got up and sang some wiht the guys and was dancing. I gave a big fat tip and he left a happy kid.

DH will no longer question me on my choices at all. He'll say, I never would have picked those colors/whatever... but it looks tremendous.
prill
13 years ago
E - what a great story!
noellabelle
13 years ago
That's awesome about the table and the chairs! And everything looks just beautiful! Lots'o'love for that chandy!
lisadlu
13 years ago
I love your chandelier! I may have missed this info in the posts but can you tell me where you got it? It would be perfect for my space! :)
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
lisadlu... the light is from the George Kovacs Ripple Glass collection. We have 2 pendants to match that haven't been hung yet. I believe I orderd mine through Lighting Universe. It was a huge order for whole house lighting. I also think it's carried by Bellacor, CSNlighting, Lighting Direct. They all discount and I can vouch for both LIghting Universe and Bellacor. Dealt with both and they were professional and well priced.
gsciencechick
13 years ago
I am lovin' everything so far! Keep the pics coming!
rjr220
13 years ago
This has been the longest pregnancy . . . . oops, I mean kitchen in progress! Everything looks so marvelous! Can't wait to see more!
remodelfla
Original Author
13 years ago
Yes I would win the award for the longest execution of a kitchen plan in GW history! Probably one too for coming up with the most unusal layouts too.

so so so so so excited!!!!!!!!!!! Pics

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