My DIY Kitchen Reno first week

14 years ago

Started about a week ago really got into last weekend small kitchen but also am doing the entryway and large living and dining area (30'x17')all the rooms are somewhat connected.

Some design changes from the drawings I did away with the above the range microwave and and hiding the MW in the pantry.

Cabinets are custom QS OAK Shaker style, dark stain; counter tops are Genesis Granite. SS appliances have the Dishwasher (got a steal on a Miele G2170SCSF $700) need to find an AG Range, Hood, and Fridge.

My main question for you all I have now is lighting design if you look at the link below I have a drawing that is what I have planned, but I think it might be to much but don't know where to take them out and to move them around. The drawing is to scale each square = 6". I have heard perfect amount of lighting and to much just want a few more inputs before I commit. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Kitchen Reno (Photobucket)

I really have no idea what I am doing what 35yo Bachelor/Salesman does this.

Thank You

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Stacey Collins
14 years ago
Great work! That floor looks like it was a real bummer :( We rented a hammerdrill for ours. You are getting a lot done- looks fantastic!
kcboom
Original Author
14 years ago
That floor was something else I just used a sledge hammer and had to get a new pair of gloves about every hour or so. I would say that was the biggest and worst surprise so far.
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athomesewing
14 years ago
Just had to say, that granite is gorgeous!

Good luck with everything.
bmorepanic
14 years ago
Great work! Can't wait to see you work more = oops = more of your work.
donka
14 years ago
Wow! You work fast! It's looking great so far. Wish I could contribute more on the lighting factor, all I know is my contractor said he typically places can lights 4 feet apart or so. In my kitchen (18 x 12) I've got 8 can lights. 4 spaced somewhat evenly down the 18 foot length, and 2 spaced evenly along the 12 foot length.

Anyhow, just figured I'd bump up a little in case there are lighting experts who could contribute more.

Can't wait to see more progress pics!
kcboom
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks Donka. If I follow that rule of thumb I go from 7 to 6 lights and I think that will work. Basically move the 4 light box in middle and remove the center solo light. That puts a light in front of the fridge and pantry and 4 in the working area.

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Not really a fast worker its really really long days its now 1am and I am still working be back at it by 8am tomorrow. My neighbors just laugh at me.

If I don't make sense blame it on the paint fumes.
kcboom
Original Author
14 years ago
Got the rest of the cabinets and the door handles and crown installed. Starting to slow down had to get back to work but still moving along slowly but surely.

Kitchen reno photos

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kcboom
Original Author
14 years ago
Got the floors in and counter tops today.

Here is a link that might be useful: Reno Slideshow
morton5
14 years ago
I love the Nordic Ice granite with your dark cabs. Also, the way you tied the moulding on the cabs with the house moulding looks really nice. Great choices and craftsmanship!
kcboom
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you, I had originally chosen a different granite called Genesis but it had to many veins to work with so I went with the Nordic Ice and I am very happy.

I am on the downhill stretch took me all weekend to lay the floors since it took me at least an hour and a half to get out of bed every morning. I was hoping to be done by this week but that just isn't going to happen have to wait on a few things.
lilyfreak
14 years ago
kcboom, it's lovely! i love your granite and the dark cabinets go so well with it. I can't believe you are DYI'ing it. That's amazing. What kind of faucet do you have? It looks like one I have been coveting. Congratulations. Looking forward to the finished pics.
kcboom
Original Author
14 years ago
The Faucet is the Delta Pilar faucet with the Fancy Touch2O. I think it looks great but the touch part is a little quirky. If I want to move the faucet from one side of the sink to the other sometimes that turns the faucet on albeit I have only had it installed for a day. The install was a pain the large sink gave me no room so I had to fabricate pieces to make it work. One of my neighbors is a Master Plumber so he came over and gave me a hand.

I guess I should give a parts list

Faucet: Delta Pilar Touch2o w/ soap dispenser
Cabinets: Custom (Taylor Made Cabinets Baldwin City, KS) Quartersawn Red Oak w/ Custom Stain, dovetail drawers and Chinese copy of Bloom (sp?) slides $12 vs $30
Pulls: Stainless Steel don't know the brand made in China total cost $87
Dishwasher: Miele Advanta 2170scsf
Countertops: Granite Nordic Ice
Floors: Brazilian Koa (aka Tigerwood)
Sink: Artisan CPUZ3220-D1010
Paint: Behr Roman Plaster

Items I am still searching for:
Fridge: Leaning towards Samsung Counter Depth I could keep the Harvest Gold fridge that came with the house?
AG Stove: ??
Range Hood: ??
Back Splash: ??
southernstitcher
14 years ago
Oh this is totally lovely. Your granite is so unique and beautiful with those cabinets. Can't wait to see it totally done.
biochem101
14 years ago
Not to be repetitive....but that granite is amazing! It's really unique and looks so great with the dark cabinets.

This kitchen is really going to shine at night in a party.

You're inviting all of us, right?

;)
catch7
14 years ago
Have you noticed any other problems with your faucet? It looks beautiful, we are considering it when we redo our kitchen.
sombreuil_mongrel
14 years ago
It rocks, but you did all that work and _kept_ the old galvanized drain pipes? They have a 50 year lifespan, and they are running to the end of it. I hope it works out all right. I really looks kicka$$

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kcboom
Original Author
14 years ago
Sombreuil you are so smart I wasn't the pipes have been removed since the cabinets were installed you hairline cracks all in the threads.
Circus Peanut
14 years ago
Wow! Very very impressive. I envy you the patience to get rid of that floor, inch by sweaty inch. I had to remove about 10sf of old porcelain tile and thought I was gonna die.

Gorgeous, great material decisions -- and it looks like you resolved your lighting issues? Are you enjoying cooking in the new space?

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