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Bethv - Kabinart Kitchen?

15 years ago

Is it done yet? Do you still love them? Have pictures?

Thank you!

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bethv
15 years ago
Not done yet.. but making progess. We have most of the cabinets installed and all of the appliances and just finished our soapstone template. Now we have to build the banquette, install the trim and backsplash and countertop, and build the desks.. but here's pictures so far. (We're using the old counter & sink.)

I'm still loving my cabinets! I love the color (starlight). I just got my Cushy cupboard order yesterday, so if I can freakin' decide on some drawer pulls I could actually move back in the kitchen!!

Velos & Fridge (LOOOVE the Velos!) Left side shows where banquette will go.

Sink wall- waiting for wonderful farmhouse soapstone sink. Notice the great Ambience under-cabinet lighting from Seagull - I think we could conduct surgery now. Either that or open a tannig booth : )

Here's my great new DCS dual-fuel with grill. Huge improvement over electric. The Victorian tiles go here.

That's it for now. I'll post more when we get the cherry hutch put together.
tropicals9b
Original Author
15 years ago
Beautiful! Please keep sending updates!

Thank you!
Val
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The Velos is Whirlpool's speed cook oven. It is a microwave, convection, broiler, uber-scuber oven. It's an over-the range that we put over the counter & will trim out to look built in. Killer features:

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We were joking tonight that we should have gotten two.

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Here is a link that might be useful: Velos thread

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