White grout - am I crazy? Bill and others
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Comments (13)I certainly don't want to make more work for myself - I've already ordered insanely dark hardwood (think: dust), but in my defense, have bought hand scrapped, low luster (will withstand abuse and foot prints)! If the floor wasn't so dark, I'd be willing to try the darker version of the carpet. Maybe I'll get a small one that I roll up whenever the kids are around - hahaha! Or for that -oh-so-soft feeling, might be easier to buy a pair of fussy slippers. I've had no luck with dense, cut pile type area rugs - seem to show lint. And my current one (a sisal type) is nice, but stuff gets ground into the grooves (no, my kids are too young to be trusted around a carpet. Heck, I can't be trusted around it!) Hmmm.....no rug would be an option except that one daughter uses the ottoman as a toy and pushes it around the room (worried about scratching the floors excessively)....See MoreAm I crazy to paint my kitchen cabinets white?
Comments (27)Nlpie, I'm a little late to this party but have my 2 cents to add. Also, want to echo others comments that you have a gorgeous house and cabinets. First, a good friend of mine had her cabinets painted by a top notch professional crew. They did a first class job, and the finish held up for years. I think that with some changes you can have a wonderful kitchen either staying with natural cabinets or going creamy off-white. I'm mainly struck by your your lack of artificial lighting. The pot lights aren't even on in the kitchen ceiling. If there are no under cabinet, or above cabinet lights, please add both. Rather than just changing the lighting above the island, what about adding two skylights if this is a single story house? There are both layers of artificial light and skylights in my kitchen. It all makes a huge difference. Along the same line, I would add 3 floating shelves on either side of the large wall clock. Have led lighting built into each self to shine down, with lighting to shine up from the top shelf. Then add fine art decorative glass vases on the shelves. Rather than the clock, replace with a large painting which will have fine art lighting. Both the counter and the back splash go well with the wood cabinets. However, the counter and tile do not look good together imho, too busy. I would go with the cream crackle tile bluebell has shown, whether the cabinets are painted or not. It's always fun coming up with ideas for others to spend $$$. I'm really looking forward to seeing you kitchen when it's completed....See MoreCountertop install nightmare. Am I crazy? Tell me I'm not crazy.
Comments (46)UPDATE: Thanks to you guys here (and mostly thanks to Joseph Corlett's link regarding Silestone slab sizes), they agreed to do away with one of the seams. They kept insisting that they would not do a stretch of stone more than 110", and when I insisted that my color of Silestone comes in jumbo slabs of 128", they "did some research" and conceded that I was correct, and there is no need for two seams in my 150" stretch of counter. I'm updating here for anyone who may have the same questions and issues that I did. I spent countless hours researching and digging and arguing, so hopefully I can save someone else the hassle. You can check the Silestone website for the slab sizes in your color. There is no need for a seam to "prevent cracks"; Silestone is (allegedly) 4x bendier than granite, and if you wanted to put the whole damn slab down you could. Keep in mind though - if your Silestone DOES crack or chip at some point (and it will...it's notorious for chipping despite the durability claims) - you're on the hook for it. Their "warranty" does not cover cracks or chips. Hundreds of consumers have told their stories about bumping a water glass against the edge and it chips, with no damage to the glass, and Cosentino denies the claims, citing abuse of the counter or something. Same with random cracks, etc. Just be aware - these are issues that you will have to call Joseph Corlett to come fix, out of your own pocket. I love the look of mine so I'm willing to deal with those issues, but buyer beware....See MoreWhite appliances- am I crazy for wanting them?
Comments (32)White appliances are often installed in rentals and the cheap ones have a pebbled, "orange peel" surface and plasticky trim that yellows in sunlight. But there are nicer, newer white appliances with a slick, slightly glossy surface and chrome trim. Unfortunately I believe Whirpool discontinued their "White Ice" line. But there are other brands that look similar. If you like white appliances get them. Just make sure you get the nicer looking, modern ones with a smooth surface and metal trim. The details make the difference. Samsung and Kitchenaid have smooth white with chrome trim ( average prices). The new GE Cafe line has matte white with copper, bronze, black or chrome trim ( these are relatively expensive). Samsung Kitchenaid Ge Cafe, matte white with bronze trim...See Morecat_mom
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