Finished Kitchen - Feels good to be done!

15 years ago

First of all, thanks so much to all of you for your direct and indirect input. Thankfully I tripped across Gardenweb when I did, because it has been a wealth of information for me. Who knew there would be so many decision points in this remodel, and I am one to research and analyze each one:) I have learned so much!!

Our lay-out has stayed pretty much the same as before with a few enhancements. Our ceilings are 9 feet and some of the cabinets now extend to the ceiling. The island is slightly larger to accommodate seating for 2. The desk has been replaced with a coffee/breakfast/snack area that has eliminated a lot of traffic in the work zoneÂ by my kids. Great side benefit to the additional storage on that wall! Also, we added banks of drawers where there were base cabinet shelves for easier access to things. That was another great Garden web Âah haÂ moment! Oh, and I really like the garbage disposal airswitch. My plummer had never installed this before. One of my favorite 'upgrades'!

In order to be practical and save some money we decided to keep the white appliances. They were all new within the last 4 years and function well. We will probably swap them out for black when the time comes. For now, the white will have to work (but not my first choice).

Here are the details:

Cabinetry: Showplace cabinets in cherry. The perimeter cabs are ÂtruffleÂ stained with a ÂwalnutÂ glaze. The island is ÂcoffeeÂ stained.

Counter: New Ornamentale granite. I love the lighter granite Â always looks clean!

Cabinet glass (in uppers on either side of the sink): Rain

Backsplash: Tumbled botticino marble with 2x2 bronze renaissance inserts. Rope is Westminster 1x6 bronze.

Sink: Ticor. I love the large basin and grates Â makes washing dishes almost enjoyable!!

Faucet: Price Pfister Picardy in venetian bronze

Hardware: from YourHomeSupply.com

Paint: Devine oak

Floor: BR-111 Amendoim in Â¾" solid. It also runs down the hall and into our foyer. It has transformed our main level and we get tons of compliments on it.

Before pictures:

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And Now:

This picture is before the backsplash (forgot to take a picture of this view afterwards). It shows the main wall that you see when you enter, including the glassed cabinets. My pictures of this wall never turn out because of the window. So, pretend you see backsplash - sure looks plain without!

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One more before backsplash - shows island shape (and stool covers are different now)

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Thanks for letting me share! DH expects no more dinner excuses now:)

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david123
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Very pretty! Great job! The white appliances look fine, until you get new ones they will not detract from your pretty new space!
Laurie
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
The backsplash goes beautifully with your pretty granite, cabinets, faucet & hardware. I also really like those lights hanging over your island. We have been looking at flooring for some time and BR111 Amendoim is on our list to strongly consider.
You did a great job with your new kitchen, enjoy!
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bluekitobsessed
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Beautiful! How are you liking the Showplace cabs?
pfmastin
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Beautiful kitchen! I love your counter tops..the edging is so pretty. Your backsplash is perfect with it. May I ask what the large art tile behind your range is called? I have been trying to find something similar to hang above my range and don't know what to call it. You did a great job.

I'm smiling because we just finished upgrading a few things in the kitchen and I feel the same way as your husband...now, it's time to cook...and I'm the cook!
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laxsupermom
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Nice job! I love your backsplash. The bronze accents are perfect. Your glass is so pretty. Can I ask what you put in the narrow wall cab to the right of your MW?
brutuses
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Very pretty. It hurt my eyes to look at the old kitchen. I can't imagine what it was like living in it. LOL

Excellent transformation!!
susanlynn2012
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I love the backsplash you chose that really finishes the kitchen off nicely! What grout color did you use with the beautiful Tumbled Botticino Marble Tiles?

Any more pictures currently of your beautiful Amendoim Floors that I love?

I also love your granite counters! The Devine Oak is a great color.
rhome410
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Love what you did to vary the tall doors. The cabinets are beautiful. What a nice transformation!
salmon_slayer
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
very nice, like the different height of the cabinets int he corner
acountryfarm
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Beautiful Kitchen !!! Love the backsplash and coordinating liners. Very pretty !!
Enjoy !!
janran
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Color and texture combinations makes for a very warm and inviting feel. Great job!
vicnsb
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Really pretty, enjoy cooking again and congrats!
vic
danielle00
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Congratulations! Your new kitchen is a big improvement over the old one- I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
megradek
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
love the metal accent tiles! enjoy!
suzatwork
Original Author
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thanks, everyone. I've been busy in the kitchen today and it's so fun to have 'just the place' for everything.

bluekit - I have been extremely happy with the Showplace cabinets. The cabinets were very accomodating in terms of using everything inch. They were able to customize wherever needed. That being said, I really needed to do my homework because the kitchen rep at the place that sold them was not a great help. My space is rather narrow so I didn't have a lot of design options, but maybe someone with more experience could have helped out a little more with that. Guess I'll never know. The end product is gorgeous, and there are tons of door options and stain colors to choose from. I was able to get samples quite easily.

pfmastin - Try searching on tile medallion, mural, accent or decorative tile. I had a terrible time finding what I wanted above the range and spent hours searching. Seems the manufacturers call them different things. Good luck!

laxsupermom - I didn't really think about the functionality of that little cabinet until it was done. It was a by-product of the corner cab and where the microwave needed to be (and ended up narrower than what I was expecting). But it has become quite the handy little cabinet. The top shelf holds our ramikins(sp?), the next shelf holds cake/cookie decorating supplies(infrequently used), the 3rd shelf has cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt and vanilla, and the lowest shelf has a few of my more frequent cooking spices and salt/pepper shakers. The only thing I may have done differently is to bring that cab and the one left of the microwave to the same depth as the cab over the microwave (15").

lynn2006 - I don't have other pix of the amendoim. I think you should just do it and trust me that you'll love it!! I enjoyed seing salmon-slayer's comment in his FK string about its longevity, based on his own experience.

Happy New Year everyone!!
charlikin
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Pretty kitchen! Very classy - all the pieces go together very well. I love the staggered heights and depths of the cabinets!
budgeteer_s
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
specially like your wood floor and the range backsplash. It is a beautiful piece of focal art. May you enjoy your kitchen for years to come. and Happy New Year!
sprengle1
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I love the feel of your kitchen. It is pretty much the look we are going for! Love the bronze accents in the tile. Love the cabinet hardware. You don't mention your lighting. What line are the two pendants from?

I liked seeing the deeper cabinet over your range. I chose to do this and was feeling a little odd about it having never seen it anywhere else! Does that depth work for you?
suzatwork
Original Author
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Hi sprengle - Our pendants are from Progress lighting. I think it is their Renovations line. The light over the kitchen table is also from that line. I've included a picture so that you can see that as well.

I love the 15" cabinet over the range. I didn't like how our microwave stuck out before, so this made sense to me. That extra depth allows storage for our bigger crock pot, among other things. The cabinets to the right of the sink are also 15" deep. Love that depth!! Wouldn't go back to 12" deep cabs.

Good luck, and let me know if you need any other info:)

(Sorry, flash is causing a yellow tint)

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