Trying To make Final Choice on Windows
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Comments (11)thank you everyone for your opinions- it really helps! boxiebabe- you make me remember that there are so many colors of tantrum.....maybe I should look at one of the gold-ish ones. More choices... raehelen, they walls are actually green, though it is hard to see that in the pics. As for how to arrange the accents, I was planning on 4x4 tiles with randomly scattered glass tiles set on point. I considered subway-style tiles, but I think with the rectangles of the floor and the glass tiles being square, it might look funny. kristenfl- I'll post pics as you described tomorrow when there is light. Good idea! :)...See MoreTrying to finalize layout and need help part 1 of 4
Comments (8)Great minds...after I submitted the layouts, I realized I could enlarge the area left of the cooktop to 21" by reducing the cooktop/rangetop size to 30". We have a 30" cooktop now and were hoping to enlarge to accommodate multi pot cooking. However, I realized the cooking space on my current top is only 22" because of side controls and a range or rangetop with controls in front would give at least 5 -6 more so should be fine. I do think as we boomers age, more of us will ponder how to maintain our independence. As for the microwave--I do not use one. I had one but found it to be more of a nuisance than a help. I have been told I will never be able to sell my house without one but using your idea, the next owners could modify that area. Thanks for the encouragement....See MoreFinal Layout and Cabinet/Counter Choices
Comments (49)Hola everyone - I've been somewhat detached from the forum for awhile but have stopped in recently and was very kindly asked by malhgold to give my two cents on her AWESOME layout. First, let me say that malhgold's patience and persistence to get this right are such wonderful benefits to so many who visit this forum - the moral of the story being, do it right or don't do it at all. Also, rhome and lascatx sharing their insights and suggestions have time and time again demonstrated why this forum is so special and invaluable. You guys are the reason I keep checking in even though my kitchen's been done for 8 months!! :-) Okay, getting on to the kitchen layout and materials (and I know I'll be echoing the thoughts/posts of so many here): - malhgold, you've done an excellent job creating "stations" as we've discussed in the past. Clean up, prep, cooking, eating, storage, self-service for the kids, etc. Kudos to you! - Symmetry is huge for me and for that reason I would not move the stove at all, even if it frees up a little more space for the big sink. - For the black counters, I can only comment on what I have experienced which is honed absolute black (they had just been put in a home that we rented and nearly bought) - I hated them as they showed every little thing and I could never get them clean looking. If the textured black granites don't do that, then great! Otherwise, I'd be inclined to look for a black soapstone and would have no concerns that it would be inconsistent with the modern feel you're going for. - As for the cabinet door styles and finishes, your ID is TOTALLY WRONG and I agree w/ lascatx and rhome. Keep it the way you have it and don't think twice again - what you have planned is what is going to make this "malhgold's" kitchen, a reflection of YOU and your family - not a reflection of a formulaic style or some magazine spread - and it's going to be beautiful to boot :-) - I love the last rendering w/ the open shelves - I think it gives you some neat opportunities there for display and seasonal changes. One thing I would consider is taking them up to the ceiling as high as possible but keeping a frame around them like you show. I don't know if that is a supporting beam there but if not, I'd use the space - it would really heighten the ceiling in the room, give creat visual interest from the dining area and might possibly add one more stack of cabinets over the Advantium. - I also like the idea of a big honkin' butcher block piece for the left of the range to use when you need it and stash it away when you don't. There are some great options in different species out there and you can have one made so that it has a lip over the edge of your counter to make it look built-in. - I know it's probably the software but the tile lines on the range wall are something that need a little more development. However, choosing your backsplash is something to focus on once you get everything else ordered - you may end up w/ a unique tile pattern that will naturally dress that area and create its own flow or you could do a solid slab back there which you could have cut w/ some funky lines from the hood to the windows - nothing to hold you up right now. - For the toaster oven and coffee maker, I really like the idea of having some sort of pocket/recessed door at the little cupboard by the sink. Something with a small roll-out on which both appliances could sit so that they are used right there but never sit on the counter. An ALTERNATIVE would be to do something like is shown at your post at 14:17 on Sunday the 27th where you have one less stool at the main island (I don't think you need to change the counter material here though) - here I would put in more functional cupboard space on one of the island ends (I can't tell from the layout which end would be better but you might have to flip the refrig drawers from the west to the east to make it work) - you could then have a lift or similar in the cabinet under that counter which would hold those appliances for use and storing when you're done. - One last thing I would consider adding is runnels for a natural drainboard on one side of the main clean-up sink (probably the righthand or east side of that sink). All in all, you've done a great job and I love that you found a way to blend that back wall plumbing bumpout with the architectural partial walls between the dining area and the kitchen. I still love the brick wall :-) - one question, are you keeping the FP over there or closing it up?...See MoreMake Final Appliance Choices....really, no more research and pondering
Comments (12)I have the master chef 30" with moisture plus and the CSO. I tried the bread programs that primarily use the moisture plus. They worked ok but not as well as the CSO. I mainly bake sour dough, baguettes, and yeast breads. I rarely use the moisture plus as I honestly don't see other than bread the best way to use it. I do use it to freshen up a "dry" topping on reheating such as pizza that you would not reheat using the CSO combi mode. You can also add a burst of steam with the CSO in certain modes. I am certainly open to feedback and suggestions as how to use the Moisture Plus. One of these days I will make my way to a Miele Design certer and try to find out what I am missing out on. I do use the Master Chef modes for like "bake cookies", "bake Cakes", auto roast etc. A miele tech suggested I use them as he says Miele put a lot of time into perfecting them. I have been cooking/baking for over 50 years and once I better understood all the different cooking modes - I have been pretty successful in selecting the correct mode. I LOVE my CSO. Use it almost everyday in the combi or steam mode - you will enjoy it! I also made the switch to induction. LOVE IT! Would not go back to gas. Like you we live in a 4 season climate and have 2 charcoal grills and dual gas side burners in an outdoor kitchen just outside my kitchen area. Occasionally I use my side burners to use my old griddle that doesn't work on my induction to fry bacon to keep the fumes/splatter out of the kitchen. I have also used it to warm tortillas quickly without starting the grill....See Morefridge2020
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