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Comments (12)Thread: Stone Information and Advice (& Checklists) Getting granite or other natural stone? Read the linked thread: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0402564914989.html Marble/Granite Stain Removal Threads Marble poultice: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0502034822079.html Oil stain in granite: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg030842032164.html Coffee Stain on Granite: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0914442618231.html Update on Removal of Coffee Stain on Granite: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg091310171907.html First stain on white marble: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg1213183711789.html Thread: Is there a DIY fix for scratched quartz countertop?: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0816513323387.html Thread: Best website I've found yet to view granite Posted by remodelfla on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 22:58 While doing a search I came across marble.com website. They have some amazing links including galleries with real life kitchens with a huge variety of stones installed. I didn't even get to the bathroom side yet. The pictures are beautiful. They also seem to have 3D and 2D interactive capacities which I haven't yet played with either. Will have to wait for a rainy Sunday when I want something to do. Anyway... I've haven't seen one this good yet and thought others might be able to utilize it. ENJOY! http://www.marble.com/countertops/galleries/thumb/kitchens/1.html...See Morewood backsplash-Who? You?
Comments (3)It was mentioned in the scrimp and splurge thread. I don't think any more details were given. Also, I don't know if she's still around, but I think mindstorm has a rift cut oak backsplash. Here is a link that might be useful: scrimp and splurge thread...See MoreScrimp on this, Splurge on that....
Comments (77)On January 2nd, I demolished (really did! Loved that hammer! And had a great time after an argument with my 22-yr old son! A gal has to find some stress-relief, right?!) all the cabinets and soffits, re-mudded the walls and ceiling (after installing some pieces of sheetrock where the soffits used to be) removed the old vinyl flooring and old glue, and now I am starring at blank walls for another few days. In my spare time (3-6 am, hey! I am a 58yr old woman who can't sleep!), I designed on paper my ultimate kitchen (of course on a small budget!) I found an incredible cabinet maker who is charging me about $4500 for great cherry cabinets with soft close doors and drawers (no extra cost), glass or wood doors (my choice), full extension drawers, all drawers in base cabinets as I asked. Total of 26 cabinets including 2 giant floor-to-ceiling special designed/built large pantries, crown molding and all my little special requirements (oh the price also includes install of cabinets and granite). See his website: http://www.gwkitchen.com/index11.html. The granite I chose for my 2 long (39 sq/ft) countertops is "absolute black" 3CM granite for $1400 (you can check out their granites on same website). I just cannot be happier! No fancy name brand but great quality just the same. Scrimp: DIY design and planning instead of hiring a kitchen designer or contractor. Using a handyman to help me install backsplash and flooring I have a white 2-yr old french door fridge so I am going to buy the brushed stainless steel soft metal (http://cgi.ebay.com/Update-Appliances-to-Brushed-Stainless-Steel-softmetal_W0QQitemZ250103259621QQihZ015QQcategoryZ46124QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) to refinish it in SS until I can afford to buy a new one! Not buying top of the line appliances. I am sticking with GE Profile for everything. I have American Home Shield and through their purchasing dept, I get extremely great savings on all american appliances. What an incredible saving there too! I chose double ovens with double self-clean and double convection, top of the line dishwasher, great microwave and best looking 36" glass cooktop (black & SS) that has a bridge and several other cool things. I chose granite tiles instead of 2CM granite sheets for backsplash ($400 including install). I am leaving my concrete floor as is until I can figure out what I want to do. Most likely go to Ged's carpet & tiles outlet or other builders' outlets and choose some really nice tiles at half (or more) the price of major stores. I will then purchase the tiles, get my handyman to help me install them (cheaper if I help) and that will be that. Splurge: - Used electrician to wire for recessed lighting, wiring and tying together over-cabinet, under-cabinet and inside-cabinet lighting to ONE switch - dimmable. Also to move the wiring of some appliances to new locations and switching hard-wire to receptacle for new microwave and disposal. And a load of other little things. Total $745. - Used plumber to work on plumbing lines for new sink, moving the fridge water line to new area and wiring for deck-mount pot filler. $400. Buying 1HP Insinkerator Excel disposal instead of smaller (even though I don't one that powerful) because of their jam-sensor circuit & low low noise. Could not afford all SS appliances so mixed and matched with black and SS. Both will look great with black granite. And nowadays, everything gets mixed and looks great. And most importantly? Researching and shopping on the internet with companies who offer free shipping and tax and reading every single blog on this website and getting incredible ideas from you guys to make my kitchen even better and elegant. Should be done within 2 weeks and will try to post before and after pictures....See MoreOther Items of Interest
Comments (0)Pantries! Planning a pantry? Check out the gallery of GW pantries! The thread below contains pantry pictures as well as design advice: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/gal0214583516468.html National Kitchen and Bath Association's (NKBA) Kitchen Planning Guidelines http://www.nkba.org/guidelines/kitchen.aspx Note: As of June 2010 or so, the NKBA began to deny access to their guidelines unless you join the NKBA (for a fee) or order a copy of the guidelines (again, for a fee). I still have the link here in case they decide to make this information available to non-members again. Some organizations have posted the guidelines online or in a document you can download for free. To find them, search the web (e.g., with Google) using the following search criteria: "Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines". Other useful Forums for Kitchen Remodels Plumbing Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/plumbing/ Flooring Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/flooring/ Lighting Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/lighting/ Electrical Wiring Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/wiring/ Remodeling Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/remodel/ Home Decorating Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/decor/ Paint Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/paint/ Also doing a Laundry Room? See the Laundry Room Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/laundry/ Or a Bathroom or Powder Room? See the Bathrooms Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/bath/ Other That Home Site Forums: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/ You may also find the following threads to be useful Best advice from this forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0720293613004.html Scrimp on this, Splurge on that....: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg101324514831.html Where to splurge and where to save??: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg080040367553.html Scrimp and Splurge - Where'd you hold back, where'd you go nuts?: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0507102221365.html Care to share your best kitchen storage ideas?: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0716483024815.html What do you wish you had done differently?: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0722355328974.html What do you wish you had done differently? [Part 2]: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0220533912060.html Now that I have [X], I think I could have lived without it: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0719430319398.html What 'cons' did you choose to live with?: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0703072225663.html Things I would NOT recommend or things I dislike!: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0413285931465.html Things I would NOT recommend or things I dislike! #2: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg061407013201.html kitchen layout suggestions: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg1022032814279.html 4" Broom Closet from IkeaFans: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg021226537119.html Rev-A-Shelf Spice Racks for Fillers -- Have you seen these!!!! [discusses filler pullouts]: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg1020292023561.html pull-down vs. pull-out faucet: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0309302313055.html Drawers vs Roll-Out Tray Shelves (ROTS): * Drawers over pull outs in Cabinets: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg030118382423.html * Kitchen drawers versus pull-out shelves?: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0417384431048.html Curious about text in messages (adding bold, italics, etc.): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0117005630821.html How do I use HTML Code to change fonts and insert stuff in posts?: http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/neweng/2007014019017474.html If you want to find out more about what you can do, see the following website: HTML Codes - Free from Quackit.com XXXXX XXXXX...See Moremushcreek
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