Just got off the phone with Hafele on another issue, and it was explained to me that they have many, many parts in stock that are no longer in their catalogs or on their website. He recommended that we hang on to all catalogs forever . . .so we can go back and reference old parts that they may still have, but no longer advertise. He actually directed me to a page on Amazon to see what it looked like (rather than their own website). Weird. I can't imagine why they would do this . . .but they do.

I'm not sure if you have anything in your dead corner. Mine was to small for lazy Suzan. I bought two mesh shelves and put them side by side, on bottom of one I put a spinner, and attached it to bottom of cabinet. On top I put mesh basket, did not attach and made sure I could turn it. In basket is my good processor, George Forman etc. on spinner is electric knife, chopper emerser,DH's grater too. On the other shelf I have a basket on top which is where I keep warranties and manuals,bottom shelf is empty,because to hard to reach. With the addition of pullout drawers in all lower cabinets I also made dummy drawer under sink a pullout for sponges,and made real drawer under cook top. For same kitchen cabinets I have a lot more room and am able to organize better. Enjoy your new kitchen.

Mrsmm, thanks for the heads up about the extra charges involved. I wasn't thinking about that. BTW, how is your surprise kitchen progressing? I hope great! Suzannesl, I did not notice the lamps at first. ..a bit silly don't you think? That is just a bit too close for electricity and water for me! My eye went right to the marble. Kompy, thanks for the spot on details and points to consider. The susan revolves inside the cab, the sink cab is all flush wood at the corners but I love the toe kick solution. The sink will probably be 25x22 under mount single bowl. I wondered why the sink looked further back when the cab was a bit extended. Something to consider! A2gemini, I love to hear how people are happy with the end result. After the compromises, I am not sure if I will really end up with what I had hoped for but I learned here the importance of being flexible and making choices along the way!

Lizzie, that's actually a pretty cool idea, but as I ponder that idea more, I realize that I'm not losing counter space, which in actuality is the most important thing in there for me. I think using the faucet to fill a bucket to soak clothes in, in there, is a great idea. I usually toss my detergent lids into the washer with the clothes and pull it out before drying. (This is for lids that come on spigot bottles)