Island Possible?
Kimberly Gardner
6 years ago
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Comments (4)I think you should think about how much seating you want, whether it would be island/peninsula (36") or table (30") height seating, if you want a lowered baking counter (usually 30" high) for rolling out dough, and finally how highly you prioritize each over the other. I'll give you some examples of possible layouts to get you going.. Rhome's kitchen has an U+island layout, baking counter, 1 island seat (she changed it from the posted layout) only but 4 table seats. The table seats are obviously a bit farther from the action than the one island seat but that's OK for her needs. This is one of MY old potential layouts: This is an L+island, which is nice because the seating is not in the way of any of the kitchen action. If I had done this layout, I could have put the lowered baking counter in the top right corner. If I had been building new instead of a remodel, I could have made the overall kitchen larger to allow for more island seating. I do have a dining table (not pictured) to the "bottom" of the image. (Note that there are some major problems with this layout, like adequate seating and landing space, which is ultimately why it was scrapped. However, I did end up with something similar. Always post your layout here for tweaks!) Finally, whether you do island seating or not, you can always add a table in or in an area open to the kitchen. Since you are building new, perhaps you would like to think about incorporating the hearth room idea. Basically, put some upholstered seating by a fireplace (or maybe windows) at the other end of the kitchen like this: . Here is the link to the full kitchen. It's a modified U+island by the way, but I don't recommend this layout.. It would be fine if the island had a prep sink, but as is the island is a barrier between the sink and range....See MoreYes or No: Blanco Anthracite with Wilsonart Oiled Soapstone?
Comments (7)Editionk - I think it will look great. Just regarding your question about the price. I am not sure where you are buying your sink, but where you buy is one of the most important factors in buying a Silgranit sink. Just do a search on this forum and you will find posts from people who received their Silgranit sinks in poor packaging, the sink with cracks, etc. It's worth it to pay a few extra dollars to make sure your sink is not damaged in shipping. We bought our Silgranit Blancoprecis (in Anthracite - love it) from Homeandstone, and it arrived perfectly packaged. I remember the price was good, though not the cheapest to be found. They sometimes have Sunday 5%-10%-off sales (they are closed Friday evening thru Saturday evening). I believe Qualitybath is another good website selling silgranit sinks. Where are you sourcing yours?...See MoreEver used Polished Sandstone for a counter top?
Comments (15)live_wire_oak not true actually, there is one product that is permanent and made to migrate the entire surface of any stone. It will seal the entire thickness of the stone, also allows it to naturally transpire as stone should It is from Dry Treat, - Meta Creme and is mainly exported to the USA. It is much better than any stone film, or impregnating sealer as these at best protect about 1mm of the surface and need to be replaced or reapplied every 6 months in a high use area It would be the only thing we would recommend or use. It will stop delamination of sandstone around a salt water pool... Nothing else will do that. So its tough and the best on the market http://www.drytreat.com/sealers/residential/meta-creme.html Ps the only way to polish sandstone to a high gloss... you have to apply a resin to the surface otherwise the sandstone is too porous to hold a polish. You can get a semi-gloss but thats it Be aware that most highly figured sandstone products that are high gloss are not in fact sandstone but Quartzite which is sandstone a sedimentary rock been subjected to heat and pressure to form a metamorphic rock - Quartzite. Similarly limestone to marble. Hence Quartzite and Marble can be polished as the pressure an heat compacts the density of the grains in the stone and it is able to take a polish to the surface. Quartzites are still porous just like marble and granites are Meta creme is suitable for any stone to seal it....See MoreWhite Kitchen & Wood Trim
Comments (10)I would paint the ceiling molding, all the way around the room, to match your cabinets, and I would paint the trim around the window too. Leave the rest unpainted. If when all is done you don't like the look you can always paint the rest of the trim white. I would keep the island wood. I think contrasted painted island look is a trend that will fade. Again, if you finish your kitchen with the wood island and aren't feeling the love, you can always paint it then. Cool space. I think it will look great with white cabinets....See Moreadalisa frazzini
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