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FYI - Clean touch steel finish
Comments (0)My DH & I made a trip to our local appliance store today because we are looking to buy a new vacuum. While there, I strolled through the kitchen appliance displays. Did you know Miele came out with something called "clean touch steel" finish? I tried to smudge it but it didn't make any marks. How cool is that? Go figure. . . we bought new appliances for our remodel last year and now Miele comes out with this new finish. It's too late for me but if you're in the market for appliances, you may want to check it out. And, to be clear, I'm not associated with Miele in any way other than we have several appliances made by Miele, as well as appliances not made by Miele. Maybe other brands have this finish too and I am unaware of it. http://www.cnet.com/kitchen-gadgets/?keyword=miele...See Morecat_mom's finished kitchen (double posted from discussions)
Comments (23)Thank you so much nannymac! We did use a KD to design the kitchen (layout, cab/drawer locations, island/tabletop leg design), and he worked very closely with us to incorporate our "vision" for the space, which we (DH and I and our KD) tweaked along the way as needed or desired. The details were all chosen by us; e.g. the appliances, fixtures, granite, backsplash, cab hardware (even the cherry wood switchplates, which we ordered and then gave him to have the cab manuf stain to match the cabs). Those items (among others) we researched/found on our own. The bathrooms were "all us!" LOL. Of course, we were (and still are) extremely fortunate to have a great tile guy, and tile place(s), and plumber, to help and advise us when necessary, since we were our own GC's for the bathrooms (as well as the kitchen). Our bath/kitchen/hardware showroom salesperson was invaluable (literally) in helping us pick and choose fixtures, for function, price, quality, and style. He knew the look we were trying to create (and the price ranges of the different lines, and our budgetary constraints), and we bounced a lot of ideas off each other....See MoreHelp with finishing touches with obstacles????
Comments (5)That inspiration room would give me nightmares - SO much business and confusion. A bedroom should be a place of serenity and peace - that's how we sleep well. The best way to cover a mattress/box is with a dust ruffle. There lots of different styles out there, ready-made, or one can go custom. A huge comforter that goes down that far, can end up being very, very hot unless one does not heat the room or lives in the Arctic Circle. I adore white bedding. It's easy to keep clean, and it always looks good. Take this room one step at a time - it can't all be done at once, at least not successfully....See MoreHelp with finishing touches on my kitchen remodel
Comments (27)Your range is not far from an outside wall and probably a duct could be done. That would depend on how you cook and your budget. Some cook a lot with spices or fry up lots of bacon, run their fan frequently and would never consider a ductless vent. I run my fan frequently and find it helps keep grease off surfaces, but that is me. Some people rarely cook on the range top or just don't find a fan important. It is a good idea to look at the little touches mentioned by Studio Boise. If you can live without the cabinet to the right of the window, you could put a set of shelves there or replace the center panels with glass or remove the doors, finish the inside and use as an open cabinet. That is not quite the same as the wood shelves, but might be an imbetween step while you see how you like that area open. Some will say you should not take away the storage - it depends on how much you have elsewhere. I retrofitted a cabinet with a plate rail - I am sure some would feel the space could have been better used as a cabinet, but like you I wanted to add some of my own touches / style. Shelves - like in some of your inspiration pic: This is more farmhouse / cottage: You might be able to use the cabinet elsewhere if you do shelves: Also - like others have said, once you add you own decor touches, the space will feel more like your space. My style is different from yours - more cottage - but I've got art and other touches that give it a sense of my space as opposed to any of the other similar (older oak) kitchens. https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~109854029 https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~109854052...See MoreNora Lambert
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