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Basic No Frill Quiet Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Comments (9)I had a Kenmore Elite in the old house and an Electrolux in the new house both of which are quiet and work quite well with ordinary, phosphate free detergent. I just knock the chunky stuff off the plates before loading them. I suspect that the new washer does have a long cycle, but I hit the button and walk away so I don't really know. I usually run it after dinner about every third night and empty it in the morning so cycle length doesn't matter to me, but if that saves me paying for more electricity, I'm all for it. We do have a water softener for the hot water in both cases. I had a problem with glass etching when I switched detergents, but that was my fault for using too much. The instructions for my new DW say "2 teaspoons" and I had been using about 2 tablespoons....See MoreBasic kitchen lighting help needed - locations/switches
Comments (5)What is your ceiling height? The concern with moving the recessed lights too far from the wall is that you will cast shadows onto the counters when standing in front of them trying to do prep work. It is less of an issue if you have high ceilings. Also, what size recessed fixtures will you use and what bulbs will you use in them? A 3 ft spacing does seem a bit close, if you happen to be using 6" fixtures. We are using the Cree CR6 LED bulbs (EcoSmart brand from Home Depot) in 6" fixtures and have a 4 ft spacing. We also have 9 ft ceilings. That provides a good amount of lighting for our kitchen. Unless you have ripped down your ceiling, you will need to be flexible. Once I started tearing into our ceiling, I had to revise our layout due to obstructions (joists, pipes, vents, braces, etc.). This post was edited by gpraceman on Sat, Aug 3, 13 at 14:37...See Moreideas needed for builders basic stark white kitchen
Comments (32)For sure I would BEG BEG BEG for a solid color back splash. It's a lie if they tell you all white would be more expensive. Don't fret the color of the cabinets. Chances are the wear patterns on them will be so striking soon enough you will be repainting every few years....See MorePairing Design Style to a Basic Colonial House. Any rules?
Comments (2)My dad, product of the Depression, always thought you had to have all the furnishings as soon as you moved. So, many of the furniture, paint, window covering decisions my mother made quickly without considering how we would live in the house. My pace of decorating made him crazy (or he thought I was crazy?!). I move, then spend lots of time watching how the sunlight affects each room. Do I need a big sofa or a smaller one with trimmer chairs? Do I need to block the view of the neighbors with blinds or do I want the moonrise to be featured? What color paint is always after I pick fabric because it is easier to match paint to fabric than try to find a drapery that matches already painted surfaces. I shop at antique shops and consignment stores. Decorating my house is not a job that has to be on a time clock. Move in and let the house guide you. Have fun. Let your style evolve. You don’t have to be tied to a style: good design is timeless. Make yourself and your family comfortable and happy....See MoreSusan Davis
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