Cabinets like DeVOL in Southern California?
Hi everyone!
We're doing a kitchen remodel to the studs in a 1928 Spanish Revival bungalow (too much damage to the plaster walls, electrical needs updating, etc).
We're looking to keep a vintage look consistent with a kitchen occasionally tweaked over time.
I love the look of deVOL and similar -- it would work, for example, with the style of our original cabinets in the hallway and in our laundry area. Inset, mix of shaker & plain fronts.
Our current cabinets are, I suspect, original, and after nearly a hundred years the lowers are falling apart. We also have a Hoosier that we bought about 12 years ago that we're using in lieu of cabinets along one wall. Planning on selling that, but might want to incorporate something that looks similar but functions better.
We want to find cabinets that will outlive us.
We intend on staying in the house (we love our little house) and only want to remodel once. We've lived in the house 16 years so far. :)
Suggestions?
PS -- we're refurbishing & keeping the stove!
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stephcat
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PROBeth H. :
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agostephcat, have you ever watched Restored with Brett Waterman? He's out in the IE (Riverside, Redlands area) He has a cabinet maker that does all of his spanish style makeovers. (And they are beautifully done) I know for those cabs he gets around 20-30K, but they are completely authentic, solid wood, beautifully painted, fully inset, etc.
(here's one he did in a craftsman)
https://www.hgtv.com/shows/restored/episodes/200Here's some of the homes he's restored (and he's big on keeping things period)
https://www.oldcalifornia.com/Brett-Waterman.html
this is his cabinet guy.
https://www.oldcalifornia.com/bonnema-cabinets.html
Each project is built and tracked as a unit with the customer's name on the back of each cabinet. The project is finished and delivered within weeks. Our customers are impressed by the fit and finish of the cabinets as delivered and installed.
JEFF BONNEMA • OWNERhttp://www.bonnemacabinets.com
jdesign_gw
2 years agoThis style kitchen also English by ”Chalon” can work with that style house. Considered one on the top kitchen lines in the UK. it’s much harder to pull off than deVOL. Took me quite a while to get it right. It has a unique multi-step hand painted finish.
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