Hiw to modernize my warm walnut cabinet kitchen
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Comments (25)annkathryn, i used to be in the Bay Area but we're in LA now. I'm glad to hear you had a good experience with Semihandmade -- our next step is probably heading to their showroom to see some of their work. They did an amazing job with your kitchen. Is your counter material on the perimeter Caesarstone? If so, which color? christymck, thanks for the henrybuilt rec. Their stuff looks drop dead gorgeous. It would be great to find a local cabinet maker who could replicate that look. oh, rockybird, your shower tile! I don't think I'd seen a photo of your bath before. It is stunning! I just pinned it and made a note to contact you when we embark on our bath remodel. That wavy tile is so cool! Thanks for the Viola rec, I will check them out. We're meeting with a MCM architect next week and we're hoping they might have some recs for local cabinet makers that might be able to replicate the Henrybuilt look. I like keeping it local. Your cabinets turned out beautifully. And I like how your bird always makes it into the photos. mdln, those are really pretty! I'd also like to know who made those cabinets. nashvillebuild, thanks for posting those inspiration kitchens. Sochi's is one of my favorites, but I hadn't seen the other one and it is really beautiful! cksquared, thanks for posting, I will check out Plato. Look forward to seeing your reveal....See MoreMy finished kitchen--creamy cabinets, Caesarstone, black walnut..
Comments (84)Hello, I am in agreement with all the other posters. This kitchen is to die for!! I am so glad to see the pictures as I am in the process of planning our kitchen remodel. Can you give me an idea of the price point for Caesarstone? I happened to find a granite called Mont Blanc that looks a little similar, I think it was somewhere in the 70 dollar price range..so was wondering how you would compare. Also, what made you pick the Caesarstone? Thanks again. Michelle...See MoreNice kitchen, but help make it more modern/less warm!
Comments (20)ok,,so,,I'm on a mac,,,go to preview,,click to enlarge pic,,,the click and copy on whatever you want to superimpose. hard to describe, easy to do! there are much better people who photoshop. I have slate tile in my kitchen and really like it. you want a gauged, black slate, or Montauk slate. (I think Lowes carries some slate tile). this has to be sealed prior to grouting (i use an enhancing, penetrating sealer. only seal the tops, not the sides or grout won't adhere). If you want that pattern, just search around for it. it's easy to find. the lancaster tile is from tilebar,,,they have other ivory tiles,,,will send you 5 samples for $5. also check online at Lowes/HD,,,sometimes they have decent off-white tiles. can't find that exact light again! home depot has this one (you want something with at least 150-200 watts of light) https://www.1800lighting Quoizel. If you really want a bargain,,go here http://www.lampsplusopenbox.com/close+to+ceiling+lights-category/search.htm check weekly, as it changes. I've ordered a few lights from here. this one is 200W and is 160 bucks. you just have to shop around. as for the pendants,, you can find some on here for $50 http://www.lampsplusopenbox.com/chandeliers-category/mini+pendant-type/search.htm...See MoreWalnut cabinetry: how to achieve a warm, rich luster ?
Comments (33)Not all the terminology here is being used correctly. By "luster" you are referring to depth of finish not really the color tone. That's a separate thing. Also you cannot judge accurately by a photo. Lighting has a lot to do with it. There's no "swirly walnut" what is meant here is called "plan sliced" (PS) or "Flat cut" (FC) both terms are more or less interchangeable. It's the way the log is sliced which creates the swirls which are called "Cathedrals" The other common type of cut is "Quarter cut" straighter grain or what someone called stripy. Three types of finishes mentioned in the above post are waterbased (actually waterborne), oil and solvent based (lacquer, conversion varnish). All have a different look. "FWIW, the local custom cabinet maker I spoke to yesterday uses 1 mm veneer, which he said was a good deal thicker than most of his competitors. (??) " {Most likely he was talking about the edge banding only. One can get thicker veneers but it's not common and referred to as .0 something not mm.} "Veneer is difficult to work with" Correct. That's why YOU don't work with it. At least you don't lay it up yourself. You either buy a veneered panel product or you have a company with very specialized equipment lay up panels for you. The latter is when you care enough to use and pay for "Architectural grade" veneer. Consistent, matched, uniform color, and quality graining. (not what I mostly see which to me looks like a "Rorschach Test". ) Semihademade by the way uses off-the-self plywood veneer with a clear satin (toxic) conversion varnish. Nothing special anyone can do this. Once in a while their veneers are passable but most of what I see of theirs I wouldn't put into a clients home. Walnut will oxidize and change color over time when exposed to sunlight it can be dramatic. It can go from a deep almost purplish brown to orange in just a few hours of direct harsh sunlight. To match the color of a piece that's 20 years old will probably require a very light pre-bleaching before the clear coat. Paying a higher price doesn't guarantee you will get a superior product. It's more about the expertise and the desire to go a bit out of their way of the person doing it....See MoreKendrah
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