happytime_ca's Kitchen

happytime_ca kitchen pictures I hope

Posted by happytime_ca (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 19:25

Here are a few pictures of our new kitchen, we have been in the house 1 month, We did all the work ourselves except for the oak flooring. I hope this works I don't know how to link directly so here is the address www.pbase.com/shelit33/kitchen

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RE: happytime_ca kitchen pictures I hope

• Posted by: JoHawk (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 19:56

Very nice job, Happytime!

Here is a link that might be useful: Happytime Kitchen

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• Posted by: dmp135 (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 20:00

Lovely! Great job. Wood counters are really nice and unique. What brand hood is that? Dorothy

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• Posted by: happytime_ca (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 20:02

Dorothy, That's a thermador hood #PH36HQS

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• Posted by: house_vixen (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 20:09

Very nice! I like the way the ridged cabinets echo the glass inserts (or vice versa). I LOVE the backsplash; are those glass or ceramic tiles? And when you say doing it was "time-consuming" does that translate into "ate up every spare second and never seemed to end" or something else? LOL. Because I *really* want to do something similar (if not in the kitchen then in the bathroom). Oh--and could you give your source for the tile? Thanks! Enjoy it after you recover!

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• Posted by: OurDreamHome (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 20:24

ooooh, beyootiful! Love that mosaic tile!! great job, enjoy that warm kitchen.

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• Posted by: Katalina (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 20:26

Looks terrific! I like mixed countertop materials because it gives kitchens a more interesting look. I also love the ridged cabinet fronts. Only a month! I've been in my house for 11 years and I'm still waiting to get the energy to tackle my kitchen....

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RE: Backsplash info

• Posted by: happytime_ca (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 20:33

The backsplash is glass, we bought it at EXPO, 25% off. It is an Italian company (Bisazza), the tiles come on paper, you have to place them on the wall with the paper side out, so you can not see your lines to stay level, and we had to hand cut all the tiles at the tops and bottoms, so it slow going, actually 2 of us (me & hubby) laid it all in one long 10 hr day, then 1 more day to grout it. It was the only time in the whole house remodel that we got on each others nerve.. But it's also my favorite part. LOL

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RE: happytime_ca kitchen pictures I hope

• Posted by: Endless_Palate (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 20:56

Great kitchen. I am in the middle of remodel and can hardly wait to post my final photos. Great that you did so much yourselves. I also have a Wolf range and have been having trouble with appliance people about the riser. I wanted a 20" riser with shelf, but they say you can't have one with rangetop. I note that you have a riser with fold down shelves. Do you know if they are separate? And, PLEASE post more photos of your lovely kitchen so we can see the overall picture :-)

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RE: happytime_ca kitchen pictures I hope

• Posted by: dmp135 (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 21:48

It's a beauty! As is that kitchen...Here's wishing you many happy meals! Dorothy

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• Posted by: lindyk (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 22:34

Most excellent! I also admire the use of mixed countertop materials. Very personalized, attractive and functional. And that tile backsplash ... what can I say ... stunning! I might consider something like that for my kitchen, based on how nice it looks in yours.

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• Posted by: krampus (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 22:43

Your cabinets look great! Are you happy with Ikea? We are also do-it-yourselfers and bought Ikea cabinets after much research for something in our price range. They seem like nice quality for such a low price. Ours arrived last week so we have not begun to assemble yet. Any words of wisdom or problems we should be aware of before we begin? I hope ours turn out as nice as yours!

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• Posted by: sixdykstras (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 22:44

It's beautiful !!! You did a great job!!!! I am especially jealous of the beautiful backsplash and how it surrounds your GREAT garden window!!! Congrats on a job well done! Kathy

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• Posted by: jakabedy (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 23:42

It's beautiful! Every time I see a nifty modern kitchen it makes me want one. Maybe next time. The backsplash and the flip-up cabinets over the peninsula re my favorites. Enjoy! jen

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RE: happytime_ca kitchen pictures I hope

• Posted by: Nicole__ (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 03 at 5:20

I really like it!!!!

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• Posted by: Rosyjennifer (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 03 at 7:53

Looks great!!!!! Are all the countertops from Boos? Who made the sink? Is is a single bowl?

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• Posted by: Aphrodite (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 03 at 8:05

Your kitchen looks great. It must make you grin from ear to ear. I would be very happy :) Shirley

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• Posted by: devyani1964 (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 03 at 9:04

Beautiful! Great choice of cabinets, countertops, tiles .... Devyani

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• Posted by: debbick (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 03 at 9:19

Great job. Love the wood counters. The backsplash really makes the kitchen. Enjoy!

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• Posted by: cfrizz (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 03 at 16:02

Wonderful kitchen! I love those tiles and the butcher block! Great job on the tiling! Have you seen how some people sponge paint the outlet covers in the tile backsplash so they blend in? That would look great with those colors! I also love the cabinets, I haven't seen those before! Enjoy! Cathie

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• Posted by: kkaat6 (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 03 at 23:01

BEAUTIFUL, Beautiful! You and DH did a great job! You've only been in the house a month???!! You both accomplished a lot--give yourself a well deserved pat on the back. I just love the backsplash. Kim

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• Posted by: sharonloveshockey (My Page) on Mon, Aug 25, 03 at 12:18

Great job - love the red touches.

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• Posted by: lindyk (My Page) on Thu, Oct 9, 03 at 14:10

Bump. Another one which should be added to the "finished kitchens" thread before it's too late...

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RE: happytime_ca kitchen pictures I hope

• Posted by: lindyk (My Page) on Wed, Nov 12, 03 at 14:12

another bump.

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