socal_ann's Kitchen

DIY Kitchen Finished!



Posted by socal_ann (My Page) on Sun, Sep 18, 05 at 22:39

Here is our finished DIY kitchen - DH completed all the work except the fabrication and installation of the countertops. The complete kitchen remodel took 21 months - we spent the first 6 months planning, designing, and purchasing. DH started the demolition phase last Sep and just completed the backsplash last weekend. He still needs to put up the crown moulding that will border both the kitchen & the breakfast room - which still needs to be remodeled now that the kitchen is done - actually we have the family room to re-do, too! and oh yes, there's the re-do of the master bathroom - we just discovered that the shower leaked into drywall & behind tiles without our knowledge but I guess that's another forum ;)

It has been a wonderful journey made more interesting by this forum and the applicance forum. My luck to have found this place .... first thanks to a great DIY DH - he's the keeper - and then another thank you to all of you here - old-timers & new-timers - thank you! There are so many wonderful people sharing knowledge, ideas, and experience - pretty awesome!

Here are the details on our kitchen:

Cabinets: KraftMaid - cherry wood with cabernet stain: buycabinets.com
Granite Countertops: Verde Butterfly
Marble Countertop: Calacatta Ora
Ovens: Thermador Double Convection Ovens - eBay purchase
Tile Floor - Italian porcelain tile / Field Carnica gold /brown
Floor Grout: Adobe red: custom order from Home Depot
Range Top: Wolf 48 inch - 4 burners / griddle / grill
Ventilation hood - Thermador 48 inch wall hood; eBay purchase
Refrigerator: GE Monogram side by side
Backsplash: WZ Diamante Antiga(?) Opus
Backsplash grout: honeysuckle
Sink: Kohler K3351 Double Sink: eBay purchase
Faucet: Mico Seashore Design w/Sprayer Satin Nickel: eBay purchase
Potfiller: Chicago Faucet: eBay purchase
Microwave: KitchenAid KCMC155JBL: eBay purchase
New Kitchen Window: Milgard Double Casement
KraftMaid Rollout Cabinet Trays: eBay purchase
Kitchen Cabinet Knobs: unfinished cherry wood - Smith Woodworks & Design Inc / stain - Kraftmaid cabernet / stained & polished by DH
Pendants: Amber Pyramids from HomeDepot: purchased by DH when I wasn't looking :) (okay I like them now!)
Paint - Ellen Kennon Honeysuckle

I'm a regular reader here and at the Cooking Forum - any questions, let me know! I'm good for free advice!

ann

Here is a link that might be useful: DIY Kitchen

Follow-Up Postings:

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

Oh my! What a wonderful job, and a DIY at that. Your kitchen is spectacular. You've both done a marvellous job, and should be grinning from ear to ear. I really do mean it. If only you all were my neighbours,lol

I love the pot filler, and the cabinets, the range the floor. It's just great. Where did you get your cabinets? The marble looked awesome with the cabinets and wall colour.

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

We are DIYing it, too, and I have to tell you, fabulous kitchen!!! That floor is gorgeous... what a good job your DH did... I saw the comment about no long parallel grout lines, good idea to do that design but I bet it gave him fits!

I love the marble 2-level island and I love your pendant lights, and the backsplash. What a beautiful space to work in. Congrats!

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

It's lovely! Congratulations.

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

Gorgeous! The blacksplash is really unique and looks fantastic. And great idea with the floor. Love your deep sink. You can both be very proud of yourselves!
Cait

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

Great great job!!! Can I borrow your hubby? :) I just love that island ! It is fantastic ! You and hubby take a bow for a job well done and congrats.

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

Absolutely beautiful!!!

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

This is extraordinary. Did you compromise on anything? The level of detail (the flooring, the arches, the moldings, the electrical and lighting, the design of the island, etc., etc.) is spectacular; the choice of appliances smart and sure to deliver great price/performance. 6 months of planning well spent. The workflow for this kitchen is terrific. To have DIY’d it only makes the whole thing even more impressive. As someone who couldn’t DIY anything I’m completely in awe.

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

wow, that is beautiful! i love your verde butterfly granite and then the marble island! it looks so rich! i was wondering, where did you get that little wire basket to hang on your sink to keep the sink stopper in? or did it come with the sink? that is such a nice touch!

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

WOW WOW WOW! Gorgeous and to think it was all DIY! Your DH is very skilled. I love the marble counters. It's really a beautiful kitchen. Great job!

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

I can't believe that was a DIY! It's truly a showstopper. I love the calacatta - - both marble and backsplash - - and it looks great with the cabinets. Great job on design - - and you must be very proud of DH!

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

thanks everyone for the good words; I will post more this weekend in reply!

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

oops - a little bit late in responding but thank you for the good words. We are thoroughly enjoying the kitchen.

Mariposa - We purchased the cabinets from Buycabinets.com through their west coast office.

diykitchen - yes, I really did not want long parallel grout lines - hubby didn't complain but it take a few more design trys until there were no more long parallel grout lines .... and then a second trip to the tile place to get more tile .... 'cause no long parallel grout lines meant more sq ft of tile!

michoumonster - I found the little grid basket at Bed, Bath, and Beyond (one of my favorite stores ;)

ann

o RE: DIY Kitchen Finished!

Yowzer! Fantastic job. Your cabinets are so furniture like and it has a feel of not a kitchen but a den or library! You have got to be so happy!

P.S. We have the same sponge holder!


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