tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44831785222469217382024-03-13T10:40:55.497-07:00Finished Kitchens Blog - Archivestarpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.comBlogger638125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-60893012679117843682011-04-09T10:31:00.000-07:002012-10-02T08:25:00.441-07:00Latest News from the FKB<h3 style="font-weight: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">posted Sept 2012</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The FKB has been redesigned and will remain on blogger.</span></h3>
You are now viewing the original FKB, which has been archived.<br />
This site will no longer be updated. New kitchens and categories will be updated on <a href="http://finishedkitchens.blogspot.com/">the new FKB</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">posted 01/22/12</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">FINALLY!!!!<br />The new redesigned FKB will be ready for input in a week or two.</span></h3>
Send an email to <a href="mailto:starpooh@gmail.com">starpooh@gmail.com</a><span style="display: none;">This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it </span> to let us know that you're ready to post your finished kitchen. <b style="font-weight: normal;">Please include your Gardenweb member name. Within a week or two we will send you a "passphrase" to allow you to login to the new FKB and add your own kitchen.</b>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">posted 04/09/11</span></h3>
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The redesigned FKB is coming soon and I need your help!</h3>
I love the FKB and your beautiful kitchens... but the manual updates are just too time-consuming. When the FKB was first designed (way back in 2005) Web. 2.0 had just started to take off; there weren't many web applications besides blogs that allowed users to interact with a website. Heck blogger didn't even support categories back then! (Hence the use of the difficult "del.icio.us" for categories.)<br />
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But, of course, all that is changed now.<br />
So I've been playing around with different web apps for a new FKB and have found a solution that makes managing it much easier: a site where users can upload and categorize their own kitchens. You would need to register with the site, then add all your own kitchen details and photos. <br />
The best part about this new site is it would allow users to search multiple categories (an enhancement folks have been requesting for years). So you could easily find all budget kitchens with maple cabinets.... or all kitchens with white cabinets, soapstone countertops and black appliances.... or all kitchens with light wood cabinets and open shelving. You get the idea. <br />
The new site is almost ready to be published. But once the site goes "live" I don't want to make any major changes to the categories; I'd like to finalize them now.<br />
I have a test site where you can view all the categories. (There are LOTS of them... split into 12 pages.)<br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Can you please help by checking the new categories before I finalize the FKB? </span><span style="font-size: 100%;">All suggestions are welcome!</span></span><br />
To access the categories on the new FKB:<br />
1. Visit the test site at starpooh.com/test<br />
2. Login: userid is "tester", password is "tester" (both without the quotes)<br />
3. Click the tab "Modify/Edit My Kitchen"<br />
4. You should see tester's Kitchen of Handmade Play Kitchens. Click the Edit button.<br />
5. You should see 3 entry forms. The categories are in 2 of the entry forms. (I've disabled the Upload form since it's still a work-in-progress).<br />
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<li> Click the button "Add My Kitchen Basics".<br />Feel free to modify the contents on this form; nothing will be saved since the send button has been disabled.</li>
<li>Click the button "Categorize My Kitchen".<br />Please go through all 12 of the major kitchen categories. And again feel free to modify the contents on this form since it cannot be saved.</li>
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Please either email suggestions to me at <a href="mailto:starpooh@gmail.com">starpooh@gmail.com</a><br />
or add a comment to this post<br />
or add a comment to <a href="http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0413041316661.html">this gardenweb thread</a>.<br />
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Thank you!!!<br />
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~ starpoohstarpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-23441453825480939452011-03-05T08:47:00.000-08:002012-09-06T20:00:47.098-07:00pinch_me's Kitchen<h2>Simple Farm Kitchen</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/pinch_me.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/pinch_me.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/pinch_me2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/pinch_me2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/natashak">pinch_me</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/pinch_me">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Thu, Mar 18, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s888.photobucket.com/home/pinch_me_2009/index/">http://s888.photobucket.com/home/pinch_me_2009/index</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Cabinets: </span><span id="cleanprint_content">Menard's in h</span><span id="cleanprint_content">ickory</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Countertop: </span><span id="cleanprint_content">laminate is Wilsonart Frosty White 1573-60</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Sink: </span><span id="cleanprint_content">Fireclay sink from bluebath.com</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Faucet: ebay</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Lighting: ebay</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Flooring: existing vinyl</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Appliances: </span><span id="cleanprint_content">No new appliances unless you count the induction hot plate which I haven't used yet. Broan fan on line</span>.</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Features:</span><br />Apron Sink<br />Beadboard<br />Bookshelf<br />Cabs Wall > 36in High<br />Ceiling Fan<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave Shelf<br />Pet Area<br />Plug Inside Cabinet<br />Rollout Trays<br />TV<br />antique light fixtures<br />bead board ceiling<br />work table on wheelsstarpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-80995552442603545062011-03-03T07:17:00.000-08:002012-09-06T20:00:47.158-07:00joy910's Kitchen<h2>Warm Chicago Condo Kitchen with maple and stone</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/joy910.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/joy910.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/joy9102.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/joy9102.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/natashak">joy910</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/joy910">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Mon, Apr 12, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af69/joy910/KitchenReno2010/%20">http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af69/joy910/KitchenReno2010/ </a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Cabinets: Bertch Legacy (maple with toffee stain)<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Countertops: Labrador Antique granite<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Backsplash: GBI honed limestone 2x4 subway tile in Sienna Beige<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Flooring: Daltile Brancacci in Windrift Beige (12x12 and 18x18)<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Hardware: Hickory Hardware craftsman hammered black iron </span><span id="cleanprint_content">pulls/knobs</span><span id="cleanprint_content"></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Faucet: Grohe Ladylux3 Plus<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Sink: Ticor S105D<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Dishwasher: KitchenAid Architect II Series<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Range: GE JGB900SS -- gas with double oven </span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Refrigerator: Samsung Platinum French Door 26 cf</span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span><br /><span id="cleanprint_content">Our renovation entailed a gut rehab of the 1969 ugliness that was here, knocking a hole through the wall for a pass-through window, widening a doorway, and pretty much new everything, right down to the subfloor.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Features:</span><br />Air Switch<br />Bookshelf<br />Ceiling Fan<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Trash Pullout<br />Tray Divider<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-87765525951578140732010-07-18T20:38:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.165-07:00natenvalsmom's Kitchen<h2>Creamy White/Stained Alder Traditional Kitchen with Bay Sink Window and Corner Banquette</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natenvalsmom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natenvalsmom.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natenvalsmom2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natenvalsmom2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/natashak">natenvalsmom</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/natenvalsmom">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Fri, Apr 9, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/pssternpictures/">http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/pssternpictures/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: Omega/Dynasty - Destin door style<br /><ul><li>Perimeters: Maple, Oyster finish with a caramel glaze</li><li>Island: Alder, Sable finish with a coffee glaze </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Countertops: Twilight Red granite</li><li>Backsplash: Field Tile: Lycian Simena (travertine, 3x6 subways)</li><li>Hardware: Top Knobs M827-96 and M827-7, Oil Rubbed Bronze</li><li>Sink: Franke PRX 160, stainless undermount</li><li>Faucets: Waterstone, Annapolis faucet, filtered water faucet,side spray, air gap in satin nickel</li><li>Garbage Disposal: In-Sink-erator, Evolution Essential</li><li>Lighting:<br /><ul><li>Recessed lighting</li><li>Pendants: Quoizel Monterey Mosaic Mini Pendants</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Chandelier in Breakfast room: Quoizel Monterey Mosaic Bowl </li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Range: Thermador, 36" gas, PRG364EDG</li><li>Hood: Thermador VTN 1000 CFM</li><li>Refrigerator: Thermador, 36" Bottom mount freezer, French Door</li><li>Dishwasher: Thermador, DWHD64EP, 6 cycle</li><li>Microwave: Sharp, 30" Stainless Microwave Drawer, KB6525PS </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Framed piece behind range: Sonoma Custom Blend</li><li>Floor: Azuvi Austin Crema 20x20 porcelain tile</li><li>Breakfast Table, Chairs, Counter Stools: Artistica</li><li>Paint:</li><li>Benjamin Moore, Louisburg Green over the sink</li><li>Benjamin Moore, Saybrook Sage in Breakfast and Family Rms </li><li>Windows: Milgard</li><li>Window Treatment: Custom valance and woven shades </li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:<br /></span><span>Island dimensions are 31.5" x 85.5".</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Features:</span><br />Apron Sink<br />Beverage Center Bar<br />Blumotion<br />Bookshelf<br />Cabs Base>24in Deep<br />Counter Depth Frig<br />Flush Mount Sink<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Glass Doors<br />Inset Doors<br />Island without Seating<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Prep Sink<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Spice Storage<br />UCFrig<br />Warming Drawer<br />Wine Cooler<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-72900723467275549682010-07-03T07:51:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.131-07:00theanimala's Kitchen<h2>Transitional White Inset with glass tile</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/theanimala.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/theanimala.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/theanimala2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/theanimala2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/natashak">theanimala</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/theanimala">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Sat, Jan 2, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/theanimala/Kitchen%20-%20Before%20and%20After/">http://s663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/theanimala/Kitchen - Before and After/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/theanimala_plans.jpg"><img style="float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/theanimala_plans.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Cabinets: Shiloh cabinets; Inset Homestead. Prefinished/painted by Shiloh:<br /><ul><li>Perimeter: painted MB Softwhite</li></ul><ul><li>Island: maple stained Espresso</li></ul></li><li>Countertops:<br /><ul><li>Perimeter: Ceasarstone Raven</li><li>Island: Ceasarstone Misty Carrera - mitred edge</li></ul></li><li>Backsplash: White Glass subway tile from theglassmosiacoutlet.com</li><li>Backsplash: Stainless Steel 1x2 tiles</li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Refrigerator: JennAir CD FD - JFC2089HES</li><li>Ovens: Electrolux - EW30EW65GS</li><li>Warming Drawer: Electrolux - EW30WD55GS</li><li>Microwave: Electrolux - EL27MO45GS</li><li>Cooktop: DCS 36" Drop-in - CTD-365</li><li>Hood: Bosch - DKE9365AUC</li><li>Beverage Center: GE Monogram - ZDBC240NBS</li><li>Dishwasher: Bosch</li></ul></li><li>Plumbing:<br /><ul><li>Main Sink: Franke 33" SS Apron - FHX710-33S. Installed as flush-mount.<br /></li><li>Main Faucet: generic Costco brand</li><li>Prep Sink: Elkay - ELU1618</li><li>Prep Faucet: Danze Como Pulldown</li></ul></li><li>Hardware: Princetonian pulls from TopKnobs</li><li>Flooring: Ceramiche Piemme tile by Valentino from Italy. Fashion Coffee 12 x 24. <span id="cleanprint_content">Rectified porcelain purchased from a local tile store. <a href="http://www.ceramichepiemme.it/">http://www.ceramichepiemme.it</a></span></li><li>Paint: BM 1542 Himalayan Trek</li><li>Lighting:<br /><ul><li>Chandelier: Eden pendant lamp from <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=120&f=4773">CB2</a>. It comes with a plug on the end but we ended up hardwiring it</li><li>Pendants: Besa Lighting TuTu Modern red pendants purchased from <a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/besa-tutu-pendant-1.html">arcadianlighting.com</a>. Flat canopy and upgraded wattage.<br /></li></ul></li><li>Lazy Susan: from <a href="http://www.knapeandvogt.com/">Knape & Vogt</a></li><li>Wall phone: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000308J4Q/">Crosley Red</a> wall phone<br /><br /></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:<br /></span><span>Island dimensions are 31.5" x 85.5".</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Features:</span><br />Apron Sink<br />Beverage Center Bar<br />Blumotion<br />Bookshelf<br />Cabs Base>24in Deep<br />Counter Depth Frig<br />Flush Mount Sink<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Glass Doors<br />Inset Doors<br />Island without Seating<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Prep Sink<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Spice Storage<br />UCFrig<br />Warming Drawer<br />Wine Cooler<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-33326232070389532372010-06-26T06:50:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.106-07:00traci29's Kitchen<h2>Classic Meets Contemporary White Kitchen</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/traci29.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/traci29.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/traci292.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/traci292.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/natashak">traci29</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/traci29">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Sun, Nov 29, 09<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/starpooh/traci29">http://picasaweb.google.com/starpooh/traci29<br /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets (custom by local Atlanta cabinet maker):<br /><ul><li>Perimeter: Shaker style maple wood, SW ??? (supposed to be Snowbound, but isn't - long story, but basically we found out months after that the paint isn't Snowbound, so have no idea what it actually is!)</li><li>Island: Shaker style cherry wood, custom stain</li><li>Horizontal cabinets: glass front, aluminum cabinets from <a href="http://www.maplecraftusa.com/">Maple Craft USA</a><br /></li></ul></li><li>Countertops:<br /><ul><li>Perimeter: Cambrian Black antique finish</li><li>Island: Persian Pearl antique finish</li><li>Crackle glass shelf on island: Custom by Advanced Glass Designs, Atlanta, GA<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/traci293.jpg"> <img style="float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/traci293.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></li></ul></li><li>Backsplash:<br /><ul><li>Tile: Calcatta Gold 3 x 6 subway tile, honed, <a href="http://www.buildersdepotdirect.com/">Buildersdepotdirect.com</a> (less than $7/sq. ft.!!)</li><li>Grout: Silver Grey StarQuartz QuartzLock<br /></li></ul></li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Range: 48" gas American Range, 6 burners with grill</li><li>Vent hood: Vent-a-Hood</li><li>Dishwasher: LG (already had)</li><li>Refrigerator: SubZero 48" (already had - just painted the panels to match the cabinets rather than getting stainless steel))</li><li>Wine fridge: Vinotemp? (not sure, but I think this is the brand - we got it at Costco)<br /></li></ul></li><li>Sinks:<ul><li>Main sink: Lansen double bowl stainless steel 15 gauge</li><li>Island sink: Ticor stainless steel 18 gauge</li><li>Faucet, main sink: Industrial polished chrome pull-out faucet (no brand?!) - Ebay</li><li>Faucet, island sink: Delta, polished chrome<br /></li></ul></li><li>Floor: Red oak, ebony stain (refinished all existing hardwood throughout house to match), satin finish poly</li><li>Cabinet Hardware: <a href="http://www.myknobs.com/">MyKnobs.com</a><br /><ul><li>European style long bar pulls, stainless steel</li><li>Knobs: Hickory Hardware, stainless steel, Euro Contemporary 1.5 inches</li><li>pulls on either side of the stove: Manhandles<br /></li></ul></li><li>Paint: Walls (what little paint can be seen) are SW Argos</li><li>Bar stools: Modern Silver Bar Stool from <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Modern-Silver-Barstool/2119309/product.html">overstock.com</a><br /></li><li>Lighting:<br /><ul><li>Island pendants: Local Atlanta lighting designer - pendants are called "Droplet"</li><li>Sink pendants: Mercury Glass Pendants from <a href="http://www.shadesoflight.com/">www.shadesoflight.com</a></li><li>Island toekick lighting: Small LED plinth lights (more common in UK)<br /></li></ul></li><li>Pocket doors: from <a href="http://www.lemieuxdoors.com/">Lemieux Doors</a></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:<br /></span><span>The kitchen is an entirely new addition to the house.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span>The "old kitchen" (I'll always call it that - haha) is open to the new. If you look at the first photo where the wine fridge is, the opening is to the right. I was strategically taking photos since a corner of that room is a storage area of sorts, so I was trying to get as little of the mess as possible! The side opposite the sofa is actually French doors and 2 windows/bookcases on either side</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>The ceilings are 9 ft. tall.<br /><br />The toe kicks are actually stainless - it's simply a very thin layer of stainless steel over wood, rather than solid stainless. The tiny lights in the island toe kick are called plinth lights in the UK, but I couldn't really find a comparable term for the US! I initially found them in British design magazines and had to have them. They serve no useful purpose really and are simply decorative :) They look nice at night with the other lighting dimmed.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Features:</span><br />Beverage Center Bar<br />Blumotion<br />Bookshelf<br />Counter Depth Frig<br />Filtered Water Faucet<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Glass Doors<br />Glass Shelf<br />Island Multilevel<br />Island with Seating<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Above Cabinet<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave UC<br />Pegged Plate Organizer<br />Prep Sink<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Spice Storage<br />Trash Pullout<br />UCFrig<br />Unique Hardware<br />Walk-in Pantry<br />Warming Drawer<br />Water Filter<br />Wine Cooler<br />Wine Storage<br />Coffered ceiling<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-79807738036685881282010-06-25T19:25:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.136-07:00natashak's Kitchen<h2>From Dark Cherry with Granite to Painted White with Soapstone</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natashak.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natashak.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natashak2.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natashak2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/natashak">natashak</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/natashak">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Sat, Jan 23, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/63954363@N00/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/63954363@N00/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: original Merrilat Classic in cherry. Painted Benjamin Moore Linen White. Custom s<span id="cleanprint_content">offit/hood cover made by our contractor.<br /></span></li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natashak_before.jpg"><img style="float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/natashak_before.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><li>Countertop: Black Venata soapstone</li><li>Backsplash: Ann Sacks Capriccio in Antique White</li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Stove: Wolf 48" DF</li><li>Hood: Wolf </li></ul></li><li>Plumbing:<br /><ul><li>Sink: stainless Franke FHX710-33C (now discontinued, but available at homeandstone.com). Sink is not <span id="cleanprint_content">undermount; it was installed flush with the soapstone countertop.</span></li><li>Faucet: Franke FHF 300</li><li>Pot Filler: Giagni (overstock)</li></ul></li><li>Hardware: Restoration Hardware</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:<br /><br /></span><span id="cleanprint_content">While my kitchen was fine before, I wanted to love being in it. I wanted more room so we removed the island. I've always wanted a Wolf Range and this was the only way I was getting it. We also desperately needed to lighten it up. Because we only have one tiny window and it's on the west side of our house, we don't get much sun.</span><br /><br /><span id="cleanprint_content">I LOVE not having that island. The kitchen was simply too small for an island. It was obtrusive and clustered. I never used it to cook on, so I didn't lose any "prep" space. I felt that I couldn't move in the kitchen before</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Features:</span><br />Apron Sink<br />Bookshelf<br />Glass Doors<br />Potfiller<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-13408335065330523532010-06-23T18:43:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.069-07:00hobokenkitchen's Kitchen #2<h2>Contemporary/ Transitional Mahogany Kitchen with Stainless Steel Apron Sink</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/hobokenkitchenb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/hobokenkitchenb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/hobokenkitchenb2.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/hobokenkitchenb2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/hobokenkitchen">hobokenkitchen</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/hobokenkitchen">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Wed, Dec 16, 09<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/starpooh/Hobokenkitchen2">http://picasaweb.google.com/starpooh/Hobokenkitchen2</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: Custom made Mahogany veneer with all soft close cabinets and drawers.</li><li>Countertops: Quartzite - natural stone seen under the names 'Monte Carlo' , 'Mother of Pearl' and 'Madre Perle'. Harder (and more brittle) than granite. This particular quartzite does not appear to etch. Fabricated by Wolf Granite in Philadelphia.</li><li>Backsplash: Tao Toffee marble and glass tiles from <a href="http://www.glasstilestore.com/">www.glasstilestore.com</a> </li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Range: 36' All Gas Wolf Range</li><li>Hood: 36' low profile Wolf hood</li><li>Refrigerator: 30' Subzero built in fridge freezer</li><li>Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher drawers</li></ul></li><li>Flooring; Ceramic Tile with metal infused into it. Purchased at Artistic Tile in 6 x 24s.</li><li>Handles: Purchased from <a href="http://www.myknobs.com/">www.myknobs.com</a></li><li>Faucet: Danze Parma pull down faucet in stainless steel. Purchased on ebay.</li><li>Sink: Stainless steel, zero radius apron sink. Purchased on ebay.</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Apron Sink<br />Bookshelf<br />Dish Drawer<br />Dishwasher Drawer<br />Frameless Cabinets<br />Glass Doors<br />Gourmet Professional<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Pullout Pantry<br />Trash Pullout<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-68272832160230641892010-06-06T20:21:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.126-07:00drjay71's Kitchen<h2>Contemporary/Rustic/Tuscan Kitchen with Indian Flair<br /></h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/drjay713.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/drjay713.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/drjay712.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/drjay712.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/drjay71" id="GWCPostAuthor">drjay71</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/drjay71">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Wed, Feb 17, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lzydogrnch/DrippingKitchenRemodel?authkeyGv1sRgCMGOraz5jIiKoQE&featdirectlink"></a><a h861d889d="true" href="http://www.photobucket.com/albums/pp267/drjay71/Finished%20Kitchen/" target="_blank">http://www.photobucket.com/<wbr>albums/pp267/<span class="il">drjay71</span>/Finished Kitchen/</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/drjay71.jpg"> <img style="float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/drjay71.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: clear alder cabinets with SW espresso stain. Custom design on the fridge panels.</li><li>Countertops: Colonial Dream granite from Arizona Tile, 3 cm thick with double laminated edges.</li><li>Appliances:<ul><li>SZ 736 TC x 2</li><li>Wolf 48" Dual Fuel range</li></ul></li><li>Sink: Silgranit sink brown finish</li><li>Lighting:<br /><ul><li>chandelier over the island: <a href="http://www.lightingdirect.com/savoy-house-1-6903-9-transitional-9-light-up-lighting-chandelier-from-the-vanguard-collection/p243233">Savoy House 1-6903-9 Transitional 9 Light Up Lighting Chandelier from the Vanguard Collection</a><br /></li><li>chandelier above the dining table: "Large Rectangle Hanging Capiz Pendant" from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/w425/?pkey=cpendant-lamps-chandeliers">West Elm</a></li></ul></li><li>Stools: Cosmopolitan Creme Leather Counter Stools from <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Cosmopolitan-Creme-Leather-Counter-Stools-Set-of-2/2502523/product.html">overstock.com</a><br /></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span><br /><span id="cleanprint_content">Kitchen dimensions: 17 x 19 feet with 12 foot ceilings</span>.<br /><br />We were having a hard time trying to decide between two islands vs. a massive single island. Boy, am I glad we went this way. The flow is so much better. We LOVE having the second island. It is where we eat most meals. The kids love using it to do homework. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home, so the second island serves many functions for us.<br /><br /><span id="cleanprint_content">The floating shelves are custom and were made during construction by our trim carpenter. </span><br /><div><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Appliance Garage<br />Bar with Seating<br />Blumotion<br />Bookshelf<br />Broom Closet<br />Gourmet Professional<br />Hood Custom<br />Inset Doors<br />Island Multiple<br />Island with Seating<br />Lighting Above Cabinet<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Message Center Desk<br />Microwave UC<br />Open Shelving<br />Plug Inside Cabinet<br />Potfiller<br />Prep Area Multiple<br />Prep Sink<br />Pullout Pantry<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Spice Storage<br />Walk-in Pantry<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-10431307746889038052010-06-03T21:04:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.066-07:00lzydogrnch's Kitchen<h2>Tex-Mex Ranch Kitchen<br /></h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/lzydogrnch.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/lzydogrnch.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/lzydogrnch2.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/lzydogrnch2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/lzydogrnch" id="GWCPostAuthor">lzydogrnch</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/lzydogrnch">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Tue, Feb 16, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lzydogrnch/DrippingKitchenRemodel?authkeyGv1sRgCMGOraz5jIiKoQE&featdirectlink">http://picasaweb.google.com/lzydogrnch/DrippingKitchenRemodel?authkeyGv1sRgCMGOraz5jIiKoQE&featdirectlink</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/cdecker13.jpg"><br /></a><ul><li>Cabinets:<br /><ul><li>Perimeter: custom <span id="cleanprint_content">in hickory with</span> natural stain. Blumotion everything, all drawer lowers, pull out pantry, lockers in laundry. etc. Lots of custom for the curvy walls.</li><li>Island: from Elmwood Cabinets. Custom color - turquoise. Behr Riviera Paradise (inspiration from Phoenix H&G July 2007)</li></ul></li><li>Countertops:<br /><ul><li>Perimeter: Black Pearl granite</li><li>Island: Green Galaxy granite<br /></li></ul></li><li>Backplash: copper<br /></li><li>Appliances: GE induction cooktop, sharp microwave drawer, triple wall ovens, refrig all from Wilson. Extra frig in LR. and 380 bottle wine frig from an auction.<br /></li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>GE induction cooktop</li><li>Sharp microwave drawer</li><li>Wilson triple wall ovens</li><li>Wilson refrigerator</li><li>extra frig in LR.</li><li>380 bottle wine frig from an auction</li><li>Vent hood from Ebay</li></ul></li><li>Sink: Kitchen from Sienna Sink, LR sink from ebay</li><li>Faucet: Pegasus </li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span><br />We built this strawbale house ourselves 14 years ago. Now it is more of a vacation place. At least for the next couple of years. It is in Dripping Springs-outside of Austin. The kitchen has had many lives, but this is the grand finale. I worked with a designer from Wilson appliance who was awesome. However the price tag for cabinets was way too high so we hired a local guy from Buda. He was half the price of Brookhaven.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Appliance Garage<br />Blumotion<br />Broom Closet<br />Ceiling Fan<br />Coffee Center<br />Colorful<br />Cutting Board Storage<br />Filtered Water Faucet<br />Induction Cooktop<br />Island with Seating<br />Lighting Above Cabinet<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave Drawer<br />Plug Inside Cabinet<br />Pullout Pantry<br />Rollout Trays<br />Sink Tilt-out<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Tin Ceiling<br />Trash Pullout<br />TV<br />Copper backsplash<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-14905785232200001502010-05-25T05:51:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.072-07:00arlosmom's Kitchen<h2>New "Antique" Kitchen in 1905 Foursquare</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/arlosmom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/arlosmom.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/arlosmom2.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/arlosmom2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/arlosmom" id="GWCPostAuthor">arlosmom</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/arlosmom">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Tue, May 24, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o275/msteinen/finished%20kitchen">http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o275/msteinen/finished kitchen</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/cdecker13.jpg"><br /></a><ul><li>Cabinets: Crownpoint (I ordered them primed and hand painted them myself with Ben Moore OC13 oil based satin impervo)</li><li>Countertops: Santa Rita soapstone<br /></li><li>Backsplash: antique subway tile with Pratt & Larson egg and dart accent liner tile</li><li>Cabinet hardware: antique latches and pulls, mostly from ebay</li><li>Flooring: reclaimed heart pine in random widths from 8"-13"</li><li>Lighting: antique lighting that we cleaned and rewired</li><li>Range: Wolf all gas</li><li>Range hood: Viking insert in custom steel powder coated hood</li><li>Dishwasher: Bosch with cabinet panel</li><li>Refrigerator: Amana that we purchased when we bought the house, but cabinet built for 36" counter depth </li><li>Sink: double drainboard sink came with the house; my guess is it dates to the 1930s</li><li>Faucet: Chicago faucet with custom spout ordered from Baths From the Past</li><li>Paint: wall color is Dusty Trail from American Pride (certified "green")</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span><br /><div>When we bought our 1905 foursquare house in 2004, it was in very original condition with few updates or changes. That was a big part of the appeal for us. The widow who owned the house before us had been here since 1942, and she and her husband had raised their five children here with only one bathroom. </div><div><br /></div><div>I loved the original kitchen, but it was small and had no dishwasher (and no place to add one), and very limited cabinet and counter space. It also had 4 doorways, a back staircase, and a low window to work around. We made the original kitchen into our breakfast room (changing as little as we could about the space), and built a rear addition with the new kitchen, a small walk-in pantry, powder room, and screened porch. We tried very hard to keep the look and feel of the original kitchen and make a space that fit with the character of the whole house. The new kitchen space is approximately 10' by 17'.</div><div><br /></div><div>Whenever possible, we incorporated materials that were original to the house, salvaged or antique. The wood floors, lighting, cabinet hardware, sinks in both the kitchen and powder room, doors (to the pantry, powder room and screened porch), and stained glass panel are all old. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Blumotion<br />Broom Closet<br />Cabs Wall>12in Deep<br />Cabs Wall>36in High<br />Cutting Board Storage<br />Feature: Drainboard<br />Feature: Full Extension Drawers<br />Glass Doors<br />Hood Custom<br />Inset Doors<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave Shelf<br />Plugmold<br />Pot Rack<br />Sink>30in Wide<br />Spice Storage<br />Stone<br />Trash Pullout<br />Unique Hardware<br />Unique Window<br />Walk-in Pantry<br />Salvaged building materials (flooring, doors, hardware, lights)<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-68369468100424276212010-05-24T15:14:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.127-07:00cdecker1's Kitchen<h2>Cherry and Copper Kitchen</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/cdecker1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/cdecker1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/cdecker12.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/cdecker12.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/cdecker1" id="GWCPostAuthor">cdecker1</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/cdecker1">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Fri, Sep 19, 08<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s467.photobucket.com/albums/rr35/Lookinup4/">http://s467.photobucket.com/albums/rr35/Lookinup4/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/cdecker13.jpg"> <img style="float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/cdecker13.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Cabinets: Starmark American cherry drawers with easy glide and full extension</li><li>Countertop: main island has New Giallo Venziano granite (Brazilian).</li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Backsplash - 6 x 6 travertine tiled backsplash that I sealed with border I hand-painted in bronze and real copper paint and sealed, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Rhombus of crema marfil marble framed in bronzed tile liner,</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Thermador 6 burner (wok and simmer) </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">pro style range </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">with built-in titanium griddle and maple block cover</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Miele master chef double stainless ovens (large) with convection, rotissere, proofing, etc.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Reticulated TV, Computer and house automation control panel in one</span></span></li><li>Custom c<span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">herry range hood with warming lights and exhaust</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">48" Built in Kitchen Aid refrigerator with custom cabinet overlays</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Kitchen Aid warming drawer with chafing dishes and moist/dry heat control</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Costco beverage fridge stainless and tempered glass</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Main sink double deep bowl copper farmhouse custom from Sarah Janes with front embossing on copper farm sink<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Danze copper pot filler</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Hardware: handles from Top Knob in antique copper, Sonoma venetian and copper bronze cabinet pull</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Copper deep bowl prep sink, Danze copper faucet, air switch and soap dispenser</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Bosch dishwasher</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">glass frosted pantry door</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">coffee bar are with lighted niche and built in Kitchen Aid Ultima speed cook, micro, convection oven</span></span></li><li>Floor: 20x20 travertine classic chiara Emser tile</li><li>Island pendant Maxim Via Roma greek bronze finish<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Air Switch<br />Apron Sink<br />Baking Center<br />Baking Drawer<br />Bar with Seating<br />Bay Window<br />Blumotion<br />Bookshelf<br />CabinetsBase >24"deep<br />CabinetsBase >36"high<br />CabinetsWall >12"deep<br />CabinetsWall >36"high<br />China Hutch<br />Coffee Center<br />Counter >28"wide<br />Counter-depth Frig<br />Dish Drawer<br />Drawer Dividers<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Glass Doors<br />Gourmet/Professional<br />Custom Hood<br />IslandMultiple<br />Island with Seating<br />Knife Drawer<br />LightingAbove Cabinet<br />LightingPendant<br />LightingRecessed<br />LightingTech<br />LightingUnder Cabinet<br />Message Center/Desk<br />Microwave Shelf<br />Pegged Plate Organizer<br />Plate Rack<br />Plug inside Cabinet<br />Potfiller<br />Prep Area (Multiple)<br />Prep Sink<br />Rollout Trays<br />Sink >30"wide<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Spice Storage<br />Stone<br />Tray Divider<br />TV<br />UCFrig<br />Unique Hardware<br />Walk-in Pantry<br />Warming Drawer<br />Warming Lights<br />Wine Cooler<span id="photoTitle" class="">ADA compliant with mobility scooter turning and reach ability to micro/oven/speed cook and undercab fridge and lowered eating/prep area too.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="photoTitle" class="">Reticulated TV, Computer and house automation control panel in one</span></span>.<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-23971383082680934592010-05-21T17:28:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.099-07:00sw_in_austin's Kitchen<h2>IKEA Tidaholm, Soapstone & Steel</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/sw_in_austin.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/sw_in_austin.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/sw_in_austin2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/sw_in_austin2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/sw_in_austin" id="GWCPostAuthor">sw_in_austin</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/sw_in_austin">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Sat, Feb 6, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/swilliamson2000/FinishedKitchen" target="_blank">http://picasaweb.google.com/<wbr>swilliamson2000/<wbr>FinishedKitchen</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li><span>Cabinets: IKEA, Tidaholm door style (European white oak; solid oak frame with veneer center), except for custom-built pantry and one shallow cabinet beneath the bookcase, stained ebony; bookcase and cart also custom built of steel angle-iron uprights and IKEA butcher block shelves</span></li><li><span>Countertops: Beleza soapstone from Dorado Soapstone in Austin</span></li><li><span>Backsplash:<br /></span><ul><li><span>Tile: Sonoma Tilemakers (from our favorite tile store, Architerra); subways are Star line, 3x6, color Trellis Green; glass tiles are Tantrum 1x2, color Tazo (chosen because it matched the green inclusions in the soapstone)</span></li><li><span>Grout: Light gray (maybe Oyster Gray?)</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Hardware: Restoration Hardware Aubrey pulls in brushed nickel, 4-inch on doors, 6-inch on drawers</span></li><li><span>Lighting:<br /></span><ul><li><span>Pendants in front of windows: Meridian from Sundance Catalog</span></li><li><span>Pendant over kitchen table: IKEA (a placeholder to get the final inspection done; I was looking for a cone-shaped pendant to echo the Meridian pendants but with a solid or frosted shade; I couldn't find one in time and now we'll probably have this forever)</span></li><li><span>Undercabinet lights: Microfluorescent T4 light strips from Pegasus Associates Lighting (online)</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Sink: Ticor S112 from Galaxy Tool Supply</span></li><li><span>Faucet: Kohler Essex with side spray in brushed nickel</span></li><li>Appliances:<ul><li>Range: Kenmore Elite</li><li>Dishwasher: Kenmore Elite</li><li>Refrigerator: Kenmore (existing)</li></ul></li><li>Floors: Existing long leaf pine (refinished)</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span><br />We are more than happy with our decision to use IKEA cabinets. They cost about $6,000 less than a comparable kitchen done with Kraft Maid in maple. Because we saved those dollars we felt comfortable spending more on the soapstone and the backsplash. And we are completely happy with how the cabinets look and function. Who knew I could love full-extension, soft-close drawers so much?<br /><br />The old kitchen was original to the house, which was built in 1945. The cabinets were painted metal, there was no dishwasher, too little storage, and counters were crowded with microwave, toaster oven, and dish drainer. We lived with it for 15 years (we intended to redo it much sooner but other projects -- two kids not the least of those -- intervened).<br /><br />The kitchen functioned well, layout-wise, and we left the main elements in place. We removed a strange peninsula at one end of the long side and took the wall between kitchen and dining room (behind the stove in the picture below) down to half-height. We took out a door to the backyard that we never used and replaced it with a window. We took out a hot water heater closet (and put in an on-demand unit that hangs on an exterior wall), which gave us 4 additional linear feet of cabinets and counters.<br /><br />At the last minute we decided to make a space within our new pantry (white doors at right below) to house the microwave. It got the micro off the main counter and having it out of the way is just fine. The pantry was custom-built to fit in the space of what had been a shallow regular-height closet. Now it gives us floor to ceiling storage.</p><p>We pulled the base cabinets next to the refrigerator out 5 inches to keep our existing frig from sticking out; the counters here are about 30 inches deep. We also hung 30-inch-tall uppers here (others are 39-inch) with a floating shelf (of IKEA butcher block) below.</p><p>We had a cart built of butcher block and steel from the local welding shop that slides under the counter. The bookshelf above was built of the same materials. The black cabinet at right was built by our carpenter to fit a shallow spot to the right of the new window. One slab of soapstone took care of most of the counters, but using butcher block over this section worked out perfectly.</p><p>Sills for the new windows made of soapstone tiles. Much better than the old painted wood.<br /><br />We had this big blank wall (cabinets here wouldn't have left room for the table where we eat almost all our meals) so we painted a piece of masonite with chalkboard paint and bolted it to the wall. The corkboard covers the circuit box, which would have cost $1500 to move.<br /><br />We love steel so we had the pass-through top made of 1/2-inch sheet steel.<br /><br />Our carpenter built the bookshelf and the cart, based on an idea I showed him from a magazine. He was skeptical but it turned out great. The corners of the butcher block are routed out so the steel (which is just angle iron from a local welding shop that we wire-brushed clean and sealed with spray poly) would sit flush.<br /><br />We painted the toe kicks black. Our contractor said it would make them disappear, which it sort of does. I like that it also echoes the black elsewhere. The carpenters built 2x4 frames for the lower boxes to sit on, rather than using the IKEA leg system. I think it was to make certain that the soapstone was well-supported and to make sure the long run was level, given the inherent unevenness of our 65-year-old floors.</p><p>The soapstone and the wood are just shoved as closely together as possible. The butcher block sits on a L bracket that runs from front to back screwed into the side of the cabinet; the wood is attached to the bracket from underneath. We thought about putting a bead of clear silicone on the seam but since that area is rarely used for prep we haven't had any trouble with junk building up in the seam (which is fairly minimal; they did a good job of getting a tight joint).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Blumotion<br />Bookshelf<br />Cabs Wall>36in High<br />Ceiling Fan<br />Counter>28in Deep<br />Frameless Cabinets<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave Shelf<br />Open Shelving<br />Peninsula without Seating<br />Plug Inside Cabinet<br />Portable Serving Cart<br />Reach-in Pantry<br />Trash Pullout<br />Cold-rolled steel counter<br />Custom built steel & butcherblock bookcase and cart (cart rolls into niche under counter)<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-78259848565622767432010-05-15T18:16:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.134-07:00chinkle's Kitchen<h2>Italian Kitchen</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/chinkle.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/chinkle.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/chinkle2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/chinkle2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/chinkle" id="GWCPostAuthor">chinkle</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/chinkle">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Thu, Feb 4, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ae349/cjhinkle/My%20Italian%20Kitchen%20Remodel%202009/">http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ae349/cjhinkle/My Italian Kitchen Remodel 2009/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li><span>Cabinets: Laureldale Amaretto Creme Glaze, by KitchensForLess.com in Culver City, CA Charlie Torres is wonderful to work with. This is an online store where you have to know what you want and they place the order for you.</span></li><li><span>Countertops: Typhoon Bordeaux granite. Purchased from a Prefab Granite Company</span></li><li><span>Appliances: stainless. From the GE Cafe Series, love them and ordered them online also</span></li><li><span>Backsplash: from Reclaimed Chicago Common Brick Veneer Tile from BrickSalvage.com in Rockford, IL</span></li><li><span>Pendants: from Lowes</span></li><li><span>The Island is my pride and joy, it was built by my son Andrew (age 20) he is very talented and I knew he could do it. He mostly got his skills from wood shop in high school. I found an island that I liked on the Internet and asked him if he could do it for me. We purchased the 4 posts from Osborne Wood Products and the Butcher Block Top comes from California Butcher Block in Irvine, CA. I told him what I wanted in drawer sizes and I needed a place for my cookbooks and of course I needed the bottom shelf, he did the rest. It's Perfect.<br /></span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Counter Depth Frig<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Above Cabinet<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Open Shelving<br />Spice Storage<br />Trash Pullout<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-40076903347514567172010-05-09T15:43:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.109-07:00neumamom's Kitchen<h2>Classic Country Kitchen: White/Maple</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/neumamom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/neumamom.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/neumamom2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/neumamom2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/neumamom" id="GWCPostAuthor">neumamom</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/neumamom">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Tue, Jan 26, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s911.photobucket.com/albums/ac311/neumamom/Kitchen%20Remodel%20December%202009/?albumviewslideshow">http://s911.photobucket.com/albums/ac311/neumamom/Kitchen%20Remodel%20December%202009/?albumviewslideshow</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: Custom-built, solid maple cabinets,<br /><ul><li>Painted SW Ivory Lace (matches trim and doors)</li><li>Dove-tail, soft-close drawers</li><li>Pull-out garbage cans to the left of sink</li><li>Corner next to range, lazy susan (asymmetrical)</li><li>Built-in pantry right next to the refrigerator. Lower half has six long pull-out drawers. Upper half has swing-out shelves with shelves behind and shelves on doors.</li><li>Pull-outs for pans in island across from range</li></ul></li><li>Countertop: Tropical Brown granite</li><li>Backsplash: 4" tumbled travertine that has been sealed, in a brick pattern. Outlet covers in faux stone match almost perfectly<br /></li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Jenn-Air, Eurostyle</li><li>Full-depth Refrigerator, Recessed</li><li>Dual Fuel Convection Range</li><li>Dishwasher<br /></li></ul></li><li>Plumbing<br /><ul><li>Sink, Oliveri stainless steel</li><li>Brizo faucet</li><li>Sink-top disposal switch</li><li>No ugly air gap for the dishwasher<br /></li></ul></li><li>Flooring: Anderson Lincoln Planks, sand color, 3/8"</li><li>Hardware: Amerock Ambrosia Euro Stone Sq Pull in a rustic pewter finish. The knobs #BP4485-WN, pulls BP4483-WN. From <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Kitchen-Cabinets-Cabinet-Hardware/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zb8dx/R-100631956/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">Home Depot</a>.</li><li>Paint: My cabinets match my trim and doors. My wall/ceiling paint color is not super dark but it is a nice contrast with the white cabinets and molding.<br /></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Background:</span><br /><span id="cleanprint_content">We built our house 17 years ago and decided it was time for an update. The original kitchen was very small, closed off, and dark so we took out a large walk-in pantry and knocked down the garage wall and borrowed a 6' X 8' from the garage. This little change made a huge difference and completely transformed our kitchen into an ideal space that looks like it has always been there. It blends very well into the existing dining room and living room giving it a very open look.<br /><br /></span><span id="cleanprint_content">I love having lots of light! All of our lighting including the undercabinet can be dimmed. We are extremely happy with the undercabinet Xenon lighting. </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Island dimensions are 39" x 86", 42" aisles on both sides, 48" from range.<br />I wanted the island to look like a farm table. There is plenty of room for seating and for getting through the aisle when people are seated or standing at the island.<br />Originally I was going to have a prep sink in the island and am glad I opted out because it took up too much valuable storage space.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Island_with_Seating<br />Lazy_Susan<br />Lighting_Pendant<br />Lighting_Recessed<br />Lighting_Under_Cabinet<br />Microwave_Shelf<br />Pullout_Pantry<br />Trash_Pullout<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-80949915365139777822010-05-08T19:29:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.138-07:00segbrown's Kitchen<h2>White Cabinets, Taupe Island, Pine Hutch</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/segbrown.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/segbrown.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/segbrown2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/segbrown2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/segbrown">segbrown</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/segbrown">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Sun, Dec 6, 09<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ad65/segbrownkitchen/">http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ad65/segbrownkitchen/<br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/segbrown3.jpg"><img style="float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/segbrown3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: Aspen Leaf Kitchens in Denver/Berthoud, CO; proprietary Primer White, BM Taos Taupe on island and butler's pantry, and custom-stained antique pine on breakfast hutch</li><li>Countertops:<br /><ul><li>Minas soapstone on perimeter cabinets and hutch</li><li>Calacatta gold marble on island and butler's pantry, polished<br /></li></ul></li><li>Backsplash: US Ceramic 6x8 in. bright white with Pewter grout</li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>SubZero BI-36U fridge, pro handle</li><li>Wolf 48 DF range with 4 burners and double griddle</li><li>Viking 54 in. hood liner with heat lamps</li><li>Thermador DWHD64EP dishwashers</li><li>KitchenAid KBCO24RSBX three-zone beverage center</li><li>SubZero 700BCI refrigerator/freezer drawers</li><li>Sharp 0.8 cu ft microwave<br /></li></ul></li><li>Hardware: Restoration Hardware Gilmore cup pulls, Aubrey knobs and handle pulls, Clear Glass knobs in antique brass, and Season knobs and Hanson pulls in ORB</li><li>Sinks:<br /><ul><li>Main: soapstone farm sink crafted by Terra Bella/Denver CO</li><li>Prep: Ticor S3650<br /></li></ul></li><li>Faucets:<ul><li>Main sink: Kohler HiRise bridge with sidespray</li><li>Prep sink: Kohler HiRise bar faucet<br /></li></ul></li><li>Lighting:<ul><li>Wilmette Clark pendants in ORB (breakfast nook)</li><li>Wilmette LaSalle wall sconces in antique brass (later photos)</li><li>Visual Comfort Classic Ring chandelier in AB (dining room)</li><li>Visual Comfort Four-Light Siena pendant in AB (butler's)<br /></li></ul></li><li>Island stools: Ballard Designs Dorchester counter stools in rubbed black (all other furniture and rugs previously owned)</li><li>Stainless shelf: Custom made by a metal fabricator. Size is 13x86 in. Used as a warming shelf and as storage during prep.<br /></li><li>Floor: Gatsby Hand-Sculpted Oak by Armstrong in Tudor Brown, 5" solid plank, prefinished, style 755. Purchased from ProSource.<br /></li><li>Paint:<br /><ul><li>Wall color in kitchen is BM Elmira White</li><li>Kitchen trim is BM Super White</li><li>Dining room is BM Champion Cobalt</li></ul></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions:<br /></span>The kitchen area is roughly 19 ft by 15 ft (the longer dimension is the sink wall with the door, the shorter is the range wall). This doesn't include the breakfast area, which is another 6 ft on the 15-ft side. Aisles are 48 in., and there is quite a bit of space in front of that window.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Air_Switch<br />Apron_Sink<br />Beverage_Center_Bar<br />Bookshelf<br />Butler_Pantry<br />Cabs_Wall>36in_High<br />Counter_Depth_Frig<br />Dish_Drawer<br />Frameless_Cabinets<br />Glass_Doors<br />Hood_Custom<br />Island_with_Seating<br />Knife_Drawer<br />Lighting_Recessed<br />Lighting_Under_Cabinet<br />Microwave_Shelf<br />Open_Shelving<br />Plugmold<br />Prep_Sink<br />Skylight<br />Trash_Pullout<br />TV<br />Warming_Lights<br />Wine_Cooler<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-4452687895505771562010-05-03T20:59:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.110-07:00melinrk's Kitchen<h2>French Country Kitchen with Pressed Tin Backsplash</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/melinrk.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/melinrk.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/melinrk2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/melinrk2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/robinst">melinrk</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/melinrk">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Mon, Feb 1, 2010<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad88/Melinrk" target="_blank">http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad88/Melinrk/<br /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: Brookhaven, Pelham Manor raised door style. Cherry stain with charcoal glaze. Includes all panels & mouldings. From In House Kitchen Bath Home, NY, NY <a href="http://www.inhousekbh.com/">www.inhousekbh.com</a> </li><li>Countertops: Gold & Silver granite (or Golden Silver), double arch edge (counters, inside sink & window sills), 3 window sills & cut in drain board. From Barocco Marble & Granite, Chestnut Ridge, NY<br /></li><li>Backsplash: Tin ceiling design #209, stainless steel with flat moulding #903 for behind cooktop. From Classic Ceilings <a href="http://www.classicceilings.com/">Classicceilings.com</a><br /></li><li>Hardware: Spanish Gothic by Hickory Hardware <a href="http://www.shophickoryhardware.com/">Shophickoryhardware.com</a><br /></li><li>Island: custom. From Belmonte & Sablich, Garnerville, NY. Dimensions 5'x2' plus a little overhang of the granite.</li><li>Refrigerator handles: custom from Eric David Laxman, Garnerville, NY <a href="http://www.ericdavidlaxman.com/">ericdavidlaxman.com</a><br /></li><li>Hood: custom made by GC, plus mouldings to match cabinets</li><li>Appliances from Silver City, Spring Valley, NY:<br /><ul><li>Rangetop, Dacor 6-burner EG366SCH/NG</li><li>Dishwasher, Miele G2183SCVI, paneled</li><li>Fridge/Freezer, Kitchenaid 42" 25cu side by Side KSS042FTX, paneled</li><li>Trash Compactor, Kitchenaid 15" KUCS03FTPA</li><li>Single wall oven, Kitchenaid KEBS107SS</li><li>Built in Microwave, Kitchenaid KBHS109SS</li><li>Vent, Prestige 1200cfm UIB34S2</li></ul></li><li>Plumbing:<br /><ul><li>Sink – Kohler Undertone large D-bowl 37½"x 18½"x9½" K3185</li><li>Faucet – Show House by Moen Waterhill Wrought Iron 1-handle w/side spray S711WR</li><li>Soap Dispenser – Moen 3942BL</li><li>Insta Hot – Insinkerator Indulge Antique Dispenser F-GN22-MBLK</li><li>Disposal – Insinkerator, 1 horse power Pro-XL, continuous feed</li><li>Pot Filler – Danze Opulence single handle wall mount D205557BS</li></ul></li><li>Curtains: Waverly yellow and blue. Discontinued but may be available on ebay.<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions:<br /></span>The kitchen is 17' on the sink side, 11' on the oven/fridge side by 13 1/2' wide.<br />The dimensions of the island itself are 5'x2' plus alittle overhang of the granite. The space between the island (from the outside of the overhang) to the fridge is 40". The space between island and sink is 41" and the space at the end of the island between it and the cooktop is 38". Going from the bottom, left and around (to the right of the sink), 21" cabinet, DW, 33" sink base w/4" bump outs on either side, trash compactor, 2-30" cabinets, corner super susan, 21" drawer set, 36" under range top cabinets w/4" bump outs on either side, 21" drawer set, corner super susan, 15" drawer set, wall ovens w/33" drawer under, then fridge.<br />Uppers are (starting at same point) 40" cabinet, window, 2-42" cabinets, 18" cabinet with filler at end, back wall is just hood & wwall & windows, filler at corner, 33" cabinet, 15" cabinet, 33" cabinet above wall oven, then fridge. All lower cabinets have pull outs, above fridge has dividers.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Contacts:<br /></span><ul><li><span>Contractor: Angelo Menna of Menna Building Corp.</span></li><li><span>Plumbing: John M. Hartel & Co, Pearl River, NY</span></li><li><span>Cabinets: Jayne Zeigler <a href="mailto:Jaynez@inhousekbh.com">Jaynez@inhousekbh.com</a><br /></span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Costs:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets - $25,500</li><li>Hardware - $475</li><li>Appliances - $14,000</li><li>Island - $3,200</li><li>Refrigerator Handles - $600</li><li>Hood – $300 plus some painting costs, plus the mouldings, included in cabinet price. Built by GC.<br /></li><li>Granite (perimeter) – $5000 (included 3 window sills & drain board)</li><li>Granite (island) - $850</li><li>Pot Filler - $233</li><li>Sink - $675</li><li>Faucet - $416</li><li>Disposal - $400</li><li>Soap Dispenser - $82</li><li>Insta Hot - $590</li><li>Window treatments for 2 new windows - $604</li><li>Backsplash (materials)- $1000</li><li>Backsplash (labor)- $750</li><li>Floors refinished - $1000</li><li>Contractor fee - $4250 – worth every penny</li></ul>TOTAL - $78,335.72<br />I am in a suburb of New York City - and the prices reflect that.<br />We sold our old kitchen on Craig’s List for $1,500.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span><br />The space is different than the original kitchen. Behind the original was a small powder room and tiny laundry room. Each had a window in it. First we did a small addition on the other side of the house for a powder room and big laundry room, then we knocked down the wall and opened up the space. We actually had to move both windows several inches - annoying but well worth it to achieve the symmetry needed.<br /><br />My GC built the hood. He carved it with wood, covered it with masonite, then sheetrock. Then it was painted, plastered & glazed. The mouldings were all ordered with the cabinetry so it matched. Obviously the guts of the vent cost $, but the hood itself cost me a days labor plus materials, paint, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Coffee Center<br />Counter Depth Frig<br />Cutting Board Storage<br />Drainboard<br />Drawer Dividers<br />Frameless Cabinets<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Gourmet Professional<br />Hood Custom<br />Instant Hot Water<br />Island without Seating<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Potfiller<br />Rollout Trays<br />Sink Tilt-out<br />Sink>30in Wide<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Trash Compactor<br />Tray Divider<br />Unique Hardware<br />Wicker Baskets<br />Unique backsplash - pressed tin ceiling tile look, in stainless as backsplash.<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-49720061302006621732010-04-29T20:22:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.113-07:00mamalynn's Kitchen<h2>Green Soapstone Kitchen with Green and Cream Cabinets</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/mamalynn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/mamalynn.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/mamalynn2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/mamalynn2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/robinst">mamalynn</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/mamalynn">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Fri, Jan 29, 10<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gutdoctor/sets/72157623107621940/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/gutdoctor/sets/72157623107621940/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: locally made, beaded inset doors. The glass in the cabinets is antiqued.</li><li>Countertops: Iguazu soapstone from Dorado Soapstone of Austin, TX (same as sink)<br /></li><li>Backsplash: Daltile Canaletto Rosso with Dakota Mahogany inserts. (<span id="cleanprint_content">The ceramic tile always looks a bit orange in the pictures when it is actually a terracotta color. </span></li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Dishwasher - Whirlpool that I got a year ago to replace my worn out one. It’s quiet, works great, and I saw no need to change it.</li><li>Refrigerator - Samsung 26 Cu Ft.</li><li>Vent - ModernAire</li><li>Range - Electrolux 30 inch slide-in electric with two ovens (Getting gas to our house would have been prohibitively expensive.)</li><li>Range hood - custom built, Modernaire liner.</li></ul></li><li>Sink: Iguazu soapstone from Dorado Soapstone of Austin, TX. (<span id="cleanprint_content">Since the sink doesn't get any treatments and has water and soap in it frequently, it does "gray," which I don't mind at all for the sink.) </span></li><li>Faucet: Allora by Delta</li><li>Soap dispensers: Allora by Delta</li><li>Hardware - Atlas Homewares Scroll in black, some the right scroll, most are the left scroll</li><li>Lazy Susan: Hafele LeMans Champagne blind corner pullout</li><li>Mixer Stand: Rev-a-Shelf</li><li>Trash Pullout: Hafele</li><li>Lighting:<br /><ul><li> Recessed - Cree LR6 LED’s</li><li>Over the sink - The Piedmont in antique black from Schoolhouse Electric.</li><li>Over the table - Hinkley Juliette 3 Light Mini Chandelier in Olde Black.</li><li>Undercounter lights - Xenon, I don’t know what brand</li></ul></li><li>Floor: Daltile Canaletto Rosso with Dakota Mahogany inserts.</li><li>Paint: All Behr colors. Some of them we did tweak a bit.<br /><ul><li>Green cabinets: We started with Behr Mint Fizz, but there was not enough contrast, so we darkened it.</li><li>Cream cabinets, banquette, and all baseboards, trim, doors: Behr China Cup.</li><li>Sink end of the room: Behr Coronado Dunes</li><li>Banquette end of the room: Behr Peach Bud</li><li>Ceiling: Behr Muffin Mix. </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Shades: from Fabric Workroom online. The cleats are by ChicCleats and mimic the scroll of the cabinet pulls.</li><li> Two door interiors painted with magnetic paint (3 coats) and then with chalkboard paint.</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span><br /><span id="cleanprint_content">We bought our house new in 1981. In 1989 I closed in the deck to create a room for me. The kitchen window over the sink that looked out onto the deck became a leaded glass window looking into my room. At that time I had the upper cabinet doors removed and those cabinets painted and I changed the wallpaper and the vinyl floor as the old floor had not held up well. Nothing has been done to the kitchen since then except for the occasional new appliance as an old one died.<br /><br />None of this was DIY - neither of us has any talent in that direction.<br /><br />Since I built in the banquette, I was able to move the peninsula out by about a foot which allowed me to make the island a little longer. Originally the peninsula had what I assume was meant to be a breakfast bar, but it was much too narrow to be used. I had that cut down to make one large area and the overhang now extends out a bit more.<br /><br />The only extra space I was able to add to the kitchen is at the coffee bar. The space for the frig already extended into the utility room and the space that had the oven and the pantry extended into the garage. I extended the rest of that wall into the garage by the same amount, roughly 6.5 ft x 2.5 ft. That gave me room for a slightly large pantry and for the coffee bar. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Apron Sink<br />Banquette Seating<br />Cabs Base>24in Deep<br />Cabs Wall>36in High<br />Coffee Center<br />Dish Drawer<br />Drainboard<br />Drawer Dividers<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Glass Doors<br />Hood Custom<br />Inset Doors<br />Island without Seating<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave Shelf<br />Mixer Pullout<br />NeverMT<br />Peninsula with Seating<br />Rollout Trays<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Spice Storage<br />Trash Pullout<br />Tray Divider<br />Unique Hardware<br />Unique Window<br />Wicker Baskets<br />Leaded beveled glass cabinet doors<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-29265236719793537492010-04-25T15:17:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.105-07:00robinst's Kitchen<h2>White Kitchen with Random Carrara Marble Backsplash</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/robinst.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/robinst.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/robinst2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/robinst2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/robinst">robinst</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/robinst">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Wed, Dec 30, 2009<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ae74/timeoutnow/White%20Kitchen/" target="_blank">http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ae74/timeoutnow/White%20Kitchen/<br /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span id="cleanprint_content"><br /></span><ul><li>Cabinets: Custom White Shaker</li><li>Countertops: Black Pearl Granite</li><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/robinst3.jpg"><img style="float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/robinst3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Backsplash:<br /><ul><li> Carrara Extra Random Marble Strip from Faber. Purchased in Lowe's in Canada. (Details: Merchant ID: 175000002022, Item #: 286326, Item description: zacarramarbstrip Carrara Extra Random Strip). [Also available from <a href="http://www.bellapietra.com/">Bella Pietra</a>.]<span id="cleanprint_content"></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Grout is Laticrete Silver Shadow.</span></li></ul></li><li>Paint:<ul><li> Cabinet - Benjamin Moore Simply White</li><li>Wall - Benjamin Moore Piedmont Gray CC 690. It is a greeny gray. <span id="cleanprint_content">I paired it with BM Florentine Plaster in the dining room/entrance and it goes very nicely together.</span></li></ul></li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Refrigerator: GE Profile</li><li>Stove: JennAir</li></ul></li><li>Sink: <span id="cleanprint_content">Apron front sink</span> sink from <a href="http://www.bristolsinks.com/">Bristol Sinks</a></li><li>Faucet: Kraus KPF-1602 Single Lever Pull Out Tall Kitchen Mixer Professional Culinary Faucet. From <a href="http://www.faucetdirect.com/">Faucet Direct</a>.<br /></li><li>Pendants: <span id="cleanprint_content">Debbie Travis Glass & Metal 1-Light Pendants purchased from <a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/Lighting/PendantLighting/PRDOVR%7E0520537P/Glass%252B%252526%252BMetal%252B1-Light%252BPendant.jsp">canadiantire.ca</a><br />Contemporary 1-light pendant. Inner metal mesh cylinder with a clear glass outer cylinder. Sleek, chrome-plated finish. Adjustable drop rods allow unit to be hung at different lengths.</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Undercabinet lights: </span><span id="cleanprint_content">Galaxy</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Hardware: Westerly by Amerlock in graphite finish. I used two sizes in the middle. Smaller handles for the smaller drawers and larger for the larger drawers.<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Floors: Oak from Verywood in Canada. The color is Moka and it has a satin finish.<br /></span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span><br /><span id="cleanprint_content">Kitchen dimensions are 13.2 x 18.5 ft.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Appliance Garage<br />Apron Sink<br />Bookshelf<br />Counter-to-Ceiling Cabinet<br />Frameless Cabinets<br />Hood Custom<br />Island with Seating<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave UC<br />Plug Inside Cabinet<br />Rollout Trays<br />Sink Tilt-out<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Spice Storage<br />Trash Pullout<br />UCFrig<br />VacPan<br />Wicker Baskets<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-62035514753075229662010-04-20T10:21:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.122-07:00southernstitcher's Kitchen<h2>Knotty Alder Galley Kitchen<br /></h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/southernstitcher.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/southernstitcher.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/southernstitcher2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/southernstitcher2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/southernstitcher" id="GWCPostAuthor">southernstitcher</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/southernstitcher">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34940635@N06/sets/72157622819698370/%20/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/34940635@N06/sets/72157622819698370/<br /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span id="cleanprint_content"><br /></span><ul><li>Cabinets: custom cabinets in knotty alder with Old Masters Dark Mahogany finish</li><li>Countertop: Sienna Bordeaux granite; 2cm</li><li>Hardware: Distressed Copper from Siro</li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>KA Wall oven</li><li>KA Dishwasher</li><li>Jenn-air electric cook-top</li><li>Kenmore Elite Trio fridge</li><li>Sharp microwave drawer</li><li>Zephyr hood vent</li></ul></li><li>Sink: Houzer</li><li>Faucet: Delta Allora </li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Frameless Cabinets<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave Drawer<br />NeverMT<br />Plug Inside Cabinet<br />Pullout Pantry<br />Rollout Trays<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Trash Pullout<br />Tray Divider<br />Wicker Baskets<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-35881485931871852602010-04-17T14:52:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.107-07:00teresa518's Kitchen<h2>Contemporary Cherry Kitchen/DR Transformation</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/teresa518.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/teresa518.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/teresa5182.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/teresa5182.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/teresa518" id="GWCPostAuthor">teresa518</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/teresa518">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Thu, Dec 10, 2009<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s958.photobucket.com/albums/ae69/Teresa518/" target="_blank">http://s958.photobucket.com/albums/ae69/Teresa518/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span id="cleanprint_content"><br /></span><ul><li>Cabinets: Kraftmaid Cherry Cabinets (upgraded to APC) in Chocolate finish.</li><li>Countertop: Labrador Antique Granite</li><li>Backsplash: Honed and Filled Travertine Subway field and border tile</li><li>Backsplash Mural: ordered online </li><li>Faucet: Kohler Vinnata in Vibrant Stainless</li><li>Sink: no-name Stainless Steel D-Sink</li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Refrigerator: GE Monogram SxS (it's about 4 years old)</li><li>DW: GE Monogram</li><li>Range: Electrolux ICON</li><li>MW: Sharp MW Drawer<br /></li></ul></li><li>Floor: <span id="cleanprint_content">pre-finished </span>Brazilian Teak</li><li>Lights: Kichler (pendants and DR light)</li><li>Door: Pella Designer Series French Door with Blinds Inside</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span id="cleanprint_content"><span class="blacktext"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Bar with Seating<br />China Hutch<br />Counter Depth Frig<br />Counter-to-Ceiling Cabinet<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Glass Doors<br />Hood Custom<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Microwave Drawer<br />NeverMT<br />Peninsula with Seating<br />Reach-in Pantry<br />Rollout Trays<br />Sink Tilt-out<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Stone<br />Toe Kick Heater<br />Trash Pullout<br />Tray Divider<br />TV<br />Wine Cooler<br />Wine Storage<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-65425211005281289562010-04-17T12:37:00.000-07:002012-09-06T20:00:47.125-07:00donnakay2009's Kitchen<h2>White-with-Warm Tones Kitchen</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/donnakay2009.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/donnakay2009.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/donnakay20092.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/donnakay20092.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/donnakay2009" id="GWCPostAuthor">donnakay2009</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/hmdennis">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Thu, Dec 2, 2009<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s873.photobucket.com/albums/ab300/donnakay2009_photos/" target="_blank">http://s873.photobucket.com/albums/ab300/donnakay2009_photos/<br /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >[incorrect link is now fixed]</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span id="cleanprint_content"><br /></span><ul><li>Cabinets: white Shaker style, brushed nickel pulls - locally made. The cabinet guys also did the custom woodwork to match our existing woodwork in our older home.</li><li>Countertops: Bianco Antico granite (so happy to join this club!! I'm in love. I see new colors and patterns each day)</li><li>Sinks: ProFlo stainless 30" and a smaller prep sink from ebay</li><li>Faucets: Price Pfister models "Hanover" and "Marielle"</li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li> LG refrigerator</li><li>LG DW</li><li>Maytag Gemini range (This is working great so far! Five burners and two ovens...and gas is baking evenly, which I worried about after I bought them. I am the queen of buyer's remorse....but all is well)</li><li>GE Profile MW/Convection oven (again, I wanted a third baking space. It works beautifully. We didn't have room to do a separate set of double ovens, hood and MW drawer)</li></ul></li><li>Paint:<br /><ul><li> Wall paint: BM Lenape Trail (It looks really pumpkin-y on the photos, but is actually a russet/terracotta).</li><li>Cabinet paint: custom white-white to match BM Simply White. But the fellows at Benjamin Moore actually said to our painter, "This is the whitest white we've ever matched."</li></ul> </li><li>Flooring: Montado Platinum series Cork, "Safron"</li><li>Lights:<br /><ul><li>Pendants, over-the-sink and TV area lights are all the "schoolhouse" collection from DVI of Canada, purchased locally and shipped. </li><li>Breakfast nook light: Rejuvenation Hardware</li></ul></li><li>Extras:<br />Appliance lift, Blumotion hinges, full-extension sliding drawers, built-in pantry behind fridge, "Butler's pantry" area next to mixer lift, sliding rollout shelves under main sink and over fridge, Never MT, tip-out under main sink, tray slot and separate cutting board slot on island, trash pullout<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background Info:</span><br /><span id="cleanprint_content"><span class="blacktext"></span></span> We planned for this remodel of our 1930 kitchen for eight months, through several revisions and much angst. After two and a half months, we're finally done!<br /><span id="cleanprint_content"><span class="blacktext"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Air Switch<br />Baking Drawer<br />Bar with Seating<br />Blumotion<br />Bookshelf<br />Butler Pantry<br />Cabs Base>24in Deep<br />Cabs Base>36in High<br />Cabs Wall>12in Deep<br />Cabs Wall>36in High<br />Cutting Board Storage<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Island with Seating<br />Lighting Above Cabinet<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Mixer Pullout<br />NeverMT<br />Plugmold<br />Plug Inside Cabinet<br />Prep Area Multiple<br />Prep Sink<br />Reach-in Pantry<br />Sink Tilt-out<br />Sink>30in Wide<br />Trash Pullout<br />Tray Divider<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-75372753167140769822010-02-16T09:31:00.000-08:002012-09-06T20:00:47.132-07:00hmdennis' Kitchen<h2>Retro-Inspired Kitchen with White Cabinets and Emerald Pearl Counters</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/hmdennis.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/hmdennis.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/hmdennis2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/hmdennis2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/hmdennis" id="GWCPostAuthor">hmdennis</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/hmdennis">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Fri, Oct 23, 09<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s630.photobucket.com/albums/uu24/hmdennis5/Finished%20Kitchen/Finished%20Kitchen%20Pictures/" target="_blank">http://s630.photobucket.com/albums/uu24/hmdennis5/Finished Kitchen/Finished Kitchen Pictures/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><span id="cleanprint_content"><br /></span><ul><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Cabinets: Custom from Western Idaho Cabinet.</span><span id="cleanprint_content"> Cabinets and trim are Dove White</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Counters: Emerald Pearl granite </span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Backsplash: Anchor Bay Tile - Soho in Bisque, and black liner from Home Depot.<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Windows: Marvin wood interior, aluminum exterior </span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Lighting: Schoolhouse electric </span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Wall Color: Benjamin Moore Windham Cream </span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Appliances: existing<br /></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Sink: Sterling McCallister 33x9 single bowl </span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Faucet: Hanover </span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background Info:</span><br /><ul><li><span id="cleanprint_content">We undertook a remodel of our kitchen, dining room, laundry room this summer. I have been inspired by the "Big Enough" house movement, and was determined to keep our 2000 sq. ft 1936 house true to itself while meeting the needs of our family of five. After 6 years in our house we decided that we really just needed a slightly larger dining room, and that all of our other needs could be met within the original foot print. The kitchen remains 13x9. The main structural changes we made were to bump the dining room out four feet, move the wall next to the refrigerator back 18 inches to create more space for the island and install larger, more energy efficient doors and windows.</span><span id="cleanprint_content"></span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">The kitchen footprint stayed the same, but we bumped the DR out 4 ft. The beam in the ceiling of the DR is the old exterior wall. </span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Pantry: </span><span id="cleanprint_content"> 12" deep, 4 ft wide, 84" tall. </span><span id="cleanprint_content">The pantry shelves have 3 tier risers</span><span id="cleanprint_content">. If you had the room, I would suggest 14 inches, because most of the organizer baskets I found won't fit in faced front to back.</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">The island drawers are 36 inches wide and 8 inches deep.</span></li><li><span id="cleanprint_content">Contractor: Baerenk Construction (fabulous!) </span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Baking Drawer<br />Cabs Base>24in Deep<br />Cabs Base>36in High<br />Cabs Wall>12in Deep<br />Cabs Wall>36in High<br />China Hutch<br />Dish Drawer<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Glass Doors<br />Inset Doors<br />Island with Seating<br />Lazy Susan<br />Lighting Recessed<br />Lighting Under Cabinet<br />Pegged Plate Organizer<br />Rollout Trays<br />Sink Tilt-out<br />Sink>30in Wide<br />Skylight<br />Soap Dispenser<br />Trash Pullout<br />Unique Windowstarpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-87206088792097824622010-02-16T08:21:00.000-08:002012-09-06T20:00:47.160-07:00farmhousebound's Kitchen<h2>Unfitted Farmhouse Kitchen</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/farmhousebound.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/farmhousebound.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/farmhousebound2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/farmhousebound2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/farmhousebound" id="GWCPostAuthor">farmhousebound</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/farmhousebound">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Thu, Nov 26, 09<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/farmhousebound/"></a><a href="http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/farmhousebound/" target="_blank">http://s1011.photobucket.com/<wbr>albums/af234/<span class="il">farmhousebound</span>/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: poplar<br /></li><li>Countertops: Brazilian Eyes soapstone from M.Texeria. Marble on island.<br /></li><li>Backsplash: Horizontal beadboard. <span id="cleanprint_content">Behind sink is about a 4" piece of molding over the beadboard.<br /></span></li><li>Appliances:<br /><ul><li>Chambers Stove<br /></li><li>Modern Aire Hood</li><li>Big Chill Fridge</li><li>Northstar Microwave</li></ul></li><li>Sink: <span id="cleanprint_content">Shaw's Original, 39"</span></li><li>Faucets: <span id="cleanprint_content">Perrin & Rowe gooseneck faucet</span> on main sink; Rohl on prep sink<br /><br /></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background Info:</span><br />This kitchen is in my DH's grandparents farmhouse and we were trying to stay fairly true to the time period<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Apron Sink<br />Baking Center<br />Beadboard<br />Bookshelf<br />Cabs Base>24in Deep<br />Ceiling Fan<br />Coffee Center<br />Colorful<br />Hood Custom<br />Island Multiple<br />Lighting Pendant<br />Open Shelving<br />Pet Area<br />Prep Area Multiple<br />Prep Sink<br />Spice Storage<br />TV<br />Unique Hardware<br />Walk-in Pantry<br />5-gallon water heater under sink<br />Pie safes and Baker cabinets for storage<br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483178522246921738.post-17387386665828439952010-02-07T10:29:00.000-08:002012-09-06T20:00:47.074-07:00davetz1's Kitchen<h2>1908 Foursquare, Shaker Quartersawn Oak Kitchen</h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/davetz1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/davetz1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/davetz12.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/davetz12.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contact: <a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/davetz1" id="GWCPostAuthor">davetz1</a> (<a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/davetz1">My Page</a>)<br />Posted on Wed, Oct 07, 09<br />Link to kitchen photos: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/elizpizzinato/BeforeAndAfterTheLittleKitchenThatCould"></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/daveptz/KitchenRemodel2009ProgressAndCompletedPhotos">http://picasaweb.google.com/daveptz/KitchenRemodel2009ProgressAndCompletedPhotos</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:</span><br /><ul><li>Cabinets: custom built stained Quartersawn Oak <ul><li><span id="cleanprint_content">stain on the cabs is a custom gel stain from our local paint shop</span></li><li>Decorative Insert Tile (in upper cabinets): Motawi 6"x6" Mountain and Valley Landscape tiles</li><li>Drawer slides: Blum Tandem self close/soft close undermount</li><li>Door hinges: Blum with Soft Close </li></ul></li><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/davetz13.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; float: right; width: 320px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/davetz13.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Countertops: Zodiaq Woodland Grey with integral runnels (drainboard)</li><li>Backsplash: Dirk Elliott Breeze Subway Tile<br /></li><li>Sink: Franke OAX-110 Super Single</li><li>Faucet: Kohler Forte (ebay)</li><li>Appliances: various Stainless steel -<br /><ul><li>Amana, GE (counter depth fridge)<br /></li><li>Range Hood: Vent-a-Hood PRH-9130-SS (ebay)</li></ul></li><li>Lighting:<br /><ul><li>Sconces - Schoolhouse Lighting Hand Painted Emory<br /></li><li>Single Pendant and Semi-flush - Rejuvenation<br /></li><li>Undercabinet lights - American Lighting Brushed Nickel<br /></li></ul></li><li>Hardware: knobs and Pulls from Lee Valley in Antique Pewter</li><li>Fan: Emerson Atomical Brushed Steel (ebay)</li><li>Speakers: Bose 190 In-Ceiling with independant volume controls</li><li>White Plugmold</li><li>Windows:<br /><ul><li>Anderson casement<br /></li><li>Transom window with decorative leaded glass insert - Wescott Station Antiques, St Paul</li></ul></li><li>Door: Thermatru Back Door and Transom (Fullview with operable blinds)</li><li>Doorknobs: VanDyke's Restorer's Octagon Knobs with Brushed Nickel Backplates</li><li>Banquette: Custom design based on kitchenkelly's and Crownpoint's (painted maple and stained oak), self built</li><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/davetz1_plan.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; float: right; width: 320px;" src="http://starpoohonline.com/photos/davetz1_plan.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Flooring: the old one recycled (patched, sanded, polyurethaned). It was heavily stained (dark brown) and broken in places. The wood is birch and simply has 3 coats of poly-u. No stain.<br /></li><br /></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br />Background Info:</span><br />60% DIY (Demo, electrical, plumbing, paint, finish trim, tile, knobs and pulls)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br />Banquette Seating<br />Ceiling Fan<br />Drainboard (builtin)<br />Full Extension Drawers<br />Lighting - Pendant<br />Lighting - Under Cabinet<br />Microwave Under Counter<br />Plugmold<br />Toe Kick Drawer<br />Unique Window<br /><br /><br /><hr />starpoohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08585516584223056908noreply@blogger.com1