My Old World Kitchen~Better Late than Never

15 years ago

I posted a month or so ago my sad saga about our cabinet maker going out of business just about the time we were ready for install.. after many $$$ & much time lost, . we do finally have our dream kitchen... And dream home..

This was new construction, and we were owner/builders.

Cream Cabinets- Hampshire Cabinet Company

Maple -Youngstown beaded inset Parchment paint-brushed medium distressing, Van Dyke Brown glaze

Alder Island, Black Island, and Black Beverage center, custom made Jason Maechtle Carpentry (contracted after first cabinet maker went BK)

Granite- Persian Sand

Custom Walnut top made by Midwest Trim/Elburn Il

Cabinet Hardware- Baer Oil Rubbed Bronze

Floors- Hand scraped Walnut- Don Snow Flooring/ Elgin Il

Hardware- Baer- oil rubbed bronze

Sinks- Copper Farm Sink bought online from Manhattan Design

Lacquer Finish - Flat Patina- Coffee Surface- Smooth

Faucets- Danze

Lighting- Capital - Westwood in English Chestnut

Appliances- 42 in GE Monogram Fridge

48 in GE Monogram Cook top with Grill and Griddle

GE Monogram double convection ovens

GE Monogram Beverage Fridge

GE Monogram Icemaker

GE Profile Microwave

FP Dishdrawers

Backsplash - DIY tile bought from the Tile Store

Wall Color- Benjamin Moore Oakwood Manor

Chairs and Barstools- Artistica Marquess

Kitchen Table- Martha Stewart/Bernhardt- purchased at a clearance center, and had refinished to match our cabinets.. base- cream- top alder

Pantry- custom made shelves by trim carpenters

Floor- Mexican Saltillo Tiles

Appliances- GE French Door Fridge

The 3 things I like the best in my new kitchen..

The Walk In Pantry
The lighting..(doesnÂt show well in pictures)
The Flooring

The 2 Things IÂd do differently

DonÂt like the mircowave set low in an island, might try to switch out later for a micorwave drawer, or might move to the panty
Previously had a Monogram 48 in fridge.. Thought with the 2nd fridge in the pantry AND a beverage fridge the 42 would be fine.. Wish I went with the 48

Here is a link that might be useful: More pictures

Comments (9)

cat_mom
15 years ago
Very nice kitchen!

It's beautiful overall, but what really took my breath away was your eating/breakfast nook and that view! What a wonderful space you've created!
michellemarie
14 years ago
marciab 10,
I love your kitchen and I think mine will end up looking a lot like yours. Is the trimwork in the surrounding areas knotty alder? Do you remember the stain color?
Also, how do you like your GE Monogram appliances? I have purchased the same ones except I went with the 48 inch frig and I am also going to have the advantium. Do you like your Danze bridge faucet? What about the walnut countertop? I have 6 kids and wonder if a wood countertop would hold up.
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jojolatour
14 years ago
I am just starting my kitchen. Your kitchen is the look I am going for. It is gorgeus. Would you mind emailing me better pictures. jojojohnston@comcast. The last part of address is not com but net. Not sure if we can ask for this but Oh well thanks. I would be truly grateful. I am torn between granite and wood on my island.
Marcia B
Original Author
14 years ago
Haven't checked here in awhile~ glad I did

michellemarie- Our trim is all knotty alder. I went and looked for the stain, it was a dark walnut stain.

I am very happy with all the appliances. My only two regrets, I still regret. The fridge isn't that big a deal, but I really don't like the low microwave.

I didn't want the Danze bridge faucet. I liked the look, but thought it would be a pain to clean around. DH won that decision. No big deal to clean around. Glad we got it.(don't tell him though ~ (:

The walnut countertop is pretty durable. Just have to remember not to put anything hot on it, like we can on granite. I don't think I'd like it in my whole kitchen, but for the island I love the way it looks. Good luck! Will be looking forward to your pictures.

jojo, I will email you a link to better pictures
hirbrb
14 years ago
Absolutely beautiful kitchen,exceptional finishes and attention to detail.
patty_cakes
14 years ago
All I can say is......OOOOOH LALA! ;o)
Marcia B
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you! After a little over a year, I still love being in my kitchen!
tinycastles
12 years ago
This is a really old thread, but I found it when I was going through my bookmark bar and I just wanted to say: I love your kitchen. It is beautiful, and your home looks stunning. Love the floor, the beams, your cabinets, everything! My new home/kitchen are completed, but your kitchen was one I had saved for "inspiration". I hope you are still enjoying the fruits of your labor:)
sanjuangirl
12 years ago
Congratulations on turning a difficult time with your cabinet debacle into a fabulous and beautiful kitchen! It makes me less worried that at some point my new reno we'll be finished and hopefully have a finished kitchen as beautiful as yours.