Hi there. Haven't posted much since two years ago, when I posted our bathroom remodel. Just like the bathrooms forum was indispensable in planning and designing our bathroom in 2006, the kitchen forum gave us tons of ideas for updating our kitchen. I really appreciate the thoughtful input of the folks on this forum, which helped us maximize the use of our limited space and greatly improve its ergonomics. Construction was completed today. The only thing left at this point is to clear our final inspections and refinish the floors.

Our kitchen is fairly compact, a typical size for a San Francisco Victorian flat built in 1892. It's an efficient 10' x 11' galley style floorplan, open to the dining room on one end and the deck on the other. We did all the planning and design ourselves and relied on a general contractor to execute it. Everything from the old 1980s kitchen was taken out, except for the more recent soap dispenser. We resold all the old appliances, fixtures, and cabinet hardware on Craigslist. We also made ample use of Craigslist, eBay, and online vendors to acquire appliances and materials. In fact, the new range, used (but pristine) hood, and countertop fabricator all came by way of Craigslist, saving us megabucks.

Inspiration, influences, and ideas that came straight from this forum:

• Lots of drawers in base cabinets

• Blumotion on hinges and drawers

• Range hood instead of OTR microwave

• Fluorescent undercabinet lighting

• Trash/recycling pullout

• KitchenAid dishwasher

• Never-MT
  

Additional details:

• Range: Viking 30" self-cleaning, sealed burner

• Range hood: Viking 30", 600 cfm (rebadged Vent-a-Hood)

• Dishwasher: KitchenAid S Series

• Refrigerator: KitchenAid 36" French door bottom freezer

• Cabinets: IKEA Adel Medium Brown

• Hardware: IKEA Lansa

• Faucet: Kohler Forte

• Countertops: 16-gauge stainless steel

• Sink: Integral 36" double-bowl sink (Dawn ASU107R, welded in)

• Undercabinet lights: Pegasus Thin Inch fluorescent

• Recessed lights: ELCO 4" 26W fluorescent

• Backsplash: 4" integral stainless steel plus 2"x12" and 4"x12" frosted glass tile

• Trash pullout: Rev-A-Shelf 5349 double 35 quart
  

Here is a link that might be useful: tofu_dog's Kitchen Remodel Gallery