I finally am getting around to posting pictures of our finished kitchen. We are thrilled with the results (and with our contractors -- we were only without an oven for a week and only without a sink for two!) Thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum -- we couldn't have done it without all of your wisdom.

I hope the link below works: http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=jwpj7yt.4eluvc9t&Uy=4k5iz2&Ux=0

Here are the particulars:

Cabinets: Mouser, custom inset, maple "China" painted finish (almost identical to Dove Wing, Benjamin Moore paint); cherry, burnished autumn (I think that's the finish) under the bar.

Countertops: Black Pearl Antique granite

Backsplash: Marble subway tile in Princeton/Desert Cream (light cream), polished

Pendant Lights: Restoration Hardware

Paint on walls: Silver Sage from Restoration Hardware

Hardware: Cup Pulls from Restoration Hardware, brushed nickel

Range: Wolf 36" all gas

Hood: Vent-a-Hood, Nouveau Pro

Sink: Franke Oceania

Faucet: Grohe Ladyluxe

Refrigerator: LG, French door

Warming Drawer: GE Monogram

Dishwashwer: Bosch

Microwave/Additional Oven: GE Advantium