We did not have a large space to work with nor a large budget. We were
very lucky to find someone who did it all at a very reasonable price, enough
so I could afford my dream appliances. We were still very scared starting it
right before our work slowed down and the economy got worse.

I stuck true to my original vision which I think is really difficult to do. But
its MY kitchen and I waited a long time for it! Only having 2 walls to work
with and wanting a 48 range took some thought and compromised my counter space
but I have already entertained and everything functioned so well and it flowed just like I had hoped.

A big thank you to all of you TKO's who make this site so helpful...keep posting!

vic

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more pics...

It is wonderful - I love the mix of the green with the stained island and your backsplash tile has a nice pattern. The hood is a great accent in the kitchen too.

I really love the green cabs! That is my favorite part - I wish I had been bold enough to go green on my cabinets now that I've seen yours!

How is the pantry area working out?

Happy cooking,
Eliz

PS, the view out the wide sliding doors in the dining room is tantalizing! I can't tell what's there, it almost looks like a naturalistic pool? In any case, I sure wish I had that lush of a view. Right now I'm looking at brown and grey out my window.

Great job! Happy you're already enjoying it.

You know I love your pantry solution (I try to recommend it in almost every layout!), and the glass texture is very cool. I think your stools are perfect-- I like the variations of green with those, the counter, and the cabinets.

Congratulations!! You didn't get your more open plan, but it's SO beautiful and a SO much nicer layout. Enjoy!

I love the color on the cabinets! And, the refrigerator - it's fabulous! GREAT WORK!

malhgold...my pantry is great. Still figuring out where everything is going. I was sure I did not want a corner cabinet and thats why I first decided on my style of pantry. I was originally going to do dishes in drawers like so many here but I did not like the way it felt for us, and I love having them in the pantry closet! I turned the middle drawer in the coffee bar side into a bread and snack drawer and the bottom drawer into baking stuff and its working out great. My DS empties the DW and says it flows really well.

elizpiz...I really love the glass door fridge and am so glad that I chose it. I had not thought about the stools but I am glad that they work because I was exhausted in the decision making process and the $$.

egganddart...thanks it really does funtion well. Good eye on the backyard! I will try and post a pic of part of my view on a sunnier day.

rhome...yay! changing the pattern to the family room was a big want, along with the big range, sink with a view...see I am so happy that I almost forgot that my original want was to open up the entire space! When we learned how much that would cut into our budget I opted to leave the walls as they were and I have no regrets. You have been such a support and I thank you again!

I am so honored to have such wonderful comments by so many of you who I know are so talented in this kitchen world. Thank you all!

My pets are all happy that its over too...although right after the start I lost my 11 year old lab to a brain tumor.
As I type my DS (college age) is downstairs cooking...I love it!

here is view pic for egganddart...

Now where are the food pics ?? !!! Come on and don't hold out on us...I wanna see. c

i especially love the granite. what is it??

congrats and happy cooking!

Awww and i love your pets!

Your pets are adorable too! :o)

trailrunner...I actually have started cooking again, got my new wok, cooked
kung pao chicken, pork fried rice, and trying to get my new wok to season up right!

marthavila...you are too kind, I will try to get my dimension down as I post my details. Just been running in and out today.

I don't know any paint colors as he just brought us the sample green door and we watched him glaze until he got the shade we wanted.

To all of you, some of whom I know your kitchens very well, others I am waiting to see unveiled...thanks! (didn't mean to make a poem :)
vic

I think my favorite are the pulls you chose. Where did you find them?

Cabinets are custom maple, built on site, doors & drawer fronts from Drees Wood Products. Partial overlay. Full extension drawers.

Painted, stained and glazed on site, sorry I don't know name of green color, he brought green door over and glazed it until I chose the color.

Cabinet hardware is MNG Striped in brushed chrome purchased at Expo at 30% off. Large handles are 9 inch, 5 inch and egg knobs. Love how it works with the SS appliances.

Pantry door from Home Depot, reed glass & stained.

All gas Wolf 48 range with open burners, such a joy to cook on!

36 Glass front Subzero, not to worry about being neat, you can't see through it that well!

Fisher-Paykel integrated dish drawers

Ventahood liner BH346PSLD inside custom made hood- works really well and the lighting is awesome

Rohl Allia Firecly 6307 in biscuit, big and beautiful

Hansgrohe Allegro Gourmet Faucet in Brushed Nickel

Mountain Dual faucet with hot tank, really love this for tea and decided not to get chiller for cold side and don't regret it

Body Glove filtration

Insinkerator Evolution garbage disposer

CSL xenon undercounter lights 30% off from Expo, these are really great, I think a must have item.

Flooring is 16 inch tile purchase a few years ago when we tiled our downstairs family room, laundry and bathroom. We purchased some to save for our future kitchen remodel. Of course we came up short and DH had to do lots of shopping to find some. We also used mosaic inserts.

Backsplash tiles are from Home Depot, I searched and searched tile stores and then started looking online when I came across these. I think the name is Marazzi but not sure. It was exactly what I envisioned.

Ceiling lights are all recessed, a pendant just did not feel right in the space.

Granite is Costa Esmeralda and it is just gorgeous in person.

Island is 94 x 45.5 including countertop. It includes a 18 trash recycle, micro cab, tray cab. Micro side is only 18 deep.

Microwave is Panasonic, I chose it to go undercounter in island because my last one for 20 years was undercounter, I don't use it for much and I am tight on space. It works great for us.

Pantry outside dimensions are 60 wide x 30 deep. I have shelves on one side only. I designed the corner pantry because it was very important to me not to work in a corner as I did for 20 years. It can hold a ton of stuff, since my space was limited. It holds all small appliances, large pots, all canned goods, bottled goods, step stool and dishes. I originally had thought of doing dishes in drawers as so many of you love, but it didn't feel right for us and this feels great.

Sony 22 flat screen.

I'm sure I have forgotten something, but please just ask! I can't say enough of all of you here that have made this experience so wonderful and made me feel so proud of what I have accomplished. So happy to be finished, but I'm almost sad that its over.
vic

I think I might copy some things! :)

I already have your dishwasher and faucet...and there's the dispenser info I wanted from that dispenser thread. I love your door style--not too plain, not too fussy. And I'm going to reconsider hard flooring. I love terracotta and similar materials. If you're sad that your remodel is over, you're certainly welcome to do mine.

amela, I will email you soon.

jstell, I know a few people in that area too. Did you move far?

vic