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| ***THIS IS PART 2 OF MY REVEAL THREAD IN CASE THERE ARE OTHER QUESTIONS AND IT HAS ONLY BEEN A COUPLE OF DAYS SINCE THE REVEAL... Also, I can add pics of the banquette when it is done : ) HERE IS PART 1 if you want to read other comments/questions answered: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0209074917427.html?1 9038 OK, here is my finished yellow kitchen thread! Can't believe it is here! What is NOT finished: Specifics: *Custom Cabinetry- Gilreath Cabinetry- Harrisburg, PA. *Colors of Cabinetry- BM Barley 199, BM Mascarpone AF-20 Cabinets were finished with a catalyzed lacquer (not paint) and clear top coat. *Wall Paint- Kitchen- BM Elephant Tusk OC-8 *Countertops- Vermont Imperial Danby Marble 3cm (purchased from PMI in NJ); Black Walnut 2" Thick Island Top finished with Satin Waterlox (constructed by our Cabinet Maker) *Appliances- *Floors- Red Oak finished with Minwax Provincial Stain and Vermeister Commercial Finish Poly. Matte *Hardware- *Lighting- *Sinks- *Faucets- *Insinkerator Evolution Essential Disposal *Backsplash by Wizard Tile *Stools- Counter Height from Grandinroad BEFORE: This project included pushing out the entire back of our 1950 Cape 7 feet. Also, removing about 5' of our living room wall which involved moving the basement steps over. Removing a wall between the dining room and kitchen, adding a covered porch. We also did all new siding and other exterior things but I'll stick to inside. Kitchen was originally a galley measuring about 19' x 9 1/2'. Dining Room was about 8 1/2' wide. Now it's really one large room 28' x 16 1/2'. Kitchen side alone is 16' x 16 1/2' Choosing reveal photos was worse than narrowing down pics for our Wedding Album! SO sorry in advance for the quantity! Hopefully you'll never have to ask me for more pics : ) AFTER: BAKING AREA SIDE OF KITCHEN: Most of my drawers like these are adjustable which I'd highly recommend. If they weren't I wouldn't have been able to remove partitions to fit taller pieces. Key Cabinet My KitchenAid COOKTOP SIDE OF L: THERMADOR INDUCTION COOKTOP-- CORNER: SINK WALL: DISH DRAWERS & DISHWASHER: COUNTER HEIGHT WINDOW BUMP OUT: TV Pocket Doors Over Fridge ISLAND: Thanks, Breezy : ) Storage at Back of Island (Shelves are 9 1/2" deep) NOW GOING TO THE RIGHT OF THE SINK/FRIDGE WALL into Dining Area: 6" DEEP BROOM CLOSET LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING/SUMMER VIEWS: MY ORGANIZATIONAL SPOT (cork back, file drawer, printer, BluRay player, desk items, charging drawer) WHERE BANQUETTE BENCH WILL BE: BAR AREA: REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS: CUSTOM SLIDING DOORS-- These were at one point supposed to be pocket doors but I didn't want to close off views by having 3' of wall pocket on either side so came up with this which is working well at blocking sound but still gives an open feeling to the space. INTO LIVING ROOM: LIVING ROOM LOOKING INTO KITCHEN: The blue looks brighter than it does IRL: A FEW LAST SHOTS... |
Here is a link that might be useful: PART 1 of REVEAL
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- Posted by amandasplit (My Page) on Sun, Feb 10, 13 at 22:37
| I just can not stop looking! |
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- Posted by nosoccermom (My Page) on Sun, Feb 10, 13 at 23:55
| Love everything about it! I'm intrigued by your sliding doors. How did you come up with this design? Do you have more information about it? |
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| Fishes- tell us about your key hooks. They look substantial. Are they mounted on the underside of the shelf or in the back? Any close up photos? |
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| Wow! Beautiful and wonderful idea's - seems like you addressed so many things. |
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| Does the Miele Speed Oven function as your microwave? If yes how do you like that? What are you going to do for coffee making? My fave pic is of the yellow flower against the grey and white snow. Congratulations. |
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| Brava! What a complete transformation! You've achieved that rare thing: a beautifully designed, cohesive space as functional as it is beautiful. Our kitchen renovation happened a couple of years ago, but we've been lurking again as we plan our master bedroom renovation. We were going to separate our small ensuite and closet area from the rest of the room with pocket doors, but, like you, we don't want to sacrifice the light and feeling of spaciousness. I'd been considering a glass panelled wall with bypass doors, when I saw your beautiful glass wall. Like Nosoccermom wrote above, I would love to hear more about the design of sliding glass doors. You've written that they are custom, but are you able to provide any details of the hardware, glass thickness etc.? I would appreciate any information you could provide. Once again, congratulations on realizing your vision so beautifully. |
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| Fishies, your kitchen is amazing - your house is beautiful! I'm not a huge yellow fan, but I would take your kitchen in a heartbeat! I love it with the light blue of your living room (which I also have). The top glass cabinet - it really jumped out to me that you have glass on the side too instead of just on the front. Nice touch! LOVE your marble! There's just nothing not to love. It's absolutely beautiful! Oh, and just love your deep red doors too! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 11:35
| The doors really came from a lot of thought on how to keep the open look without adding wall pockets for pocket doors which would make it look more closed off. At first the issue was that we were trying to keep the bar built-in behind a wall but then there was't enough room for four door panels.. But then I thought-- why are we trying to do that? Let's just put a stationary glass door there and it will be fine. So, the cab maker had to shrink the bar about 2 inches and put a finished end on it being it now was not going to be up against a wall. Our doors our 34" each. That's what the space would allow. The GC purchased Johnson bypass hardware, put up the four doors making the two outside one non-working, and they built the trim above the doors to block the track. I didn't want a track in the floor like most I've seen so they built a track using trim and when the doors are closed they are still inside that track so they don't move. Also we decided to paint the wood floor in Mascarpone (like the doors/trim) so that when opened the wood floor didn't stick out between the white. Here was the in between photo while we were deciding. OH, I also wanted to make sure the doors/lights were lined up perfectly when open so they worked on that and put the little bumpers on the stationary panels as well so they would be equal. Our floor/ceiling is really "off" in the center of the house so these doors were a bit of a challenge as the floor sinks down quite a bit from one side to the other. They worked it out though. Here are more photos now that the doors are finished... I couldn't find any 3 light doors that I liked. The ones I saw had a big rail under the lights that was too chunky and the top 3 light were too long. I wanted the doors to look like a regular 15 light door minus the bottom 4 rows- if that makes any sense. It was a scale issue... So, we had to have them custom made which was more expensive. The key hooks are just a chrome piece I bought from amazon and the cab guys screwed them in. The cabinet is lined with cork so we can pin notes/business cards or whatever in there... |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 11:40
| Mare Luce- Yes, we use the speed oven for microwaving and works great! Now and then I want to microwave while something is baking but I either wait or switch dishes/modes for a minute and then continue baking. The issue I have to think about with that is dishes b/c you can't put plastic or certain pieces you want to microwave in into a 400 degree oven. We don't drink coffee so no pot in the kitchen. We have one in the basement that we take out when we have company : ) |
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| Gorgeous kitchen - what a transformation! I love your backsplash. And of all things, the pull out paper towel holder made me go, "Ohhhhhh!" LOL. ETA: And I love the barstools, too! |
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| ????Is the key rail upside down???? |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 12:27
| Bellsmom- ? No, the hooks are facing the right way... : ) I have keys hanging on them. It's all one piece- there's nothing to mess up. lol |
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| Absolutely stunning. Congratulations! All the hard work has paid off. I love the color scheme. Similar to mine. Here's to many years of happy cooking and entertaining! |
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| 2Little Fishies, Thank you so much for the detailed information and photographs about your door design. Since we are facing exactly the same dilemma, we may borrow some of your design elements. I hope you'll regard it as sincere flattery. They work so beautifully in your space! |
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- Posted by wi-sailorgirl (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 15:28
| I hope you haven't answered this already ... can you tell me how wide the rails and stiles on your cabinets are? |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 15:40
| No, I haven't, wi-sailorgirl. The stiles are 1 1/2" and the rails are 2". This is something I never thought of before ordering the cabs. I wouldn't mind if they were a bit smaller though. Being we didn't do a bead I thought the stiles could have been less than 1 1/2" and get a bit more drawer room... Maybe this is standard though. I don't know. sandn- Of course! : ) |
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| If you have already answered this question I apologize for asking again but there are so many posts I can't go through them all. I love the little spice containers you have. I have seen a few GWer's use them but can't find a thread where it is mentioned where people have been getting them. Could you share the source? Did they come with labels or did you make them yourself? Thanks! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 18:53
| Hi p.ball2- The containers were recommended by breezy. Here they are from Specialty Bottle. We have the 4 oz ones: http://www.specialtybottle.com/cleartoptincontainersmi.aspx I did chalk labels from Etsy and bought a chalk ink marker. I loved making them & b/c they are chalk you can wipe them off if you need to. : ) I was going to buy a label maker but thought these were easier & cuter! http://www.etsy.com/listing/115411208/30-15-inch-roundcircle-chalkboar d-vinyl?ref=usr_faveitems |
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| Thanks fishes. A big help! Still looking at your kitchen and all the delightful accessories you have added. Bet you had fun finding all those lovely yellow, white, blue and glass accents! |
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| I love your kitchen and LOVE the sliding french doors! What pattern are your dishes because I love those too ;-) |
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- Posted by AboutToGetDusty (My Page) on Tue, Feb 12, 13 at 0:11
| Gorgeous! And so darn organized - wow! Enjoy your beauty of a kitchen and entertaining space. Job well done :-) |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Tue, Feb 12, 13 at 19:50
| Sharimac- My dishes are Pottery Barn Emma : ) Thank you! |
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| What size is the cabinet in which your Kohler Whitehaven sink resides? Did you get a metal grid for it? I am planning on getting the same sink, but am wondering if the 30" would be adequate. |
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| Absolutely amazing! I'm in awe. Congrats!!!! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 8:25
| Thanks everyone! I'm so glad you like it. quiltgirl- The sink cabinet measures 40" and we have the 36" sink. I love it. Keep in mind the interior measurement of the sink is 31" and it really doesn't seem overly huge. We didn't get a grid. I just didn't want something else to deal with around the sink. So far no issues. The Kohler Cast Iron Sink Cleaner I got from Amazon takes any gray marks out easily with a sponge. LOVE this sink! |
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| Quilt girl: I have the kohler whitehaven 30". The cabinet is 36" and I could have done a smaller cabinet but did not. The interior measurement is 26". I love the sink but would get the 36" if I had a do over. Not sure if you can get away with a 30" cabinet and 30" sink. Might need to go with a 32"? You would need to really look at installation guide which you can view on-line. The nice part about having a bigger sink cabinet as compared to the sink size is that i still have storage space after all the under cabinet stuff has been installed ( garage disposal, instant hot, sink hook up, water filter). |
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- Posted by amandasplit (My Page) on Fri, Feb 15, 13 at 22:34
| Another question for you 2LF! Is your marble honed or polished? Sorry if I missed that somewhere. |
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| Truly amazing transformation! It is just stunning. Makes you want to grab that cup of coffee (which you don't drink-LOL) and just hang out! Bet some amazing cooking can take place there as well! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Sat, Feb 16, 13 at 10:08
| amandaspot- Our marble is honed. I think that's the best way to go with marble in a kitchen! sbp59- Thanks! : ) |
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| Your new kitchen is just beautiful. I love all the decorative details that fit so perfectly! Enjoy. |
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| Your new kitchen is just beautiful. I love all the decorative details that fit so perfectly! Enjoy. |
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| Can you tell me how your cabinets are constructed - plywood or melamine - and your reasons for your choice? I'm having such a hard time deciding between the two. |
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- Posted by sanjuangirl (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 12:44
| I would say that your kitchen is a Masterpiece! It seems every detail was addressed and all of the issues discussed on this forum were incorporated perfectly! Congratulations! What a fabulous accomplishment! |
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| Wow, absolutely beautiful! What brand/model hood did you use? We are planning to have a similar style. |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 19:53
| repac & sanguangirl- Thank you! meek- They are plywood. That is what our cabinet maker uses. There was never an option for me. brooksms- The hood or the insert? The hood was custom made by our cabinet maker. The insert is a Broan RMIP33. |
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| Thanks for sharing! Your kitchen is beautiful. I love everything. I am looking forward to seeing your banquet. We are going to be building one too. I just love the Visual comfort light! |
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| Fishies - I just returned from a 3 week consulting trip and could not wait to see your reveal. I was working long days and limited access to the internet (OK - I could have missed another couple hours of sleep but was running on 3-6 hours and just needed to crash when I got back to the room) OMGosh - it is beautiful and functional. When I had dinner with my DM one night - I saw some lights that were similar to yours and mentioned to DM that you would like the lights!! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 14:08
| a2gemini- I was wondering where you've been! : ) Thank you SO much! I'm very happy with everything. My photos appeared larger but now with this new format that are quite small. Glad you're back! |
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| Yup - I was working 12.5 hour nights for the past few weeks - never worked a night before in my life and last time I pulled an all-nighter was in college. So- I pretended I flew to China and just had to adjust to 12 hours difference - and pretended it was daytime when it was night time. Still didn't find your first post - but I will hunt it down! Your kitchen is FUNtastic!!! You must be so pleased! Some day, I hope to see it IRL - in real life! I am sure I missed others - so hopefully, they will pop for me to find. |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 22:44
| The first post is linked at the top of this one (end of 1st paragraph). It's the exact same thing as this one- except for people's comments.... Hope you recovered from your "jet lag" lol |
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| I have yet another question about your cabinets. I love the plug mounted under the cabinet but both my cabinet guy and electrician are giving me a hard time about it, although I'm not sure why. My guess is that neither have actually done it. Was this an issue for you (either with codes or contractors) and who did you actually have do the legwork (cabinetmaker or electrician). Did you have to use a shallower box under there so that it didn't hang down past the light rail trim? I'd love to go to my guys and say FIRMLY "This is what I want done and here's how you do it......" P.S. Do you actually like the plug mounted that way? Is it inconvenient or no bother? Thanks so much! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Tue, Feb 19, 13 at 14:56
| stacy- Hi! No issue with code nor with contractors. The electrician did it willingly and I wasn't charged extra for it. The cab maker really had nothing to do with it that I am aware of anyway. I think it's great! Hasn't been an issue at all! I didn't want outlets in the backsplash. Some people prefer regular outlets but it's a personal decision. The only thing is that the wire hanging when plugged in is more noticeable. However, we only have a toaster plugged in (black wire) and when company comes I often unplug it. : ) At first I thought I was getting angled plug mold but decided this was fine. Here is a discussion on it-- You may get more info here: Good luck! |
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| No, I don't want plugs in my backsplash, either! I took your pic and showed it to the electrician and he finally understood what I was talking about and said it was no problem.....yay!! Cabinet maker thought it would be inconveniencing, but I'd rather have that than the plugs in the backsplash. One last question (hopefully!).....how far does your light rail trim extend down? I'm thinking the original style I chose (just a rounded bullnose) will not come down enough to disguise the outlets. I'll need to advise my cabinetmaker. Again, thanks so much!! Your kitchen is stunning and I enjoy going back and reading your process because I'm already having angsts and seeing your kitchen gives me hope that mine will turn out beautiful as well :) |
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| Beautiful kitchen!!! Sorry, if you already answered this, but can you tell me how deep your island overhang is? We are limited a little on space and are deciding between 12" or 14". I love the saddle stools...that's what I was thinking for our space as well. Thanks in advance! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Tue, Feb 19, 13 at 20:44
| rkb21- Our overhang is 15" on the 2 sides with seating. I wouldn't go less than 14" even though I know people have less & don't seem to mind. |
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| Fishies I posted a picture of your sink window and a link to this thread on barrelrider's thread. I hope this is OK. If not, I will edit my post to remove it. Let me know if I should. Sandra |
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| Fishies your kitchen is absolutely beautiful, all your hard work paid off. I have a question about your hood insert. I am also considering getting the BR-RMIP33. How is it working out for you? Is it quite? Did you also get the optional liner or did your contractor just build the hood around the insert without the liner. Did you get an internal motor? and if so did you choose the P5 or P8. Any insite you can give me on this would be great. Hope you are enjoying your kitchen. |
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| Oh my. What a beautiful kitchen. It looks like a happy place :) Also, I LOVE the cover for your KA stand mixer. It brings back memories of my grandmother. Susan |
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- Posted by AboutToGetDusty (My Page) on Wed, Feb 20, 13 at 20:30
| Fabulous transformation! What a happy, pretty, functional space. Makes me smile to just to look at these pictures :-) The Kitchenaid cover is adorable - where did you find it? |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Wed, Feb 20, 13 at 20:55
| Bellsmom- No problem : ) rikerk- We did get the optional liner as our cab maker told us to and used those specs when building the hood I believe. It isn't that quiet. However, I think the level of quiet has a lot to do with how it is vented. I don't know. I have nothing to compare it to but when it's on low it is very obvious it is on and I look forward to turning it off. I am happy with it but I just don't think it's quiet. We have the P8 blower. spagano & dusty- Glad you like the KitchenAid cover. It is a fabric I found many months ago (I have a lot of it). I thought I'd use it for other things but haven't yet. Anyway I had a woman who sells KA covers on eBay make it for me. : ) |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Sun, Feb 24, 13 at 10:15
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- Posted by amandasplit (My Page) on Sun, Feb 24, 13 at 11:32
| That's so cool! Is it attached in a way that you can pull the dishwasher out? |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Sun, Feb 24, 13 at 11:34
| The cab maker put 2 little wood blocks and then the toe kick is attached with velcro. I got the idea here of course! So, yes the dw can be removed or repaired if necessary. |
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| Really amazing job and so many things to love. I saw your earlier posts when you were trying to figure out how to get a stacked cabinet look w/in you 8' ceilings-- mission accomplished! Would you mind detailing the dimentions? Looks like 4" or 6" crown, 36" with the upper 2" mullion dividing 1/3 rd of the cabinet, 18" or 20" above the counter??? |
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| Hi again 2LF- I'm still in love with your kitchen! I am considering a very similiar paint palette as yours and wanted to get some feedback from you about how the woodlawn blue, putnam ivory and elephant tusk work together. I read that the photos make the colors appear differently than in RL so let me know. Which direction does your living room face and does it get a lot of light? Also how does putnam ivory compare to elephant tusk? Is p.i. very creamy or more beige? Thanks for your help! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Fri, Mar 1, 13 at 8:15
| zeitgast- the crown is 4 5/8", the cab is measuring 39 1/4" plus the light rail, and the backsplash is 18" in the baking area and 17" in the L sections. Laura- The LR faces North East. The picture looks more blue than IRL. The Kitchen and DR faces South East. Putnam Ivory is definitely more beige than the Elephant Tusk. It's also more saturated. I originally had Pittsfield Buff in the LR (for a day) and that was more gold. Elephant Tusk is beige here with a gold undertone. What's interesting is that I didn't want more yellow in the kitchen but chose from several BM beiges next to my Barley cabs so I chose one with a gold undertone. Anyway, when they first painted it in an empty room and next to the blue it read very yellow to me and I thought I messed up. However once the yellow cabs went in they sucked any yellow out of the Elephant Tusk and it went back to looking beige : ) If I were you I would order the 8x8 or 5x9 inch swatches from BM or paint the colors on poster boards. The small swatches are impossible! Good luck! |
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| 2LittleFishies, I missed your initial reveal but have gone through the resulting threads several times - with all of the (totally well-deserved) praise you've received, I don't think there could possibly be an original way to say it, but Congratulations!!! Your kitchen just shines with all of the thought and intelligent design decisions you put into it - I'm sure that many of your old issue-specific threads will become go-to searches for people (like me!) trying to work through the overwhelming number of choices to be made in designing our kitchens. It seems to me that your process perfectly demonstrates the value of this forum, the generosity of its members, and the amazing results that can be achieved. Please stay around and continue to share your vast experience and great eye! |
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| Such a great kitchen! I'm stealing a lot of your ideas! I love it! |
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- Posted by lalalisa123 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 29, 13 at 22:31
| Hello! I just love your kitchen and it's inspired a lot of neat idea's in my own kitchen. Thank you!!!! One quick question. What are the dimensions of your little office nook that's enclosed? I'm doing something similar. Yours looks like the perfect size and I was curious how deep your lower cabinet is there and how deep those uppers are. I love how it encloses!!! |
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| 2littlefishies, I have looked at latches, but the spacing on them seems farther apart that I expected. On the few that you have what is the gap between the 2 parts? I like the idea for a few cabinets, but not sure it is doable on the doors I have chosen! |
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- Posted by KentWhitten (My Page) on Tue, Apr 9, 13 at 18:19
| Those are some really sexy cabinets! Very nice! |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Tue, Apr 9, 13 at 20:20
| lalalisa- I just saw this! It's 50" wide and the lowers are 24" deep and the uppers are 18" deep. ali80ca- I'm not sure what you mean, but mine are right up against each other. You don't see any of the white cabinetry between each section of the latch. HTH JGBG, mum, & Kent- Thanks : ) |
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| Absolutely beautiful! Who is your cabinet maker? Where is he located. I am in central NJ. |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Thu, Apr 25, 13 at 21:24
| VinPat- Gilreath Cabinetry in Harrisburg, PA. (I'm in NJ too) Thanks so much : ) |
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- Posted by heidihausfrau (My Page) on Thu, Apr 25, 13 at 21:55
| Your kitchen is AMAZING! I am in awe of how wonderful everything is--the style, the color, the island. Everything! And the little dish with the Mama bird and the 2 babies----I think that is my favorite thing. (it's the little things, ya know) I have total window envy. Didn't even occur to me to change our window size ;( Then again, our view is to our neighbor's easy yard.... |
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- Posted by 1littleladybug (My Page) on Thu, Apr 25, 13 at 23:39
| I LOVE your kitchen!! We are starting our build next week, and the layout seems to be similar. Do you mind telling me the dimensions of your kitchen and eating area? |
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- Posted by 2LittleFishies (My Page) on Fri, Apr 26, 13 at 7:53
| 1littleladybug- The whole space along the back is 28 1/2 feet. The kitchen side is about 16 feet by 16 1/2 feet. And the DR side is 12 1/2 feet and 16 1/2 feet. Have a great day! |
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| Could your kitchen be any more gorgeous? I simply don't see how. Beautifully done, bravo! |
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