Demo started Jan 28, 2010 and the installer was in the house for 7 weeks. Of course there were some bumps in the road but we are happy with the end result and think our new kitchen is great.

We replaced tile with tile from the entry foyer, hallway, powder room, kitchen, and laundry room. This gave us the opportunity to update the powder room also.

I enjoyed the process, hope I have an opportunity to do this again in the future. I look forward to answering questions for others as they begin their kitchen renovations.

I am happy to answer any questions!

Here are the details:
• Cabinets – Brookhaven Pelham Manor Raised, PMRA wall, base & drawer
o Finish = Fireside with Black Glaze (089B)
o Wood =Cherry
o Glass = Antiqued Glass & grille wire
• Counter tops – Gialita Granite
• Floor Tile – Daltile Brancacci Windrift Beige #BC02 12x12" and 18x18" Pinwheel Pattern
• Grout – TEC Parchment #991, Sanded
• Backsplash – 6x6 Graal Almond Fieldtile & Rhomboid Med Glass Seashore Harlequin w/ Antique Gold Large Ogee Frame
• Grout – TEC Birch sanded
• Under Cab Angle Power Strips –from Task Lighting, customized with light switches
• Under Cab Lighting – Sempria LED from Task Lighting
• Knobs & Pulls – Top Knobs. German Bronze Finish, Knobs = M200, Handles = M918: 5" center and M921: 8 Ύ" center
Appliances:
o 36" Gas Cooktop – DCS CTD365N
o 30" Elec/Conv Wall Oven – DCS WOU-130
o Broan Range Hood & Broan In Line Blower – RMPE7004 & ILB6
o Panel Ready Warming Drawer – Dacor IWD30
o Microwave Drawer – Sharp KB6025MS
o Panel Ready Dishwasher – Miele 62470SCV1
o Refrigerator – Jenn Air JCD2295KEP
o ISE Hot/Cold
• Kitchen Faucet – Delta Leland D978SSDST
• Soap Dispenser - Kohler
• Stainless Steel Double Bowl Sink – Mirabelle Undermount 10" and 8"
• Recessed Lighting – Halo H5ICAT – 8 cans
• Halo Trim Rings - 5020H 5" White Trim, Haze Reflector
Minka Lighting:
o Table Chandelier
o Island Pendants
o Foyer Chandelier
• Window Treatments – Hunter Douglas Vignette Tiered Roman Shades
• Powder Room Faucet - Kohler Devonshire ORB
• PR Toilet – Kohler Devonshire Biscuit
• PR Sink – Kohler Devonshire Biscuit Undermount 18x14
• PR Granite – Verde Butterfly Granite
• PR Knobs & Pulls – Cliffside #M992SB

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After:

Just like chipongo, I made very similar choices too. Our kitchen layout and cabinets are almost identical but I opted not to take them to the ceiling (might regret that later) and use a stainless steel hood and stainless steel apron sink.

I got DCS appliances too, the 36" range and a double drawer dishwasher. I have Dacor now, and hoping I like the DCS better.

I haven't decided on my granite or backsplash yet, and demo starts next week. Thanks for posting. You have given me a few ideas.

Your granite is luscious!

Thank you for sharing the end product and tracking specific choices you made. It's so helpful for those who come here at the beginning of the process.

chipongo- I look forward to seeing your finished kitchen since there are so many similiarties.

nishka- I also look forward to seeing your finished kitchen. My choice of DCS took some time.. I considered 36" Monogram range but it was a budget buster for us. I knew I would go with a 36" cooktop and looked at many. DCS was the winner because I liked the sytle of the knobs to the side and ALL BURNERS SIMMER! I was not so enamored of the DCS oven - I really wanted the Monogram wall oven, but the only combination I could make work was DCS and DCS. I have been using both for about 2 months and I am very happy - hope you like your choice!

sheilaaus - Thank you - we LOVE the Steelers and are looking forward to a new season starting. I also was unsure of the fridge panels but that small wall is a favorite part of the kitchen - I especially like dropping the cabinet to the counter.

melinrk- yes - I noticed we had the same exact cabinets! While mine were on order , the KD told me she was working with two other kitchen projects with the same exact cab! I loved your kitchen when you posted - so much room! And I especially liked your hood choice.

gobruno & sheilaaus - I have added a new album with a few pics of the powder room (and entry chandy and updated fireplace). The pics of the PR are not great - it is a tiny room. I did not take one of the toliet as I didn't think anyone would really be too interested :):)

Thanks.

debpic - I look forward to seeing your kitchen when it is complete. I love the Minka lighting. I selected it at the place where I selected sinks, faucets, ets. They had a small lighting gallery and I knew that was ideal for me. I love the enormous lighting stores, but it is too overwhelming for me to make a decision!

tracey b- There is a link to the album with other close ups of the backsplash, but here is one... We love the backsplash. We originally planned for a tile mural with a scene from the Amalfi coast in Italy, but DH and I saw this at the same time and fell instantly in love. The pics do not really do it justice as it is hard to get a good pic with a flash. This pic has the hood lights on and the colors are washed out. Everyone who sees the backsplash comments that it is stunning. Thank you!

Tracey

Welcome to Garden Web! Although I have also just started posting this week I found this site last summer - around the time we were finalizing appliances and signing contract with KD. You will find that there are many resources here with much more experience and knowledge than I have!

I LOVED the process of this project. My DH is a saint and patiently spent every Sat with me shopping as we progressed thru the project.

We used a local KD that sells Brookhaven cabs. We did interview 2 KD's. The other KD sold custom cabs and the prices were similiar. For us, we made the selection based on how we felt working with the KD. The footprint of our kitchen didn't provide much opportunity for creativity, so the layouts were similiar to each other and similair to what we had. By the time we signed the contract we probably had 4 meetings with each KD and we felt very comfortable with the Brookhaven KD and her approach to working with her clients. We were open from the start and told each of the KD we were getting a competivite bid.

It took me a period of weeks to move back into the kitchen, but I can tell you that we love the Brookhaven cabinets in the short time we have been using them.

I posted a rough timeline on stacie's question about process if you are interested in any more information.

hth

May I please archive it in the Finished Kitchens Blog?
You can either give permission here in your post or send me an email: starpooh@gmail.com.
Then, when you find the time, please submit the FKB Category Checklist so I can easily categorize your kitchen.
Thanks!!