Thanks again! Answers below...

GWLolo: Not going over the top was the goal -- what to do with a traditional 1930s home with Art Deco details -- thanks to GW the style inspiration came together. The WD is in the base below the MW. It is an older floor model that the dealer had, as a bargain. A bit bulky, but the handles and steel finish match, but so close to the fridge it is less noticeable. Was originally going to panel this, but read all the warnings here regarding steam in inset cabinets.

vinudev: I added those after the fact, due to the struggles everyone has in the planning stages. It was a result, though, of strict budgeting and careful sourcing.

romy718: I don't think we have very interesting contents, at least yet, and some of the stuff are placeholders. We are trying to keep it practical while decorative. The most unusual item is a full set of vintage forest green Anchor Glass, unused, that my mom sourced at a church rummage sale. We are also in the hunt for a tea pot, soup tureen and vintage Art Deco coffee set. Here you go... Right Cabinet and Left Cabinet

needinfo1: After searching locally, we found a craftsman on Etsy, FunkyLivingCA, that was able to customize an existing design to support the marble. A small story -- the small ledge at the corner sink pushed us into three slabs. Rather than buy a full slab of quartz, we bought a slab of Carrara and used the remainder for the table.

I just bought this soup tureen at Williams-Sonoma. $89 marked down to $18. I bought 2, if you'd like one.

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romy718: that's a great find! Congratulations on scoring the deal. Thanks for the offer, I actually had another one in mind, but that one is beautiful.

Beautiful kitchen and nice layout, would love to sit at the counter and drink coffee!

I'm just seeing this reveal. Lovely Lovely kitchen. Thank you for sharing so many details.
I'm curious, after working in there for several months now, do you like the drum pendants? Do they supply enough light over the island? I've spec'd out something very similar. Love the look, hoping for the function.

Thanks mlweaving (and blondy)! Now recently 100% finished (with this room), as I've just installed the replacement DW panel.

I like the drum pendants. There is a diffuser at the bottom opening, which eliminates any glare (in your eyes and on the counter) but also cuts down the strength a bit (60W each). Thus, it is less like a spotlight (like the pots) and more general lighting. They do provide sufficient light on their own, but it is not as complete as when the surrounding pots are added at roughly 50%.

Hi Gooster, inspired by your super lovely pictures we put the Piatra Grey counter tops in our new kitchen too. We have not committed to a backsplash yet. It is either white ceramic or marble subway tiles for us. I am wondering how your marble subway tiles are working out for you near your cooktop?
Have you had any issues with staining from grease or tomato sauce or anything else?
How often will you have to seal the tile?
Also, what color grout did you use?
Was the grout sanded or unsanded? Thanks so much!

erinf8: Are you happy with your install? I don't think I've seen pics.

The marble tiles are working out OK. However, we are keeping messy foods on the front burner (e.g., simmering pasta sauce) and wiping up all splatter immediately. There was a disaster early on when a red wine bottle was dropped and wine splashed everywhere on the BS! Because there was glass everywhere and a dog underfoot, it took more than a few seconds to wipe up. There was no staining at all. When it was new, it was sealed about six times over the first two weeks. Since then, nothing. We should probably put a refresher on before T-day.

The grout was Custom's Platinum, I recall. I can't recall the type; I will have to check to see if there is some around.

I had to look at your kitchen again. Gooster, you did an amazing job and I am so in love with your kitchen. Your kitchen and other inset cabinets on this wonderful forum have been an inspiration to my kitchen plans. I will be sure to share when I am done or need some help. Thank you so much! I only wish I could fit an island in my kitchen but at least I can fit a kitchen table in my kitchen by the sliding door. I may need help with ideas for the sliding door as I am going to remove the soft vertical blinds I have there now that when I bought them I loved them but they will not work with the taller cabinets there. I may wait to finish the kitchen and then post it to ask what I should do. You have such great taste!

Beautiful remodel! Lots of great details and it all works together nicely. Nice area for entertaining!

Amy2313: These are 3x6.

lynn2006: thanks again and good luck in your decision making!

thanks, dgmorish, looking forward to T-day for the big tryout.

Wow oh wow! So glad this came back up as I missed this the first go-round. Holy moly it is absolutely stunning!

Love so much about it, the beautiful cabs and especially the glass doors with such interesting mullions, the window seat (great use of space to add continuity to the kitchen without changing the windows and sacrificing natural light), the island and those gorgeous stools, the backsplash, and that range. Oh that range!

Am going back up to the top to admire it some more now. Wonderful job, what a difference in both form and amazing function. Congratulations!

Gooster, I just noticed that your double pull-out trash cans have no lids. I want a double pull-out trash can with lids since I am afraid of odors and want to contain them. Do you find any problems with not having lids? I love your kitchen so much as you know. :)

Where was I this summer? I missed this gorgeous reveal.

I love all the geometric shapes, and how the Xs on the chairs match the cabinets!

Can you tell me where your purchased the chairs?

Congratulations Gooster! Enjoy the holidays in your beautiful kitchen!

So pretty, love the green touches. And the USB ports are brilliant!

taggie: thanks so much!

lynn2006: I think "lid-less" is pretty common for garbage pull-outs. Even with inset cabinets, there is little to no odor leakage when the door is shut all the way. I think Rev-a-Shelf makes lids for this size, however.

crazybusytoo: Thanks! I tried to repeat the X motif -- it is in the FR as well and in the custom kitchen table base. Believe it or not the chairs come from Target! I stumbled across them one day while surfing for something else. In the matching fabric to the rug(s) I bought previously, no less -- they are not even in the same line. I had seen a similar (more delicate and high quality) chair from Barbara Barry for Baker, but that was more than I wanted to spend on something that would be subject to kitchen wear.

mtnredux: Thanks!. We leave the roll-up type usb cables plugged in and tucked up under the edge. .

Thank you Gooster for letting me know why lid-less is usually common for garbage pull-outs and that Rev-A-Shelf makes a lid if that is what I would want.

Wowza!!! That is a gorgeous kitchen. I missed it before. Glad you posted the link from the thread asking for links to kitchens. Your range is stunning! Everything is.

Nice job!

Great kitchen! Like the Caesarstone Piatra Grey with the Carrera BS. Also love the well thought out outlet placement.

Wow! Another beautiful kitchen! Just gorgeous. I love the dog too!

Thanks aktillery, bettyboop999!

hpny2: thanks too -- the princely pooch is the #1 floor sweeper in the new kitchen

I'm still here, working on rooms and moving on to my next kitchen update.

Gorgeous kitchen! Do you mind sharing dimensions of banquette? Length and depth of the benches?

Thank you !

Very pretty.

What is the appliance next to the refrigerator?

I thought that was a microwave, but that's apparently in an upper cabinet.

belabama, lazygardens, thanks!

The banquette is about 74x63x26 in total. It is the Coventry modular system from Ballard Designs, with storage in each seat. I chose this system to give the flexibility to switch to a standalone table in the future. The seat itself is 20 inches deep.

the appliance next to the fridge is a warming drawer (an older Viking model).

What a beautiful transformation! I love everything about it! Goes into my inspiration file; the details are phenomenal

I love your kitchen and have been carrying copies of your pictures around with me since November 5th.

My Kitchen is 12 x 28, measurements are close to your space.

I had a cabinet guy out a few weeks ago and when he asked what I wanted in the kitchen, I shared with him our selection of appliance and told him that is all I want to say and asked him to look it over and give me thoughts on what he would do. He measured, stood around looking for an additional 5 minutes and then started to describe what he would do with the space. I said - hold on, went and got your pictures to share a visual of what he was verbally describing - we got a good laugh.

I would like to ask - have you found the flow to work well for you around the island and do your guest tend to gather around it?

Every detail is gorgeous! Your dog even matches your kitchen! Great job. I love everything about it.

Thanks so much g8day, Mags438 and perky! I really appreciate that.

perky_2: wow, what a great story! I'm so honored that you kept some pictures in your file and that they came in handy for your space. The layout is working very well for us, nine months in. The dog even knows to take the outside aisle when someone is working in the main work triangle. People will cluster at the bar and the banquette works well (although the legs probably could have a bit more clearance). Good luck with your space, and be sure to post your layout.

This was the first time I saw your kitchen reveal. I echo all the compliments that have been written!

Unless I missed it, I didn't see a source for your counter stools. I may be replacing mine when we remodel and they need to have backs AND swivel, which is very hard to find in a more traditional design. Would you mind sharing where you found them?

Gooster, what size is your Iron Tones prep sink?

amck: Thanks! The stools are from Ballard Designs, the Marlowe in Green Apple velvet. They have stock fabrics and do C.O.M. They are working out quite well.

romy: The Iron Tones has an inner dimension of 16x21 (width). I'm so glad a colleague told me to make the prep sink big enough (size and depth) to be useful, and to install the second disposal. It is big enough to hold a turkey or watermelon, or a big colander full of veggies.

I do have a question, I thought I had found your design layout at one time but can't seem to locate it now. Do you have a link to that post?

Thanks for getting back to me about the counter stools. I'll check them out.

Perky: Here is the cabinet-only layout -- note the actual final sizes are mostly overwritten on the sizes. (lots of adjustments to standard sizes)

amck: You are welcome.

Awesome! Many thanks to you for sharing.

Bump!!!!!!!

I was beginning my remodel at this time last year and i must have missed this.......it's so beautiful it deserves a second go round at the top of the forum for all the people who missed it. There aren't NEARLY enough comments on this kitchen. people must'vebeen outside enjoying the summer and not in the kitchen forums. Total eye candy.

I missed it in Jan and march too?! How is that even possible?? Maybe i was jealous and blocking it out??

magsnj: that's too sweet of you! (BTW, I love the color of you chose for your kitchen) You'll find that these threads will pop up from time to time, luring you back to Gardenweb.

Beautiful! I love the color choices.

I missed it in Jan and march too?! How is that even possible?? Maybe i was jealous and blocking it out??

Bump!!!!!!!

I was beginning my remodel at this time last year and i must have missed this.......it's so beautiful it deserves a second go round at the top of the forum for all the people who missed it. There aren't NEARLY enough comments on this kitchen. people must'vebeen outside enjoying the summer and not in the kitchen forums. Total eye candy.

Thanks gooster!! Sorry for the duplicate postings....i have no idea how it happens but I'm thinking my phone it's the culperate.

Oh my, Oh my! Simply stunning. What a great job you have done.

Your thorough post with pictures and info has answered some of my design questions. I love the countertop/backsplash combination.

Congratulations, and best wishes for many years of enjoyment.

Love your Corgi, too.

Ah gooster, I smile every time I tour your kitchen. Your stove is lovely! And that mirror, I believe I recognize it...:)

@oldbat2be --thank you so much! I love your home as well -- I hope all is going well. I remember loving your built-ins. I'm back in the forums, planning the next project (second home).

(and thanks to the others I forgot to thank in this old reveal thread).

WOW! That after pics are amazing!! I truly love it all!

The pops of green work perfect. I adore the corner sink. The appliances are gorgeous and the bench is such a neat touch. Oh, and the dog :) gotta love the dog too!

I know this is an older post, but I'm using the piatra grey for my countertops and wondered where you bought the backsplash tiles from and the exact name of them...simply gorgeous...Are you still happy with the look?

That looks gorgeous! I love the countertops and also that beautiful backsplash tile.