Those last 1% of finishing details can take forever (DW)

10 years ago

It seems like in any project, that final 1% of the finishing details can take forever. We finished up the kitchen, at 99% completed, in June. Now, at the end of October, the final details are coming into place. The original DW panel was ordered too narrow -- even though the KD knew this could be a tricky detail. This small little detail was bugging me for quite some time.

Finally the reordered panel has arrived and is installed! (As a future reminder for GWers, always check to make sure your custom DW panel is 1/4" less than your actual opening, no matter what the template says).

Now, just wondering what we should do about the toe kicks -- leave them as standard or try to make them like the rest of the furniture toe kicks. (So maybe we are still not 100% done!) For reference, the old reveal is Here.

Comments (6)

deedles
10 years ago
Ooo! Thank you! I've clipped this to show to our cabinet guy... very helpful word to the wise.

thanks again!
magsnj
10 years ago
I don't think you can do the you're toe kick the same way that the left and right are done bc I won't be able to open the dishwasher door. The bottom would jam against it.

I have a flat strip(toe kick)the same color as my cabinets there but it's set back the same way yours is.
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magsnj
10 years ago
I don't think you can do the you're toe kick the same way that the left and right are done bc I won't be able to open the dishwasher door. The bottom would jam against it.

I have a flat strip(toe kick)the same color as my cabinets there but it's set back the same way yours is.
Gooster
Original Author
10 years ago
magsnj: Right now, I have a white recessed toe kick that I ordered from Bosch. I also have extra cabinet toe kick, but not an extra valance. I'm inclined to leave it as is -- though it is the only thing in the kitchen without "feet". I'm just so glad to be rid of the gaps.

deedles: I posted this in appliances too... like to give back lessons learned to payback others that i've picked up from here.
CT_Newbie
10 years ago
I'm not sure I understand why there is a larger gap in the left photo when you said you ordered a narrower one in the right photo. Please explain.

Also, where did you get your window treatment/pillow? I think that would look great in my kitchen. :)

Thanks!
Gooster
Original Author
10 years ago
CT_ Newbie: The one at left was following the template value, which was 23 1/4". The one at the right is 23 3/4". The DW panel should be measured from the opening, minus 1/4". It is actually larger than the template.

The green roman shades are custom made by Cindy Cravens on Etsy. I found a fabric (Waverly Lovely Lattice in Garden) and had it shipped directly to her. The pillow is was an existing offering from Etsy (purely by chance they offered it). You probably could find someone locally to do something similar, but I found the whole process to be very convenient. I've done a few rooms already -- and it is a very cost effective approach.