RedScare Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 I got my Christmas present a few days early this year. The cabinet bases are now installed. I also finished wiring up my can lights. I'll just shut up now and let the pics speak for themselves. I am so happy I can't stand it. I am about to start cleaning up. I know, it is Friday night, but after 17 days of dust and shiplap, I am stoked! I also ordered my Jenn Air today. It will show up Thursday. The cabinet doors were delivered today. They will go in Tuesday. All that's left is paint and floors. Yippee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 That is going to look so good when it is done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I can see why you're happy, Red. Everything looks so right and well balanced. Congratulations on the quality cabinets, not that I had any doubts. Are you going to have any period touches like glass cabinet knobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 All that's left is paint and floors.ah...i see some sheetrock work in your future too unless you're talking about the work you're going to do! i can already see the finished product n my mind. i do have a question, think you'll have enough walking room between the bank of windows and your island? i'm imagining an overhanging counter with some chairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 I haven't decided on door hardware yet, but period hardware is high on the list. The doors are shaker style, so some 1920s hardware would go well with it. I also hope to put in a period backsplash of some sort. I am waiting until everything else is done to get a feel for what will work. The sheetrock work will be left to the painter. I don't want to screw up that cabinet work, so I am having it done professionally. The rest of the rooms, I will paint myself.The island overhang has not been cut to size yet. It will be cut in a gentle arc, and overhang about 12 inches at the center, so no one will bang a hip on the corners. Even with the overhang, there is still 42 inches from the overhang to the windows. I'll push a couple of stools underneath that won't get in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 (edited) Me wants to see the doors!!! Shaker style is my favorite, but I haven't found a cost effective (read cheap) way to do them in our houses. The cabinet boxes look great! flipper p.s. I can't help but picture white 3x6 subway tile in that backsplash already Edited December 23, 2006 by flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 Me wants to see the doors!!!Shaker style is my favorite, but I haven't found a cost effective (read cheap) way to do them in our houses. The cabinet boxes look great! flipper p.s. I can't help but picture white 3x6 subway tile in that backsplash already You and me both! Actually, I have a sample door somewhere amidst the rubble. I'll try to post a pic. The cabinet guy has the doors made, rather than build them himself. I'll try to get a name and price, though I realize that for your purposes it may still be cost prohibitive. I have considered the subway tile as well, perhaps with an accent stripe running through it. All suggestions are welcome. I do not profess to be an expert on interior design. In fact, virtually all of what you see in the pictures has been suggested by one friend or another. It is truly a collaborative effort, as it should be. I envision all of them lounging in the kitchen in the future, pointing out to others their contribution to the effort, while enjoying their favorite beverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 You and me both! Actually, I have a sample door somewhere amidst the rubble. I'll try to post a pic. The cabinet guy has the doors made, rather than build them himself. I'll try to get a name and price, though I realize that for your purposes it may still be cost prohibitive.I have considered the subway tile as well, perhaps with an accent stripe running through it. All suggestions are welcome. I do not profess to be an expert on interior design. In fact, virtually all of what you see in the pictures has been suggested by one friend or another. It is truly a collaborative effort, as it should be. I envision all of them lounging in the kitchen in the future, pointing out to others their contribution to the effort, while enjoying their favorite beverage. I like the idea of the subway tile with an accent strip. I think this is my favorite backsplash we've done: That's botticino marble with hakatai glass mosaic. This my wifes favorite (that's why it's in our house): That's also botticino marble, but with crema marfil mosaic. Designing the backsplash is always fun! flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I think this is my favorite backsplash we've done: So Flipper are the upper cabinets custom? or were they ordered? i like the fact that they go to the ceiling to maximize use of space. My guess is ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 So Flipper are the upper cabinets custom? or were they ordered? i like the fact that they go to the ceiling to maximize use of space.My guess is ordered.They were built on site out of birch. The doors are also birch plywood with pine "lip mould".flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 They were built on site out of birch. The doors are also birch plywood with pine "lip mould".flipperPM me with your cabinetman.....can i be nosey and ask for an approximate cost? did he do the base ones too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 You and me both! Actually, I have a sample door somewhere amidst the rubble. I'll try to post a pic. The cabinet guy has the doors made, rather than build them himself. I'll try to get a name and price, though I realize that for your purposes it may still be cost prohibitive.I have considered the subway tile as well, perhaps with an accent stripe running through it. All suggestions are welcome. I do not profess to be an expert on interior design. In fact, virtually all of what you see in the pictures has been suggested by one friend or another. It is truly a collaborative effort, as it should be. I envision all of them lounging in the kitchen in the future, pointing out to others their contribution to the effort, while enjoying their favorite beverage. Subway tiles, shaker doors, and a farmhouse sink with the faucet mounted on the wall would be a really great period loook. Some latches like this.... And some of those scalloped surface mount hinges like these....although NOT BRASS. EWWWW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Subway tiles, shaker doors, and a farmhouse sink with the faucet mounted on the wall would be a really great period loook. Some latches like this.... And some of those scalloped surface mount hinges like these....although NOT BRASS. EWWWW. Check this out as well for great ideas. Atkins on Fannin has many of the same types: http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/cabinet.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 PM me with your cabinetman.....can i be nosey and ask for an approximate cost? did he do the base ones too? It's hard to say what I paid for the cabinets because they trimmed out the whole house. I'm guessing I could get a kitchen done for ~1500 labor and ~1000 materials (all paint grade). I'd love to give out my trim carpenter's info but he's too busy for me too share flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Check this out as well for great ideas. http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/cabinet.html I've ordered several light fixtures from them. Very satisfied by their service! It's hard to say what I paid for the cabinets because they trimmed out the whole house. I'm guessing I could get a kitchen done for ~1500 labor and ~1000 materials (all paint grade).I'd love to give out my trim carpenter's info but he's too busy for me too share flipper That is very reasonable. i'm sure he'll be done with YOUR work shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I've ordered several light fixtures from them. Very satisfied by their service!That is very reasonable. i'm sure he'll be done with YOUR work shortly. He's actually too busy lately to even do my work He's got a contract to do many many of those townhouses off Washington. flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 More progress on the kitchen cabinets. This is from Christmas, after 2 days of cleaning up. Here's the bar with the upper cabinet installed. Yesterday, most of the cabinet doors went in. Today, the painter came by to give me a quote. Cabinets should be done by tomorrow, so the painter may be in next week. The granite guy should show today or tomorrow. As of today, I am 23 days into the remodel. All this work got me fired up, so I rerouted the phone line that has been running across the floor from the dining room to the bedroom. I also mounted my Bose speakers in the ceiling 7 1/2 years after I bought the ceiling mounts. Better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Lookin awesome man. Can you give me a close up of the front, back and side angle on those doors? flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 My cabinet man says if you steal his idea, he's coming after you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 My cabinet man says if you steal his idea, he's coming after you. Ok Ok... I don't think my trim carpenter could build those on site anyway PM me his info if he wants to build me some of those doors from time to time. flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Ok Ok... I don't think my trim carpenter could build those on site anyway PM me his info if he wants to build me some of those doors from time to time. flipper Just kidding. I don't think he makes the doors...just the bases, and then installs the doors and trim. I'll check on that and get you his info anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Here's the bar with the upper cabinet installed. Looking great! I see you REALLY want to get those liquor bottles in their final configuration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Looking great! I see you REALLY want to get those liquor bottles in their final configuration! I needed to see if they fit. BTW, they are not as full now as in the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) Are you trying to get a suntan there on the back porch. nice work Edited December 29, 2006 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Are you trying to get a suntan there on the back porch. nice work I never noticed that until you pointed it out! She manages to get into more pictures than I can count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 That is really starting to look awesome!! Can't wait until it's all done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 That is really taking shape. You are doing a lot more than I did, and mine about had me knawing my wrists. I have been redoing bit & bit, a new blind and I am calling it quits after that though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 That's an interesting color scheme, rps. I think I like it . Is that island original to the kitchen? It looks like a 50s piece of furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 The island was always there. The wallcolor is in the tile backsplash, but it doesn't really show up in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) That's an interesting color scheme, rps. I think I like it . Is that island original to the kitchen? It looks like a 50s piece of furniture.Reminds me of a credenza i've been looking at. So RPS what type of floor is it? Edited December 31, 2006 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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