Kitchen transformation progress...

pektel · 03-12-2012, 02:19 PM

Been a busy couple weeks. My new kitchen has slowly been coming together. We set it up at a local trade show as a display about a week and a half ago (first weekend in March). Took it down last Sunday, ripped out old cabinets Mon-Tues evenings, sold and loaded up the old cabinets on Wed. evening, and installed new cabinetry ALL DAY Thursday.

This damn remodel is really starting to take effect. Now I'm replacing flooring and lighting, since they look terrible next to the new cabinets. The entire wall between the countertop and upper cabinets will be a glass and travertine linear brick tile (each tile is 5/8" tall x 2", 4", or 6" random pattern). That's showing up this week, and installed shortly after. Flooring has to be done before the end of the month.

Anyways, enough blabbering. Here's the before pics. Old cabinets were builder grade, and 22 years old:

Progress pics in next post.

pektel · 03-12-2012, 02:20 PM

And after cabinets/tops installed. I'll be finishing the crown moulding tomorrow. Island has Alaska White granite. Perimeter counter is a Wilsonart HD laminate. The hood is not permanently mounted yet. Just have it hung on the wall (yes I know it's not quite level) so it doesn't get damaged while I wait for tile.

The new upper cabinets are 36" tall, to fit closer to the ceiling. I extended the sink countertop and cabinets to add a garbage cabinet, and to relocate the microwave.

Of course, the fridge looked TERRIBLE in the new kitchen, so this got delivered late Saturday night. Whirlpool Gold, ice maker in the bottom freezer drawer (I didn't want the ice dispenser in the door anymore):

awsmith4 · 03-12-2012, 02:27 PM

Looks great so far

pektel · 03-12-2012, 02:35 PM

Thanks!

For some reason, all the pics of the new cabinets make them look black. They are actually an espresso stain on maple.

LostAbbott · 03-12-2012, 02:45 PM

Nice, that faucet look huge. How is it working out?
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pektel · 03-12-2012, 02:49 PM

I actually really like it. Not quite the reach of a traditional pull out style faucet, but definitely gets the job done! I have no negative things to say about it so far. But it's only been installed for a week. I use the little spigot right next to the faucet way more than the regular one. Reverse Osmosis system, and I use it for EVERYTHING. Even for boiling pasta. It does make a big difference.

E.J. · 03-12-2012, 03:21 PM

Looks great!

jledou · 03-12-2012, 03:28 PM

Looks good Peter! Sorry to see the wife won't let you put your artwork back up on the fridge though

HollywoodQue · 03-12-2012, 03:37 PM

Wow man, that is a great job you have done

Mattso3000 · 03-12-2012, 03:38 PM

Wow, looks great Peter.

jluck · 03-12-2012, 03:58 PM

That's very nice man! I really like the cabinets.

03-12-2012, 04:06 PM

Very nice!

MrClean · 03-12-2012, 04:36 PM

Those are some beautiful cabinets Peter. Maple stained dark like that is always a good choice.

OLS · 03-12-2012, 04:51 PM

No wonder I haven't heard from you in a while, hahaha. Looks nice Pietro.

kelmac07 · 03-12-2012, 05:04 PM

Looks great Peter!!

pektel · 03-12-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

No wonder I haven't heard from you in a while, hahaha. Looks nice Pietro.

Yeah man. Been super busy lately. FINALLY starting to slow down just a little. Though now the busy season starts at work. Hopefully that means more money to pay for this damn project!

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. The gf thought I was taking a big risk by going so modern/dramatic with everything. I'm loving the results so far

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Taki · 03-12-2012, 08:07 PM

Wow!! Very nice brother...I love the dark colors! Looks Awesome brother

Jasonw560 · 03-12-2012, 08:19 PM

Very nice!! Those are beautiful cabinets. I really like the pulls.

Is the ceiling fan going to be the only light you have in there?

pektel · 03-12-2012, 08:43 PM

Thanks! The pulls are from Italy, and distributed by schaub.

In addition to the main fan/light (I wont be replacing with a fan, just some sort of multiple-bulb light), I installed this yesterday above the sink:

The dining room has a fan, and is right next to the island.
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Jasonw560 · 03-13-2012, 09:51 PM

We have 3 of those (similar) above our island. If that are anything like ours, buy LOTS of bulbs.

I asked because it looked like you had under cabinet lights in your first pics, and was wondering if you kept them after the remodel.

The whole thing is looking great!

03-12-2012, 02:19 PM	#1
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Kitchen transformation progress... Been a busy couple weeks. My new kitchen has slowly been coming together. We set it up at a local trade show as a display about a week and a half ago (first weekend in March). Took it down last Sunday, ripped out old cabinets Mon-Tues evenings, sold and loaded up the old cabinets on Wed. evening, and installed new cabinetry ALL DAY Thursday. This damn remodel is really starting to take effect. Now I'm replacing flooring and lighting, since they look terrible next to the new cabinets. The entire wall between the countertop and upper cabinets will be a glass and travertine linear brick tile (each tile is 5/8" tall x 2", 4", or 6" random pattern). That's showing up this week, and installed shortly after. Flooring has to be done before the end of the month. Anyways, enough blabbering. Here's the before pics. Old cabinets were builder grade, and 22 years old: Progress pics in next post. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

03-12-2012, 02:20 PM	#2
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... And after cabinets/tops installed. I'll be finishing the crown moulding tomorrow. Island has Alaska White granite. Perimeter counter is a Wilsonart HD laminate. The hood is not permanently mounted yet. Just have it hung on the wall (yes I know it's not quite level) so it doesn't get damaged while I wait for tile. The new upper cabinets are 36" tall, to fit closer to the ceiling. I extended the sink countertop and cabinets to add a garbage cabinet, and to relocate the microwave. Of course, the fridge looked TERRIBLE in the new kitchen, so this got delivered late Saturday night. Whirlpool Gold, ice maker in the bottom freezer drawer (I didn't want the ice dispenser in the door anymore): __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem. Last edited by pektel; 03-12-2012 at 02:25 PM.

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03-12-2012, 02:35 PM	#4
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... Thanks! For some reason, all the pics of the new cabinets make them look black. They are actually an espresso stain on maple. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... Nice, that faucet look huge. How is it working out? Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2012, 02:49 PM	#6
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... I actually really like it. Not quite the reach of a traditional pull out style faucet, but definitely gets the job done! I have no negative things to say about it so far. But it's only been installed for a week. I use the little spigot right next to the faucet way more than the regular one. Reverse Osmosis system, and I use it for EVERYTHING. Even for boiling pasta. It does make a big difference. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... Looks great!

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jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,203 Trading: (27)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... Looks good Peter! Sorry to see the wife won't let you put your artwork back up on the fridge though

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OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... No wonder I haven't heard from you in a while, hahaha. Looks nice Pietro.

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Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... Very nice!! Those are beautiful cabinets. I really like the pulls. Is the ceiling fan going to be the only light you have in there? __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

03-12-2012, 08:43 PM	#19
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... Thanks! The pulls are from Italy, and distributed by schaub. In addition to the main fan/light (I wont be replacing with a fan, just some sort of multiple-bulb light), I installed this yesterday above the sink: The dining room has a fan, and is right next to the island. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2012, 09:51 PM	#20
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Kitchen transformation progress... We have 3 of those (similar) above our island. If that are anything like ours, buy LOTS of bulbs. I asked because it looked like you had under cabinet lights in your first pics, and was wondering if you kept them after the remodel. The whole thing is looking great! __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling