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It would be easier to share that with an idea of the size you are looking for. This one is approximately 8' long. Removing some drawers and replacing it with open shelves would also reduce the price some. Interior lights, contrasting backs, etc. are all available. When I get a chance, I can play around a little. I have commitments for the next few days, so it won't be before next week.
Here is a link to the Jewel collection from one quartz supplier. There are some very interesting looking designs. They have many other styles, also (I believe they are at 103 colors now).
Thank you! I have ten foot ceilings in the kitchen and the other cabinets are dropped about 16" from the ceiling. The space we're talking about is about 6 feet wide and I would want to go 15" deep on the bottom (there's room).
I agree that the peninsula should go and the cabinets and counter extended into the nook. You would then be able to put more upper cabinets or a hutch top on part of the counter towards the table area and you can keep the island. I would also suggest getting rid of the corner pantry and doing shelves in an L shape which would give you much more storage.
Something on this idea, although it doesnt have to be wire:
If we close on the house (we're still in the option period but so far all systems are go!) I will definitely keep everyone updated!
I really love the idea of a built in hutch that's different too. I am pretty sure we'll do that, since I'm the decorating boss - LOL!
I think we will probably keep the island if we remove the peninsula - just move it down a bit. My husband just told me a few minutes ago that he just wants to rip up the whole floor and start over - LOL - so it doesn't matter where we put the island. I think it can be shifted down about three feet when we flip the sink to directly below the window and get rid of the bar. Plenty of room there, and I love an island and the set up of the original island (with a different countertop) is really functional and cute - great for cookbooks and a mixer and measuring cups, etc. HEAVEN!
I think with the hutch in place, our storage issues will be solved. Whew - that was disturbing my sleep last night! I will miss my big pantry though...sigh...
I want to splurge on a fabulous farmhouse sink and a really cool faucet. I can cut costs on the flooring to make that up - I just want a neutral sort of tile and countertops and backsplash.
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Do you think we ought to go with a completely different, and decorative, counter top for the island? That sounds like fun! And it would be easy for anyone to replace when and if we sell.
Smart husband , usually they're the ones trying to reign you back in. I recently went from 12x12 tiles in my kitchen to 20x20's. I was amazed at the difference. I know it's still the same size, but it sure makes the space feel bigger.
The built in hutch will look fabulous. I can't wait to see it all come together.
Smart husband , usually they're the ones trying to reign you back in. I recently went from 12x12 tiles in my kitchen to 20x20's. I was amazed at the difference. I know it's still the same size, but it sure makes the space feel bigger.
The built in hutch will look fabulous. I can't wait to see it all come together.
Now see -that's why I need feedback! I never would have thought of that and now I'm probably going to do it.
I collect polish pottery too. Love the stuff. I got addicted to it while living in Germany. You are absolutely right about the clashing of busy countertops with it. I don't particularly like the black or dark stone counters with it either because if you have pieces with a heavy amount of navy in them they seem to disappear into the countertop. The prettiest combination I have seen with it are the wooden countertops - it looks stunning. I have a very light patterned gold granite and it works well, although I don't think it looks as good as my friend's cream cabinets and wooden countertop.
I think the countertop that you put in this post would look nice.
I have three pieces of the Polish pottery. They look nice on my gray porcelain tile counters. One is utensil holder next to my cook top, and another is my banana bowl. The other comes out from time to time with wooden apples in it, and I place it on my dining room table.
I think that "busy"patterned granite or quartz might not be the best showcase for similar pieces. However my pieces are not as amazing as Katherine's.
I have three pieces of the Polish pottery. They look nice on my gray porcelain tile counters. One is utensil holder next to my cook top, and another is my banana bowl. The other comes out from time to time with wooden apples in it, and I place it on my dining room table.
I think that "busy"patterned granite or quartz might not be the best showcase for similar pieces. However my pieces are not as amazing as Katherine's.
You are absolutely right - nothing busy looks good with them, because they are busy enough! LOL They really stand alone.
I bet they do look good on your gray tile countertop. I am thinking a quartz in a really quiet buff color for my kitchen. I would love to go with wood countertops but I think that would completely freak my husband out. And I'm sure we'd both forget and put something too hot down on them.
And I'm sure we'd both forget and put something too hot down on them.
You have a few misconceptions about wood countertops. Wood is heat resistant, more heat resistant than quartz.
You posted earlier that you were worried about germs. Butcher block counters are be sanitized like any other counter---with soap and water. Just don't cut meat and poultry on them; however, that's easily rectified with sandpaper if you forget. This isn't going to be an adjustment for me since I never put or cut meat on my countertops because I have always thought it's a gross thing to do.
I'm not pushing butcher block. I'm just felt it was necessary to speak up against the misinformation about it.
Here are examples of how cabinets can be installed to look like a large builtin hutch.
Wow, those look cool. One empty area of wall in my kitchen is going to be a fixed pantry, and I'm thinking of using glass doors for the top. This has given me some great ideas. I reseal dry stuff in glass jars so I could show some of them off and make it look more period. Right now I'm using the stove to store kitchen gagets since there isn't anywhere else.
That Polish pottery is gorgeous. Reminds me a bit of the Portuguese pottery my step-mom collects.
My passion is vintage Fiestaware. My fantasy kitchen will have white cabinets with glass doors, to showcase the gorgeous colors. I'd love a modern looking white hutch/china cabinet to display the pieces I use less often (the more fragile ones, the radioactive red-orange ones <which are display only>, or the serving pieces I just don't need often.)
You have a few misconceptions about wood countertops. Wood is heat resistant, more heat resistant than quartz.
You posted earlier that you were worried about germs. Butcher block counters are be sanitized like any other counter---with soap and water. Just don't cut meat and poultry on them; however, that's easily rectified with sandpaper if you forget. This isn't going to be an adjustment for me since I never put or cut meat on my countertops because I have always thought it's a gross thing to do.
I'm not pushing butcher block. I'm just felt it was necessary to speak up against the misinformation about it.
OK well, thank you for the info. I am meeting with a kitchen renovation company and I'm going to discuss all sorts of counter top options with them before making up my mind.
I don't cut anything on my counter tops anyway, but I am worried about liquids, especially darker colored liquids, staining some materials that people use for counter tops. I'm also concerned about someone accidentally setting a hot pot down on ANY sort of top I put down, other than a metal top - which I just don't know about either...
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, usually they're the ones trying to reign you back in. I recently went from 12x12 tiles in my kitchen to 20x20's. I was amazed at the difference. I know it's still the same size, but it sure makes the space feel bigger.
