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Kitchen remodel finished like soap

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

kitchen remodel glass subway tile

All kitchens must have soap, and our kitchen is no exception. It is 99 99/100% finished. There are a couple panels and one errant drawer that needs to be replaced, but other than those pieces landing and being installed, it is all done. Now we begin the process of moving back in and deciding where things go. It’s nice to have access to a refrigerator in the house. We have not decide what to bake in the new ovens, and overall are in the ‘new car’ stage of the kitchen where we are having fun playing with it, but afraid to actually use it. There are still various odds and ends still needing to be purchased such as stools and shelf liners. Originally there was suppose to be a stainless steel backing and shelf behind the stove, but through some error it doesn’t fit by like a half an inch. Luckily we have the entire backsplash tiled (in case we were ever to take out the stainless steel backing) so it doesn’t have a giant hole above the cooktop. It’s been a fun journey but it is now enjoyably over, and we can get back to normal kitchen life. So many other kitchens are under construction, it will be great to see them all completed. Until then enjoy the final pix …

Kitchen remodel you can’t ‘handle’ the truth

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

kitchen remodel cabinets

Handles handles everywhere, to grasp to hold to stop and stare. It’s a wonder what a handle does, as it lets us open things, just because. So exactly how many pygmies did that bad poem kill? Unsure, but definitely more than one hundred. Today was the realigning, and installing of many unseen soft close hinges and button stops. Cabinets now days are much less just how it looks on the outside, but a variety of convenience technologies built in to change the way the standard drawers and doors operate. Soft close hinges are great for kitchens with kids as it makes sure they are not slamable. Drawers have the same technologies now and prevent the wear and tear from the grubby little paws closing the draws with great force, or forgetting to close them all the way. Many other more standard options such as the spice racks drawers, peg based dish holders, multi-tiered utensil racks are all great options to allow one to put more into the same amount of space. Unfortunately the glass tiles didn’t make it in today, but all the better as it will allow for one more posting when they come in. Until then enjoy the post.

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