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Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Okay, I've been told to come over here so ya'll can watch the progress on my kitchen remodel that my dad is doing and give me ideas. So I suppose I will start with the before pics.

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Daddy started tearing out before I got the pics taken but you can clearly see where the pantry used to be. That has been rebuilt 12 inches to the right, made a little wider and much deeper with a space for my microwave. I'm not sure I'm real thrilled with the idea but the stove will be moved over against the cabinet, giving me approx. 20 inches of countertop with four drawers beneath and then the sink will be reset under the window. There will be cabinets going across the top of the window and wall with the a vent-a-hood above the stove (which will be new).

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The cabinet will wrap around with the corner cabinet by being at an angle. The little shelf will be gone and two drawers will be added. We could have carried the counter over about 6 more inches but the washer hookup is almost right next to the edge of where it is now.

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You can actually see how my fridge was about an inch too tall to sit under the cabinet so it has been sitting where shown. A new cabinet will go there and my fridge will move back to where it should be. That ugly old printer table will be gone because I will now have a specially built spot for it. I am thinking about putting shelves for between the fridge and the cabinet for my cookbook collection.

The kitchen goes back about another 4 feet behind where I'm standing to take these pictures which is where my dining table and back door are.

Here is a sample the tin I will be using for the backsplash which will run behind the stove and around the cabinet where the stove will be.

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While I understand that going knobless is the fad these days, I am doing as my momma taught me and not try to be like everyone else. Therefore, here is what I have chosen.

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You can probably tell I'm kinda going with a western/country type theme here.

I have not yet decided what I want to do with the countertops and floor so I'm sure I can count on Ya'll for ideas.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
native, you have the same fridge as your grandmama! i got mine a little over a year ago. love it!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
NT, would it help at all (spacewise) if you got one of the microwaves that is built into the stove hood?

Serate
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08-21-2001

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
George Strait Wallpaper!!!!!!!!!!! *L*

OK so maybe not. [Hubby said the same thing when he asked what we were going to paint the bedroom - no George Strait. *sigh*] I love the backsplash and knobs and am too lazy to go knobbless. I already want your kitchen!



Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
like this...



Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
landi, being a Maytag, my fridge sure is a pain in the butt. You can see the towel I have under the door because water somehow (haven't been able to tell how yet) gets in the bottom and freezes. If I don't keep it under control, I'm thinking it affects how well the door seals when closed because water leaks out at the bottom. The freezer is also a tad too narrow for my taste. I'm thinking I might get a small freezer and put in the space next to it.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
is yours hooked up for water and ice? it's probably got a leak at the hookup not in the fridge itself.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Julie, I've thought about that type of microwave, but I don't want to have reach up to get into it. Also, since I plan on getting a glass top stove, I'm kinda nervous about what kind of damage Travis (or myself even) could do.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
NT, it's only eye level, so we never have to reach up. My dh is as klutzy as you can get and we have not had any breakage (you can see we also have the glass top stove.) Plus once you have a microwave where you don't need to bend over (not even to look inside or clean, etc...), you'll never want to go back...

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Why/how is a maytag a pain? We'll be getting a new fridge so I am looking for any comments. I know I do NOT want the freezer on top. We lose tons of good food just cuz we don't see it! I think i want the freezer on the bottom. Side by side would be nice too, but I worry about big things (cakes, meat trays, pizzas, etc) fitting in cuz you only get half as much width...

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Also are you getting a new countertop? Are you leaving the blue tiles?

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
NT: You know I love ya, but dang, that is a bad kitchen.....

So glad you are revamping. I'll bet it's just going to be lovely. I love the knobs and the punched tin. Keep your eyes open for a punched tin Pie Safe for in there too. It'd be really nice to tie all together.

Are you going to change the floor? Do you have a color scheme in mind?

If it were me, I'd do big tiles on the floor and counters. Stone tiles or slate would be the prettiest. Find a tile with brown and grey tones to pull out the colors of the tin and the wood. Then you can pick a nice bold color tone, like blue, green or yellow to tie in in your accessories. Or even dark brown.

Yes, definitely shorten up those cabinets. Is there a way to lengthen that window? It would really open that up a lot. I love country quaintness. Are you removing that blue tile backsplash? Please say you are. It looks like a bathroom. Stick with a light color on the walls so the walls don't close in on ya!
(I will run away before NT get's me for this)

ETA: Julie bottom freezers are a PITA too because things get buried underneath other things and you can't see them. I love my side by side. You can see everything.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
landi, it is hooked for water and ice. The water come out from under the bottom of the door. I'm thinking that ice escapes from the top because I have seen it stuck it fall out of the tray.

Julie, I don't believe there is anything wrong with Maytag. My washer is a Maytag and I love it. I am also looking at a Maytag stove.

Escapee, where you see the blue will be all tin. Those were there when we moved into the house and are actually individual tin tiles that were painted white when we moved in and I repainted them to give the room some color.

I am thinking about a brownish 1-inch stone tile for the countertops but am concerned about how much upkeep it will require.

I am replacing the floor but I'm going to wait until the rest is finished before deciding on what.

I actually kinda like the knotted pine but this really was starting to show its 53 years and I wanted something lighter.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Stone tile is easier to care for than glossy ceramic tile because it doesn't show the knicks and scratches. Also, if you go larger in the tile, it tends to cost you a bit less and it's less grout to scrub when you have to scrub it. I'd try to match the tile on the counters to that of the floor when you decide what kind of floor tile to put in. Tile is EASY to do and doesn't cost any more than lino really. I love the idea of the tin, just love it. I like the look of the older rustic cabinets, but they are soooo much in a small space. Is there going to be space at the top between the cabinets and the ceiling? like this:

This is the first time I've had this in my kitchen and I love it.

Are you going to do tin all the way up to the ceiling behind the over/stove?
Find out about water spots on the metal. It might be hard to clean.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
My old house had the space above the cabinets like that and I hated having to get up there and clean the dust. I would much rather have the storage space. There was not one empty inch of space in any of my cabinets and I have learned to be very inventive in storing things. Other than the space under the sink, I only had 2 under the counter cabinets.

I can't wait to be able to put away the appliances on the countertop.

The tin will go up to the bottom of the vent-a-hood. Cabinets will be over that.

I will also still be able to use my Native Texan paper towel holder.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
NT it is going to be beautiful.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 3:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
LOL NT. Love your Texan theme (and wouldn't expect anything else but!).

I disagree with Escapee about brown or grey... I'd pick a lighter color -- it'll make the kitchen look bigger and airer. Stone tends to come in darker tones, but you can find lighter beiges (they are expensive, though).

(Sorry Escape... I know you love brown, but I am completely the opposite and love light, light, light!!!! Just finished my WHITE bathroom and am loving it. Next is my kitchen floor, and it'll be stone if I can find what I want. And then replacing my LIGHT CREAM carpeting elsewhere.)

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Costa, I mean that in light with accents of brown and grey to pull in the tin and wood. Dark would not be good in this kitchen, I don't think.

Ddr
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08-19-2001

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ddr a private message Print Post    
Native, what a great project! And how lucky your dad is doing it. Your old kitchen wasn't that bad.

You have a great theme going already. I agree, I hated having open space above the cabinets.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Costa, I have a hard time with the browns too but was looking a small lighter brown tile to contrast with the light wood and silver.

I grew up with avocado green, harvest gold, and I can't recall right off-hand what brown and and orange were called. Never again. I also don't want floral upholstery.

I do like a white bathroom with all the color being in the decor used. Right now my bathroom is aquarium fish.

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Julie...might I suggest this fridge..we have it with the french doors and love it. So much space in the fridge area and the freezer (that's on the bottom)the freezer on the bottom is open wired with 2 shelves...I don't lose anything in there. I can see all of it. It is a maytag model number - mfd2561hes



Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 4:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Skootz, that looks great! Thanks!

I am with ya NT about cabinets going to the top. I hate the ones that just end and then you have tons-o-dust to deal with. Plus the extra storage is great.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
NT, I dunno what kinda tile places you've got there, but check out Laufen Tile (www.laufenusa.com). They've got a great selection of tiles and they are almost all viewable online. I bought my bathroom wall and floor tile there. I'd browsed their Web site making a list of the tiles I thought I'd want to check out. (If you check 'em out, I bought Lombardia Bianco -- glazed for the walls/vanity, and unglazed for the floor.)

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 5:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Skootz, I like that fridge. Wanna trade?

I wish I could get my nephew-in-law to give me a really big discount on the granite countertops he sells. Based in the quote he gave my parents for their kitchen, mine would cost a few times more than the whole remodel

Ddr
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08-19-2001

Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ddr a private message Print Post    
NT, have you thought about granite tiles for the counter top?