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Advice on Kitchen remodel please

Mustang Shar — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:36:50 GMT

My remodel will be starting soon as the city permits can be issued. I will be removing the top part of one wall and side, new floor, new everything.

I have to select cabinet hardware and would like to hear from you. What did you get and do you like it?

Any regrets on your remodel?

Thanks so much

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

maximillian — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:39:30 GMT

Get ready for spending way more than you thought you would. A kitchen remodel is very expensive. There is always something new that you will be pressured to buy and install. Hope you have a nest egg.

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

homedecor1 — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:44:45 GMT

yes, just like @maximillian said - things are quoted but of course something always overruns! My kitchen went over budget because I didn't read the fine print well of the contract!

And I would have selected a lighter granite vs. the one I picked. But I do love my french country kitchen.

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

queendiva — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:50:43 GMT

@Mustang Shar: For my kitchen remodel I chose natural cherry cabinets in a butterscotch finish. Added inexpensive antique brass hardware. Low contrast, which is what I like.

Be mindful that the horizontal surfaces ( floor and countertop) coordinate and that neither is too "busy". Choose a pattern in your countertop or back splash- not both. With everything needed in a kitchen, it's a very visually "busy" room. Careful not to go too crazy with color and/ or pattern.

Plan well and enjoy your new kitchen!

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

RoughDraft — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:57:16 GMT

Stock up on wine or your beverage of choice. Prepare to eat out a lot. Have your checkbook handy.

We worked as our own contractors...a learning experience.

We are, however, delighted with the results. Good luck!

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

Mz iMac — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 01:55:16 GMT

@Mustang Shar

Maybe you can get some ideas/suggestions from these Ikea commercials....

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7bky/ikea-welcome-home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlwcLj0CSN4

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

SharkE — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 02:05:36 GMT

Might want to post this thread in 'Home' where I moved to to showcase my redo of my kitchen cabinets.

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

ptagirl — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:27:20 GMT

I bought all my cabinet hardware on line (it was MUCH less expensive). I picked a carved (leaf design) knob and drawer pull in a dark bronze. They really look nice with my ivory painted cabinets. I wanted something that would match my kitchen light over my table and the curtain rods, and have a contrast from the light cupboards with a dark kickplate. Really like the look.

I also bought my stove exhaust fan and faucet on-line for much better deals.

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

kivah — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 23:46:57 GMT

A woman from my temple remodelled several years ago. She and her husband wound up with a galley-type kitchen --- much too small and narrow. They had the space to have it made larger --- and the wife told me she regretted the small kitchen.

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

Mustang Shar — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 01:59:44 GMT

Thank you so much! Appreciate your advice especially about the budget over run . Yes, it's going to be a very trying time and keeping the doggos out of that part of the condo. Yikes

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

RedTop — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 02:07:45 GMT

We gutted and updated our galley kitchen 2 years ago; absolutely no regrets, and we are 100% satisfied with the results. From the tear out to the last sealer applied to the wall tile, took 10 days.

We had 2 unplanned surprises; replacing the subfloor, and buying a new refrigerator. Financially it was not a problem, but I was not prepared for the dusty mess created from replacing the subfloor. It literally took months to get rid of all the dust from that part of the job.

Our cabinets were a special order from a local cabinet maker, who also made a customized hutch/China cabinet for my dining room as well. I went with silver satin finish cabinet hardware; single button pull knobs for cabinets with doors, and dove tail pulls for all drawers.

Re: Advice on Kitchen remodel please

SharkE — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:48:56 GMT

Reminds me of the time when we had our first home totally repainted because we were getting ready to sell it. That chalk dust went everywhere even though we covered and the workers covered the TV's, furniture, etc.

You never totally got rid of it. We swore never again.

Now, in the 2nd home we built I went with a color (peachy) that I would never tire of and when we go to our final home (nursing home) who ever buys the place will have to repaint themselves we're not living thru that mess.

You should post pics !