Kitchen

[Mustang Shar]

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

[maximillian]

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.

[homedecor1]

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.

[queendiva]

@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!

[RoughDraft]

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!

[Mz iMac]

@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

[SharkE]

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

[ptagirl]

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. 

[kivah]

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.

[Mustang Shar]

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