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ohMom · 12-06-2006, 02:08 PM

yea and AMEN! it's done!! well, the downdraft still needs connected but that's icing on the cake now. for picture purposes it's done!! i didn't hang any regular decorations yet, just went straight to holiday decor so they walls, etc look a bit bland; that's why. but here she is..........

BEFORE

original kitchen

original formal dining room

took wall down in between two rooms

and since you asked....NO, hunky handy man is NOT available for hire

AFTER

window removed and door installed in old formal dining room

sorry for the glare!

safetymom · 12-06-2006, 02:14 PM

It's beautiful!!! I am sure you are glad it is done. Thanks for sharing.

MelanieC · 12-06-2006, 03:21 PM

Hi Molli,

Looks great!! Thanks for showing us. I'll have to put mine up. The only thing not really done is the trim along the wall.

JandJ · 12-06-2006, 03:33 PM

Looks fantastic! I love the glass door cabinets and would do (almost) anything for a double oven!! Nice inspiration. Thanks for sharing! DH and I are in the middle of a kitchen remodel right now, nothing so elaborate, but it's nice to see a finished project and dream of when ours will be done!

lewdyan1 · 12-06-2006, 05:42 PM

Wow!!! That looks so good!

The change is amazing!

Do you love to cook now?

Caitsmama · 12-06-2006, 10:21 PM

Beautiful kitchen!!

pppiglet · 12-07-2006, 12:02 AM

It looked great before the remodel and now looks even better!

ohMom · 12-07-2006, 08:29 AM

JandJ -- it's a 'trivection' oven by GE which translates to Speed Bake. oh my i'm still learning it but i LOVE it! i can't believe how much faster it preheats too than my ancient previous one.

thanks for all the cheers!!

PlutoLuvr · 12-07-2006, 11:11 AM

Looks BEAUTIFUL!!!

We're remodeling our kitchen, too, and we're up to the countertop decision stage. What did you decide? Based on your sink, I'm thinking yours is either Corian or an engineered stone?

What helped you decide on the countertop? They all seem to have their pros and cons.

Am_I_There_Yet · 12-07-2006, 01:18 PM

Beautiful!

I remodeled my kitchen a year ago, and I still walk into it and smile! It was the best decision I've made since I moved here three years ago!

ohMom · 12-08-2006, 08:12 AM

PlutoLuvr -- we actually have two different countertops. the majority, including the sink, is Corian (Sahara color) mainly b/c i wanted the seamless sink. which i do love by the way. the island is the kitchen 'accent' for lack of a better term, so with it having different cabinet coloring my decorator suggested a different countertop as well. we had been looking real hard at Quartz but the price was much higher. So we went with Cambria quartz (something snow color) for the cooktop/island countertop and backsplash. The quartz is more heat- resistant; but also colder (i assume just during winter months?) and has a shine to it. I wasn't sure I'd like that quartz shine throughout my kitchen anyhow. Both clean up very well.

and for an FYI -- my decorator suggested a top-quality laminate with the look of natural stone to ease the budget. I was going to do that until i discovered seamless sinks

petrymom · 12-08-2006, 08:46 AM

Very nice!!!!!! Enjoy!!!

PlutoLuvr · 12-08-2006, 08:49 AM

Yes, the seamless sink gave you away! It looks sooooo good

Our contractor is pushing us towards a high-end Formica. I'm fine with Formica, but all of my "trendy" friends tell me I'll have trouble selling my home without "upgrades." Well, at least have trouble getting a good price when we move.

My hubby's a builder and can get Zodiac at cost. Still, it's real expensive even at cost. Another "con" there is we'll have a three- to four-week lull in the kitchen project while the Zodiac is being made. Formica would be in within a few days of ordering.

When I look at it from an accounting perspective, I'm leaning towards the Zodiac at cost. I think we'd end up with a profit on the kitchen with resale value. But we love our home and its location. We don't plan on moving anytime soon.

Then we go over to the in-laws for dinner a couple weeks ago and -- low and behold -- they've done a beautiful custom countertop job with tile and mosaic inlays that we were just drooling over. I swear, their kitchen looked like something you'd see in a castle in the Mediterranean.

Such tough decisions!

Thanks for reading my babble, lol. I think it might be therapeutic to write this out

ampc3 · 12-08-2006, 09:07 AM

I don't mean to ask something so personal, but can someone give me a ball park for what the price tag is on a kitchen remodel like that one??I know there is a "range" of prices... that is why I say ball park--generally speaking...
TIA--looks beautiful by the way!

TammyNC · 12-08-2006, 09:16 AM

Molli-Your kitchen looks GREAT!! Thanks for sharing. I know you are super excited to have everything back in working condition.

12-06-2006, 02:08 PM	#1
ohMom Kids Get Arthritis Too! Amen and Hallelujah Sister!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,837	New Kitchen Revealed! yea and AMEN! it's done!! well, the downdraft still needs connected but that's icing on the cake now. for picture purposes it's done!! i didn't hang any regular decorations yet, just went straight to holiday decor so they walls, etc look a bit bland; that's why. but here she is.......... BEFORE original kitchen original formal dining room took wall down in between two rooms and since you asked....NO, hunky handy man is NOT available for hire AFTER window removed and door installed in old formal dining room sorry for the glare! __________________ Co-Moderator WISH forum -- Take the WISH challenge here.........

12-06-2006, 02:14 PM	#2
safetymom I work well in committees CBR fan and TF believer! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 35,997	It's beautiful!!! I am sure you are glad it is done. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ IV My CBR website My granddaughters

12-06-2006, 03:21 PM	#3
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12-06-2006, 03:33 PM	#4
JandJ If I close my mind in fear . . . Please pry it open I had a very productive day ... yesterday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 2,348	Looks fantastic! I love the glass door cabinets and would do (almost) anything for a double oven!! Nice inspiration. Thanks for sharing! DH and I are in the middle of a kitchen remodel right now, nothing so elaborate, but it's nice to see a finished project and dream of when ours will be done! __________________ Married at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort / Sunrise Terrace / October 2005 All that I am or ever hope to be I owe to my angel Mother (1940 - 2005) Daddy's little girl (1933 - 2008) Waiting for our little one to find us through adoption

12-06-2006, 05:42 PM	#5
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12-06-2006, 10:21 PM	#6
Caitsmama Closet Hannah Montana Fan! am planning on getting at least one more Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: By the shore in RI Posts: 5,297	Beautiful kitchen!! __________________

12-07-2006, 12:02 AM	#7
pppiglet DIS Cast Member Don't like circle cutters. I am bad with them...as you notice all my pictures are square! Wears primer to church! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: La Mirada, Calif Posts: 4,049	It looked great before the remodel and now looks even better! __________________ 2/6/11 1st time on Disney Wonder to Mex Riviera 11/9/08 1st Cruise on RCCL Mex Riviera 5/05/07 2nd Cruise on Disney Magic/ Western Caribbean, 1st trip WDW 2/12/06 First cruise with Carnival Pride/ Mexican Riviera 6/11/05 First Cruise ever on Disney Magic! Mexican Riviera 11/18/05 First Tag by the Tag Fairy! Aka DebbieDoodles

12-07-2006, 08:29 AM	#8
ohMom Kids Get Arthritis Too! Amen and Hallelujah Sister!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,837	JandJ -- it's a 'trivection' oven by GE which translates to Speed Bake. oh my i'm still learning it but i LOVE it! i can't believe how much faster it preheats too than my ancient previous one. thanks for all the cheers!! __________________ Co-Moderator WISH forum -- Take the WISH challenge here.........

12-07-2006, 11:11 AM	#9
PlutoLuvr KORT RORP/ERS AULS TKPWET T LA*S WORD :) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FL Posts: 1,377	Looks BEAUTIFUL!!! We're remodeling our kitchen, too, and we're up to the countertop decision stage. What did you decide? Based on your sink, I'm thinking yours is either Corian or an engineered stone? What helped you decide on the countertop? They all seem to have their pros and cons.

12-07-2006, 01:18 PM	#10
Am_I_There_Yet Tells little white lies about Santa If my bras relied on me to handwash them, they would be able to walk by themselves So many jokes, so many moderators I was saved by cat poo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SE Texas Posts: 6,598	Beautiful! I remodeled my kitchen a year ago, and I still walk into it and smile! It was the best decision I've made since I moved here three years ago!

12-08-2006, 08:12 AM	#11
ohMom Kids Get Arthritis Too! Amen and Hallelujah Sister!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,837	PlutoLuvr -- we actually have two different countertops. the majority, including the sink, is Corian (Sahara color) mainly b/c i wanted the seamless sink. which i do love by the way. the island is the kitchen 'accent' for lack of a better term, so with it having different cabinet coloring my decorator suggested a different countertop as well. we had been looking real hard at Quartz but the price was much higher. So we went with Cambria quartz (something snow color) for the cooktop/island countertop and backsplash. The quartz is more heat- resistant; but also colder (i assume just during winter months?) and has a shine to it. I wasn't sure I'd like that quartz shine throughout my kitchen anyhow. Both clean up very well. and for an FYI -- my decorator suggested a top-quality laminate with the look of natural stone to ease the budget. I was going to do that until i discovered seamless sinks __________________ Co-Moderator WISH forum -- Take the WISH challenge here.........

12-08-2006, 08:46 AM	#12
petrymom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,138	Very nice!!!!!! Enjoy!!! __________________ Petrymom 2005 - POR 2006 - AKL 2008 - CBR

12-08-2006, 08:49 AM	#13
PlutoLuvr KORT RORP/ERS AULS TKPWET T LA*S WORD :) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FL Posts: 1,377	Yes, the seamless sink gave you away! It looks sooooo good Our contractor is pushing us towards a high-end Formica. I'm fine with Formica, but all of my "trendy" friends tell me I'll have trouble selling my home without "upgrades." Well, at least have trouble getting a good price when we move. My hubby's a builder and can get Zodiac at cost. Still, it's real expensive even at cost. Another "con" there is we'll have a three- to four-week lull in the kitchen project while the Zodiac is being made. Formica would be in within a few days of ordering. When I look at it from an accounting perspective, I'm leaning towards the Zodiac at cost. I think we'd end up with a profit on the kitchen with resale value. But we love our home and its location. We don't plan on moving anytime soon. Then we go over to the in-laws for dinner a couple weeks ago and -- low and behold -- they've done a beautiful custom countertop job with tile and mosaic inlays that we were just drooling over. I swear, their kitchen looked like something you'd see in a castle in the Mediterranean. Such tough decisions! Thanks for reading my babble, lol. I think it might be therapeutic to write this out

12-08-2006, 09:07 AM	#14
ampc3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,117	I don't mean to ask something so personal, but can someone give me a ball park for what the price tag is on a kitchen remodel like that one??I know there is a "range" of prices... that is why I say ball park--generally speaking... TIA--looks beautiful by the way! __________________ ME DH (10) (8) (6) (twins 5/20/09) First family WDW TR ~Party of 5 June 08 http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1826722 June 8-16 2008~POR

12-08-2006, 09:16 AM	#15
TammyNC WISH Biggest Loser/Red Team Would rather be her own person than share a tag Always shares her Pixie Dust! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Burlington, NC Posts: 2,689	Molli-Your kitchen looks GREAT!! Thanks for sharing. I know you are super excited to have everything back in working condition. __________________ Tammy

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