tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145989572011-04-21T15:25:20.383-07:00SunRochyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441672575596726673noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14598957.post-1127683508394857952005-09-25T14:23:00.000-07:002005-09-25T14:25:08.400-07:00We wrapped up our kitchen update last week! Amazingly, it was completed in record time, and we're pretty happy with it. The kitchen is a 10’ by 11’ room cut up by three doorways, which means that it’s a small and awkward space. We only have about 8.5’ of countertop space (3.5’ on each side of the sink, plus a tiny bit next to the stove), so we desperately needed to make the most of what we had.<br /><br />The Flickr slideshow (start to finish) is here:<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/colfax/sets/598066/show/">http://flickr.com/photos/colfax/sets/598066/show/</a><br /><br />Project specifications:<br />Range and Microwave: GE Profile<br />Fridge: Amana Easy-Reach Dishwasher: KitchenAid<br />Sink: Blanco undermount<br />Faucet: Grohe Ladylux Café<br />Filter Faucet: BrassTech<br />Undersink Filter: GE Smartwater dual-stage filter<br />Countertop: Caesarstone in concrete.<br />Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore’s Potpourri Green.<br />Nook wall is Pratt & Lambert’s Willow Green.<br />Backsplash: H&amp;R Johnson white subway tiles.<br />Ceiling fan: Minka Aire Supra 44 ceiling fan<br />Undercabinet lights: Kichler Xenon undercabinet lights.<br />Ceiling light: Alma base with fluted shade, Rejuvenation.<br />Cabinets: Painted (Benjamin Moore’s Decorators White) framed birch cabinets with full overlay. Shaker doors with hidden hinges. Full extension drawers with slab fronts. Melamine interiors. Custom made by a local operation.<br />Cabinet knobs: RK International white knob.<br />Cabinet pulls: Deco pull from Restoration Hardware.<br />Floor: Armstrong Imperial classic black VCT.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14598957-112768350839485795?l=smallkitchensbeeswax.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>SunRochyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441672575596726673noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14598957.post-1121709386111530962005-07-18T10:55:00.000-07:002005-07-18T10:56:26.116-07:00My kitchen is small—about 10' by 11' and we have to work around three doorways. We're updating it with new cabinets and appliances, but sadly we're only gaining about 4" more counter space. We couldn't justify taking out any walls or doing anything major since we don't plan on being in the house for more than five years (plus our pocketbooks are fairly shallow), so we're working within the footprint of the original kitchen. We took out the radiator under the sink and replaced it with a kickspace heater, so finally I'll be able to store all my cleaning products down there.<br /><br />We've only just started so I don't have a ton of pictures yet. The new cabinets just went in on Friday. This week the floor goes in and the appliances arrive! Can't wait.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14598957-112170938611153096?l=smallkitchensbeeswax.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>SunRochyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441672575596726673noreply@blogger.com