Ken:
Shaw Original Farm sinks from England cost $1,000.00 $800.00 for a
knock-off. If you are going to spend $800.00 on a copy-cat, you might as well
spend $1.000.00 for a recognized quality sink. We recommend a Kohler, stainless
steel, deep-set style sink with one large pan instead of two. This gives you
more room to work cleaning bigger things. Plus its easier to clean with
stainless steel polish than trying to clean a porcelain sink that will mar up
from pans. Also, you cannot use bleach on porcelain sinks as eventually (as in
years) the finish will wear off and make it look black.
Counter Top Color: stay away from black. Shows all of the water spots from
the calcium in the water and you will regret it. Go with any jewel-color
counter top with a tight pattern. It will make your kitchen look bigger with
the tighter pattern and a deep color will compliment the painted cabinets which
should be a light color. Also, figure out how high you want your back-splash.
Back-Splash: We have a high 6" back-splash which we love. Makes it look
custom. We recommend that you go at least 5". The standard is 3-4" high and
looks cheap. 6" high would look great in your kitchen. Also, use the same
countertop-backsplash to go behind the stove, all the way up to the microwave or
the hood vent. Whichever style you are going with.
Custom style kitchens use a separate Hood-Vent above the stove. Thats what
we have. It vents all the way outside with a funnel type aluminum vent. If you
get a built-in microwave, then you buy a separate Hood-vent for above the stove.
They run $700-$1,000.00 but well worth the investment. Remember, these
improvements are permanent and you will enjoy the benefits of doing this the
right way for many, many years.
Built-In microwave. Be sure to build the cabinet space wide enough for a
large microwave, so that when you have to replace the microwave someday, you
have your choice of sizes.
I will take another look at your plans now....
Ken.
Cabinets: Stay away from laminate at all costs!!! The shelves warp from
the moisture in the air and the weight of the items on the shelves. Always go
with real wood when possible.
Lisa:
thought about counter tops - like cars, dark colors are the hardest to keep
clean
Roger:
1. I liked the Built in Microwave idea on the Home depot plan & The glass
cabinet front idea. It looks too crowded over by the sink in the lowe's
plan.
2. I'd skip the farmhouse sink....your choice of porcelain or stainless, just get deep...I personally like stainless but if you use a lighter counter you may go with porcelain, even a cream porcelain is nice. Black counters show water spots. Lighter may make the space look larger.
3. I'd probably go w/ the two drawer recycle and use the lazy susan for other objects.
4. Make sure there are enough drawers for kitchen utensils by the stove.
5. We kept a rug in the dining room with duncans food & water & it worked fine.
6. Check with lowe's & see if there is a finish over the painted surface or not to protect it....ypu may not even need it. NO Laminate!!!!!!
2. I'd skip the farmhouse sink....your choice of porcelain or stainless, just get deep...I personally like stainless but if you use a lighter counter you may go with porcelain, even a cream porcelain is nice. Black counters show water spots. Lighter may make the space look larger.
3. I'd probably go w/ the two drawer recycle and use the lazy susan for other objects.
4. Make sure there are enough drawers for kitchen utensils by the stove.
5. We kept a rug in the dining room with duncans food & water & it worked fine.
6. Check with lowe's & see if there is a finish over the painted surface or not to protect it....ypu may not even need it. NO Laminate!!!!!!
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