Here is a pic I've saved for inspiration. I like how the soffits doesn't stick out past the cabinets so it looks like a nice extension of the cabinets.

Here is a link that might be useful: kitchen with soffits.

Here is a link that might be useful: Shutterfly

love the seating:

love the back to back sinks:

great half backsplash:

nice hanging cabs:

The advantium is in it's dresser-like cabinet, and that's my first completed slab of (diy) soapstone on top.

I found a nice counter height stool from Tom Seely, and oy! such a bargain!

I made the casket that holds the undermount fireclay prep sink. The sink is hooked up, but I found that I haven't the wherewithal to fabricate the sink cutout in the soapstone, so I will need to sub it out. :-(

If you'd like to see the rest of the pics, this is my photobucket url:
http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/Sombreuil/?
Thanks for lookin'. Hopefully I'll actually finish this thing by the 4th of July.
Casey

Details:
Cabinets: Silverline Series by Medallion Cabinetry
Wood: Cherry
Finish: Chestnut
Countertops: Wilsonart Hi-Definition Laminate (bevel edge)
Sink: Blanco Silgranite in Anthracite Black
Faucet: Kohler
Lightin: Undercabinet Fluorescent w/ warm bulbs

We are pretty happy with the outcome, especially since it was pretty much designed and all materials selected in a 8 week period, which seems pretty fast track from what I hear here.

We wanted a classic look that would not go out of style in a couple of years as would a kitchen of the moment. Also had to be sympathetic to the rest of the house (built 1924 and pretty much original)

Some details:

- New Loweon windows - stained wood. Designer wanted to paint them white which seems to be the prevailing trend, especially with white cabinets, but we insisted on wood to tie in with the windows in the rest of the house. This required some custom milling of the trim to get an exact match for the rest of the house. Do not seem to see white cabinets and wood windows too often but we like.

- White shakerish cabinets with "royal brown" granite.

- A floor tile from Italy that I forgot the name of

- White subway backsplash to keep it simple and timeless

- underfloor radiant heating (love that!)

- room totally gutted - rewired, replumbed, insulated and replastered

- New Wolf 30" AG range with 36" 600 cfm Vent a Hood (just strong enough suck)

- Carry over 5 yo Bosch dishwasher and Kenmoore fridge (a big plus for white cabinets - std white appliances look good.

We originally had plans on keeping the original antique hutch and moving it to the eat in area, but this will take too much room so am thinking of deploying it in the master BR as a book shelf/dresser unit when we do over the bedroom late this year.

Some before, during and after photos below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Photos here

Here is a link that might be useful: Elljays' kitchen

Here is a link that might be useful: Lee Valley divider clips

I finally had time this morning to take some pictures and get them loaded to Webshots. Please take a peek. The final ones are at the end of the Kitchen Album.

The only thing I'd say is my cabinets don't show too well in the pictures. They are a lovely cream with a brown glaze and I love them. Hope the pictures do them right!

Here is a quick list of my things:
Floors: Brazilian Teak
Cabs: custom cream with brown glaze
Counters: Marron Cohiba granite slab
Backsplash: Robert Andrews Collection by Alfredo
Salvatori, Dune Series, color is Aurora. Rhomboid and brick shapes.
Accent piece in backsplash: Sonoma Tile Makers, Tantrum --worth EVERY penny (OK, dollar)
Appliances: Most are Kitchenaide with the exception of the Thermador stove top and Dacor warming drawer.

I can't think of what else you'd want to know, so if I'm missing something, just ask... thanks again!

Bella.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bella's Final Kitchen Pics

Here is a link that might be useful: Jen's kitchen

Here is a link that might be useful: Tray dividers

(kudos to Tally Sue for posting on the organization forum)

Here is a link that might be useful: tap in channels for dividers

Rich

Here is a link that might be useful: kitchen pics

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I would also add some nice hardware, pendants etc. like others suggested.

(sorry some of the links below are not working right - the discriptions of the pictures are not supposed to be links)

DIY glazing

Painting cabinets video

Sample of glazed finish

Sampple of glazed finish 2

Maybe in a shade like this (avocado stain):

or this glazed taupe finish:

Or use a product like the liquid iron to tone down the oak:
(last picture in the link)




They can even make them look like maple or cherry with a faux woodgrain

If you want to do something different I think a olive green painted shade might work for lets say the island area

Here is a link that might be useful: Gail2's Kitchen in the FKB

Here is a link that might be useful: kitchen hinge

Maybe some of you long timers will remember my kitchen from last April...

Here it is now>>>

For reference, the range is sort of where the fridge was before. The new picture is taken from where we took down the wall separating the kitchen and DR.

Here is a link that might be useful: honeyb2's mostly finished kitchen

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE:
1. Peninsula - so functional, lots of space to work
2. Full extension drawers with blumotion brakes - absolute neccesity to me!
3. Deep & wide base drawers - I have 8 of these and use them for my pots & pans, cake pans (I have a TON!), small appliances, Tupperware and platters.
4. Instant hot/instant cold filtered water
5. All drawers in base cabinets (except sink, super susan, and a narrow 6" cabinet)
6. Subzero fridge - BIG splurge, but so worth it!
7. Advantium microwave/speedcook 240 - once you get over the learning curve, this thing is awesome!
8. Dish Drawers - LOVE 'EM!
9. Tray dividers over oven and in the top of dish cabinet - the only cabinets fully used to the ceiling by me. I'm too short to reach the tops of the rest of them.
10. Lee Valley dividers used for my 2 utensil drawers makes them organized and easy to use at last.
11. Hardwood floors - the denting/scatching drives me crazy, but I just adore the way they look!
12. Beverage Cooler - love the functionality of it. We have it on the opposite side of a blind corner in the kitchen, so that it faces the family room and it keeps everyone from getting underfoot for a drink. Holds everything from DH's wine to DD's soda to my bottled water.
13. Integrated Panels - we did them on every appliance we could - dish drawers, refrigerator and trash compactor.
14. Tapmaster - another frivolous item, but I so enjoy it!
15. My Cabinet People - Finding a small Amish company who builds wonderful custom cabinets for not too much more than HD or Lowes - priceless.

Regrets (most due to compromises with DH):
1. Wall Oven - went mid range here and completely regret it. Takes forever to heat up and doesn't fit an unbelievable amount of items even though it is a full-size 30" oven. :(
2. Toekick drawers - didn't hear about this until after my cabinet order was in. :(
3. Stain color - major compromise w/DH
4. Countertop - really wish DH would have considered granite. I love the movement in it! That's exactly what he hates about it. The Silestone is great though.
5. Beverage Cooler - I love the cooler, but wish I had not let DH "browbeat" me out of the one I really wanted that would have allowed for a wood frame and our own handle over stainless steel and would have black interior so you couldn't "see" into it so clearly (only $100-150 more). This one just doesn't go with our style.
6. 6" Narrow Base Cabinet - wish I had come up with something better to do with it as it's pretty worthless as it is. Just saw someone who did it as a cleaning pull-out (ranchreno?) - awesome idea! Wish I had known that before.

The only other regrets are due to lack of funds to carry out my dreams. LOL!

Marie

Here is a link that might be useful: BasketChick's 95% Finished Kitchen

Things I am thrilled with, well I have a long list so here goes.

Most importantly, I'm thrilled with the fact that I designed my own layout (using my own ideas PLUS suggestions from friends, KDs, this site). Because no one knows me and my kitchen better than I do, so my decisions were based on my own preferences.

Specific things I love:
Walk-in (or step-in if you prefer) pantry
No more too small unused breakfast nook
Tons o' counterspace
Convection oven
My BAY window!!
Large one-bowl granite composite sink
Hot water dispenser
Full extension drawers
All drawers in lowers except the 2 Lazy Susans
The Lazy Susans which I do like so much more than I expected to
LOTS of light
My appliance garage!!
My second refrigerator in the adjacent utility room
Lots of room in drawers to spread out and divide my cooking & serving utensils
My no-maintenance granite
Tray dividers above the fridge, excellent use of a hard-to-reach space
The personal touches that are "me" - including my grape/wine theme and black accents

Did I mention I love my kitchen? It's almost exactly 2 years old now.