We didn't make many changes to the lay-out which we had lived with for three years and liked.

The mantle/hood is a replica of a mantle in the farmhouse my grandfather grew up in. We originally thought we'd use that mantle, but it was in too bad of shape (house has been empty for years). I want to decorate the shelf better so that there is something interesting to reflect in the mirror: we didn't want a pendant light over the island to block it since it is the focal point of the room.

We started with deconstruction on April 21, and finished on June 27.

I've enjoyed reading this forum as a border-line lurker: this is a good, generous community, and even those of us who do not post as often are enriched by the wealth of experience and expertise shared here. Peace to all. Amy

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After:

Here's some details:
Shiloh cabinets, full overlay, in soft white with cafe highlighting, beaded lowers, slab drawers,seeded glass inserts (desk uppers), red cherry island.
Cambria Quartz countertops in Branbury
Grazia Rixi tile in Crema (subways and field tile) and Dore (decos)
Whirlpool Gold 5 Burner Cooktop
JennAir Ovens
Kenmore Microwave/Pizza Oven
GE Profile Refridgerator (2 years old)
GE Dishwasher (3 years old)
Hickory Hardware Pulls and knobs
Kohler Cast Iron Undermount Sink in Cane Sugar
Elements of Design Faucet "New Orleans"
Insinkerator Instant Hot Water
American Traditions Paint "Pear"

When your kitchen is complete, please submit it to the Finished Kitchens Blog! This way your kitchen will join others in inspiring and helping newcomers!

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And yes, the difference between the Discussions section and the Gallery section can be confusing.
We originally used the Gallery section to post all finished kitchens; there is much less activity in the Gallery and posts do not scroll off as quickly as in the Discussions section. I had requested finished kitchens to be posted in the Gallery section because, unfortunately, a kitchen can scroll off the Discussions section before I can get it added to the FKB. It is also much easier for me to find a finished kitchen in the gallery. So that's my reasoning.
In the future I will save the posts on my harddrive; so feel free to post in either section. But please either email me or submit the FKB Checklist to notify me that a kitchen is ready.

btw... I don't always see posts in the Discussions section (like this one) so please email me if you have any questions. starpooh@gmail.com
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I think this plus their eBay site are the only places to get them reasonably priced...but there may others, Google "Ticor" + the model you're looking for.

Tapmaster®: Tapmaster®: http://www.tapmaster.ca/

I don't know if there are other places to get these from...again, Google it!

Never-MT: Never-MT: http://custominserts-store.stores.yahoo.net/nevsoapandlo.html

I think this is the only place you can get one from.

Pop up Outlets: Popup Mocketts: http://www.mockett.com/default.asp?ID=469

There may be other vendors/sellers, use Google. (Pufp?)

Plugmold®/Power Strips:

• Plugmold®: http://www.wiremold.com/www/consumer/products/plugmold.asp
  
• Angle Powerstrip: http://www.tasklighting.com/ap/angle-strip.htm

There may be other vendors/sellers, use Google.

Have you noticed that "Google" (or other search engine) is your "new best friend"? :-)

Note: One reason people haven't specified where they got things is that most things are available many places. Another reason is that you have to be careful not to "advertise" or promote a business on this site.