the fridge/freezer wall. i'm loving it. the fridge on the left (closest to range and breakfast room). hidden inside the center doors: open shelving and two large appliance garages for micro, coffee maker, etc... on the right, the freezer.

the range wall

the prep sink ...i LOVE the faucet!

we should have it finished up in the next couple of weeks. i'll have better pics then, along with the hardware which i am in LOVE with!

The first option is Madre Perla quartzite -- it has a grey undertone with some green in it. We found an onyx backsplash to go with it. It looks like this:

here's the full slab:

The second one is White Princess - it is white with grey swirls. We will have to have it shipped because we cannot find it locally so it increases the cost slightly but we would go with a plain white subway backsplash and that would reduce the cost b/c the onyx backsplash is somewhat expensive. It looks like this (photo not great):

I like them both, but lean toward the White Princess. Spouse likes the Madre, complaining that the WP is "cold". We're at an impasse. Opinions and thoughts are welcome!
Thanks!

One affects wood style hoods. If the bottom of the hood is wood it must be a min of 40" above the range/rangetop. It can be brought down to a min of 30" above the range/rangetop if 1/4" of fire resistant material (See manual for specific types) are installed to protect the bottom of the wood hood.

Another one affects the depth of cabinets flanking the range/rangetop. The max depth is 13".

However, I am wondering if Trevor can answer a question for those that want to use 15" deep upper cabinets. If you were to use 27-30" deep counters the range/rangetop would then sit 3-6" forward of the backs of the adjacent upper cabinets (Since there would be 3-6" space behind the range/ragetop until the back wall. Can you then use 15" uppers since there wold still only be 12-13" max of the cabinets that protrude from beyond the back of the range/rangetop?

Here is the kitchen in all it's new glory...

Details:
Cabinets: Mid Continent painted white perimeter, maple with choc glaze island
Counters: Honed Cararra marble/perimeter, honed absolute black granite/island
flooring: ceramic tile in various sizes
sink: ticor aporn front and ticor double sink on island
faucets: both danze
wall color: BM Revere pewter
ceiling color: high gloss Ralph Lauren Cowgirl blue
pendants over island: from salvage shop and rewired!
pendants over farm table: CB2/Victory pendants
lights in pantry and laundry room: Barn Electric warehouse lighting
range: GE Cafe
fridge: GE profile
hardware on coffee bar: RH Dakota pulls, glass knobs from Lowes
hardware on other: Amerock KANE weathered nickel
backsplash behind range: subway tile: LOWES
backsplash at coffee bar: standing pebble tile/Design-4-less
bar stools: Ballard Designs

I wish i could embed the photos into this post. But the best I can seem to do is put them on Flickr...

Hope you enjoy - lord knows Garden Web was my FIRST go-to for advice and ideas. Thank you to all!

Gerrity Stone MA

Marble Counters

Marmi Stone Co.

Barista net

I have a breakfast or keeping area off my kitchen. It is
not as lovely as any of the beautiful kitchens above.
It has a vaulted ceiling.

As you can see it is very small. The room off the ktichen
is about 12 by 12, Tiny.

My kitchen also opens up to a large family room with
a two story ceiling. The upper space makes everything
look larger. Anyway, I posted a couple pics maybe they
can help you.

I have a ceiling fan that will be changed to a different
ceiling fan. Speakers on the wall. The curtains are also
possibly changing along with the floor stain. A work in
progress.

my kitchen.. stil under the reno process excuse the mess.

Not mine but maybe they can give you ideas.

I like seeing the same pictures in multiple threads. Especially when it answers the question the poster asks and many times it brings out elements I didn't notice before. Most posters here notice more details than I do. :) I've posted mine in several threads and I hope people aren't bothered by it.

lukkiirish, love your bathroom! Your granite and cabinetry are so pretty.

massagerocks, I love yours too! The marble floor and the shower floor are gorgeous. I have SW Rainwashed in my master bathroom and it is hard to photograph also and it's a shame because it's so pretty.

minette99, I just commented on your bathroom on another thread. You have a small space and turned it into a jewel box with the blue colors and prettiness. :)

I think I'll post both of mine again, just for grins. :-)
#1 bath

#2 bath