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- I think under cabinet lighting is definitely worth the expense.
This is one (BIG) thing I wish we had done...
- I think under cabinet lighting is definitely worth the expense.
I'm just wondering where the box of wheat thins went. I love those things.
And thanks to all for the kind remarks...
Already remodeled 2-1/2 baths. We're done!So, time now to start the bathroom remodel?
Thank you. I avoid conflict, but not easy to negotiate with and I did $4800 of the work myself.Very nice. Looks a lot more expensive than the <$30k you spent.
Had to go, very dated.rodi said:I especially like that you got rid of the cabinet soffits.
Not quite the same (not sure I would have liked a match), cabinets are a little darker ("Wheat") than the floor ("Natural"). We had "free" use of a kitchen designer (Degreed in interior design), she was very helpful.rodi said:I love how the cabinets and floor are the same hue. VERY nice.
Are the cabinets custom? Nope, all standard Kemper cabinets.
So, you do the baths, then the kitchen, then get ready to sell and buy elsewhere. Are you going to look for a place you can remodel, now that you have all that experience?Already remodeled 2-1/2 baths. We're done!
I hope not. Our current house wasn't out of date when we bought it on 1992...So, you do the baths, then the kitchen, then get ready to sell and buy elsewhere. Are you going to look for a place you can remodel, now that you have all that experience?
I know exactly what you're saying... Our house was built in 1964 - with dimensioned solid wood shelves (vs particle board more common today). Cabinets were clearly built in place... vs premade/assembled. Since the doors were plane front (slab front I think is what they call it) - we kept the cabinets, but stripped/repainted them and put new hardware on. (The fanciest front I can tolerate is a shaker - so slab front works for my taste, but everyone has different preferences.)Just curious, Midpack et al: When we remodeled our kitchen 18 years ago (almost time to do it again ) we were told by a couple of contractors that we should go with new cabinet faces rather than actually replacing the cabinets. Our house was built in the 60's, and you could store bars of gold on the shelves and they wouldn't sag. Honestly, I've not really looked at the "standard" cabinets, but was wondering if you'd heard that same thing. We ended up going with the new doors and faces, and are very pleased, but again, it's starting to show wear and I'm secretly considering doing it before I retire in the next 5 years.
And Midpack, that kitchen is stunning. WOW! I'd never eat out again. (I lie).
Both times I bought Kraft-Maid cabinets at HD and had their designer do the cabinet layout BUT I had my own contractor do the installation. I really like the Kraftmaid features and construction.
See below...
We also used KraftMaid on the first kitchen (pictured elsewhere in this thread) and are currently remodeling another kitchen using KraftMaid cabinets. Unfortunately the quality is not up to par and KraftMaid has agreed to replace all the doors and drawer fronts.
Fast forward 12 years, I order a set of KraftMaid......
I don't know if they've gone downhill, I just got 'lucky' or what.
-ERD50
Online rules of thumb suggested we should plan on 25% for labor, so not out of line on that basis, what have you seen?Beautiful kitchen. We are thinking of remodeling ours. Out of curiosity, what is the $5,900 figure consist of ? Thats alot of coin.
Online rules of thumb suggested we should plan on 25% for labor, so not out of line on that basis, what have you seen?
The total job was $28K (I misstated earlier with $29K, hardwood was $6.5K, not $7.5K). I noted which items were installed separately (countertops, floor, tile) in the earlier post, not included in the $5925.
Anyone can handle demo IMO, watch a few remodeling shows on HGTV, it's not difficult. DIY videos, articles and (library) books can provide details as needed.I'm awful at any type of home repair job. Replacing leaky toilet fixtures is about my limit, so I am not going to do any demo much less finishing work.