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Cabinets裝好了之後，上好了moulding(很花時間), 就是Countertop。Countertop的選擇有granite, man-made stones, etc.還是喜歡自然一點,就選了granite.因為cabinet是白色的,所以在選擇granite的時候顏色的選擇就多了.因為昆間比較小,最後我們決定了下麵的石頭:
選石頭的經驗就是一定要貨比5-6家.價格的差距很大,同樣的石頭報價有$35/sf到$80/sf. 還要問清楚sink cutout,edge是否單收費.最後我們的石頭大概是$45-$50/sf.都是專業安裝,因為石頭死沉死沉的,找平也是技術活.
Countertop裝完之後就可以把appliances hook up and install plumbing. 以前對plumbing 沒有研究,更別說soldiering pipes. 凡事都有第一次,買了book and supply,go online watch some DIY videos, 事事都怕琢磨:
高手們可能注意到我下麵犯了個錯誤,是什麽?
Double Sink: we thought about large single sink but chose double as needs to wash stuff for small children. But there is another benefit that we realized later on - curved cutout looks better. Sink is free promo from the stone guys.
Faucet: Hansgrohe (from Costco.com), soap dispenser (Kohler, from homedepot). We compared several faucets ranging from $100 to $400 and ended up choosing Hansgrophe. If there is one thing in the kitchen that you need to buy the best available product, it is the faucet. Hansgrophe is one of the best brands out there. Although expensive ($400+), highly recommended. Also some experience buying plumbing supplies from Costco local store, not as good quality and reliable as other stuff.
Sink hookup finished: not as easy doing it first time. Took a better part of a day.
Dishwasher and Frig icemaker hookup: dishwasher was a pain, but learned what the plumbers meant rough it in. Also worth note here that make sure your stone guys drill holes for dish washer if the model doesn\'t have side mount.
Next up: backsplash.Homedepot 有一個新產品是兩麵膠,專門粘backsplash.雖然貴點,但不用和泥了.這裏要提前把outlets往外挪.
把toe kick heater定位裝好. This thing warms up the room so fast!
最後收尾工作,paint,additional moulding and patchups. Now look at our new kitchen:
Notice the cabinets for dining room - a tip from earlier using wall cabinets and put them on a base.
Range Wall:
Sink Wall:
Corner:
Sink:
Built-in Frig:
Island with wine frig:
Entrance to kitchen: to answer an earlier question on floor transition - install a transitional piece which can buy from Homedepot
Skylights:
Another look:
Happy Halloween: my 5-yr old\'s design.
Now its time to sit back and enjoy some nice wine - for wine lovers who like a big red, this one is of incredible value (a 2008 shiraz from Barossa, AU, $15 bottle but tastes like $50+).
選石頭的經驗就是一定要貨比5-6家.價格的差距很大,同樣的石頭報價有$35/sf到$80/sf. 還要問清楚sink cutout,edge是否單收費.最後我們的石頭大概是$45-$50/sf.都是專業安裝,因為石頭死沉死沉的,找平也是技術活.
Countertop裝完之後就可以把appliances hook up and install plumbing. 以前對plumbing 沒有研究,更別說soldiering pipes. 凡事都有第一次,買了book and supply,go online watch some DIY videos, 事事都怕琢磨:
高手們可能注意到我下麵犯了個錯誤,是什麽?
Double Sink: we thought about large single sink but chose double as needs to wash stuff for small children. But there is another benefit that we realized later on - curved cutout looks better. Sink is free promo from the stone guys.
Faucet: Hansgrohe (from Costco.com), soap dispenser (Kohler, from homedepot). We compared several faucets ranging from $100 to $400 and ended up choosing Hansgrophe. If there is one thing in the kitchen that you need to buy the best available product, it is the faucet. Hansgrophe is one of the best brands out there. Although expensive ($400+), highly recommended. Also some experience buying plumbing supplies from Costco local store, not as good quality and reliable as other stuff.
Sink hookup finished: not as easy doing it first time. Took a better part of a day.
Dishwasher and Frig icemaker hookup: dishwasher was a pain, but learned what the plumbers meant rough it in. Also worth note here that make sure your stone guys drill holes for dish washer if the model doesn\'t have side mount.
Next up: backsplash.Homedepot 有一個新產品是兩麵膠,專門粘backsplash.雖然貴點,但不用和泥了.這裏要提前把outlets往外挪.
把toe kick heater定位裝好. This thing warms up the room so fast!
最後收尾工作,paint,additional moulding and patchups. Now look at our new kitchen:
Notice the cabinets for dining room - a tip from earlier using wall cabinets and put them on a base.
Range Wall:
Sink Wall:
Corner:
Sink:
Built-in Frig:
Island with wine frig:
Entrance to kitchen: to answer an earlier question on floor transition - install a transitional piece which can buy from Homedepot
Skylights:
Another look:
Happy Halloween: my 5-yr old\'s design.
Now its time to sit back and enjoy some nice wine - for wine lovers who like a big red, this one is of incredible value (a 2008 shiraz from Barossa, AU, $15 bottle but tastes like $50+).
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