peabrain
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Post by peabrain on Aug 1, 2014 15:04:17 GMT
ashleyMaybe it IS what I need then! I tried one on BH&G and it didn't work at ALL. So maybe this will. I will try. Thank you.
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tiffanytwisted
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Jun 26, 2014 15:57:39 GMT
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 2, 2014 0:22:48 GMT
Thanx for all the input & tips!
We actually did that & it was fine. I'm pretty sure I'm going to ignore the cabinet-measuring-guy's suggestion and go w/my original length. Our back door is at the top of the stairs and that's where anyone would go in & out w/any type of apparatus should we have the need.
Definitely going to check out those websites!
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Gennifer
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Jun 26, 2014 8:22:26 GMT
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Post by Gennifer on Aug 2, 2014 5:42:21 GMT
Don't do it!
Kidding, sort of. We are on about week 5 of our kitchen renovation, and probably have 3-4 weeks still. We are totally diy'ing it, though, so that makes a difference. We removed walls, moved appliances, have done new floors, installed our lower cabinets, and are working on our butcherblock counters right now.
I would say to take your budget and double it, and take your time frame and double it. And stay off Pinterest, or you will revise your plans constantly.
(We used the Ikea planner to design the whole thing, and bought our cabinets there. There's a kitchen sale going on, so we got an extra 20% off... All of our cabinets (with stacked uppers), an integrated dishwasher, a new hood vent, and our countertops were about $5K. Our kitchen is about 13.5' x 12', for reference.)
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Post by anniefb on Aug 2, 2014 5:58:41 GMT
This is what I'm working towards as well but I have to do the bathroom first. Not looking forward to either remodeling experience!
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tiffanytwisted
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 2, 2014 16:45:35 GMT
As a Libra, I know to avoid that place, lol. We're going w/Lowe's and I'm sticking w/what they have so I don't overwhelm myself.
I will, however, have to do a little poking around for my over-the-table lighting. We have a very small kitchen and my table is pushed up against a wall most of the time, leaving only 3 chairs 'usable'. Since my husband travels, it works for my sons & me. However, the once a week or so that we do all eat together requires us to pull the table away from the wall, obviously. This creates quite a dilemma for me as far as placement for a pendant, or even a recessed light. Any suggestions?
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Post by lindywholoveskids on Aug 2, 2014 17:38:51 GMT
we hired a contractor who hired the subcontractors, etc. He worked with us and the designer, the architect, and it worked out so well. he was exactly on time. it was a little over budget, but we were ok with the changes. when it came time to decide on a major change that would be an improvement (regarding the basement access) we opted out.
We love this contractor!! we got to decide on every surface, piece of hardware, appliance, tile, etc. we were lucky that we could afford it.
we moved out for 6 months because they gutted the kitchen and bathroom. we basically have a new house that's a little bigger than the old one. we lived across the street in a neighbors apt, so every day we could go into the house as long as it was safe and healthy to go in.
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Post by jojam on Aug 2, 2014 18:15:20 GMT
In my area, I've learned that you need to get your trades (carpenter, electrician, plumber, etc.) lined up MONTHS (2-3) in advance. At least to give them a general time frame. I let my cabinet maker know who I was working with, and the designer was able to line up everyone to get the work done when it needed to be done. I worked with a GREAT custom cabinet/woodworking company, and a great designer there. She had the experience I didn't to know what would work and what wouldn't. I sent her links to the look I was going for, "I like this backsplash." "Can I have this?" and she'd her stock to see what was available in my budget.
For your doorway, do make sure there is enough room. You may think, "This is ok. I can get through." Until you have a family member with a walker or wheelchair come over who can't get through. Even if no one has an issue NOW, doesn't mean sometime in the next few years, it won't happen. Trust me.
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Post by susans sister on Aug 2, 2014 18:23:33 GMT
Everyone I know who has used Lowes including me has been given the same excuse. They are told that the cabinets are ready, but the truck driver went off with out loading them and they are sitting on the dock. Not sure whey they use this excuse, but be on the lookout for it.
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Julie W
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Jun 27, 2014 22:11:06 GMT
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Post by Julie W on Aug 2, 2014 18:26:16 GMT
We lived through a complete first floor reno, including the kitchen, a few years ago. Everyone is right... takes longer and costs more than you originally plan for. We are currently nearing the end of a renovation in a foreclosure home we bought. We gutted it and started practically from scratch. I found one way to save money was to find what you want, e.g., faucet, sink, lights, etc., then google the hell out of it. There is ALWAYS a website selling it cheaper or with free shipping or a discount using a code. I found a kitchen chandelier on one website for $1300.00. I would never have paid that. I googled around and found the EXACT same chandelier on close-out at another website for $137.00. A terrific resource is the kitchen forum at That Home Site. That Home Site Kitchen ForumA few years ago I was considering new kitchen cabinets and used the measure service that IKEA contracts out. I think it was $75 where the guy measured and sought to understand what I wanted, then he provided the plan and loaded it into the IKEA website. There was not obligation to purchase, but if you did, you got the consult fee back when you used their installation services. He had a lot of great ideas that I would have never thought of before, and even though I didn't proceed I found it helpful. IKEA also ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction for cabinets by J.D. Power
Good luck!
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Post by femalebusiness on Aug 2, 2014 18:33:42 GMT
We just started on our kitchen. We are laying a floor and painting, next a new backsplash and counters. My stove is almost in the dining room, everything from the kitchen is piled in the living room and dining room. I must be weird because I'm happy as a clam. I love doing projects and don't mind the mess at all. It looks soooo good when I finish and clean it all up.
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Post by Sorrel on Aug 2, 2014 18:44:44 GMT
Right there with you. We are in the process of a major addition and renovation of our little bitty ranch house. We are digging out a basement in the backyard and putting a new master suite on top, bumping out the kitchen, and moving a bathroom over 3 feet to add even more space in the kitchen.
I tried to use the IKEA tool to plan our kitchen, but my brain was immediately overwhelmed, lol. I found a kitchen designer who used the IKEA software and did it all for us. She came up with lots of ideas I never would have thought of. Then she printed the list for us and we went and ordered the whole thing when they had their 20% off sale. I will be out of a kitchen for 2 months probably. I wish we could move out temporarily, but not in the budget.
Good luck everyone!
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tiffanytwisted
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 2, 2014 20:37:35 GMT
Very good point. This particular doorway, however leads down the stairs so walkers/wheelchairs aren't going that way anyway. Thanx for mentioning it though - it's something you don't think of until it's too late!
One more fun thing to look forward to . . .
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