"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" wrote in message
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OMG ... The cost is staggering. The cabinets and backsplash I want are
exorbitant, costwise. One light fixture is a designer fixture, it's
$4,000
by itself. The designer makes them himself. All told the new kitchen will
cost $50 grand. Steven is balking big time. It was $24 grand when we
first
went into this but I started researching stuff and found several designers
I liked. Natch I chose the most expensive ;( The granite counter tops
will
be the most expensive and the only thing Steven and I have agreed on.
Sheesh... we'll get the money back if we sell the place ;o) Yeah right, I
can see my obit "He died with his hand wrapped around a can of peas"

Am I being insane or what? I'm not looking for a gourmet/commercial
kitchen. Is $50 thousand that unreasonable? What have others spent?

The problem is that the final total is never exactly what the estimate is.
It's always more. So, you're looking at around $60K. That sounds a bit
much, but you know what your budget is and it's not for us to say whether
you should or shouldn't.

I would, however, get another estimate or two.

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"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" wrote in message
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The problem is that the final total is never exactly what the estimate
is. It's always more. So, you're looking at around $60K. That sounds
a bit much, but you know what your budget is and it's not for us to
say whether you should or shouldn't.

I would, however, get another estimate or two.

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I'm not on a budget per se'. I just don't know how much to spend. I'm a
"want" person and usually just buy what I want. Steven keeps me in check
money wise. The very first estimate I got was $24 grand. This was for the
cabinets and counter tops alone. Did not include hardwood floors,
wallpaper or anything. I want lighting done and a lot of special features.
I'm trying to get all of it done with one company so I know who to crab at
when I'm unhappy with someting While I'm doing it I want special
lighting and just a few other adjustments

Michael


Michael, how long would it take you to drive to a place where you could dock
a boat? Roll with this for a moment - it's going someplace interesting.