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Ideal Kitchen
All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking.
Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would be your top 5 wishes? Mine a 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could be hosed out. 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. 4. A temp controlled wine closet 5. A walk-in Pantry. Yours? Dimitri |
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Dimitri > wrote:
> All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would > be your top 5 wishes? A gas stove/oven. More storage space. A proper pantry. A double sink. More outlets, especially at the island. serene |
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"serene" > wrote in message g... > Dimitri > wrote: > > > All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would > > be your top 5 wishes? > > A gas stove/oven. > More storage space. > A proper pantry. > A double sink. > More outlets, especially at the island. > > serene I would also do the gas stove/oven. ANY storage space would be lovely. A pantry would be a dream. A double sink with a DISPOSAL. A dishwasher - not me! kili |
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kilikini > wrote:
> A double sink with a DISPOSAL. Yeah, a disposal would be good, though I've gotten used to putting food scraps in the compost bucket. > A dishwasher - not me! I don't like the way dishes come out of the dishwasher still looking like they need to be washed, so I prefer to do them by hand. I wouldn't object to having someone around who would hand-wash all the dishes, though. :-) serene |
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Curly Sue > wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:04:30 -0700, (serene) > wrote: > > >kilikini > wrote: > > > >> A double sink with a DISPOSAL. > > > >Yeah, a disposal would be good, though I've gotten used to putting food > >scraps in the compost bucket. > > > >> A dishwasher - not me! > > > >I don't like the way dishes come out of the dishwasher still looking > >like they need to be washed, so I prefer to do them by hand. > > Then you don't have a very good dishwasher or something is wrong with > the setup. A good dishwasher will clean dishes better than can be > done by hand, with less water. My partner has an expensive, new dishwasher that was put in as part of a complete kitchen remodel. Still leaves streaks of detergent and the random bit of food. No, thanks. I'd rather do it myself. serene |
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"serene" > wrote in message g... > Dimitri > wrote: > >> All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. >> >> Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what >> would >> be your top 5 wishes? > > A gas stove/oven. > More storage space. > A proper pantry. > A double sink. > More outlets, especially at the island. > > serene TWO double sinks a couple of floor outlets a gas stove & a huge overhead vent more work area dee |
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Dimitri wrote:
> All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen > what would be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the > floor could be hosed out. Absolutely! > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. Not that important to me. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. For me it would be a gas stove with a griddle. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet Oh yeah!! > 5. A walk-in Pantry. Butler's Pantry... nice! > > Yours? > > Dimitri Double sink and one large deep sink for deep pots. Lots of prep space. Plenty of LIGHTING (I hate a dully lit kitchen). A window over the sink with a solarium window for growing potted herbs. Glass front cabinets for the items on the upper tier but not below where the pots and pans are stored. And if there is an unused corner where a traditional cabinet won't fit, put in a cabinet-fronted 3/4 lazy-susan. Hmmm, I don't ask for much, do I? LOL Jill |
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Dimitri wrote:
> All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would > be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could be > hosed out. > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet > 5. A walk-in Pantry. > > Yours? > > Dimitri > > > 1)gas stove/convection oven 2)stainless/granite/butcherblock counters 3)tile floor with drain in center 4)walk-in pantry 5)big-ass refrigerator with freezer on the bottom (this would be assuming i actually owned a kitchen :> ) -- saerah "It's not a gimmick, it's an incentive."- asterbark, afca aware of the manifold possibilities of the future "I think there's a clause in the Shaman's and Jujumen's Local #57 Union contract that they have to have reciprocity for each other's shop rules." -König Prüß |
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sarah bennett wrote:
> Dimitri wrote: > >> All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. >> >> Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen >> what would be your top 5 wishes? >> >> Mine a >> >> 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor >> could be hosed out. >> 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. >> 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. >> 4. A temp controlled wine closet >> 5. A walk-in Pantry. >> >> Yours? >> >> Dimitri >> >> >> > > 1)gas stove/convection oven > 2)stainless/granite/butcherblock counters > 3)tile floor with drain in center > 4)walk-in pantry > 5)big-ass refrigerator with freezer on the bottom > > (this would be assuming i actually owned a kitchen :> ) > ok, maybe i'd switch out the walk-in pantry with a prep sink and a small sink to wash my hands in. -- saerah "It's not a gimmick, it's an incentive."- asterbark, afca aware of the manifold possibilities of the future "I think there's a clause in the Shaman's and Jujumen's Local #57 Union contract that they have to have reciprocity for each other's shop rules." -König Prüß |
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Dimitri wrote: > All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would > be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could be > hosed out. A definite must. > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. Have one on the outside patio stove with a large plancha (griddle) and 4 burners. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. Have one on the small outside stove which we may or may not keep. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet Not necessary for us...so substitute a kitchen island with adequate work and storage space. > 5. A walk-in Pantry. A definite must. All tile kitchen....looked at imported Spanish tile this afternoon. Sandi |
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On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 23:43:22 GMT, "Dimitri" >
wrote: >All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > >Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would >be your top 5 wishes? OK, since this is not a pie-in-the-sky re-do in a dream house, I will have to do without a walk-in pantry since my house is too small. Looking at my current kitchen, my major appliances are new. I have no room for more counterspace or wine closet, but other than that, I like the layout. What I would like/need in this reasonable remodel: 1. new tile floor 2. new countertops and windowsill (probably Silestone) and tile backsplash 3. undermount sink (although I like my current one, I hate the trim thing) 4. a custom-built floor-to-ceiling pantry/cupboard 5. custom-built rolling cart to match my cabinets and new countertop. Sue(tm) Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself! |
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Dimitri wrote:
>> All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. >> >> Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen >> what would be your top 5 wishes? >> >> Mine a >> >> 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the >> floor could be hosed out. >> 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. >> 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. >> 4. A temp controlled wine closet >> 5. A walk-in Pantry. >> 1. A Commercial gas stove with 2 full ovens, 1 with steam injection 2. An appliance counter with outlets set in for each appliance. A pull down face to hide the appliances when not in use would be nice. 3. Walk-In pantry 4. Increased storage space 5. Dishwasher drawers Often thought I would like a wood fired oven, but doubt I would make the best use of it. Debbie |
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"Dimitri" > wrote: > All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what > would > be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could > be hosed out. > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet > 5. A walk-in Pantry. > > Yours? A ceramic tile floor would be nice, but I don't see a need for a drain. A drain in a kitchen floor seems like it would be a breeding ground for insects, plus your floor would have to curve in toward the drain in order for water to flow toward it. I prefer in my ideal kitchen to have a level floor, but that's just me. I am not a big wine drinker, so a fancy wine closet would be a waste for me, but I can see how wine fanciers would benefit from it. For me, the list is: 1) Heavy duty gas range with six burners that's easy to clean. 2) A real salamander so I can broil meats the way broiling is intended. 3) A high quality built-in grill with a vented hood sure would be nice. 4) A high efficiency refrigerator/freezer with a drink and ice dispenser built into the door, frost free, and quiet. 5) Acres of storage and counter space. |
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Dimitri wrote: > All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would > be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could be > hosed out. > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet > 5. A walk-in Pantry. > > Yours? > > Dimitri I love your floor drain idea. I would go for the large strong vent hood, over a commercial double oven, with six gas burners, two of which could hold a grill -- either flat or slotted. A double sink at one place, and a bar / vegetable sink over there. A center island work place that has multiple electric outlets all around on the sides (my brother actually custom made this). Many shelving units around the room with those steel (fence-type?) wire racks. I'm intrigued by the set-up on Food Network for Mario, (of course it's a TV studio), where his guests are sitting at a counter across from him, so he can cook while chatting with his guests, and simply keep handing food over to them as each item is ready. I'm pretty much over the picture of sitting in a formal dining room, linens and silver, etc., when everything is ready and served. I want my guests to be with me when I'm having fun in the kitchen, but wtill with that counter as a barrier so they don't get in my way ;-Q Oh yes, again another Food Network backstage peek -- they had rows of fridge's with glass doors so you can see what's there without opening the doors. ELsewhere I have seen home refrigerators with the freezer portion below instead of above, and as a pull-out drawer so the cold air isn't lost. Amana makes on where the freezer portion is about forty percent of the total unit. Of course, this would be separate from the wine cooler and the glass-door cooler. I think the latter two would have to be in the adjoining pantry, another full room (butler's pantry) with cabinets and counters. |
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On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 23:43:22 GMT, "Dimitri" >
wrote: >All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > >Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would >be your top 5 wishes? > >Mine a > >1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could be >hosed out. Good idea. I'd settle for just getting the gastly carpet out of mine, but I'm afraid of what's underneath it. >2. An almost commercial wok cooker. I'm not interested in the above, but I can see how it would be cool. >3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. I'd settle for a hood that doesn't sound like a disabled B-17 trying desperatelt to land. >4. A temp controlled wine closet Not my ideal, but again... >5. A walk-in Pantry. > I have one, but I may need a consultant on how best to use it. >Yours? > I'd like to replace the formica top on the island in my kitchen with a butcher block. I may yet do that. We'll see. modom |
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Wood cook stove
Walk in hearth with bread ovens built in to the sides Wide plank wood work table Enormous walk in pantry/scullery Porch kitchen for canning, etc., without getting the kitchen hot in the summer. chula |
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On Thu 30 Jun 2005 08:39:16p, wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> Wood cook stove > Walk in hearth with bread ovens built in to the sides > Wide plank wood work table > Enormous walk in pantry/scullery > Porch kitchen for canning, etc., without getting the kitchen hot in the > summer. Sounds like a 1905 kitchen! -- Wayne Boatwright *¿* ____________________________________________ Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day. Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974 --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0526-3, 06/30/2005 Tested on: 6/30/2005 8:55:05 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2005 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com |
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Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Thu 30 Jun 2005 08:39:16p, wrote in rec.food.cooking: > >> Wood cook stove >> Walk in hearth with bread ovens built in to the sides >> Wide plank wood work table >> Enormous walk in pantry/scullery >> Porch kitchen for canning, etc., without getting the kitchen hot in >> the summer. > > Sounds like a 1905 kitchen! They knew how to cook back then, Wayne  Jill |
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Wayne Boatwright wrote: > On Thu 30 Jun 2005 08:39:16p, wrote in rec.food.cooking: > > > Wood cook stove > > Walk in hearth with bread ovens built in to the sides > > Wide plank wood work table > > Enormous walk in pantry/scullery > > Porch kitchen for canning, etc., without getting the kitchen hot in the > > summer. > > Sounds like a 1905 kitchen! I was thinking more 1899, but close enough! chula |
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On Fri 01 Jul 2005 02:31:31p, wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> > > Wayne Boatwright wrote: >> On Thu 30 Jun 2005 08:39:16p, wrote in rec.food.cooking: >> >> > Wood cook stove >> > Walk in hearth with bread ovens built in to the sides >> > Wide plank wood work table >> > Enormous walk in pantry/scullery >> > Porch kitchen for canning, etc., without getting the kitchen hot in >> > the summer. >> >> Sounds like a 1905 kitchen! > > I was thinking more 1899, but close enough! > > chula > > I guess it depends on where. In rural America, even beyond 1905 you would probably find the same items. "Modern" conveniences would have only made their way to the big cities. -- Wayne Boatwright *¿* ____________________________________________ Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day. Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974 --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0526-4, 07/01/2005 Tested on: 7/1/2005 3:31:26 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2005 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com |
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"Dimitri" > wrote in message ... > All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what > would be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor > could be hosed out. > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet > 5. A walk-in Pantry. > > Yours? > > Dimitri 5,3,1 I liked the idea of a tile floor with a drain when I had an infant--it isn't so important now. Whenever I daydream about my dream home, I spend most of my time designing my walk-in pantry, one like grandpa had--that thing had windows and shelves and bins and cupboards and must have been at least 20 feet long. sigh. The other thing I would do to the kitchen is redesign the traditional cupboard space. I'd want banks of floor to ceiling cupboards (pull-outs on the bottom maybe 3-4) feet. Having the work surface/counter in front of the cupboards is a real pain for storage and access. The top cupboards become useless. I'd want enclosed book shelves for the cookbooks. And a specially designed niche for the computer, telephone etc. I have my computer in the kitchen now and I can't imagine being without it. Janet |
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On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 23:43:22 GMT, "Dimitri" >
wrote: >All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > >Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would >be your top 5 wishes? > >Mine a > >1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could be >hosed out. >2. An almost commercial wok cooker. >3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. >4. A temp controlled wine closet >5. A walk-in Pantry. > >Yours? I actually got to do mine last year. I couldn't have *everything*, but I got all the stuff that was on the top of my list. Custom cabinets..and no lower cabinets..evrything below the counter is all drawers..except for one cabinet that has a pull out trash container. A double door 5 shelf ( all pull-outs) appliance cupboard. One double upper cabinet with vertical separators so I can slide in cutting boards, cookie sheets, roasting pans,etc. Granite counter tops 5 burner gas cook top with high btu burners and simmer burners Double ovens - electric/convection An appliance garage that holds stuff I use frequently, but want out of sight A lazy susan lower corner cabinet with 2 large shelves that I just spin around till I find what I want. Stainless steel appliances An island!!! with 6 drawers A ton of usable storage space Ceramic tile floors Ceramic tile back splash with a tile mural behind the cook top Recessed lighting A 14" round skylight Debra |
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On Thu 30 Jun 2005 10:12:58p, Debra Fritz wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 23:43:22 GMT, "Dimitri" > > wrote: > >>All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. >> >>Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what >>would be your top 5 wishes? >> >>Mine a >> >>1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor >>could be hosed out. >>2. An almost commercial wok cooker. >>3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. >>4. A temp controlled wine closet >>5. A walk-in Pantry. >> >>Yours? > > I actually got to do mine last year. I couldn't have *everything*, but > I got all the stuff that was on the top of my list. > > Custom cabinets..and no lower cabinets..evrything below the counter is > all drawers..except for one cabinet that has a pull out trash > container. > > A double door 5 shelf ( all pull-outs) appliance cupboard. > > One double upper cabinet with vertical separators so I can slide in > cutting boards, cookie sheets, roasting pans,etc. > > Granite counter tops > > 5 burner gas cook top with high btu burners and simmer burners > > Double ovens - electric/convection > > An appliance garage that holds stuff I use frequently, but want out of > sight > > A lazy susan lower corner cabinet with 2 large shelves that I just > spin around till I find what I want. > > Stainless steel appliances > > An island!!! with 6 drawers > > A ton of usable storage space > > Ceramic tile floors > > Ceramic tile back splash with a tile mural behind the cook top > > Recessed lighting > > A 14" round skylight > > Debra > > Sounds wonderful! Pictures? -- Wayne Boatwright *¿* ____________________________________________ Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day. Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974 --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0526-3, 06/30/2005 Tested on: 7/1/2005 1:05:13 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2005 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com |
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On 1 Jul 2005 10:08:59 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote: > >Sounds wonderful! Pictures? Yes..my son took some but forgot to take the double ovens. I will get him to add that soon.. Is your email address correct.? If it is, I'll email you the invite to view the picts he put up on yahoo photos. .. and let you know when he adds the oven pict. If your email address is munged, email it to me and I'll send the invite. Debra |
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On Fri 01 Jul 2005 08:31:28a, Debra Fritz wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> On 1 Jul 2005 10:08:59 +0200, Wayne Boatwright > > wrote: > > >> >>Sounds wonderful! Pictures? > > Yes..my son took some but forgot to take the double ovens. I will get > him to add that soon.. > > Is your email address correct.? If it is, I'll email you the invite to > view the picts he put up on yahoo photos. .. and let you know when he > adds the oven pict. > > If your email address is munged, email it to me and I'll send the > invite. > > > Debra I'm looking forward to your pictures! Yes, it's a munged address. This one will work... wayneboatwright at msn dot com Thanks! -- Wayne Boatwright Õ¿Õ¬ ____________________________________________ Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day. Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974 |
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On 1 Jul 2005 19:22:48 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote: >On Fri 01 Jul 2005 08:31:28a, Debra Fritz wrote in rec.food.cooking: > >> On 1 Jul 2005 10:08:59 +0200, Wayne Boatwright >> > wrote: >> >> >>> >>>Sounds wonderful! Pictures? >> >> Yes..my son took some but forgot to take the double ovens. I will get >> him to add that soon.. My son came home as I was trying to send you the invite and informed me he **had** taken a photo of the ovens, and that **I** failed to upload it. He uploaded it for me so now it's there.. and you'l be able to see that entire side of the new kitchen. If anyone else would like to see the pictures, let me know. Debra |
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On Thu 30 Jun 2005 10:12:58p, Debra Fritz wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> I actually got to do mine last year. I couldn't have *everything*, but > I got all the stuff that was on the top of my list. > > Custom cabinets..and no lower cabinets..evrything below the counter is > all drawers..except for one cabinet that has a pull out trash > container. > > A double door 5 shelf ( all pull-outs) appliance cupboard. > > One double upper cabinet with vertical separators so I can slide in > cutting boards, cookie sheets, roasting pans,etc. > > Granite counter tops > > 5 burner gas cook top with high btu burners and simmer burners > > Double ovens - electric/convection > > An appliance garage that holds stuff I use frequently, but want out of > sight > > A lazy susan lower corner cabinet with 2 large shelves that I just > spin around till I find what I want. > > Stainless steel appliances > > An island!!! with 6 drawers > > A ton of usable storage space > > Ceramic tile floors > > Ceramic tile back splash with a tile mural behind the cook top > > Recessed lighting > > A 14" round skylight > > Debra > Debra, I've had a chance to see your pictures and your kitchen is absolutely beautiful. No wonder you're proud of it! You obviously spent a lot of time and thought in planning the layout and work areas, and it must be a dream to cook in. I love the colors of the cabinet wood and granite together, and they're perfectly complimented by the stainless steel. The pull out pantries are a great idea, as is the appliance garage! It certainly doesn't look like you left anything out! Happy cooking... -- Wayne Boatwright *¿* ____________________________________________ Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day. Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974 --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0526-4, 07/01/2005 Tested on: 7/2/2005 3:34:50 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2005 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com |
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On 2 Jul 2005 12:38:38 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote: >Debra, I've had a chance to see your pictures and your kitchen is >absolutely beautiful. No wonder you're proud of it! You obviously spent a >lot of time and thought in planning the layout and work areas, and it must >be a dream to cook in. I love the colors of the cabinet wood and granite >together, and they're perfectly complimented by the stainless steel. The >pull out pantries are a great idea, as is the appliance garage! It >certainly doesn't look like you left anything out! > >Happy cooking... Thank you. I spent 9 months figuring out what I wanted, and what space would allow. My biggest surprise was leaning I could have custom cabinets for the same price as the Home Depot stuff. The cabinet maker used every inch of space to give me what I wanted and there are no "spacers" in the design. Debra |
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Dimitri wrote: > All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would > be your top 5 wishes? > 1. Granite counter tops. Currently they are tile with granite inlay. I odn't like cleaning the grout. 2. Larger fridge 3. Rearrange space so that stove isn't on a peninsula That's about it. I like my kitchen - big and lots of natural light. You can see pics of it he http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/usenetlyn/my_photos -L. |
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-L. wrote:
> Dimitri wrote: >> All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. >> >> Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen >> what would be your top 5 wishes? >> > > 1. Granite counter tops. Currently they are tile with granite inlay. > I odn't like cleaning the grout. > > 2. Larger fridge > > 3. Rearrange space so that stove isn't on a peninsula > > That's about it. I like my kitchen - big and lots of natural light. > You can see pics of it he > http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/usenetlyn/my_photos > > -L. Nice kitchen! And I love the archways. Jill |
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jmcquown wrote: > > Nice kitchen! And I love the archways. > > Jill Oh, thanks! That's our little breakfast nook off the kitchen. The house was redone in 2000 and he added a lot of archways - 8 altogether, I think. -L. |
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"Dimitri" > wrote in message m>...
> All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would > be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could be > hosed out. > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet > 5. A walk-in Pantry. > > Yours? > > Dimitri Just in the process of dessigning my dream kitchen! My top 5 wishes (that I am going to realize) a 1. A huge walk-in pantry. 2. A build-in fireplace with grill and rotating split (big enough for a lamb) 3. A huge amount of workspace including a huge double sink and lots of power outlets. 4. A proffesional 6-burner gasstove with two ovens + an extra high-mounted oven. 5. Completely tiled (floor and walls) the floor with natural slate (a non-skid surface). |
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I like the way you think Dimitri,
I would expand upon that drain in the floor idea and make the whole kitchen stainless steel, Then you could stand back and take your high pressure hose to the whole thing. Now THAT is a kitchen I could love. Sara Dimitri wrote: > All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what would > be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could be > hosed out. > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet > 5. A walk-in Pantry. > > Yours? > > Dimitri |
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"Dimitri" > wrote: > All this remodeling of kitchens got me thinking. > > Assuming you had the funds (reasonable amount) to redo your kitchen what > would > be your top 5 wishes? > > Mine a > > 1. A tile floor and a drain in the center of the floor so the floor could > be > hosed out. > 2. An almost commercial wok cooker. > 3. A high quality built in grill with vented hood. > 4. A temp controlled wine closet > 5. A walk-in Pantry. > > Yours? > 1. A gas line on our street so we could have 2. A gas cooktop with an almost commercial wok cooker, and 3. A built in grill with vented hood The topography of our yard makes having LP gas tanks for a range impractical (terraced yard; kitchen end of house is practically up against a steep cliff, making access difficult). 4. A separate counter area for my baking operation 5. A separate counter with plumbing for the SO's coffee/espresso operation All five of these wishes would require turning the family room into an extension of the kitchen: Ripping up the carpet and putting in more appropriate flooring; extending the existing countertops and adding cabinets below (without blocking the picture window); and rearranging the heating duct work, since the remaining walls have bookcases and a fireplace against/in them. We might need to get our landlord's permission for all this ;-) Cindy -- C.J. Fuller Delete the obvious to email me |
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