OT: Indoor Kitchen Almost Complete

[CT-Mike]

It's been a two year process but it's almost done. Finally finished the backsplash behind the range, and completed grouting all the tile. Still need to put the stainless surround around the hood exhaust, put up some molding, and pay someone to paint the entire kitchen.

 

[TedW]

Cool! Tell me about that range hood and fan-

 

[lwdbo1]

Congrats on the new kitchen ! Is it just me or is the hood not level ?

 

[cowgirl]

Looking great!!

 

[CT-Mike]

Cool! Tell me about that range hood and fan-

Ted,

36" Kitchenaid wall mount with dual fans, 3-speed, up to 1200 cfm total. 10" exhaust pipe. Has two 175watt heat lamps at the rear above the shelf, and two halogen worklights in the front. I'm very happy with it. Can be found online for much less than Kitchenaid's msrp.

http://www.kitchenaid.com/shop/majo...-and-vents-3/-[KXW9736YSS]-402377/KXW9736YSS/

 

[CT-Mike]

Congrats on the new kitchen ! Is it just me or is the hood not level ?

It's definitely level, must be the angle the photo was taken at.

 

[Smokin Kat]

That's beautiful! Great looking stove, too!

 

[CT-Mike]

That's beautiful! Great looking stove, too!

Thanks Kat, we are very happy with it. We looked at Wolf and Viking also, but went with the Kitchenaid because it has the highest ratings on Consumer Reports for 36" commercial style ranges. Of course it didn't hurt that it was also several thousand cheaper than those other two.

 

[LYU370]

Looks like Soapstone counters? How do you like them? I love mine.

 

[Pale ale]

Very nice mate, I like the shelf above the stove.

 

[Monte Cristo]

Looks like Soapstone counters? How do you like them? I love mine.

I was just going to ask this...wish I had done soap stone.

 

[CT-Mike]

Looks like Soapstone counters? How do you like them? I love mine.

I was just going to ask this...wish I had done soap stone.

It's actually a dark granite with a "leathered" finish. We originally wanted soapstone, but we knew we wouldn't keep up with the required maintenance. This gives us the look of soapstone and the durability of granite.

 

[Free Mr. Tony]

Looks good. My old house had the leathered granite. We liked it alot. Did have a handful of chips after 3 years, but nothing crazy.

 

[LYU370]

We originally wanted soapstone, but we knew we wouldn't keep up with the required maintenance.

Never heard of leathered granite. But it looks great! As for soapstone, what maintenance??? It's impervious to everything, doesn't require a sealer... Maybe a coat of mineral oil once in a while to darken it up again. I just wipe mine down with soap & water.

 

[Bigr314]

That looks sweet. great job.

 

[CT-Mike]

Never heard of leathered granite. But it looks great! As for soapstone, what maintenance??? It's impervious to everything, doesn't require a sealer... Maybe a coat of mineral oil once in a while to darken it up again. I just wipe mine down with soap & water.

The mineral oil wipe down is what I was referring to. I work 12 hr shifts, the wife works 55-60 hrs/wk, and we have our grandkids every weekend. That doesn't leave a lot of time for nice to do things.

Leathered granite has a textured vice a polished finish. Our particular slabs have small flecks of white/gray, and the occasional vein running through it.

 

[daninnewjersey]

WOW.....that is a BEAUTIFUL kitchen. Thanksgiving at your house this year???

 

[CT-Mike]

WOW.....that is a BEAUTIFUL kitchen. Thanksgiving at your house this year???

Come on up - will be doing Mad Max's turkey again, and all the sides. Plenty of room for a few more.

 

[CT-Mike]

Come on up - will be doing Mad Max's turkey again, and all the sides. Plenty of room for a few more.

Bring that gorgeous looking GSD with you, give mine another to play with:

 

[lastmajordude]

Love it!! nothing like a kitchen MADE for you!! congrats!!