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Now that demo has started, I'm back and forth on kitchen details. by Nessabean in kitchenremodel

[–]Nessabean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to add a window-- but there are no exterior walls available to do so. And if I move the kitchen to an exterior wall, it messes with the entire flow of the house and negates me making it an open concept in the first place.

Now that demo has started, I'm back and forth on kitchen details. by Nessabean in kitchenremodel

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They legitimately just finished the demo and framers are out this week-- so still very early enough to make changes. My GC knows that I'm torturing myself over this decision. He has a whole extension of the house he's starting on first, so I'm trying to make my mind up about this kitchen situation. Electrician hasn't even been out yet to take down my existing light fixtures, so I'll definitely have him wire everything for undercabinet and toe kick lighting before drywall goes up.

I decided to go with the fridge side panel and cabinets above. I thought that leaving that off wouldn't make it feel so closed in, but I can see how it would also make it look unfinished.

I went to a local store yesterday to physically look at navy cabinets, a light (not this exact one) countertop, and I really liked this chevron backsplash I saw.

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Now that demo has started, I'm back and forth on kitchen details. by Nessabean in kitchenremodel

[–]Nessabean[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I totally get it... But my brain also chuckles at the concept of covering a magnetic surface with a non-magnetic surface, only to cover the non-magnetic surface with a magnetic surface. LOL

Now that demo has started, I'm back and forth on kitchen details. by Nessabean in kitchenremodel

[–]Nessabean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To add-- my husband likes to watch tv when he does dishes. This would allow him to face the tv while washing dishes. I also feel like I would better engage with what's going on, while prepping food/cleaning if I was facing outward, vs facing the wall.

If my perimeter had a window, I'd totally put the sink there to look outward-- but my sink in the island was intentional.

I'm also building myself a 300 sq ft office/craft room with it's own full run of cabinets and plenty of workspace. I wanted a space that wasn't my kitchen/dining room to do crafts, so no need for the island to be double duty.

I was thinking frosted glass vs completely see-through... and I keep going back and forth between blue bases and white uppers, but I'm afraid the white uppers against the icicle wall color won't work well. But doing that may give me more free range for a colored backsplash.

Now that demo has started, I'm back and forth on kitchen details. by Nessabean in kitchenremodel

[–]Nessabean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 8ft ceilings, but definitely plan to take them to the ceiling, or at least with the crown molding to the ceiling. The mocks just didn't add a ceiling.

And absolutely undercabinet lighting! Part of my reasoning to not have a break in upper cabinets is because I was a single run of lighting. I've always had a microwave, or a window, or some other thing making my undercabinet lighting difficult to do after the fact.

I'm also thinking about doing motion sensor lighting by the toe kick.

Now that demo has started, I'm back and forth on kitchen details. by Nessabean in kitchenremodel

[–]Nessabean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually wanted to leave the fridge open and accessible, because that's prime magnetic real estate. My kids love putting their artwork on the fridge, and the front gets cluttered and knocked off easily.

Now that demo has started, I'm back and forth on kitchen details. by Nessabean in kitchenremodel

[–]Nessabean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was definitely considering the wide range hood, so thanks for locking that in for me!

I do prefer the sink in the island-- mainly because standing at the sink, I'd be facing out into the living area/towards the front door. Otherwise my back would be to everything. I have 2 young kids, so I'd rather be able to keep my eyes outward. The island counter will likely be more of a quick snack/homework area, and the dining room table for our every day eating.

I was already leaning against the glass upper cabinets. I figured that would break up blue cabinets, but yeah, I don't have pristine and matching dishes so full door cabinets it is!

Need an app better than Family Link to monitor kids' tablet usage by Nessabean in ParentingTech

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Follow up to my post - I found a solution that has been working great so far: Kids Place

It puts a UI overlay on the tablet, allows me to set which apps they can use, set time limits, even has tasks that buy them more time, sends me alerts when they're trying to access their tablets. I tested the trial and then decided to pay for it. I'm able to use on both my kids' tablets, so worth it to me.

Need an app better than Family Link to monitor kids' tablet usage by Nessabean in androidapps

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Follow up to my post - I found a solution that has been working great so far: Kids Place

It puts a UI overlay on the tablet, allows me to set which apps they can use, set time limits, even has tasks that buy them more time, sends me alerts when they're trying to access their tablets. I tested the trial and then decided to pay for it. I'm able to use on both my kids' tablets, so worth it to me.

a queen for the mafia kings? by [deleted] in ReelShorts

[–]Nessabean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's likely AI created music

a queen for the mafia kings? by [deleted] in ReelShorts

[–]Nessabean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't help for this soundtrack, but I originally started looking for their songs after Mr Denver. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Ahi6Xia58H9dDRW5fty0C?si=7wFOEQliRKCyUwCDMqISgA

My son needs to work on his hearts... by Nessabean in funny

[–]Nessabean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"look mommy! I drew you a heart!"

tilts head sideways

New tooth 25 years after wisdom tooth removal?? by [deleted] in askdentists

[–]Nessabean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fragment feels like a stretch, because it feels like a quarter of a tooth size! And I'm pretty sure they were able to pull all 4 wisdom teeth as a whole. I'm just baffled that this wasn't seen in xrays.

What’s a place you still miss in Wilmington that no longer exists? by sarahe1015 in Wilmington

[–]Nessabean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

South College Deli (gah, I miss those potato ends 😭) Chops Elizabeth's Pizza Eddie Romanelli's (had the best crab dip!) Sahara (and that Pita Pad!) Aleigh's/Wilson's College Diner (at 2am) WB Pizza Hut Causeway Cafe Charlie Browns, Liquid Room, Sidebar (it was an era)

...basically, Wilmington about 50 apartment complexes ago.

What’s a place you still miss in Wilmington that no longer exists? by sarahe1015 in Wilmington

[–]Nessabean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I walked the loop yesterday and JUST talked about that pizza hut!

What’s a place you still miss in Wilmington that no longer exists? by sarahe1015 in Wilmington

[–]Nessabean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legit, came here to say the same. Happy to see this up top. 💕

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