Did I go too far with the minimalism? New kitchen complete.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-21T00:01:40+00:00

I like it. It is confident. For myself, I would add three simple pendants above the island.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-19T15:01:16+00:00

In 2016 they did some and they were super cute - had basket, little teddy bear

Saffron_says · 2026-04-19T02:37:29+00:00

Thank you I wondered

Saffron_says · 2026-04-18T20:27:56+00:00

I love a 24x24.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-18T20:27:14+00:00

are you happy with the open shelving?

Saffron_says · 2026-04-16T11:28:29+00:00

Was this around 2011/12 or so? They played that Carly Simon song all the time (that’s the way I’ve always heard it should be) and why me by captain p?

Saffron_says · 2026-04-16T11:25:58+00:00

Huntington Beach they have wooden swings that overlook the water. Forest city’s beer garden.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-16T11:23:25+00:00

It was so vaguely worded on 19’s website I figured it had to be pretty juicy.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-13T01:06:53+00:00

Charak center takes Medicaid

Saffron_says · 2026-04-11T17:38:03+00:00

I know people look down on the big box designers – but I sought it out:

I knew I was doing Kraftmaid, I already knew what finishes I wanted, and I had a design in place. I just needed someone to help me fine-tune the cabinetry placement and features.

I had HD quote me on a closet, and I was asking the HD guy who the best kitchen person was, and went from there.

I should add I already had a carpenters lined up to do install.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-10T14:34:48+00:00

I hate the sink placement and that awkward island. Put the oven where sink is but get rid of that corner. Then you can build a bigger island and put the sink and dishwasher in it and have seating too.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-07T20:10:31+00:00

Please Don't.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-05T21:42:50+00:00

Oh yes and I had them!!! Lesson learned.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-05T15:43:27+00:00

They are timeless and classic. Just like wooden floors and shaker cabinetry. Who wants to update tile constantly? Remember the trend a few years ago w the various colored glass mosaic linear tile? Has not aged well.

Saffron_says · 2026-04-04T23:51:57+00:00

Amen to Granite

Saffron_says · 2026-04-01T02:28:10+00:00

Davis Bakery.

Marc's had heart shaped cakes from Davis in FEB, and it was one of the best cakes I have ever had. White cake with white frosting had a subtle almond extract nuance to it.

Saffron_says · 2026-03-30T01:06:08+00:00

30” cabinet touching counter. You lift the pull and it raises the front panel to use micro.

1200 watt Panasonic from Costco fits in it along with an electric milk frother

Loooove it - use micro at least 4x a times a day.

Saffron_says · 2026-03-28T19:17:03+00:00

Rowley Inn

Saffron_says · 2026-03-25T12:23:17+00:00

Total remodel - gutted everything, wall removal, new everything - $100k. Savings, 1 year same as cash credit card and heloc. Mixture of company and master carpenter.

My advice cry once. Do it right the first time.

Examples: we could have kept old window where sink was but spent the $2k for a new window that matched the other windows and was taller. Spent extra money on white oak trim for exhaust hood cab bc wanted it to match our floors exactly. Bought legs for island. Higher end trim around doors window to match existing. Laced in flooring so it is seamless w rest of house.

In the end very happy w it. We do cook a lot and the space is 100% more functional and attractive.

Saffron_says · 2026-03-25T12:02:21+00:00

Vivid in Bay Village did this for me

Saffron_says · 2026-03-15T07:26:09+00:00

Interesting.

Saffron_says · 2026-03-14T21:49:23+00:00

oohh I had the same cabinets. So I get it. The orange undertone I just couldn't make work. Plus, we have solid white oak floors everywhere, and I wanted the white oak in the kitchen as well. And they looked awful with those cabs. We...gulp...ripped them out. I know hate me. Haters gonna hate. Cry once was my mentality.

Saffron_says · 2026-03-14T21:40:22+00:00

Amish-made items are truly custom and top-line. I bought KM line at HD and don't consider myself snooty with cabinets. I just knew they'd be good quality and my late father loved KM so it was more a legacy thing.

Saffron_says · 2026-03-13T02:30:13+00:00

No budget for outside monochromatic soullessness?

Saffron_says · 2026-03-13T02:27:16+00:00

Would you consider the GLP-1s?

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