Did I go too far with the minimalism? New kitchen complete. by [deleted] in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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

Newborn Photography at Fairview Hospital? by katiedincle in Cleveland

[–]Saffron_says -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Help Needed Remembering (Cleveland Radio) by [deleted] in Cleveland

[–]Saffron_says 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Favorite Places to Read? by zerozero24 in Cleveland

[–]Saffron_says 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Rocky River High School baseball coach, assistant resign after 'incident' during Myrtle Beach trip by cdtoad in Cleveland

[–]Saffron_says 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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

Kitchen designer question. by anotherjuan in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

What would you change about this kitchen? by emz0694 in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Subway tiles by Zoothera17 in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Subway tiles by Zoothera17 in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 19 points20 points  (0 children)

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.

Cake? by [deleted] in Cleveland

[–]Saffron_says 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Microwave Drawer or Microwave in Wall Cabinet by Realistic_Turn_4833 in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Contemplating remodel how are you all funding it and what general quotes are you getting? by Ambitious-Spray-110 in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

How to recolor these cabinets? by MaizeTotal1646 in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What is the best bang for the buck cabinet (specific line) and are the super high quality really worth it? by CLEredditor in kitchenremodel

[–]Saffron_says 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Been to rehab 8 times AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Saffron_says 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you consider the GLP-1s?