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(In CT) what are some good Besides home depot and lowes,
I'm looking for some stores
that might even have a back
room with discounted things. I
can't really find any online
either, in CT.
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Holland Kitchens & Baths, L.L.C. 590 New Park Ave. West Hartford, CT 06110 P: 860-236-3111 F: 860-236-8031 Email Us staff@hollandkitchens.com Contact these guys. usually places like this have a lot of discounted merchandise as the "showroom" stuff gets liquidated due to minor flaws or damages during expositions. |
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Remodeling kitchen and My kitchen has an odd
floorplan. It is open to a
sitting room and has an eat-in
area, but it has a half wall
and strange line dividing
carpet and tile.
I'm doing away with the eat-in
area and adding a very large
island. I am doing granite
countertops that continue to
become the backsplash. I will
do a different kind of granite
on the floor, or maybe ceramic
tile.
My question is: Should I match
the huge island with the floor
or with the counter &
backsplash? I'm worried the
island, counter and backsplash
all the same will be overkill.
Opinions?
The sitting room will have
carpet. Wood flooring is not
an option, it is what I am
removing.
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match island with the counter. It would look od not being matched as it is counter space too, the floor will be enough to break it up look wise. |
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What is the sequence when My kitchen is 25 years old. If
I can only replace one thing
per month, should I begin with
an energy star refrigerator?
Do you replace the floor
before or after the
refrigerator? Would the
dishwasher be the next
appliance in order of energy
savings? Or the lighting? And
then the stove? Would the
cabinet work be done before or
after the lighting? Should I
prioritize aquiring an energy
efficient washer & dryer? My
intent is to save energy and
improve safety (the stove) and
have peace of mind about the
appearance of the kitchen.
Thank you all for your
answers. Earthwoman, thanks
for mentioning possible wiring
upgrade and drain replacement.
Since this will be a LOW
budget project, I like the
idea of asking the store to
help with a plan, too. Each of
you have helped me.
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What an exciting project and how fraught with headaches. We bought an old farm house and when I got to the kitchen I learned a lot. It would be nice if you can afford to do it all at once. If not, you might want to do the Home Depot thing and get them to draw up a plan. But do start by listing everything you want to accomplish and drawing a diagram of your kitchen. List the appliances you have and how old they are. Refrigerators are always a villian when it comes to electricity waste. Plus newer appliances are built to be more efficient, use less electricity, gas, water. Shop around and get the info from local dealers or on-line. Leave the floor for the last. And don't get caught up in the expensive counter tops, sinks and flooring. I have asphalt floor tile like they use in Walmarts. It is tough, easy to clean and looks good. The kitchen is a work shop, not a fashion statement. And you are the one who has to clean it. Tile counters are sharp until you have to scrub the grout clean. Corian and granite chip and dull. Yes, they really do. I don't know what you are doing in cabinets. Are you replacing the fronts? Or the whole thing? That should be before you do the counters and the lights. We dropped the ceiling and put in flourescent tubes. I can turn a light on over any section of counter or turn one on for general lighting. Make sure you have a good plumber and electrican involved. A 25 year old kitchen might need some up grades in wiring and I guarantee the drain pipes are in need of replacement. Get a sink that is deep enough to wash a pot in. And get a facet set with a sprayer. Check out the water consumption on the dishwasher and the new washer and dryer. I love my Fisher & Paykel set. They are really the best I have ever owned and I have been keeping house for 50 years. My first washer had a wringer! Ask about them at your appliance store. We have a well and septic system, so I try to be very conservative in water and electric use. Consider double pane windows and a nice wide window seal inside to set a plant on. We can have efficiency and beauty in our kitchen. Good Luck |
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We are remodeling our kitchen We are in need of more cabinet
space in our some what small
kitchen. We are gonna knock
out one wall and open the
kitchen to what will be a
family room. We will also turn
a 5.5 foot wide window, in the
family room, into a patio door
that will lead out to a soon
to be deck.
We have a kitchen door that is
now 3.5 feet adjacent to where
said patio door will be in 6
months. We have been getting
different opinions on our
kitchen back door. some people
say yeah remove it for more
cabinets. Some say no keep if
for emergency exit.
My question is if we should
keep the door even though we
will have another set of doors
3.5 feet away in the family
room on the same wall. what do
you think.
Please try to explain your
answer. your opinion will help
me decide.
Thanks.
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Can you leave the door for now, purchase the cabinets necessary to go in that space, and install them when you add the family room? This would allow you to keep the door for safety's sake now but close it off for additional space later. I don't know how your countertops and such will be laid out, so I don't know if this is truly a possibility. In any case, I'd go for the long term solution and close the door off if building codes allow it. |
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I'm remodeling a kitchen and The kitchen is small only 8 x
13 and two walls will have
cabinets. I was told that
future home owners will
probably change the floor
before changing the cabinets.
I want to go ahead and tile
underneath the cabinets. What
is better????
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If you don't tile under the cabinets you will have to raise them up off the floor slightly.....even the dishwasher. Else if the dishwasher has to be replaced you may not be able to get it out. Tiling under the cabinets makes it easier since everything is at the same level. I wouldn't worry about future home owners. It will be their problem......... |
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