Congratulations Sarah! Be sure to keep us updated with progress photos once the work begins.
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Metal (Geneva) cabinets—pros & cons (Please help)
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Will definitely keep y'all posted!
Thanks for the encouraging comments all.
Yes, I'm planning to use them in two kitchens. We're going to begin work on the first kitchen in a few weeks. Even though it's in the "big house," it's smaller than the one in the little ranch house.
Essentially, I plan to work on the layout of the big house kitchen--including whether or not to tear out a wall between the breakfast room to make the kitchen bigger, use the breakfast room as a butler's pantry or something completely different. I'll store the left overs until we start on the little house.
I've been planning on a big, white vintage double oven range for the big house. That's what my grandmother had. Now, I'm seriously considering whether to stick with that plan or use the stainless cooktop that's coming with the cabinets and get some wall ovens.
Sarah
Thanks for the encouraging comments all.
Yes, I'm planning to use them in two kitchens. We're going to begin work on the first kitchen in a few weeks. Even though it's in the "big house," it's smaller than the one in the little ranch house.
Essentially, I plan to work on the layout of the big house kitchen--including whether or not to tear out a wall between the breakfast room to make the kitchen bigger, use the breakfast room as a butler's pantry or something completely different. I'll store the left overs until we start on the little house.
I've been planning on a big, white vintage double oven range for the big house. That's what my grandmother had. Now, I'm seriously considering whether to stick with that plan or use the stainless cooktop that's coming with the cabinets and get some wall ovens.
Sarah
From what I see here, metal does have a leading advantage over wooden, if you keep those cabinets full, no startling echoes to worry about...
As for any further remodeling, just sell those, and shop again for new...
— Dave
As for any further remodeling, just sell those, and shop again for new...
— Dave
I bought them
Hi Y'all,
I just realized I forgot post to this thread and tell y'all that I bought them for $3,600. I'm going to Memphis to pick them up Sunday. Anyone in the area (just east of the loop) up for helping my son and me load?
Sarah
Hi Y'all,
I just realized I forgot post to this thread and tell y'all that I bought them for $3,600. I'm going to Memphis to pick them up Sunday. Anyone in the area (just east of the loop) up for helping my son and me load?
Sarah
Coming together
Maybe
What do y’all think about this potential combination? I’ve been thinking white 40” range, combo fridge and double bowl & drain boards white enamel sink...
Then I saw this Hotpoint fridge which I think would look great with the stainless cooktop and hood I got with the cabinets. And wouldn’t these Frigidaire ovens round out the set nicely? So, then what about the sink? I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a vintage stainless sink with drain boards...
Sarah
Maybe
What do y’all think about this potential combination? I’ve been thinking white 40” range, combo fridge and double bowl & drain boards white enamel sink...
Then I saw this Hotpoint fridge which I think would look great with the stainless cooktop and hood I got with the cabinets. And wouldn’t these Frigidaire ovens round out the set nicely? So, then what about the sink? I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a vintage stainless sink with drain boards...
Sarah
And then there’s this
Stamped from China would not be my first choice, but I am surprised that “whiz-wham” here it is in my first search. It’s exactly what I would want. Does anyone know if a vintage model of this sink this sink was actually made.
Stamped from China would not be my first choice, but I am surprised that “whiz-wham” here it is in my first search. It’s exactly what I would want. Does anyone know if a vintage model of this sink this sink was actually made.
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No doubt that type of sink was made; very simple stainless stamping, with drainboards on either side. Just be careful of gauge and bowl depth...you may want to do some soundproofing (automotive undercoat/mastic) before installation if it's not already soundproofed. In looking further at your link, the single depression for a faucet might or might not work (it will be somewhat limiting, I'd think, unless you're doing something out of the wall).
cheap...
Yep, I don't think I'll buy this one. To say that it looks flimsy and cheap is an understatement. So, I think it's either a double bowl stainless and give up my dream of double drainboards or a white double bowl, double drainboard...
Yep, I don't think I'll buy this one. To say that it looks flimsy and cheap is an understatement. So, I think it's either a double bowl stainless and give up my dream of double drainboards or a white double bowl, double drainboard...
mixrman
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Sarah:
I have two double-bowl enamel sinks with double drainboards - you are welcome to one... BUT … both need to be refinished and I have no idea where to have that done.
I have two double-bowl enamel sinks with double drainboards - you are welcome to one... BUT … both need to be refinished and I have no idea where to have that done.
If you're wanting a sink with drainboards, you don't have to put up with any junk imported from China. Both Just Mfg. and Elkay make drainboard insert type sinks, in addition to full one-piece tops - made in USA. Link to Just Mfg.
Thanks and thanks
Thanks for the offer John. I wouldn’t want to use a refinished sink as my daily driver; the finishes just aren’t that tough. That said, I did have our main bathtub refinished and have the contact info on the person who did it somewhere. It’s definitely a trade off—looks for durability.
CircleW, thanks for the info. I had decided that I would not do the Chinese sink for any reason even if that limited my choices to white enamel with drain boards or stainless without drain boards.
Sarah
Thanks for the offer John. I wouldn’t want to use a refinished sink as my daily driver; the finishes just aren’t that tough. That said, I did have our main bathtub refinished and have the contact info on the person who did it somewhere. It’s definitely a trade off—looks for durability.
CircleW, thanks for the info. I had decided that I would not do the Chinese sink for any reason even if that limited my choices to white enamel with drain boards or stainless without drain boards.
Sarah
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