rayjay
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Paul. What a beautiful, well thought out kitchen. Best of luck to the both of you.
Ray
Ray
Well that's it - The kitchen is done!
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Gorgeous.
What a wonderful job of integrating the old with the new. This belongs on a magazine cover. Who did the new cabinets?
What a wonderful job of integrating the old with the new. This belongs on a magazine cover. Who did the new cabinets?
and furthermore,
BTW, I like the way all the primary colors are represented and balanced by that light wood stain. I'll tell you right now I intend to copy(read: steal) this design at some point in the future. I've always wondered if there were(are) ways to put some of our favorite retro appliance colors into a contemporary scheme and you've done it!
I'd love to see if anyone could design as pleasing a kitchen with Avocado appliances, I think that would be the most difficult finish to use.
BTW, I like the way all the primary colors are represented and balanced by that light wood stain. I'll tell you right now I intend to copy(read: steal) this design at some point in the future. I've always wondered if there were(are) ways to put some of our favorite retro appliance colors into a contemporary scheme and you've done it!
I'd love to see if anyone could design as pleasing a kitchen with Avocado appliances, I think that would be the most difficult finish to use.
spiceman1957
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You did an outstanding...
job with this kitchen. Love the color turquoise. Makes me think of the Southwest. I can invision this picture of your kitchen in a 50s House Beautiful magazine.
job with this kitchen. Love the color turquoise. Makes me think of the Southwest. I can invision this picture of your kitchen in a 50s House Beautiful magazine.
redcarpetdrew
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Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! It can be a challenge to find the right balance of old and new but you pulled it off just wonderfully!
RCD
P.S. Jim, you just had to bring up the washer, didn't you? LOL
RCD
P.S. Jim, you just had to bring up the washer, didn't you? LOL
turquoisedude
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Jim, find me the wiring diagram and I'll figure it out!!
lol
Seriously, I am sure that I mis-wired something so that's why the washer is still not 100% functional - but it works as a washer and that is still something! I do solemnly swear to post a video of the 'maiden wash'!
Dynaflow - the can opener is a Maid Of Honor (Sears sold that brand I think...) and the toaster is actually a Coronet (scored that one in Richmond BC on a business trip)
Chuck - the microwave is almost vintage - it's the first appliance I ever bought brand new! It's a MOL 1986 Kenmore (made by Samsung). I think I may need a RadarRange, though...
Ken - I am flattered that you find the design good enough to steal! lol I would love to take a run at an all-avocado kitchen; I had an avocado kitchen in one of our former homes (kept the 78 Kenmore Dishwasher, fortunately)!
And thanks again, everyone, for all your good wishes!
I keep saying it, but there will be an opening party - hopefully early this summer!
And, to anyone who may be in the area, please contact me if you'd like to drop in and visit!
lol
Seriously, I am sure that I mis-wired something so that's why the washer is still not 100% functional - but it works as a washer and that is still something! I do solemnly swear to post a video of the 'maiden wash'!
Dynaflow - the can opener is a Maid Of Honor (Sears sold that brand I think...) and the toaster is actually a Coronet (scored that one in Richmond BC on a business trip)
Chuck - the microwave is almost vintage - it's the first appliance I ever bought brand new! It's a MOL 1986 Kenmore (made by Samsung). I think I may need a RadarRange, though...
Ken - I am flattered that you find the design good enough to steal! lol I would love to take a run at an all-avocado kitchen; I had an avocado kitchen in one of our former homes (kept the 78 Kenmore Dishwasher, fortunately)!
And thanks again, everyone, for all your good wishes!
I keep saying it, but there will be an opening party - hopefully early this summer!
And, to anyone who may be in the area, please contact me if you'd like to drop in and visit!
mikepaquette
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Georgious
You did a fantastic job. Pat yourself on the back. I like the dishwasher the best. Mike
You did a fantastic job. Pat yourself on the back. I like the dishwasher the best. Mike
bethann
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Congrads Paul !
It's looks Wonderful! Wanna come finish mine? LOL!
It's looks Wonderful! Wanna come finish mine? LOL!
Turquoisedude!
That has to be the most AWESOME kitchen I have laid eyes on......Truly a work of art! Awesome job dude!
I just wish I could re-model my house like that.....our house is 78+ years old and has a lot of character with arched doorways and all plaster walls and ceilings.....just don't know where to start to make it look as amazing as yours does.....congratulations on a job very well done!
Mark
That has to be the most AWESOME kitchen I have laid eyes on......Truly a work of art! Awesome job dude!
I just wish I could re-model my house like that.....our house is 78+ years old and has a lot of character with arched doorways and all plaster walls and ceilings.....just don't know where to start to make it look as amazing as yours does.....congratulations on a job very well done!
Mark
panthera
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the best
Example I have ever seen of creating a kitchen in the 21st century which is functional, aesthetically pleasing, respects the design gestalt of the mid-20th century and just plain looks like a nice place to be.
Perfect.
Example I have ever seen of creating a kitchen in the 21st century which is functional, aesthetically pleasing, respects the design gestalt of the mid-20th century and just plain looks like a nice place to be.
Perfect.
Oh wow Paul, the finished product looks stellar. You guys did a great job in planning, procuring the goods, and executing a beautiful finished product. Few would have even come close.
Congrats!
Ben
Congrats!
Ben
toploader55
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OMG Paul
It's soooooooooo Beautiful. It's Perfect. Eddie
It's soooooooooo Beautiful. It's Perfect. Eddie
mixguy
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Awesome layout
That kitchen really looks inviting to work in. Two, three, up to four people could be cooking or preping at the same time if needed, and not get in each other's way. I was just hoping to see a turquoise or chrome mixer on the counter. A vintage Sunbeam model 11 or 12 or a Kitchenaid 3C in Seafoam green or brushed chrome looks like it belongs next to your Oster blender.
That kitchen really looks inviting to work in. Two, three, up to four people could be cooking or preping at the same time if needed, and not get in each other's way. I was just hoping to see a turquoise or chrome mixer on the counter. A vintage Sunbeam model 11 or 12 or a Kitchenaid 3C in Seafoam green or brushed chrome looks like it belongs next to your Oster blender.
turquoisedude
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You mean like this??
I had to share this - I wouldn't dream of using anything else but a turquoise mixer in this kitchen, Russell! lol
I had to share this - I wouldn't dream of using anything else but a turquoise mixer in this kitchen, Russell! lol
turquoisedude
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Cocoa Angel Food Cake
I was dying to see how the oven thermostat behaved, so I figured this would be a good test.
The cake turned out pretty good I think!
I was dying to see how the oven thermostat behaved, so I figured this would be a good test.
The cake turned out pretty good I think!
mixguy
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Awesome Mixer and Cake!
Paul, great looking mixer and I bet that Cocoa Angel food cake was great tasting as well. That is a fat free dessert I make on occasion as well. My favorite cake for testing an oven is old fashioned yellow butter layer cake. I also use Rumford baking powder because others have an after taste I don't like.
I moved about 6 months ago from an apartment to a house and adjusting to having a gas oven now after using electric stoves for over 25 years. To bake cakes staying accurate to the recipe times I had to lower the thermostat 30 degrees(F).
My mother still is cooking using a 48" Tappan gas stove bought in 1949! The only repair it has ever needed was the oven thermostat about 30 years ago. She also is still using a Hotpoint refrigerator that was bought back in 1952! To keep it frost free, she has timer connected to it and water collects in the chiller tray that she empties about once a week. My mom still has the Hamilton Beach food mixer, a white model H, that Dad gave her the same year I was born! Her 1952 Toastmaster toaster bit the dust about 8 yrs ago! Some how she has managed to have appliances that have served her well. She taught my sister and I how to cook and care for the appliances to keep them new looking. Once a month we spent Saturdays using Jubilee polish and Glaswax in the kitchen and bathroom. Sis and I carried over the same habits to our own households today.
Paul, great looking mixer and I bet that Cocoa Angel food cake was great tasting as well. That is a fat free dessert I make on occasion as well. My favorite cake for testing an oven is old fashioned yellow butter layer cake. I also use Rumford baking powder because others have an after taste I don't like.
I moved about 6 months ago from an apartment to a house and adjusting to having a gas oven now after using electric stoves for over 25 years. To bake cakes staying accurate to the recipe times I had to lower the thermostat 30 degrees(F).
My mother still is cooking using a 48" Tappan gas stove bought in 1949! The only repair it has ever needed was the oven thermostat about 30 years ago. She also is still using a Hotpoint refrigerator that was bought back in 1952! To keep it frost free, she has timer connected to it and water collects in the chiller tray that she empties about once a week. My mom still has the Hamilton Beach food mixer, a white model H, that Dad gave her the same year I was born! Her 1952 Toastmaster toaster bit the dust about 8 yrs ago! Some how she has managed to have appliances that have served her well. She taught my sister and I how to cook and care for the appliances to keep them new looking. Once a month we spent Saturdays using Jubilee polish and Glaswax in the kitchen and bathroom. Sis and I carried over the same habits to our own households today.
mixguy
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Your Turquoise Sunbeam Model 11 Mixmaster!
Great to see another Model 1l Mixmaster still in working order! For some reason that model was only in production a short time! When Consumer Reports tested it back in 1955, their samples had bearing failures during their endurance testing. It had received a low rating due to failing that test. With as many as I see surfacing for re-sale on ebay, I am guessing it wasn't a flaw that affected most of the Model 11 mixers manufactured.
Great to see another Model 1l Mixmaster still in working order! For some reason that model was only in production a short time! When Consumer Reports tested it back in 1955, their samples had bearing failures during their endurance testing. It had received a low rating due to failing that test. With as many as I see surfacing for re-sale on ebay, I am guessing it wasn't a flaw that affected most of the Model 11 mixers manufactured.
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