Cabinet modification project

15 years ago

First part of getting the soapstone installed is making room for the apron front sink.

We have to move the DW cabinet over 5/8" so that meant taking the DW out and dismounting the cabinet. Then we took the sink out and dismounted that cabinet too.

Needed to remove the top of the face frame and install a wider cross piece. Next step will be to cut down the back - the sink goes all the way to the wall.

Here is the cabinet all fixed up - we made shims that match the height of the soapstone.

And at this point, it's past lunch time so we're heading to DH's favorite Mexican restaurant.

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bestyears
15 years ago
Oh is that the IKEA domsjo sink? I have it and LOVE it!
macybaby
Original Author
15 years ago
Yup- that's the domsjo. We have a strange installation that makes an undermount sink almost impossible, so when I found this drop in apron, I was very happy.

The original plan didn't call for this sink, but after using the stainless one all last summer, DH told me one day he hated the sink. We bought it about 5 years ago when we first started, and when we finally got to installing it, I had learned all about other sinks. But we had already spent the money on this one . . . I was actually fine with it once installed, but since DH said I could get a different one, I jumped on the change.

That's why we have to modify the cabinet that we built this spring. But at least we didn't get the doors made yet.
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macybaby
Original Author
15 years ago
This is as far as we got today - but it's starting to look good! This soapstone makes a huge difference.
remodelfla
15 years ago
You guys are really doing an amazing job. I love how you made the cabinet fit the sink perfectly. Soapstone is awesome... you have a right to be VERY excited!
pinch_me
15 years ago
Really coming along!
flwrs_n_co
15 years ago
Your sink looks great--so nice & big--and I love the flush mount. And your soapstone is gorgeous! Congrats on your progress!
laxsupermom
15 years ago
Great job customizing the cabinets! The sink and counters look amazing! You're really coming along. I don't know why I've never noticed your floors before, but I'm absolutely in love with the pattern you layed the tile out in. Gorgeous!