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Reveal : two-toned kitchen

11 years ago


I read in another thread about not seeing reveal posts anymore. That guilt tripped me to post mine. I was going to post but was procrastinating. We did a somewhat complete renovation of the entire house. 98% complete. Just some minor things here and there. Please disregard the green tape. Those are the things that need to be fixed/addressed.

Please bear with me as I do not know how to post several photos in one post.....here goes


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    I can't seem to find my before photos but we had white cabinets and golden oak hardwood floor before. The doors and trims were in the same golden oak. We also had way less cabinetry before. Where the new refrigerator is is where the cabinet previously ended. There was a door to the other room which is used as a piano room. The girls just kept slamming that door. We decided that that door was not necessary.....so pulled the cabinets all the way to the hallway. Much more storage space now!

  • 11 years ago

    Gorgeous! Love the color combination and red pendants. I'm working on my reveal too. A few details left to finish...

  • 11 years ago

    Oh, I'm glad you posted! Your new kitchen looks so nice, the cabinets to the ceiling really make it look updated. I like your two cabinet finishes together, also.

    More details on specifics would be great!

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    Parameter: Montalco premium line. Door style "provincial" in a "chestnut" finish.

    Island: Norcraft in "Kingswood" style and a "Mountain haze" finish.

    Julien stainless steel apron front sink.

    Vent-a-hood: EPXH18-236

    Stove: GE 30" induction PHB 920SF1SS

    Electrolux fridge/freezer columns: EI32AR80QS and EI32AF80QS

  • 11 years ago

    Forgot the backsplash and granite...

    Delicatus Splendour granite and travertine tiles for the backsplash.

  • 11 years ago

    Gorgeous. What is the countertop?

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    Delicatus splendour.

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    Beautiful!!! Love the pendants, the granite, the cabs!!


    It is warm and inviting

  • 11 years ago

    Your delicatus Splendour graniteon the island is a real show piece with the red lamps - gorgeous kitchen.

  • 11 years ago

    Your kitchen is lovely but that countertop is amazingly beautiful!

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    I love the longer island, the microwave location (perfect for heating up a mug of cold coffee), the stunning stone, and the drawers in the end! What do you use those two drawers for? And is the pullout by the range for oils and salt and such?

  • 11 years ago

    Beautiful! We are looking at a similar granite and backsplash combo. Thanks for posting pics!

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    Thank you everyone! This reno was long overdue as the kitchen was yucky....from afar it looked fine. Don't look too closely. Hubby found a before pic....

  • 11 years ago

    Bpathome, sharp eyes. Yes indeed that is a spice pullout. I use it for my oils and sauces. I removed two shelves as I found it narrow and difficult to get into.

  • 11 years ago

    Very nice! A huge improvement. I love the red pendants and the crisp, clean lines of your cabinets. I'm usually not one for busy stone surfaces but your island counter is absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing!

  • 11 years ago

    So nice! The drawers in your island are so functional...awesome. Really love your red pendant lights & how they add some fun color "punch" to your lovely cabinets & counters. Thx for sharing!

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    Love love LOVE your island!

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    You definitely should feel guilty that you did not share this before! Your new kitchen is lovely and I what a creative appliance drawer.

    I am so glad that you shared what was inside those drawers as it was driving me crazy to find out.

    Congratulations and enjoy your new kitchen.

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    Beautiful! What a difference from the before kitchen! Thanks for showing that drawer because I wanted to know what you had in there, wondering if it might be your dishes. Love the red lights and your backsplash. Thanks for posting. As another thread indicated, not as many people seem to be posting their finished kitchens and we all love reveals.

  • 11 years ago

    Love the pendants as well, if you want to share any details about them that would be great. Thanks for sharing your kitchen!

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    Wait, so the toaster and rice cooker are already plugged in, so all you have to do is set them on the counter? Inspired! So smart!

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    Lovely kitchen. Going two-tone really worked out in your case, as the white/creamy island brightens up the room so much and makes the space seem so much larger. Nice!

    We've got our toaster permanently plugged in a drawer as well. It just happens to be in the dining room sideboard drawer as we eat all our meals (including breakfast) in the dining room. We don't ever see a need to lug out the toaster onto the counter though, we just leave the drawer open during toasting - very practical. Btw. we do the same thing in the bathroom with our hair dryer and electric toothbrush holders - eliminates all those dangling electric wires and no more plugging in/out.

    Enjoy your beautiful kitchen!

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  • 11 years ago

    Yes bpathome. They both sat on a cart as MIL refused to put them away. In order to keep the peace around the house, I pretty much closed my eyes and ears. This time around I made sure I worked through everyone's issues.


    We are still getting used to the kitchen. We moved back on July 3rd and have been busy unpacking!

    Thank you everyone!

  • 11 years ago

    I love the pendants and that toaster drawer is great. A perfect example of how to modify annoying behavior with design :D

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    Your countertop is gorgeous and everything looks so well organized!

  • 11 years ago

    Lovely, I like how you tied in the pantry door/trim with the island. A great flowy contrast. Toaster drawer! That is awesome.

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    Nice! Glad that other thread nudged you to post your reveal. That appliance drawer on the end of the island is brilliant! I bet your big island works great for setting up a buffet style dinner party. Love the pop of red color in the pendants and accessories.

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    Beautiful kitchen! Thanks for sharing! I love your island drawer with the electrical outlet for storing the rice cooker and toaster. That is absolutely genius!!!

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    What a difference! It's beautiful!

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    Omelet, the pendants are from Kendal Lighting. RG58SR 5"x5.5" Sunfire Red Glass with the HPF760SN holder. We chose it for the pop of Colour not so certain of the quality though. We purchased 4. One came with a defective glass piece...it was somehow wonky. Then one gave 1 week into service. We have a replacement awaiting the contractor to install.



  • 11 years ago

    And here is my sink.....my very expensive sink ....sigh. Everyone says I overspent on this. The previous sink was a double integrated sink. They were 17" wide each. I found that I use the right bowl more often. I have used a large single bowl before and did not like it.


    So this time around, I knew that I wanted stainless steel double sink, a minimum 18" wide bowl on the right side. All the ones I could find had the large bowl on the left. It was so frustrating searching for the right sink. I am happy with what we have but the price tag still hurts.

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    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Your kitchen is so similar in color to what mine is going to look like! We chose the same cabinet style and color as well as the same backsplash! Now I really can;t wait for mine to be done, seeing how gorgeous yours is!

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    Beautiful kitchen. Thanks for sharing. Great job and you should be very proud of it.

    The kitchen in our new build is almost finished and is Very similar to yours in color. Stained cabinets with a cream colored island. SO glad to see someone else using colored pendants!!!! I think it adds some pizzaz. My glass pendants are cobalt blue in a bell shape.

  • 11 years ago

    Beautiful! If that sink makes you happy, it's money well spent. You will use it every day and smile. I was all set to get a Silgranite sink that I thought was bordering on too much, then the day before I ordered I changed to the sink that caught my eye at the very start of my planning, which was double the amount I had thought almost too much. But I'm so happy with that darn sink! And I don't have to pine away for the sink that got away.

    Love that appliance drawer too!

  • 11 years ago

    Very elegant and pretty. Love the Delicatus with both cab colors. Thoughtful, practical design. Congratulations!