Mary’s Big Remodel – Part 14

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Mary Hunt in Mary's Life 6 Comments

I am jamming to get this update posted while it is still technically the weekend. Somewhere in the world is it still Sunday, I’m just sure of it.

Last week you’ll remember I told you I’d been assured we’re over the messy part. Now, I will admit that “messy” can mean different things to different people, but to me, messy is not over. But we’re making progress, to wit:

Ms. Lovely Dishwasher is now in place and ready to be hooked up. And no I have not removed that protective film which may be the reason it looks a little off color. Underneath it really is stainless, and the handle has not been attached.

The range is in the room now, ready to slide in as soon as the counter is installed.

This is where the refrigerator will go …

Tomorrow Claudio the Electrician will be here to power up the appliances, install pendant lights over the peninsula and install the new ceiling lights. Glory be.

Here’s a shot of the range hood being “dry fitted” just to make sure everything lines up right. It does. And no … it is not white! It too is totally covered with protective wrap, but its is white instead of clear.

Yesterday we went to the biggest stone yard you can even imagine to meet out two granite slabs. This was new for me. I had no idea how this was done, but that’s part of the process. The sample we saw at IKEA was only a sample. Since granite is a natural product there can be variations.

Here they are, two slabs from the same stone, each with its own official serial number. The pattern/color is called “Sunset Gold.” I don’t see gold, but I don’t always see things the way others do :)

And a close up …

The counters will be officially measured this coming Wed., then installed on Nov. 11.

We still need to pick out the backsplash tile that will go in the usual place that backsplash goes, as well as the entire wall behind the range hood. I found some that I really like, but I’m not sure. It’s at Overstock.com of all places (I know, who buys tiles sight unseen online?) It’s shiny glass tile in a color called “Smoke.” I’m not sure we should be associating smoke with a new kitchen, but it is quite pretty.  Check it out HERE and tell me what you think.

I’m thinking about a big Grand Kitchen Re-Opening celebration once this is all done. I believe the menu will be all Swedish.

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Posted on October 28, 2012 by Mary Hunt in Mary's Life 6 Comments
  • SusieB

    I do like the tile but it is a lot of grout lines. That could mean more to clean behind a stove. The same look in a larger tile may be worth investigating.

  • KathyS

    What kind of range is it? That looks intriguing.

  • Sabrina

    The tile is nice, but we did our backsplash in the same granite as the counters, easier to clean than tile and not as expensive as you might think, it could likely be created it of the same stone with a piece that would be too small for most independent projects. Your kitchen will be beautiful when it is finished.

  • janebice

    Try Arizona Tile for good deals. It’s local. Don’t buy your tile sight unseen. If your tile is backpainted, the paint will chip off when it is cut and show through. We made that mistake and had to have the contractors remove the whole backsplash. They had to buy new tile, cut it with a new saw blade and disguise the now smaller chips with color matched thin set. It came out beautifully, but the contractor lost money.

  • becky

    Never buy tile without physically seeing it. And make sure as janebice pointed out whether it is back painted. Personally I think you should bring in a little more color above the range and then stay with something more neutral behind the counters. Have fun, be creative!

  • Luke’s Mom

    Your remodel so far looks absolutely gorgeous! Something to think about… Shiny wood floors, shiny wood cabinets, shiny stainless appliances, shiny polished granite, and now you are going to add a super shiny glass backsplash….Have you viewed this look in a showroom to make sure you absolutely love it? Glass backsplash tile is overly popular right now and you may unfortunately wind up with something that looks very dated in five years. Just food for thought so hopefully you can continue to love your kitchen for years to come.