Comments on: CONTACT http://www.designkitchenideas.com Your Online Kitchen Designer Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:17:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kari http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-921 Kari Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:17:50 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-921 Dear Yvonne, What an AWESOME site you have!! I love, love, love, all the ideas, especially when you have pictures of what you like and comments on what you would change! I am agonizing over my tiny kitchen. I love the layout, but it is pretty dated. It came with dark red ceilings that are fabulous and a full wall of windows for lots of daylight, white appliances, pickled cabinets that are tired, beige laminate countertops (also tired) a pee colored sink, god-awful borders and blah walls. I am thinking red cabinets, gold walls, but am afraid those white appliances will stand out like a bandaged thumb. I love dark kitchens, they seem so cozy. Any advice? Thank you, Kari Dear Yvonne,

What an AWESOME site you have!! I love, love, love, all the ideas, especially when you have pictures of what you like and comments on what you would change! I am agonizing over my tiny kitchen. I love the layout, but it is pretty dated. It came with dark red ceilings that are fabulous and a full wall of windows for lots of daylight, white appliances, pickled cabinets that are tired, beige laminate countertops (also tired) a pee colored sink, god-awful borders and blah walls. I am thinking red cabinets, gold walls, but am afraid those white appliances will stand out like a bandaged thumb. I love dark kitchens, they seem so cozy. Any advice?

Thank you,

Kari

]]> By: admin http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-919 admin Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:56:12 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-919 Thanks for your question Irene. It really is a shame that you paid to have your cabinets professionally painted and now are having problems with the finish. I don't think it is the color at all, light grey sounds like a great color for kitchen cabinets.The painter may have used a white primer under the finish paint so that the white shows through the surface scratches. Personally I would have used a water based paint in a satin finish. As far as I know the Ironclad paint only comes in low luster. I have found that any paint (but oil based especially) takes up to 2 weeks to fully cure to a durable finish. Until it is cured it can be easily scratched. My advice would be to try to just sand and repaint the scratched areas with the same paint before you take on the huge task of repainting the entire kitchen. By using the same paint and color you would not have to repaint all the areas or doors, just the worst areas. Ask your paint store if there is a clear finish you can put over the paint when it is dry for more protection. If you do add a final clear coat you want to make sure that the products are compatible. Good luck with the cabinets and feel free to submit another question in the future. Yvonne Thanks for your question Irene. It really is a shame that you paid to have your cabinets professionally painted and now are having problems with the finish. I don’t think it is the color at all, light grey sounds like a great color for kitchen cabinets.The painter may have used a white primer under the finish paint so that the white shows through the surface scratches. Personally I would have used a water based paint in a satin finish. As far as I know the Ironclad paint only comes in low luster. I have found that any paint (but oil based especially) takes up to 2 weeks to fully cure to a durable finish. Until it is cured it can be easily scratched.
My advice would be to try to just sand and repaint the scratched areas with the same paint before you take on the huge task of repainting the entire kitchen. By using the same paint and color you would not have to repaint all the areas or doors, just the worst areas. Ask your paint store if there is a clear finish you can put over the paint when it is dry for more protection. If you do add a final clear coat you want to make sure that the products are compatible.

Good luck with the cabinets and feel free to submit another question in the future.

Yvonne

]]> By: irene http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-916 irene Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:33:57 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-916 hi yvonne, great website, wish i found it while we were planning our kitchen remodel! overall we are happy with the outcome of our renovation however a problem that haunts us is the painted cabinets. we had purchased pre-made modular cabinets (made of red oak, pre-stained and sealed with polyurethane) and hired a professional painter to paint them a dark grey. we used BM oil based Ironclad paint and found that scratches are very apparent. scratches show up lighter than the paint. i'm not sure if its because of the color, quality of work, or paint type? we are thinking of repainting the cabinets and want to know what is a durable color that will hide scratches and scoffs. we have young kids that love to take part in the cooking process. many thanks in advance for your help, irene hi yvonne, great website, wish i found it while we were planning our kitchen remodel!
overall we are happy with the outcome of our renovation however a problem that haunts us is the painted cabinets. we had purchased pre-made modular cabinets (made of red oak, pre-stained and sealed with polyurethane) and hired a professional painter to paint them a dark grey. we used BM oil based Ironclad paint and found that scratches are very apparent. scratches show up lighter than the paint. i’m not sure if its because of the color, quality of work, or paint type? we are thinking of repainting the cabinets and want to know what is a durable color that will hide scratches and scoffs. we have young kids that love to take part in the cooking process.

many thanks in advance for your help,
irene

]]> By: Tara Burton http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-716 Tara Burton Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:32:38 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-716 Dear Yvonne, I have visited many websites but I have enjoyed yours the most. We are thinking of updating our kitchen and I would greatly value your opinion about our kitchen cabinets. Our kitchen is Medium to small with brown woodgrain cabinets. The house was built in the 70's and these are definitely originals. Fortunately, the cabinet style is very basic and I feel that paint and upgrade on handles and knobs will do the trick. Unfortunately, we are having a hard time deciding a color to paint the cabinets. I have chose a warm brick red as the main color in the kitchen and will eventually replace our white counters with a light granite color. We have a bistro table that is has cappuccino colored legs and wooden seats with wooden table top. We have a beige ceramic tile floor and white appliances. I wanted to paint the cabinets a dark cappuccino color but my husband is afraid that it will make the kitchen look too small. I suggested white but he grimaced at that also. Could you suggest an alternative color for the cabinets? Thank you! Tara Dear Yvonne,
I have visited many websites but I have enjoyed yours the most. We are thinking of updating our kitchen and I would greatly value your opinion about our kitchen cabinets. Our kitchen is Medium to small with brown woodgrain cabinets. The house was built in the 70′s and these are definitely originals. Fortunately, the cabinet style is very basic and I feel that paint and upgrade on handles and knobs will do the trick. Unfortunately, we are having a hard time deciding a color to paint the cabinets. I have chose a warm brick red as the main color in the kitchen and will eventually replace our white counters with a light granite color. We have a bistro table that is has cappuccino colored legs and wooden seats with wooden table top. We have a beige ceramic tile floor and white appliances. I wanted to paint the cabinets a dark cappuccino color but my husband is afraid that it will make the kitchen look too small. I suggested white but he grimaced at that also. Could you suggest an alternative color for the cabinets?
Thank you!
Tara

]]> By: admin http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-540 admin Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:50:38 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-540 Hi Jeff, it sounds like a nice kitchen that used to have very nice appliances. The space above the built in oven was for a microwave but the size indicates that it had a trim kit around it to match the width of the built in oven. When you purchase the built in oven just choose any microwave and a trim kit to match the width of the oven. They are all either custom made or adjustable and are very easy to find at any appliance store. As for the 36" stove they are now available for a reasonable price compared to 5 or 10 years ago when you had to purchase a commercial stove. If you purchase a gas range just make sure it does not put out too much heat for the size of your hood fan. Ask an expert to help you with this at the appliance store. All you need is a standard stove that is made in a 36" size to give you that commercial look. Hope that helps, Yvonne Hi Jeff, it sounds like a nice kitchen that used to have very nice appliances. The space above the built in oven was for a microwave but the size indicates that it had a trim kit around it to match the width of the built in oven. When you purchase the built in oven just choose any microwave and a trim kit to match the width of the oven. They are all either custom made or adjustable and are very easy to find at any appliance store. As for the 36″ stove they are now available for a reasonable price compared to 5 or 10 years ago when you had to purchase a commercial stove. If you purchase a gas range just make sure it does not put out too much heat for the size of your hood fan. Ask an expert to help you with this at the appliance store. All you need is a standard stove that is made in a 36″ size to give you that commercial look. Hope that helps, Yvonne

]]> By: Jeff http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-538 Jeff Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:43:32 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-538 I am purchasing a home where the previous owners took the appliances. I am happy with the cabinets, but obviously need appliances. The openings for the dishwasher, refrigerator, and trash compactor are all standard sizes. The opening for the free-standing range is 36", as is the opening for the hood above. There is also two openings for built in appliances, one directly above the other. The bottom is 28.5" x 28" (apparently a single wall oven), and right above it is an opening 28.5" wide x 19.5" tall. I assume some sort of built in microwave was there, but can not find anything with those dimensions. The 36" range was obviously an upper end range. I am struggling finding a combination of appliances that will fit the openings yet have a uniform appearance. My girfriend thinks they all should be the same brand, but it just seems that will not be possible. Any suggestions? Jeff I am purchasing a home where the previous owners took the appliances. I am happy with the cabinets, but obviously need appliances. The openings for the dishwasher, refrigerator, and trash compactor are all standard sizes. The opening for the free-standing range is 36″, as is the opening for the hood above. There is also two openings for built in appliances, one directly above the other. The bottom is 28.5″ x 28″ (apparently a single wall oven), and right above it is an opening 28.5″ wide x 19.5″ tall. I assume some sort of built in microwave was there, but can not find anything with those dimensions. The 36″ range was obviously an upper end range. I am struggling finding a combination of appliances that will fit the openings yet have a uniform appearance. My girfriend thinks they all should be the same brand, but it just seems that will not be possible. Any suggestions?

Jeff

]]> By: admin http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-440 admin Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:33:57 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-440 Hi Amy, thanks for the kudos! Classic colors and finishes will always look great. You are definitely on the right track with your choice of colors and finishes. As for the soffit, if you can get rid of it, do it since it does look dated. However if it is needed for upstairs plumbing or venting add some molding and paint it the same color as the cabinets to blend them. If you are interested in have me design your kitchen see my answer to Rick. Yvonne Hi Amy, thanks for the kudos! Classic colors and finishes will always look great. You are definitely on the right track with your choice of colors and finishes. As for the soffit, if you can get rid of it, do it since it does look dated. However if it is needed for upstairs plumbing or venting add some molding and paint it the same color as the cabinets to blend them.
If you are interested in have me design your kitchen see my answer to Rick.
Yvonne

]]> By: admin http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-439 admin Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:11:33 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-439 Hi Rick, What I can offer is is a computer drawing of a new kitchen plan based on information you give me. I would need a sketch of the measurements of the space, appliance information, and some idea of what your ideal kitchen would include. I would send you lots of 3d renderings of the new kitchen plan so you can see it from every side. This would include the style and colors as well. It takes me about 6 hours and I charge $300. Payment would be through PayPal. I can email you some samples of what to expect if you are interested. Yvonne Hi Rick,
What I can offer is is a computer drawing of a new kitchen plan based on information you give me. I would need a sketch of the measurements of the space, appliance information, and some idea of what your ideal kitchen would include. I would send you lots of 3d renderings of the new kitchen plan so you can see it from every side. This would include the style and colors as well. It takes me about 6 hours and I charge $300. Payment would be through PayPal.
I can email you some samples of what to expect if you are interested.
Yvonne

]]> By: Rick Billingsley http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Rick Billingsley Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:38:56 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-437 Hello, We have a 1982 kitchen with mismatch appliances. The breakfast area and a small sitting room adjoin. I watch my wife cook and the kids come and go through the kitchen from the sitting room, so I consider it all one room. We redecorate as we have money, so I do not think things go together as well as they should. I want a plan, a picture and a color pallet. Is this what you offer? Please give me a short reply. This way, you will not have much invested if we do not hire a consultant Thank you for your time. Rick Hello,

We have a 1982 kitchen with mismatch appliances. The breakfast area and a small sitting room adjoin. I watch my wife cook and the kids come and go through the kitchen from the sitting room, so I consider it all one room. We redecorate as we have money, so I do not think things go together as well as they should.

I want a plan, a picture and a color pallet. Is this what you offer?

Please give me a short reply. This way, you will not have much invested if we do not hire a consultant

Thank you for your time.

Rick

]]> By: Amy http://www.designkitchenideas.com/kitchen-design-online-2/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Amy Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:19:54 +0000 http://www.designkitchenideas.com/?page_id=399#comment-436 Dear Yvonne, GREAT information. What a wonderful service you are offering. Just in the planning stage for what I hope will be my almost dream kitchen. Would love your help and ideas. I liked the page where you stated your likes and dislikes about the space also. Just a super resource and thank you. Email me if you want more info and you are willing to help! My thought are white custom cabinets, unsure of door style but want classic and clean..not slab however. Granite counter tops in the taupe, beige and dark gray tones, perhaps honed. Light hardwood floors to transition to the adjoining rooms. 36" cook top planned with 30" oven and microwave/convection oven. Soooo much to take into consideration and think about. Biggest dilemma is do we tear out the 1988 soffit??? LOL. Thnaks so much. Sincerely, Amy Dear Yvonne,

GREAT information. What a wonderful service you are offering. Just in the planning stage for what I hope will be my almost dream kitchen. Would love your help and ideas. I liked the page where you stated your likes and dislikes about the space also. Just a super resource and thank you. Email me if you want more info and you are willing to help! My thought are white custom cabinets, unsure of door style but want classic and clean..not slab however. Granite counter tops in the taupe, beige and dark gray tones, perhaps honed. Light hardwood floors to transition to the adjoining rooms. 36″ cook top planned with 30″ oven and microwave/convection oven. Soooo much to take into consideration and think about. Biggest dilemma is do we tear out the 1988 soffit??? LOL. Thnaks so much.

Sincerely,
Amy

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