Comments on: Kitchen Inspiration & Updates

By: Koekkener

Koekkener — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:28:52 +0000

This is so very beautiful article. I'm so very impressed with this thank you for sharing…

By: Kirstin

Kirstin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:04:00 +0000

I have a sink that is e-granite and I love it.

By: Julia @ Hooked on Houses

Julia @ Hooked on Houses — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:43:00 +0000

I’m having fun catching up with all of your posts today. Don’t know how I got so behind! I’m excited about your kitchen makeover. I want to give mine one so badly–maybe I’ll just live vicariously through you for awhile until we get the money saved for new countertops.

Your kitchen is already so pretty–can’t wait to see how you improve it!

By: lizzie

lizzie — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:17:00 +0000

Rhoda,I think you would really like the ORB faucet,I have that exact one in my home,we also live here in the Birmingham area and I have not had any problems with mine.I am so glad to have found your blog,I hope one day you can give me some tips on my home.I have a few problems I don’t know what to do with.I will be checking back!

By: Kathysue

Kathysue — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Oh Rhoda so many decisions and so many choices.First I would not go with a black sink.I think it would look like a big black postage stamp in a soft looking room.I know you like touches of black and you know how much black and white I love but in your kitchen it is black in touches and an entire sink in black would be one step too far. I am a nickel girl but I love the shiney for me but for you with the stainless appliances I would go with the satin or brushed.The color of both finishes really vary so choose one with more golden than the blue undertone.I know you know what I mean. I can’t tell if your tumbled marble has any pink undertones in in or if it is golden.If it is golden the granite choice is perfect.I always do the squint test to see what color base pops out at me.I don’t mind the orb knobs on the cupboards even with the brushed nickel faucet.it is just your touch of black and keeps the room from being too matchy. I am sure whatever you finally decide will be wonderful,you have marvelous taste.Remember enjoy the process,miss talking to you,hugs Kathysue

By: leigh ann

leigh ann — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:37:00 +0000

I have that faucet you like in stainless instead of orb. We built our house in ’04 and last year the handle mechanism “popped” off. Our plumber had me call the company and they mailed replacement parts the next day for free and it worked fine. We have hard water, so sometimes it will stain/build-up, so we just have to make sure we do a quick wipe down every now and then. Make sure you keep all your paperwork for the model #’s etc, because that is how they were able to get something quickly to us and have it be the right part. If dark granite shows every spot, wouldn’t a dark sink also show spots? Our builder’s opinion lead us towards stainless sinks because they hold up so well and clean up well with no maintance, but I haven’t had them long enough to verify his claim. Our other house had the same white sink as yours and I’ve never hated something in a house so much!!! I can’t wait to see your remodel even though I think your house is just beautiful now!!!

By: Luvin' Dixie

Luvin' Dixie — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:43:00 +0000

Hi Rhoda, love the ideas for your kitchen update. A little change can make a room feel completely different. I re-did our kitchen in our previous house where we had white cabinets. I used black appliances (I’m the only person in the world that HATES stainless steel), black uba tuba granite, oil rubbed bronze pulls and I had the same faucet you have pictured in the oil rubbed bronze. I didn’t get to enjoy it even a year before we moved to Alabama! When I was choosing my kitchen “stuff” here, I again went with uba tuba, black appliances and oil rubbed bronze. I have never had any problems with anything showing on the granite and I love the contrast of the black. I have stained cabinets now, but they will be painted white before long. Let us know. And have fun!

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:23:00 +0000

I loved all the pictures of those kitchens. I am doing mine too. I have to tell you, I have that granite sink and I love it! Have fun with your project!

By: chanteusevca

chanteusevca — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:50:00 +0000

Hi Rhoda, Wonderful post about kitchens and always enjoy seeing your lovely home. We are close to remodeling our kitchen and have picked a similar granite. I laughingly call it the bread crumb granite because I wanted a granite that when my husband or other family members leave their breadcrumbs on the counter, it would blend in with the granite! lol! I’ve considered the silgranit sink too, but I’m stuck on the Shaw farmhouse sink and just have to have a clean white sink whether I have to scrub it daily or not. I would be like havingn a black bathtub for me. I just couldn’t do it in a dark color. But I have seen the lighter color and could possibly live with that one. A great resource for product advice is http://www.gardenweb.com on their home forums under Kitchens. They also have a “finished kitchens” blog showing great photos listing the products used in the remodel. It’s very addictive and extremely informative as to what works and what doesn’t. I also just want to tell you how refreshing it is to hear you say that you aren’t dreaming of a bigger house, newer kitchen, but are thankful for what you have. I wish more of us could adopt this attitude, including myself! lol!

Blessings,

~~ Victoria in Texas

By: Sofia Striffler

Sofia Striffler — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:34:00 +0000

Rhoda, I thank you for admiring my kitchen. My granite is called Amber Fantasy. There are alot of different color variations to this stone and it took me a little time to find the one I have which has more red and rust tones with some black (light sage green) grey. It also has movement to the stone. Some stones have movement and some are a constant pattern. My backsplash is a combo of tumbled marble and ceramic. We did grout all the holes and then sealed it with an enchancing color sealer. (three coats) This brought out the rich color. (tumble marble color is rojas) The black sink is good but again will show dirt more easily. I would have to see it with the ORB. Maybe the brushed stainless would be a better match for the sink. Let me know your thoughts Sofia