Looking At Display Kitchens

On 4/24/07 we went down to meet with our designer again and look at some display kitchens in order to come up with a close-to-complete design.

The Sub-Zero refrigerators, although fabulous looking and made right here in Wisconsin, seemed too big. We don’t need something like that for the two of us. However, the dishwashing drawers seemed too small and we opted for a full size DW. We’ll probably go with middle of the road quality for both of those; something like a GE or Jenn-Air. We do like the French doors on the ‘fridge.

I very much liked the five burner Dacor cook top. It’s arranged three in back, two in front with the five controls in the spot where a sixth burner would be. The Dacor is a professional grade, up there with Viking. They also make ovens and we’ll probably go with two of those.

The granite counter tops look great but we didn’t really see a color that we liked. We’ll have to go to the granite supply place and have a look around. Never thought I’d be doing something like that.

We are torn on the flooring between vinyl “tiles” and cork. They’re about the same cost, both look good and are easy on the feet. We’ll need to see some final designs in order to choose.

We’re leaning for fairly traditional birch cabinets. The counter tops will most likely be dark and will therefore go with a lighter stain. The hinges will be visible. We are pro-hinge.

Our choice or two sinks, one large single compartment one small, both enameled cast iron with a single handle faucet is still our preference.

The next step will be for our designer to make the design and get it to their art department to make up the final drawings. This should take about two weeks. Our timeline for completion is August.