# My new kitchen... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 1, 2012, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284 "2012-07-01T06:32:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/1 "2012-07-01T06:32:52Z")
Hi all, After doing all new copper plumbing, pvc drains, vinyl windows, a new driveway, and both gutted to the studs bathrooms, it was finally time for a kitchen…I think I’m done with house mods for a while now (yeah, right)… All the work was done by myself, with a tremendous amount of help from Sagero and Spanky here on the boards, my mom with her painting, not to mention Andy (1QIKZ/Arrow Enterprises, thread seen here: [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?233183-Huge-thumbs-up-to-Arrow-Enterprises-AKA-1QIKZ](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?233183-Huge-thumbs-up-to-Arrow-Enterprises-AKA-1QIKZ)) who did a terrific job when he hung and finished the drywall. This was my only labor cost, and I was able to this kitchen for a very reasonable amount of doll hairs. The build time start to finish was 4 weeks, to make it fully functional, 6 weeks if you include all the little BS. The floor is the only original part of the kitchen, and was done by me when I first bought the place. It is a very nice and strong laminate from Tontine, and I wanted to keep it, given the design direction I was going in. The cabinets are maple and made by Thomasville, with the soft close hardware. I like these a ton. Fixtures are all brush nickel, and made by Hampton Bay (I’ve had good luck with their products). However, the counter top is my favorite part… I’ll show a few before and afters…keep in my mind the original kitchen was about 50 years old when I bought the place 5-6 years ago, and I used only paint to brighten it up a little with a terra cotta type theme… Then… ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20House%20-%20October%202010/MyHouse-October2010011.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20House%20-%20October%202010/MyHouse-October2010011.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20House%20-%20October%202010/MyHouse-October2010013.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20House%20-%20October%202010/MyHouse-October2010013.jpg) And now… ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/074.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/074.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/094.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/094.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/024-1.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/024-1.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/026.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/026.jpg) ---------- Post added at 09:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 AM ---------- ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/030.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/030.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/036.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/036.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/040.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/040.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/046-1.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/046-1.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/048.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/048.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/049.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/049.jpg) ---------- Post added at 09:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 AM ---------- ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/057.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/057.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/059.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/059.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/060.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/060.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/068.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/068.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/100.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/100.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/083.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/My%20Kitchen/083.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/2 "2012-07-01T06:35:35Z")
Looks much better man! Nice job ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/3 "2012-07-01T06:38:51Z")
Thanks man, and fyi, that painting (and 2 more which are in the mail as we speak) are from Kustom Deschenes… ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/4 "2012-07-01T07:10:53Z")
Looks a lot better, where the dining room set is before looks like it’s in a dungeon. Interesting trim color choice, I like it! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baker/32/5423_2.png) [@Baker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/5 "2012-07-01T07:11:25Z")
Wow, huge improvement! ---
**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/6 "2012-07-01T13:30:49Z")
Love the cabinets, what color are they in the Thomasville line? Quartz or Granite countertop? ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/7 "2012-07-01T13:33:53Z")
makes the kitchen look bigger. wayyyyyy nicer. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/8 "2012-07-01T14:45:38Z")
Looks nice, good choice in colors and materials. X… ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/9 "2012-07-01T15:00:53Z")
That painting freaks me out. Not sure I could eat in there with those witches staring at me, lol. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/10 "2012-07-01T16:00:43Z")
> [@evane](#): > > Quartz or Granite countertop? Wood ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/11 "2012-07-01T18:51:10Z")
Nice man :tup: The most interesting thing here is that from the looks of it you’re a Raiders fan, lol. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/12 "2012-07-01T19:15:42Z")
I was hoping that this DIY would lose that painting. ---
**Author:** ![turbominime4door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/13 "2012-07-01T19:42:56Z")
Looks great,may have to PM you since I will be getting into a project like this very soon on the house I just bought.Ha on a side note I think we sell that dish soap where i work the ecover stuff-We sell environmentally sound stuff. ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/14 "2012-07-01T19:45:49Z")
Nice work for sure! Also, nice fridge magnets 😉 ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/15 "2012-07-01T21:55:09Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > Nice man :tup: > > The most interesting thing here is that from the looks of it you’re a Raiders fan, lol. Born and raised, Raiders fan…will be going to the bay area in the fall to catch a game… Christian, that painting is an amazing piece, I love it, it is not going anywhere…in fact, it was the inspiration for the molding color… Jason, glad you like them, I promote your shop whenever I can… ---
**Author:** ![Bakes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bakes/32/7469_2.png) [@Bakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bakes)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/16 "2012-07-02T06:10:42Z")
That looks amazing, what a 180! It’s funny how a change of color can open up a room too! ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/17 "2012-07-02T06:19:59Z")
wow, looks much more better! ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/18 "2012-07-02T06:26:14Z")
love the collection of Rock Auto magnets ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/19 "2012-07-02T06:35:11Z")
I’ve had so many of them over the years, they keep ending up on the fridge… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284/20 "2012-07-02T06:42:45Z")
nice job! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284.md?page=2)