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Stephanie Siakel
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floor tile

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Stackable Molded Plastic Dining Chair With Arms Kitchen Outdoor Modern Set of 2, Green

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Keeper Chair, White

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Anita Beige Counter Stool

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interesting stools

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Like the bench as media console idea

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rug is a cool shape

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NewSouthernBelle

I am very late in responding to this but here goes... I ended up doing an open shelf for our cutting boards. My cutting boards were always very accessible in the old kitchen and I wanted them that way again so instead of putting them in a drawer or behind a cabinet door, I just had my cabinet marker put a floor and a shelf in a 3'' gap between two other cabinets in the middle of my prep area. My island is huge as it is (10.5' long) and I couldn't devote any more space to it. Even adding a small hinged door would require another 2-3'' and require two motions to get a coard out. So far I love it. It is the back side of the island too so no one ever really sees it. Here is a link that might be useful: thread with photos of Aliris' cutting board drawer

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Reply to: I am very late in responding to this but here goes... I ended up doing an open shelf for our cutting boards. My cutting boards were always very accessible in the old kitchen and I wanted them that way again so instead of putting them in a drawer or behind a cabinet door, I just had my cabinet marker put a floor and a shelf in a 3'' gap between two other cabinets in the middle of my prep area. My island is huge as it is (10.5' long) and I couldn't devote any more space to it. Even adding a small hinged door would require another 2-3'' and require two motions to get a coard out. So far I love it. It is the back side of the island too so no one ever really sees it. Here is a link that might be useful: thread with photos of Aliris' cutting board drawer

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Cortesi Home Ava Counterstools In Faux Leather, Set of 2, Terracotta

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nice laptop ledge, if it doesn't interfere with knees

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Coffee table

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Surya Selene EEE-002 Table Set, Natural

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Dalia 3-Piece Cocktail Table Set, Solid Sheesham Wood Top, Gray and Iron Base

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Hairpin Leg Wooden Coffee Table Set (3) | La Forma Hoss

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larger version of my entryway wall

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love the couch color

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like the ottoman with the moveable table

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cabinet stain color

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Rami Pendant, 5-Light, Black, 24.40"H (C81505BKOP 305XP12)

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I like this cabinet stain color. A nice rich brown, but not super dark. just a 'hint' of red

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Another locking mechanism option mounted at the back of the pocket door

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Still cheaper to buy the better lock and edge pull than it is to buy the fancier options that combines the door pull, lock, and edge pull all in one mechanism

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Lock is a little more substantial than the Schlage pocket door hardware first proposed. Would need to be paired with a separate edge pull in this ideabook

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Nice sage color for upper cabinets

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Clever skylight lighting mounting option for dining area

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Like the thin profile and glass interior to let in more light. ~$1200 may be too expensive

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Skylight lighting option

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if there is an issue with the living room skylight after the vent hood is removed, maybe beams like this could control the light

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I LOVE that vent hood cover with open shelf above. May not work in my space, depending on venting & hood quality

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Having the upper cabinets project out to be more even with the hood projection is a nice look

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Kohler Crue faucet. Has boost spray. May prefer the semi-professional model to the one shown. Don't want brass finish

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Nice design, but not made in 30” (and too pricey)

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Workstation sink (non-stainless)

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Granite composite/quartz sink is an interesting option. Quieter than steel. Like that the offset drain may make the cabinet space underneath more usable.

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My ideal workstation sink, but don't really want to pay so much

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Would this paint color look ok in the living /dining room, or would the limited trim make it look out of place with my contemporary architecture?

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I like the dining table light fixture. Nice shade shape and multi-level

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"air switch" for garbage disposal, instead of switch on wall

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lid storage for pot drawer

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That's a nice setup for a pantry

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not sure if a closet pantry would reduce space in the cabinet adjacent to the bathroom

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Thought I would like open shelves around hood... maybe not

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cute nook for the pet bowls

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soffit here integrates well

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These may be leicht cabinets. Do kind of like the Japanese style as an alternative to thin shaker

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Like the broom and vacuum holders with recessed shelves

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probably cost-prohibitive, but like the ability to see into the drawer sides

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counter garage without open shelving in front of it, cabinet fronts mounted to lazy susan in lower cabinet

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Suggestion for dining room skylight by Kathy

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I like the moldings around the cabinets. This might also be an acceptable soffit depth, if needed.

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Counter wraps around corner somewhat similar to my layout

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Wrap around open shelf & backsplash. Not sure I would want to do this on eating area, just an idea

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Corner cooktop with little nook in the angled wall

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Like the very minimal hardware. Potential think shaker supplier: Omega Ajax cabinets

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similar to what I want to do with my eat in bar (on a larger scale than I have) with seating on two sides. I may also want more open shelves underneath

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Interesting idea for under counter storage to hide a few papers and bills

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Workstation sink

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perhaps good idea for side of cabinet above the sink

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Something like this on side of pantry cabinet between bathroom & new dining area (where the shower is today), though expect that cabinet to only be ~12" deep

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Full kitchen has wood lowers and painted uppers, instead of not just the island being in wood that you mostly see. Have a lot of the same limited space constraints I have, too

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If we needed to fill in a larger gap with molding, this looks nice

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