Shannon's Kitchen--the Cabinetry

Now that the floors are in, we have started on the custom cabinetry. Before we demolished the kitchen, Shannon and I spent time designing the function of each cabinet. Some of things to decide on are drawers or doors, adjustable or fixed shelves, tall spice drawers, glass inserts, and space for cookie sheets & trash cans.



Shannon also selected, ordered and paid for all the appliances before we started. This ensures that there will not be any delays waiting for appliances to arrive, that the space we build will fit the appliances, and that the appliance you have in mind and we plan for is the one you get!


This next picture is of the new pantry wall. Shannon's old kitchen had a 12" pantry, that's inches! I am so excited for her to have this new pantry- she is going to love it!




Below is the best picture I have of what the area used to look like. The French door is the entry to the utility room and I am replacing it with doors that look like cabinetry. The wall with the double oven is now gone. And so is the fur-down.




We are also building an entertainment unit in the family room:


Next step is making a template for the countertops. Since it usually takes about a week or two for countertop fabrication, I always have the fabricator come as soon as the base cabinets are in.

Shannon's Kitchen--Time to Cover!

After, having the plumbing and electrical roughed in, we received a "green tag" from the city. I love green tags! It means that we passed inspection, yea! Now we can cover everything up. Here is what it looks like today:


The ceilings and walls are covered in 1/2" sheet rock. (If we were installing sheet rock in a garage, we would be required to use 3/4" thick.) In the space where the backsplash will be, we installed hardi backer board, this is a cement based board that is water and flame proof. We use it in all areas that can potentially get wet. We used green rock in the lower part of the kitchen for its water resistance. It will take a couple days to float and tape the sheet rock, then it's on to the floors!