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We finally realized our dream to own a beach house. But it's a big project as we have decided to remodel the entire house. It has a great location, wonderful ocean views and "great bones" but we want to make it "our own".

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8/6/2013

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We are making progress in the kitchen. It has been gutted which included removing all of the cabinets, flooring and windows. The recessed lighting goes in today.

The cabinets have been delivered and assembly has already begun. I ordered the cabinets from Ikea. I talked to at least five people who have kitchen cabinets from Ikea and they all encouraged me to order them. The cost is about 1/4 of custom cabinets and selection is great.

I created an online plan of our kitchen using all of my measurements and then spent a few days designing the placement of the cabinets. I then finalized the plan at the ikea store and was able to qualify for the 20% discount. Yippee.

The appliances are ordered but I haven't yet decided on countertops. I had considered butcher block but there is a gorgeous white quartz stone that I am seriously considering. They are more expensive and over my budget but will last forever.

Let me know your thoughts!

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Shelleyo link
8/5/2013 11:22:41 pm

Gorgeous white quartz! <3 :)

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Katherine Fleming
8/6/2013 06:46:42 am

White quartz for sure!

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Karen Bachand
8/6/2013 11:08:14 am

Check out that the quartz does not scratch. I had a similar surface that scratched badly.

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Lee Ekland
8/6/2013 12:13:37 pm

If you decide against the quartz, a black countertop would add a
surprisingly attractive element to your light colored kitchen. I have soapstone but also considered a black composite

Anything you decide on is going to be great!

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Sandy McDaniel
8/6/2013 01:38:56 pm

Siltstone or ceases stone are good options. From an upkeep and sanitary standpoint (especially if you have renters or guests who don't clean so well) the stone is much better.

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Celia Blanco
8/6/2013 04:35:43 pm

I have quartz and it chipped in two places because I banged against it by accident, which will happen. I would go the cheaper route which you can always replace down the road if you get tired of it.

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Cindy Williams link
8/15/2013 03:55:12 am

Thank you Leslie I really enjoy watching the progress on your beach house :)

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Laurel mcbrine link
8/19/2013 08:46:00 am

I just moved Into a new house w/white (with Grey marbling) quartzite counters & worth every penny. Need a light color for beach house!

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Adele Bower link
9/15/2013 07:08:47 am

Delightful place. I love it all.

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Gu10 light bulbs link
10/22/2013 07:34:33 pm

This was exactly what i was searching for. Have been fighting for a while to do this, thanks for have posted.

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James Roble link
4/9/2021 09:08:56 am

Lovely poost

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