tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post149363748705746970..comments2024-03-28T12:38:16.004-04:00Comments on The Essence of Home: My New Appliances are Installed!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-14490267947230757952016-03-04T18:39:12.389-05:002016-03-04T18:39:12.389-05:00I didn't notice that my counter depth fridge h...I didn't notice that my counter depth fridge holds less than our old fridge but we had just a basic fridge and nothing fancy before. I love my counter depth! I'm like you. Every inch counts. <br />If you are shopping for just the 3 of you, you should be fine. <br />I love it all so far. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-80503394019850184942016-03-03T21:55:56.458-05:002016-03-03T21:55:56.458-05:00we have a regular size too, and our kitchen is hal...we have a regular size too, and our kitchen is half y our size. lol. You get used to it, but from the pictures, it does not look bad at all. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785196779476490372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-89551921460952575842016-03-03T17:23:51.453-05:002016-03-03T17:23:51.453-05:00Your kitchen is so pretty, Kelly. I know it's...Your kitchen is so pretty, Kelly. I know it's exciting and a bit stressful when things change. I hope you'll soon be happy with a change in the refrigerator. Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09888626634857005087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-23160259615992768952016-03-02T17:11:53.153-05:002016-03-02T17:11:53.153-05:00They look great! We just got another counter dept...They look great! We just got another counter depth fridge after our 10 year old one died a couple weeks ago. Just be ready to not have as much space inside though. We got used to that and it helps that we have an extra fridge in the garage, but that is something to think about if you send this one back. Your kitchen looks beautiful!<br />ShelleyCalypso In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264873052810117169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-53900655438359767102016-02-29T10:34:14.393-05:002016-02-29T10:34:14.393-05:00Well they look great, even the elephant. The subw...Well they look great, even the elephant. The subway tile is going to change everything, and I AM looking forward to it!Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477357780866991562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-59610593462655901322016-02-28T22:34:24.855-05:002016-02-28T22:34:24.855-05:00It's good that you can return the fridge if it...It's good that you can return the fridge if it's not making you happy. I think that after a few days, you will be used to the stainless; it takes some time to get used to things that are so different from what we had. I think the stainless looks fabulous in your kitchen, and the new white subway tile will look awesome!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-85755027322022806972016-02-28T20:03:14.602-05:002016-02-28T20:03:14.602-05:00Such beautiful new appliances. I just mentioned to...Such beautiful new appliances. I just mentioned to another friend, that I wish I had the guts to do my kitchen cabinets white. They are 36 yr old light oak, dated and boring. I hope you will like the next phase of changes that your are planning. Blessings, Cindy xoJoy Junktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-87296668950938921082016-02-28T13:03:34.970-05:002016-02-28T13:03:34.970-05:00I'm glad you have the option of switching out ...I'm glad you have the option of switching out your fridge if that's what you decide, Kelly. Your kitchen looks so pretty, and the new tile is going to really brighten up the space! Love the hanging pot rack!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-66937956761946037942016-02-27T22:04:07.036-05:002016-02-27T22:04:07.036-05:00Love your new appliances!! My kitchen is small and...Love your new appliances!! My kitchen is small and I had to be careful with the sizes of our appliances.<br />~Cindycynthia lee designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153290269651314939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-71412916552739597762016-02-27T21:16:02.517-05:002016-02-27T21:16:02.517-05:00Congrats on the new appliances!! They are beautifu...Congrats on the new appliances!! They are beautiful! Sorry to hear about the refrigerator, what a bummer! I didn't realize they are different depths! Your kitchen is so beautiful. The subway tile is going to look amazing!!Thanks for sharing!! and happy cooking!! :)Finding Grace Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212637638664476212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-9370508080219003092016-02-27T17:01:30.815-05:002016-02-27T17:01:30.815-05:00Hi Kelly, how wonderful for you to have new applia...Hi Kelly, how wonderful for you to have new appliances. Congrats! You kitchen is so beautiful. JoAnne's Attic - Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298839090752134125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-57251800716624085102016-02-27T14:18:37.569-05:002016-02-27T14:18:37.569-05:00I wish I had read this before I had invested in ou...I wish I had read this before I had invested in our appliances. I also found out that stainless makes a kitchen much darker. I have yet to buy the microwave and dishwasher. I plan on making the dishwasher white, preferably with the cupboard door cover up. Not sure what to do with the microwave over the stove though.<br />*Smiles*Lady Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123959598470549553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-20369466203456157362016-02-27T14:03:10.698-05:002016-02-27T14:03:10.698-05:00The stainless looks great Kelly..Our old fridge st...The stainless looks great Kelly..Our old fridge stuck out a couple of inches..Not a big deal..I think we had deeper counters..New stuff always seems to make one change the old stuff to make it match or look better..The white tiles will look great..Enjoy!!This N Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660035693962636210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-78472801400762039632016-02-27T13:05:41.548-05:002016-02-27T13:05:41.548-05:00DROOLING here!!!!! LOVE your kitchen !! I always h...DROOLING here!!!!! LOVE your kitchen !! I always have, but now it looks even better. The dark gray cabinet with the demijohn on top??? SUPAHHHHH gorgeous. More pics of that please...and the open shelving in the kitchen is gorgeous..is it painted Annie Sloan ??? LUV IT!!!!!Christine at Little Bragshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982685028010214436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-39519103657939458402016-02-27T11:41:02.470-05:002016-02-27T11:41:02.470-05:00Your kitchen looks terrific!! Beautiful!Your kitchen looks terrific!! Beautiful!Cindy Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876844848421791055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-79876185713843938252016-02-27T11:32:59.568-05:002016-02-27T11:32:59.568-05:00I totally understand about the stainless behemoth!...I totally understand about the stainless behemoth! We recently got a new one, too, 30 cu ft, and while I had been set on a Liebherr (german made) which is tall, skinny and counter depth, I had to give up on it. Most counter depth ones call for a sacrifice: usually a loss in cu footage. That Liebherr was so tall that I would have needed a ladder to reach a lot of it! As is, I can't reach items on the top shelf of this LG very well, and I have no idea if the butter keeper has butter because I can't see that either. Also, it costs considerably more than the LG. My ulterior motive is to get the wall ovens and cooktop ripped out next and then move it over there to the ovens' space. I have an armoire full of glassware that I would like to park in it's present spot, and it does not stick out so far, about the same as the adjacent cabinets. So -- just something to consider... Since your cabinets are not built out around the fridge, the counter-depth model might not really save that much space. Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681743103386838795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-50167245382535572012016-02-27T10:48:53.129-05:002016-02-27T10:48:53.129-05:00Years ago in our former home we pretty much did ev...Years ago in our former home we pretty much did everything you're doing to our kitchen and it made a HUGE difference. You will love it kelly, and don't fret about the fridge. If you get a cointer depth and you don't have another fridge somewhere you may have to shop more often but you know what? I live 30 minutes from the nearest market and I shop at least 2 times a week. No biggie (at least for me). <br /><br />XXXDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-21238134739441331662016-02-27T10:04:35.804-05:002016-02-27T10:04:35.804-05:00Years ago in our former home we pretty much did ev...Years ago in our former home we pretty much did everything you're doing to our kitchen and it made a HUGE difference. You will love it kelly, and don't fret about the fridge. If you get a cointer depth and you don't have another fridge somewhere you may have to shop more often but you know what? I live 30 minutes from the nearest market and I shop at least 2 times a week. No biggie (at least for me). <br /><br />XXXDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-63619586594784905522016-02-27T09:08:26.239-05:002016-02-27T09:08:26.239-05:00Love your kitchen Kelly! Your new appliances are g...Love your kitchen Kelly! Your new appliances are gorgeous!<br />Funny all men are like that I think. Mine doesn't answer his either.<br />My kids always ask why doesn't dad answer his phone or return messages. Maybe because he hasn't it turned on...Linda https://www.blogger.com/profile/16180202773147549907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-35973713055344950252016-02-27T09:03:12.010-05:002016-02-27T09:03:12.010-05:00The kitchen looks great. I love the back splash yo...The kitchen looks great. I love the back splash you have but I understand your decision. When I do my long overdue kitchen remodel I will definitely do the subway tile. I can't wait to see the finished kitchen.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844348669040574042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-47587113725407194882016-02-27T08:33:17.048-05:002016-02-27T08:33:17.048-05:00Your kitchen is looking wonderful and can't wa...Your kitchen is looking wonderful and can't wait to see the subway tile! We have a counter depth french door fridge and we love it. Whatever concession we had to make for the room loss was not noticeable to us. We are empty nesters but still host holidays and parties. What I love with the french doors is the room I have in the length to put a long platter in with no obstacles in the way. For me, the appearance was more important going with counter depth and I knew I could adjust with the space. Good luck!<br /> Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279234338005417645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-15139893021001833442016-02-27T08:26:34.476-05:002016-02-27T08:26:34.476-05:00They have such a professional look and really upgr...They have such a professional look and really upgrade the look of your kitchen. My mom had the same issue as you with her recent refrigerator purchase. She ended up switching it out to gain back those few inches. Our kitchen backsplash tile is very similar to yours and I'd love to change it. I can't wait to see your subway tiles. I love the photo from the dining table looking in - so beautiful. XoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725595222916122199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-81081909441142088322016-02-26T21:03:35.996-05:002016-02-26T21:03:35.996-05:00Hello!!Found Your Blog through another Blogger tha...Hello!!Found Your Blog through another Blogger that I follow,Villabarns & as I'm sure Your aware of,She has a link to Your page,On Her site..So here I am :) After surfing around Your page,I realized We share a lot of decorating interests,So obviously I love just about everything that You've done to Your Home because if I lived there,I probably would have done the same thing,too.I sold My larger Home just under 3 years ago & moved into a small lease Home (With option to buy) that I had stumbled upon.Although I was considering moving in the near future,I was really just kind of "Browsing" to see what was out there & how much I could expect to pay.I had stainless appliances at My House,Including My "elephant-sized" LG French Door Fridge.I now have apartment-sized,High-end integrated appliances,In My Lease option (Brand new Ikea cabinets in gloss white,"24 Lieberherr Fridge/Freezer,"19 Meile dishwasher,"24 Convection oven with built-in rotisserie attachment & glass induction stovetop built into the granite countertops) This kitchen was the major deciding factor in making the jump to move into this House..The remodeled kitchen!! I kept My Stainless Fridge & it in the basement to hold "overflow" or anything I don't absolutely need to have on hand.But because of also going from Stainless to integrated appliances that most have gloss white panels attached to,That match My kitchen cabinets,I completely understand on a personal level what You mean by Your new stainless appliances making Your kitchen seem smaller to You.One of the BIGGEST pieces of advice that I ignored but will follow in the future,If I ever have to buy another Fridge again,Is to make sure to buy a Counter Depth Refrigerator especially if You don't live in a mini-Mansion (I prefer smaller Homes) My Sister has a decent-sized Home (5,000 compared to My 1,200 sq ft) & She recently upgraded Her appliances & also choose stainless.She ended up sending Her new Fridge back & buying a Counter Depth version because even in her larger Home,It just jetted out too far into the room.Trust Me,It makes a HUGE difference & it IS WORTH the extra money that They charge for Counter Depth models.You wouldn't be sorry once You bought one & realized how much of a difference those "4 make!! I do still love what You've done & even though You think it jets out too far & makes Your kitchen seem darker to You,I personally thinks it looks timeless & beautiful! Can't wait to see the white subway tile done,Especially because I have the same color Granite as You do that also has the same color backsplash,As Your about to replace.I was considering doing the same thing so it will be great to see it done before I start popping tiles off the wall :) You really did a great job,Stop being so modest & enjoy Your rewards that are a result of Your hard work :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166021948186758240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-88725530552619204422016-02-26T20:52:41.065-05:002016-02-26T20:52:41.065-05:00Very pretty, Kelly! I know you're glad to have...Very pretty, Kelly! I know you're glad to have them installed.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-16481368030908020512016-02-26T18:29:46.790-05:002016-02-26T18:29:46.790-05:00Your new appliances look great! I know someone wh...Your new appliances look great! I know someone who has a counter depth fridge and they don't like it because they can't fit a pizza box or something of that size inside. Maybe you would never need a deep fridge and it won't matter. Just wanted to mention it. Funny you are taking out your backsplash and we are installing a very similar one in our kitchen. But we do have cherry cabinets, not white. We are tackling ours tomorrow.Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com