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Kitchen

I love to cook. Seriously adore it. Not so much the 'small people are starving and gotta get something served up QUICK' variety, but I love making a well-crafted meal for the people I love. Plus, I just like to eat.

That said, I've been dreading the idea of organizing my kitchen idea book. Since I care SO MUCH that this room turns out well, and because I love so many different styles, I know I'll have a harder time landing on the 'perfect' solution for this room than anywhere else.

Then, an idea struck me. Instead of figuring it all out, I'll just post lists of things that I DO and DO NOT know. So, you'll see a few things that are firm, some that are totally up in the air, and a combination of the two.

A million bonus points to the professionals that will help me narrow this down to make a space that is truly my own.
Jodi Rhone
Jodi Rhone
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Kort Peterson

Love the cabinets and hardwood flooring.

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Jeannie Matteucci
Jeannie Matteucci

Kitchen of the Week: Creamy White and Wood in a Sunny Addition

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Donna Reed
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Fabulous island stain on cabinetry

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Jeannie Matteucci
Jeannie Matteucci

Kitchen of the Week: Breezy Coastal Style With Natural Elements

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Nash Stanton
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Kitchen Remodel Ideas. Let's get serious

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Barbra Bright Design
Barbra Bright Design

Where to Place Your Kitchen Cabinetry Hardware

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Island

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Layout

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u-shape with island and peninsula

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Second favorite layout

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Thinks I need to cover: - Top backlit shelves for display - Cabinet style (simple) and pulls; mostly closed cabinets - Cabinet colors - Under-cabinet lighting - Countertop and backsplash - Refrigerator - can show. - Pantry - Flooring - Windows (or lack thereof) - Pantry - Ceiling - Integrated drawer coolness (knives, etc.) - Beverage station

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Decent layout. Bit-level island with sink; cooktop behind, fridge to the side. Like the built-ins to the right, i.e. with the dramatic, lighted display space above.

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Cabinet hardware

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'Little Shelf' idea is continued on top of wall to wall shelving unit.

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Flipped from my current design, so outside door is closest the kitchen

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Handy

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I am in love with under-cabinet lighting. It's a must-have.

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Backsplash

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Appliance closet

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Inside of hidden pantry

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Pantry with ledge for toaster

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