tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post550163052071715290..comments2024-03-28T04:36:56.831-04:00Comments on House Unseen. Life Unscripted.: 5 Favorite Inspiration Pins - kitchen editionDwija {House Unseen}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-16215205315506525942021-01-07T09:30:59.811-05:002021-01-07T09:30:59.811-05:00We have a stainless fridge that is magnetic and yo...We have a stainless fridge that is magnetic and you can't see the fingerprints. I wish I remembered what the finish was called... but its out there!! We bought it at Lowes, about 7 years ago.saritaannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09389670166381104435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-12172996574800457562015-02-17T03:15:56.512-05:002015-02-17T03:15:56.512-05:00The last pic is like my dream. One day!! My curren...The last pic is like my dream. One day!! My current kitchen closely resembles #3, so mebbe my landlord was stalking Pinterest when building our suite. It's a nice look in real life too. As for SS vs white, we have SS and all the smudges & watermarks all the time. Doesn't bug me too much, but the one thing that does bug my subconscious is how much it darkens the kitchen area. White would make the small space feel more open. LeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819892298426120448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-87073698604047098322015-02-06T21:13:26.357-05:002015-02-06T21:13:26.357-05:00We have a ceramic sink as well, and yikes on the d...We have a ceramic sink as well, and yikes on the dish breakage already. Luckily our child is still too young to use it yet, so it's all only our fault. (The ceramic tile floor is a different story.)Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753603934212387119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-50932996099800438822015-02-06T20:47:42.527-05:002015-02-06T20:47:42.527-05:00Also, I have put hardwood floors in my last two ki...Also, I have put hardwood floors in my last two kitchens and they really are not durable. At all. My kitchen is so open to the other rooms that I pretty much had no choice this time, but boy do they get beat up, and need to be refinished. We have bamboo floors in other parts of the house and they are in really great shape despite my dogs racing in and out of the dog door across the bamboo.<br />- nancyoNancy/n.o.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870024363382414106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-42635372274562203622015-02-06T20:35:21.919-05:002015-02-06T20:35:21.919-05:00Where's it written that all appliances have to...Where's it written that all appliances have to match each other? I have stainless, but it really sounds like white would be better for your fridge, especially. Also, I have shaker doors with dark hardware (love them) and I added a beading to the inside of the shaker frames, if that makes any sense. I still really like the way it looks, and it's been 14 years.Nancy/n.o.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870024363382414106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-49528485676627293992015-02-06T16:05:51.494-05:002015-02-06T16:05:51.494-05:00We are going with white. There are slightly less ...We are going with white. There are slightly less options, but those options ARE cheaper. Plus, instead of going with counter-depth (which are oddly a LOT more expensive) I recommend either recessing the fridge (set it back into the wall) or bumping out the cabinets around it (try putting pantry style cabinets on either side a la IKEA). Since you guys are redoing the kitchen (rather than replacing the appliances) either of these options should work.we3erneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233831437552746701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-75567857374978436122015-02-06T13:41:20.603-05:002015-02-06T13:41:20.603-05:00Stainless scratches, I know from experience. We ha...Stainless scratches, I know from experience. We have a white French door appliance and it's great! Stainless is also always more expensive, at least here. And this is just me but you couldn't play me to have white cabinetry. I clean enough as is and wouldn't want to add that to the list...Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740760663272560766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-6586405685190592522015-02-06T08:39:18.830-05:002015-02-06T08:39:18.830-05:00I like white appliances. Almost everything is als...I like white appliances. Almost everything is also available in white, you just might have to special order it. I'd rather wait a couple of weeks for the thing I want than settle for the thing I don't quite, you know? Jennie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14027736832723636538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-57606666078493005262015-02-05T22:02:02.181-05:002015-02-05T22:02:02.181-05:00When my family redid our kitchen, we got a stainle...When my family redid our kitchen, we got a stainless steel discount at a huge discount because there were some unnoticeable scratches on the bottom caused by a forklift, so if you see anything like that go for it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807759935845798811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-69644183702138290812015-02-05T14:26:45.782-05:002015-02-05T14:26:45.782-05:00We're currently in the midst of our kitchen re...We're currently in the midst of our kitchen remodel. I might share our before pics with you on facebook because we had avocado-green tile countertops with orangey-brown cabinets and stainless appliances, except the dishwasher, which was inexplicably white. And our fridge, which is also white because we haven't had a reason to replace it but it lived in the garage for the first 6 months in this house, only moving inside after the new cabinets arrived. So I have 5 thoughts for you based on your 5 bullet points.<br /><br />1) I love the look of hardwood, but I don't want to turn into my mother in law who trails behind everyone who uses the kitchen sink so she can wipe up the two drops of water that dripped off their hands while searching for the hand towel that is never in the same location. We decided to instead go with wood look tile (Cerdomus is the best from what I've seen) and we found one that will compliment our existing oak floors (that are currently covered in carpet). It's pricey, but with kids, I'd prefer a durable, commercial-grade tile floor in the kitchen :)<br /><br />2) There's this grout stuff, wish I could remember the name, but you use a toothbrush to rub it on the grout, which makes it water resistant and changes the color of the grout, depending on your color choice. We used it on our tile shower, which had white tile and it turned our dingy grout bright white!<br /><br />3) We LOVE our white shaker cabinets! We ended up pairing them with soapstone countertops. If you want pics, I'm happy to show you how each looks against white cabinets. Also, stainless steel is easy to clean with coffee filters. Takes smudges and fingerprints off like nobody's business. Of course, white doesn't have the fingerprint problem, except with dirty hands.<br /><br />4) Such a great idea! Now I'm trying to think of where I can use that hack!<br /><br />5) *drool* I LOVE the turquoise door, and also the half door thing, which is incredibly useful for corralling kiddos and dogs.Sarah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05912099102509024312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-58422301716055664852015-02-05T10:27:05.491-05:002015-02-05T10:27:05.491-05:00I have white cabinets and prefer the look of white...I have white cabinets and prefer the look of white appliances against them. We just went with a darker counter and backsplash and it really makes the white pop. Love it. Also the stainless sink. My sister has a stainless fridge and while she loves the french door option, she HATES the stainless front - horrible to keep clean.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02999838147173390906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-44498577040216971802015-02-05T09:31:16.508-05:002015-02-05T09:31:16.508-05:00I love all your pins, and the last is my favorite....I love all your pins, and the last is my favorite. But I have never had white cabinets, so am not sure about the dirt factor. I do have shaker, and the bottom frame does collect dirt and grime from cooking. We also had a stainless fridge, non-magnetic, and I prefer other styles for that reason, and the white because I think it's warmer than stainless.Mitzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058758507978295767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-67716121427970636192015-02-05T09:24:03.368-05:002015-02-05T09:24:03.368-05:00Thank you for the "duck" vs. "duct&...Thank you for the "duck" vs. "duct" explanation! I had a suspicion that was the case, but see "duck" used so often ... like "Kleenex".Mitzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058758507978295767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-16476375981409582782015-02-05T06:22:29.319-05:002015-02-05T06:22:29.319-05:00So, when we remodeled, we got an off white ceramic...So, when we remodeled, we got an off white ceramic tile floor with matching grout. You can see where I am going yes? In my defense, I only had two kids then, and it was our first project and our first house, and I got all swept up in heady, idealistic kitchen dreams. Now I would search for grout that.is coffee colored, or maybe encrusted ketchup colored...anything but the white-which-is-no-longer-white. Anyway, Lowes sells this stuff that will color your grout. I havent tried it yet, and I dont know if you can make grout lighter with it...melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637174816423519588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-83097587375330444552015-02-04T23:35:36.383-05:002015-02-04T23:35:36.383-05:00You know, it's odd...I have friends who have a...You know, it's odd...I have friends who have a stainless refrigerator that isn't magnetic, either. But mine, as well as my brother's... is magnetic. Very weird.<br />Also, yes, it does get smudgy, but I find that wiping it down with a rag is the perfect chore for my 3 and 6 year olds.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484090684438335723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-42434701113221543222015-02-04T20:36:54.549-05:002015-02-04T20:36:54.549-05:00I vote stainless steel. Just sleek, clean looking...I vote stainless steel. Just sleek, clean looking, elegant, and not necessarily modern at all. Our house has a very traditional-looking kitchen, and the stainless looks great. Also, it makes you appear to be an excellent chef. One caveat, though, if you haven't before, is the fingerprint situation. After cleaning it once in a blue moon, or more often if you have time, run an old cloth diaper with baby oil (lavender is nice) over the appliances and buff them. The fingerprints just do not want to adhere then, which is awesome sauce.<br /><br />By the way, not wanting to be all grammar police on you, but it's actually 'duct' tape. I think duck is a brand of it, but it's meant for duct work, so there you have it. 'Scuse me while I kiss this guy, you know?Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498320007390028812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-43496192219775857562015-02-04T20:23:02.919-05:002015-02-04T20:23:02.919-05:00I have a BLACK powdered granite sink which I love....I have a BLACK powdered granite sink which I love. Would buy it again and again. Not expensive at all, from Home Depot. Pretty much scratch and dent proof. Everything else is stainless steel. Elimarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717763069760742907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-24280955662574650952015-02-04T19:35:10.697-05:002015-02-04T19:35:10.697-05:00We whitewashed our brick fireplace and it was an a...We whitewashed our brick fireplace and it was an amazing improvement! I was so nervous about it but it brightened up the whole room and looked immediately updated.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893566321584649615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-17665388106455124112015-02-04T19:25:24.726-05:002015-02-04T19:25:24.726-05:00I vote for the third choice: bisque! When our old ...I vote for the third choice: bisque! When our old fridge conked out, I got a bisque (actually a very pale yellowy tan) fridge. It doesn't show the dirt as much. (At least that's my theory.) And it's more restful on the eyes than a blinding white thing, which was my other choice, cuz ain't no way I'm shelling out the bux to buy stainless. Uh uh.<br /><br />And also, I vote for the freezer on the bottom. That way, you aren't always bending down to get the stuff that you use all the time, just to get stuff that you don't use as often.Melissa H-Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674140433439195917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-50673755663717286062015-02-04T18:22:10.029-05:002015-02-04T18:22:10.029-05:00We have black and stainless except for the fridge ...We have black and stainless except for the fridge because we ran out if money and I inherited it from a cousin. The fridge is white, SO easy to keep clean!! The black and stainless, always a mess even though I clean it fifty times more often. Will never do stainless nor black again.Jennifer Eliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033913521471100028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-77341883065029293232015-02-04T18:19:09.059-05:002015-02-04T18:19:09.059-05:00I love the look of my stainless but I hate the fin...I love the look of my stainless but I hate the fingerprints. Baby oil cleans it better than the fancy stinky stuff I bought. We have a dent and no little kids...I think they could take a beating with toddlers. Hasn't thought about that!Beth in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702179612923382436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-56825770546756289562015-02-04T17:54:15.428-05:002015-02-04T17:54:15.428-05:00Lose, not loose!Lose, not loose!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365049630570467133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-14432599407182207002015-02-04T17:53:39.994-05:002015-02-04T17:53:39.994-05:00We are a family of 7, I have exactly the fridge of...We are a family of 7, I have exactly the fridge of which you speak. My 2 cents: no magnets equals non cluttered looking fridge, love. Stainless shows grime, but I don't find it to be super offensive. I love the French door, but find I hate my freezer. You loose a lot of cubic feet of storage with the counter depth, and it is noticeable. But it looks so nice, I'm never going back!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365049630570467133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-23526537173976565902015-02-04T16:01:53.059-05:002015-02-04T16:01:53.059-05:00Pledge works on stainless steel!Pledge works on stainless steel!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647046851163090769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-46729137109130856532015-02-04T14:48:12.115-05:002015-02-04T14:48:12.115-05:00I want the exposed brick kitchen for your house be...I want the exposed brick kitchen for your house because I can't/don't/won't have one and someone I know (even if it's only in the machine) has to have that in their house so I know real people really have fanciful stuff like that in their homes!Daenel T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08864314251750387383noreply@blogger.com