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The Velveteen Ocelot

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41. OK, the damn thing is nearly finished.

Thu Sep 13, 2012, 07:16 PM

Sep 2012

It's been in the works since March - they pretty much tore off the back third of my (very old) house and built it back up from the foundation. The old kitchen was so awful I didn't even want to photograph it, but here's the new one. The backsplash and shades go in next week but otherwise it's done. I still have to put some stuff back (microwave, toaster, coffee maker) so the counters aren't as cluttered as they soon will be. Cabinets are IKEA, counters are Cambria, floor is bamboo. So far I totally love it.

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Kitchen Cabinet input requested. [View all] Melissa G Feb 2012 OP

Many lumber yards sell kitchen cabinets Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #1

Yes, I put some in from Home Depot Melissa G Feb 2012 #2

A lot depends on how much you are planning to spend Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #3

I'm open to being educated. Melissa G Feb 2012 #4

The cheaper cabinets will be made from particle board Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #5

If your wooden cabinets are solid there are many things you could do to fierywoman Jan 2020 #54

I agree, visit a good lumberyard or Lowe's or Home Depot Warpy Feb 2012 #6

Thanks, I was hoping for a brand name Melissa G Feb 2012 #7

Find something you like, instead Warpy Mar 2012 #9

Here's an idea: Home Depot sells, online only, a line of cabinets under the Hampton Bay name. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2012 #8

Oh, Hassin, this was just the kind of info Melissa G Mar 2012 #10

Some darker cabinets may be better than others. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2012 #11

I'll check into Costco next week Melissa G Mar 2012 #12

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Thanks Tesha, Melissa G Mar 2012 #16

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Thanks for the update Melissa G Mar 2012 #18

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I'm having my kitchen remodeled and was going to get IKEA cabinets The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #20

Yeah, I've come to the No IKEA conclusion as well. Melissa G Apr 2012 #21

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I'm glad they are working out for you. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #23

We bought Kraftmaid in December because their blind cabinets had *great* features Kolesar Apr 2012 #24

Thanks, I'll check it out Melissa G Apr 2012 #25

Another vote for Kraftmaid. we can do it Jan 2020 #50

Kitchen cabinets...... Hula Popper May 2012 #26

Thanks for the good advice Melissa G May 2012 #27

I highly recommend you check out local ohheckyeah May 2012 #28

I will take that good advice as well Melissa G May 2012 #29

Good luck.... ohheckyeah May 2012 #30

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ikea obama4ever11 Jul 2012 #31

Yep. Ikea is junk. Why anyone would use their screw together crap in a major reno is beyond me. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2012 #32

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Don't know why you felt the need to attack me? Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2012 #34

Well, as it turns out I had to give up and get IKEA cabinets. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #36

What kind of counter tops did you go with? Melissa G Sep 2012 #37

I'm getting Cambria, "Parys." The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #38

Good Choice Melissa G Sep 2012 #39

RE: laminate flooring jeannemara Dec 2014 #48

My Kitchen Cabinet rubycoleman Sep 2012 #40

OK, the damn thing is nearly finished. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #41

It's gorgeous! Melissa G Sep 2012 #42

Thanks! Yes, I'm getting window covering - those cellular shades. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #43

My shades are in a den type room that was a garage conversion Melissa G Sep 2012 #44

Best priced and quality cabinets All Wood Cabinets.com hgl Oct 2012 #45

I did an Ikea kitchen and I am so happy with it. I love it! I got a great kitchen jillan Jan 2013 #46

The original All Wood Cabinet Company hgl Jul 2014 #47

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MDF, and many similar products, contain formaldehyde. guillaumeb Jan 2020 #51

Check this website out.... MLAA Jan 2020 #52

Here's a vote AGAINST IKEA cabinets leftieNanner Jan 2020 #53

I know this is an old thread, but Tracer Jan 2020 #55