Comments on: Reader Redesign: Penny Pinchin’ In The Kitchin’

By: Erin R

Erin R — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:48:30 +0000

I have to give you a shout out for Mt. V! I went to school at Cornell and I miss Mt. Vernon in the spring time. A tulip in every garden and a flower on every tree. Were you guys moving out of MV?

By: kate

kate — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:19:45 +0000

We just put the stock laminate counters in our kitchen. We had a total of 6 pieces to order (2 of which had to be ordered custom b/c they were so long). The supplies were a little over $500 but we paid a carpenter to install them (not sure how much that cost since we have him doing other things as well).

We’re definitely working on the kitchen still but you can kind of get the idea here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29769745@N08/2970163660/

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:43:19 +0000

Lowes sells ’stock’ countertops, where you basically just cut them to the size you want. They have about 5 different patterns. I believe, but check with T, that you kinda iron/glue on the side pieces.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:50:29 +0000

I’m so impressed with the bargain hunts. How did you get counter tops for $70? What do you mean for “stock” counter tops? I’m clueless! :)

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:50:31 +0000

You can’t argue with the price. And installation was easy (or at least it looked that way as my hubby was installing it!) I can emphasize that you need a good, level subfloor. We do have one small area where the laminate has buckled up, as though there is a nail or something under it. If our budget had allowed, I would have chosen a laminate with a thicker laminate face. While this floor is doing ok, with two young boys and a dog, we do have a few scratches. In a lighter duty household, I think it would be ok. The customer service at Lumber Liquidators was good; the sales guy was knowledgeable enough and didn’t try to up-sell us, which I always appreciate.

By: HCline

HCline — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:24:06 +0000

Love the floor!

Any opinions / raves / rants on Lumber Liquidators DIY laminate and engineered flooring? I’ve seen the Ikea laminate chip quite easily on the edges as it was being put down as well as while installed. But the self-installation and price are soooo tempting. Would love to hear anyone’s experience.

By: misty

misty — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:40:17 +0000

looks great!
just an FYI, cabinet manufacturers use white painted maple for things like fillers and valances and mouliding. so if you want to add extras to your laminate kitchen, all you need is a matching white paint and some wood.

By: kyle

kyle — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:39:43 +0000

I like it, but I think it would look more polished with a backsplash.

By: Christina

Christina — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:12:59 +0000

Some answers:

Jenny A: The crock was a wedding gift from my sister. I think the catalog Hearthstone carries them. I don’t think they are that hard to find.

Lisa: The color that you see in the kitchen is actually Ruffled Feathers. We used Eastern Lighthouse in the living room. I think you might like Eastern Lighthouse. It is much more gray than Ruffled Feathers.

E: We wondered what year they remodeled; the house was built in 1958. Good to know! The light fixture is from Lowe’s. If I remember correctly, it was in the $30 range.

Kate: So glad to know you are both here on YHL and in my “neighborhood!”

Thanks everyone!

By: Denise T.

Denise T. — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:18:38 +0000

Christina and Trevor, your beautiful updated galley kitchen will surely catch the eye of potential buyers this spring. Very impressive renovation for an amazing price!