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We’re finally(!) finalizing our kitchen plans and are thinking about using the Bravad sink (it’s the one with the stainless steel countertop and integrated in one big piece).

I have only ever seen a couple of mentions of this sink. Does anyone here have it? Can you tell me what you like or dislike about it?

My concerns are

1) does the 5" space between the counter edge and where the sink bowl actually starts end up being a wierdly/uncomfortably long reach? ("normal" sinks appear to have about a 3" space)

2) does anyone know what the gauge of the steel is (the Ikea people can’t find the specs)

3) The only reviews I’ve read of the Bravad mention that it warp/expand when it gets hot, but that is mostly seems to go back to normal when cool. Have others found this to be a problem.

and 4) Has anyone placed this over normal base cabinets rather than over the Bravad base?

At $150 for the sink and countertop together, I figure it’s either ridiculously fabulous or a bit disappointing.

Thank you so much!!!!

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I’ve attached my kitchen plan, and would love help on the following:
1. Base cabinets measurements: Do these measurements include height of legs? For instance, base cabinets say 30 3/8”, but is total height higher once the legs are installed?

2. We’re doing quartz countertop from another vendor, does this mean I don’t need Ikea’s worktops? I remember one contractor who came to give us a quote mentioned that if granite or quartz countertops were going to be installed, the base cabinets need enough plywood on top in order to hold the weight (like 5/8”). Is this something I need to address with Ikea, or through the vendor we’re buying the countertops from?

3. The wall cabinets for the hood: We have a microhood (a microwave + integrated hood) … did I pick the right cabinet for this? Our microhood is 36'' wide (47.4''h x 27''d), so I think I picked the right one (width wise). However, I wasn't sure if the "innards" of the cabinet I picked is the correct one for microhoods.

4. I would need two 3” fillers on each side of the stove (since the microhood is 36” and the stove is only 30”). Does this makes sense? I added them, with each being 3” wide.

5. Some of the cabinets in the corners (like the pantry cabinet) have a yellow/black exclamation mark on the software. The picture shows a "space" in between the door and the wall when opening the door. I'm assuming this means I have to account for an inch or 2 of space?

6. I picked a high cabinet cover panel for the fridge. Does it make sense there (it's on the left side of the fridge)? Our current kitchen does not have one. We currently have a "freestanding" base cabinet next to our fridge, so stuff falls in between the two all the time. I'm assuming the cabinet cover panel will solve this issue.

7. The cabinet on the left side of the fridge (on the Ikea plan) is currently 18” wide. Can’t I replace them with 21” instead? It looks like there might be room, so I don’t have to use the 3” filler (at least not on the right side). Seems like the base cabinet should be able to be as wide as 21”, but not sure about the wall cabinet right above it (the Ikea plan currently shows it as 18” wide). I’m having problems trying to calculate all the gaps (on this wall), since the microhood and the stove aren’t the same width.

8. I have a gap in between my kitchen ceiling and the pantry & fridge cabinets. I assumed I needed a filler piece, but I can't figure out how to select the right one from the software. All the filler pieces seem to be for vertical gaps, not horizontal ones.

9. We cook alot and never have enough drawer space for our big cooking utensils (whips, tongs etc). I’d like our drawer to be on the right side of range to hold these larger utensils. Is there a drawer combo configuration that is a favorite of yours, and if so which drawers specifically? Do you advise 1 top drawer and then 1 cab door with pull out shelves?

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Keep electrical switches, plugs and lighting fixtures away from water sources and wet hands. Building codes require that every electrical receptacle be grounded and protected with ground-fault circuit interrupters, which shut off the room’s electric current if there is a power surge or moisture is present.

Think about traffic flow. If your kitchen is anything like mine, there will be a lot of foot traffic flowing through your kitchen. With that in mind, it is important place key appliances in areas where that foot traffic will not interfere with your cooking. Locate microwaves conveniently above the floor to avoid reaching to retrieve food. Slide-out trays and bins in base cabinets make storage items more accessible and eliminate bending. Avoid putting a range near an entrance or exit. And lastly, avoid sharp corners on the ends of countertops, especially islands and peninsulas, by having them rounded.

Regulate water temperatures. This is particularly important if you are going to have children using the faucets in the kitchen. Install faucets with anti-scald devices that prevent water temperature from rising to dangerous levels, or buy pressure-balanced valves that equalize hot and cold water. Faucets are also available that can be pre-programmed to your desired temperature setting.

Use proper lighting. Good general lighting, supplemented with proper task lighting that’s clearly focused on a work surface, can greatly decrease your chance of injury while preparing a meal. Also, the lighting should not produce any glare or shadows on the surface.

Keep a fire extinguisher within reach. While it is best to have a fire extinguisher within plain site, it is not always going to fit in with your decor. If that is not an option, keep it under the sink or in a pantry that is easily accessible from every point in the room. Never store an extinguisher near or under a cooktop or range. If a fire is to occur, those areas will likely be the cause and make an extinguisher stored in that area unreachable.

Find a safe cooktop. Avoid being scalded by steam from a boiling pot by staggering burners on your cooktop or have one straight row of burners. Choose a unit with controls along the side or in the front. When children are around, it is also important to install knob guards on the stove to prevent a child from accidentally turning on a burner and severely burning themselves, or even worse.

Use slip-resistant flooring. The dangers of slipping and falling, especially when you may be carrying hot food, is pretty obvious. A slip-resistant material on your floor, such as matte-finished wood or laminate, textured vinyl or a soft-glazed ceramic tile, will do the trick. If you select tile or another smooth surface, try using a throw rug with a non-skid backing as an added precaution, especially around areas that get wet.

The codes vary from state to state and in some cases, city to city, so it is important to consult a professional if you are not 100% sure of the building codes. There are many free resources out there that can guide you through some of the industry standards if you do a quick search on the internet.

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Storage space is even more important in a small kitchen, where counter space is limited and you can’t afford to have unnecessary items taking up space on the counter. Over the years I have come across some creative ways and creative products that can help organize kitchen and maximize the use of storage space, so I thought I would share some of them

1) Drawer Organizers- for whatever reason, drawers tend to become the catch-all area of the kitchen. Any small item, or seldom used piece gets thrown in the drawer to be forgotten about. There are a lot of creative items on the market right now that help you maximize the drawer space that you have and eliminate the clutter on your counter tops.

Aside from just organizing your utensils, you can now take that cutting board and knife set that has been sitting on your counter and stick it in easy to reach, organized drawer. How about taking those spices off the counter and putting them in an organized drawer with easy access next to the stove? You can even get rid of that bread box you have on the counter and convert a drawer into a bread box.

2) Appliance Caddy’s- every home should have one of these and it is a great way to de-clutter your countertops and still have access to all the day to day appliances you use.

3) Pull-out Waste Baskets- While this won’t help with countertop space, it will certainly help with the unsightly trash can. There are several companies out there that set kits to convert a base cabinet into a pull out wastebasket that gets tucked away and out of sight.

4) Door Mounted Racks- Personally, I think every kitchen should have a couple of these on the doors. Mounted to the back of the doors for base cabinet or wall cabinets, door-mounted racks can be used to organize cleaning supplies, spices, canned goods (just about anything you can think of). Not only do they take advantage of unused space, but they help de-clutter, and put frequently used items at your finger tips.

5) Pull-Out Wall and Base Organizers- If you look around any kitchen, there is always going to be dead or unused space. The latest trend in kitchen organization is the utilization of pull-out wall and base organizers. This is simply a 3″, 6″, or 9″ wide vertical racking system that can hold spices, cans, pans, or anything you can think of. Some companies offer pegboards to mount pots and pans.

The great thing about these products is that they are strong enough to hold a pantry full of canned goods, versatile enough to accommodate all of your pots and pans, and come in a wide range of sizes for both base cabinets and wall cabinets. If you are not familiar with these types of products, I suggest you look up pull-out wall organizers

While I only pointed out a handful of products on the market to help organize your kitchen, there are literally hundreds if not thousands of different products that can fit your particular needs.

So when you are shopping for new kitchen cabinets or looking for ways to maximize the space that you have, make sure you take the time to look for the products that will truly help organize your life.

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So one of the options could be going with all wood cabinet doors instead of solid wood cabinet doors. All wood refers to cabinets with side panels that have a hardwood veneer applied to a plywood core and solid wood is a solid piece hard wood.

Hardwood veneer is a thin piece of solid wood that is typically applied to plywood or particleboard with glue to give it strength. It is uniform in finish and its grain is very consistent and there are really beautiful options in this area.

This is the process that is done when you have your kitchen cabinets refaced instead of replaced so if you like the current layout of your cabinets or even if it isn’t your favorite layout but it could still work this will save a lot of your remodeling costs.

Not only is this much less expensive for you it’s also less trees being cut down and protects the forests and still gives you the look of solid wood. All wood cabinet doors also have the advantage of less warping due to humidity and temperature change. So you could be friendlier to your budget and to the environment at the same time.

You might also consider for the cabinet frames ordering plywood sides for just the cabinets that will have one or both sides exposed.

Another option might simply refinishing your existing kitchen cabinets to a more contemporary or suitable finish than replacing the kitchen cabinets altogether. That can really change the entire look of your whole kitchen and would definitely be the easiest on your budget. That’s probably the most economical option.

Another option you might consider is reducing the number of cabinets in your kitchen plans by using one cabinet where you now have two. That might not always work but sometimes it can so look at the layout and see if this is something that is possible.

Another area that you could save on kitchen remodeling costs would be in the decorative options. Molding inserts add a LOT to the remodeling costs of a kitchen remodel. Could you still achieve a good look with fewer moldings?

Another decorative option that really racks up the expense is the handles and drawer pulls. They come in many price ranges and there are thousands of companies that offer them so by doing some shopping around you could find something quite nice in a lower price range.

Another way to save on kitchen remodeling costs would be to reduce or eliminate the number of modifications or construction options. For example could you have a countertop wine rack instead of a custom built-in cabinet? Or does the cabinet depth really need to be modified or could your objectives be met in other ways?

Yet another way to reduce some of your kitchen remodeling costs would be to perhaps put off including some of the fancy cabinet accessories and cool gadgets that could be installed later on or don’t even really need to be custom built at all.

Could the roll out shelves for the base cabinets for example be installed later on? And do you really need the custom knife drawer or the custom spice rack? If you could live without these things it would definitely be a money saving option.

So you don’t need to give up everything but there are always things you could negotiate, compromise on or eliminate altogether. So if you are really needing to keep your kitchen remodeling costs down these are some options that could really help.

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