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Old 07-19-2015, 12:41 PM   Topic Starter
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Renovating a Kitchen. Looking for Advice.
Mrs. Buehler445 and I are buying a different house. It is really what we want in terms of size, layout, neighborhood, etc. The only drawback is there are no upper cabinets in the kitchen...WTF? Anyway, we made the decision to man up and put in a kitchen that we want.

Since I'm a home renovation n00b, I'd appreciate any advice, tips, or experiences the CP braintrust can provide.

In doing this, we are going to have to come up with,

Cabinets (obviously)

Countertop

Backsplash

Moving the sink I hate plumbing. But it shouldn't be too bad, the plumbing is in an unfinished portion of the basement

Flooring which I'm pretty comfortable with.

Most of the work will be hired, partially because I'm a noob. Partially because I'm busy as ****.

TIA

EDIT: Already have the antifreeze tap on order.
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Old 07-19-2015, 12:46 PM   #2
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Spend the extra money on good countertops--granite, quartz, silestone, etc...
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Old 07-19-2015, 12:53 PM   #3
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Spend the extra money on good countertops--granite, quartz, silestone, etc...
Really? I've actually heard the opposite from a lot of people. I've had pretty decent luck with formica.
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Old 07-19-2015, 01:16 PM   #4
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Really? I've actually heard the opposite from a lot of people. I've had pretty decent luck with formica.
To me nothing says "cheap remodel" like Formica countertops. If that is the route you choose to go, make sure to complete the look with linoleum floors, plain white tile backsplash, and gold light fixtures.
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Old 07-19-2015, 01:41 PM   #5
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To me nothing says "cheap remodel" like Formica countertops. If that is the route you choose to go, make sure to complete the look with linoleum floors, plain white tile backsplash, and gold light fixtures.
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To me nothing says "cheap remodel" like Formica countertops. If that is the route you choose to go, make sure to complete the look with linoleum floors, plain white tile backsplash, and gold light fixtures.
This is what I think is funny home remodeling. It has nothing to do with what is practical, everything to do with what is in style. Its reeruned. And the term "dated". Which basically means everything is still useful but somebody onHGTV in the last 5 years decided that isnt tasteful anymore. All it does is make homeowners spend more money on new useless shit
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Old 07-19-2015, 09:06 PM   #7
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To me nothing says "cheap remodel" like Formica countertops. If that is the route you choose to go, make sure to complete the look with linoleum floors, plain white tile backsplash, and gold light fixtures.


Fair enough.

I was just meaning resources are better spent elsewhere in the remodel - tile, backsplash, lighting, etc.

In fear of outing myself as a backwoods hillbilly mother****er, I've really been around very few non-formica countertops. Just like everything else, construction can go from jank ass to pretty dang good. I'll definitely look into it, and if the value is there, I'm down, but I don't really want to spend money for the sake of just spending money/status/etc.

Any advice on which types are the best value? I'm definitely all about functionality.
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Old 07-19-2015, 09:27 PM   #8
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Corian countertops are worth looking into. Less expensive than granite but very durable and better looking than laminate
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To me nothing says "cheap remodel" like Formica countertops. If that is the route you choose to go, make sure to complete the look with linoleum floors, plain white tile backsplash, and gold light fixtures.
It's certainly cheaper. But Formica and other laminates are available in a wide array of colors and textures and finishes. They make some absolutely beautiful stuff now.
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No go. Already did the inspection.
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No go. Already did the inspection.
Don't trust inspectors. Most "inspect" with their eyes.
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I thought you lived on a farm? Are you moving the farm too?
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I thought you lived on a farm? Are you moving the farm too?
Negatory. I'm a farmer. It is not requisite to live on a farm.

My wife is a teacher. Thankfully we don't live at the school.
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