Pros and Cons

We are considering putting a few "specialty" cabinets into the kitchen, but figure that only two or three of our favorites will fit into the budget. Please give us your opinion on what you think the pros an cons are of each of the options we post. Thanks for helping us decide.

Plate Racks

Our intention is to put a plate rack with either a shelf or cup hooks over the sink. Teak seems to be the best choice since it is more impervious to rot (if we use it as a drying rack), or we may be using one that matches our cupboards.

PODS for Storage

PODS
8x8x16 = $278.83 + 54.95 333
8x8x12 = $245.65 + 54.95 300
Quote #6439730, 6439732
866-229-4120

Shaker Inspired Cupboards

These are the kind of cupboards we want in the kitchen, Shaker style, very simple. Not painted, just a medium colored wood, and either wooden knobs or brushed stainless steel knobs.

Kitchen Suggestions from Rebecca

• If you are going to have kids, you want to be able to lock everything
• A black stove top shows fingerprints, splashes, smears - you can't hide anything
• A plate and cup rack saves space in the cupboard
• Do not take up counter space with a microwave, mount it somewhere
• Put in the floor you want, not what someone else thinks you should have
• Plan a space to hang dishtowels and aprons and to store brooms and dustpans
• Magnetic knife rack
• Grout is always a problem
  

Ceiling Painted

Ceiling is painted and room is taped. We have some "minor plaster repair to do before we can prime. I will be doing that while Tortilla packs for NY and LA.

Falling Apart

Kitchen

New tile and grout in the bathroom. Hmmm, should it be doing this, it's three months old.

We need to get cracking!