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Silver Gaia

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37. And I just came up with another idea while sitting here looking at these pictures!

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 12:17 PM

Aug 2013

See the striped wallpaper that's on the back wall of the open cabinets above the sink? I have more of that. I think I will cover the back panels of the new island (the front side has a drawer and cupboard doors) with that wallpaper. That will add some black to the island and draw it all together.

And BTW, the stainless steel really was the perfect choice. The old white sink drew your eyes to it when you walked into the room. The stainless does not command attention like the white did. It lets your eyes wander around the room. It also brings out the beautiful silver-grey flecks in the granite countertop. I like the rounded lines of the Stacatto sink in this room, too. I am VERY happy with it, and you guys really helped me a LOT in making this decision. THANK YOU!

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Kitchen Sink Replacement [View all] Silver Gaia Feb 2013 OP

Nothing is perfect, but of those two, cast iron is by far the better choice Stinky The Clown Feb 2013 #1

Yeah, I've never had anything but cast iron before. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #2

Have you taken into account fitting in the new sink? Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #3

Thanks for the reminder, but Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #4

You are spot on it Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #6

So far, I'm liking Kohler's Langlade cast iron sink a lot. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #5

I dono really I put the cast iron porcelain Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #7

cast iron porcelain RILib Feb 2013 #12

I'm glad you're at least considering a stainless steel sink. Stinky The Clown Feb 2013 #8

Well, we call this the "wonder house" because Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #9

I too like the stainless. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #10

I Completely Agree. Having had Both Stainless and Porcelain I Prefer Stainless. dballance Feb 2013 #11

I have a deep dislike of stainless steel. RILib Feb 2013 #13

Try "Bar Keepers Friend" cleaner Mosby Feb 2013 #14

I don't think I'd have any problems like that. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #17

we just did this NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #15

Oooo...that's one of the ones I'm thinking about. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #16

i've had both styles NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #18

Thanks for all the info! Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #20

by golly, i did still have the paperwork! NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #22

Thank you! Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #23

keep me posted NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #24

Yes!! Pictures!! Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #26

Will do! Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #27

We've done a bunch of those Kohlers. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #19

Thanks so much for sharing this photo. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #21

Here's a better view of mom's second kitchen. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #25

Thanks for this pic, too. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #28

Just had my kitchen remodeled, got a cast iron farm sink. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #29

Lovely remodel! Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #30

Thanks. Yes, the island is IKEA. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #31

OK, you guys... still debating about this... so, here's some pics Silver Gaia Mar 2013 #32

I don't know what to tell you but that's a pretty cool house! Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2013 #33

Thanks, Hassan. Silver Gaia Mar 2013 #34

how beautiful! NMDemDist2 Mar 2013 #35

Well, it took 6 months to get this all done, but I have a new sink! Silver Gaia Aug 2013 #36

outstanding!! NMDemDist2 Aug 2013 #39

Thanks! Silver Gaia Aug 2013 #40

And I just came up with another idea while sitting here looking at these pictures! Silver Gaia Aug 2013 #37

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