Wednesday, February 20, 2013

ORC Update Week 3

                                           See Week 1, Week 2 here.

 The major addition this week was the hanging of the upper cabinets!  So exciting. I debated about painting the uppers white, but the quality of these handmade cabinets is really nice, so I wanted to honor the integrity of the material and try staining it first.  (I can always paint it later, but it's hard to paint it then go back to raw wood and stain.)  These cabinets weigh a ton, since they are solid 3/4"  furniture grade white birch.



 I stained them with Varathane's Golden Pecan.  I love how they repeat the color in the wooden counter top. Everything in the room is gray and white, it's kind of nice to add warmth.

This double wide cabinet took three men to hang it--it was so heavy. Next dilemma is how to hide the ugly hoses and knobs behind the washer, but we're getting creative so wait and see!



I had the sink and a new faucet installed, after returning the white faucet...just didn't look right.



Did you check out our post on being my worst client yesterday? I finally decided on a fabric and ordered it! It was none of the choices I posted about...naturally. Hope I like it when it comes.

Next job is to finish the base cabinet next, i.e. hang doors, install and secure the hamper, polyurethane the inside of the hamper to seal it, mount hardware... see you next Wednesday or hopefully sooner!

                                     Check out my girls and their progress:



Good luck ladies! I hope things are moving along swimmingly!

 Nancy

39 comments:

  1. I am still loving that wall color. Now you have me really curious about which fabric you ordered. I love how pristine a brand new sink looks. I wish mine would always look like that.

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  2. what pretty cabinets, you're right not to just paint them white. And Linda's right, that wall color is oh so pretty!

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  3. You are going to be a happy laundry girl!! Can't wait to see your fabric ... Now seeing your cabinets up, I definitely vote for taking the fabric to the ceiling!! Can you tell I have a strong opinion about this??!! xo

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  4. Looking good! Helen is looking over my shoulder and said "Beeeautiful I want to buy one of those!" LOL! A future designer I hope.

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    1. tell my little friend hi, and to come see me!

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  5. Love the warmth of the wood and the crisp white against the charcoal, too funny you chose something different ~ that made me smile this morning! :)

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  6. Your cabinets are gorgeous--tres elegant for a laundry room, no? Love the warmth they bring. Can't wait to see how you hide the hoses so I can copy.

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  7. You two are just two busy ladies! Love what I am seeing here.
    Happy Wednesday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  8. That is one killer wall color I tell you. And the cabinets turned out wonderfully. It is really coming along!

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  9. that is a big achievement...they look great! Can't wait to see what fabric you chose!

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  10. I love seeing the progress! The cabinet color looks great with those gorgeous walls!
    -Shelley

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  11. My next project is my own laundry room so I am really enjoying this. It is really elegant.

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  12. What beautiful cabinets- I can only imagine how heavy they are. I cant wait to see how you get creative and hide those washer and dryer hoses!

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  13. lookin good! those cabinets are gorgeous in the wood stain -- just as you said, i love the warmth it adds.

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  14. Love the warmth of the wood against the charcoal wall. Looking good, Nancy!

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  15. agree with the wood stain, it looks great esp. with those countertops. I would have loved to see more pics of the cabinets with the counterops together, So excited for you Nancy!!! Your a busy bee at this point and I'm glad your moving forward and excited more than anything! ;-)

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  16. Looks great! Anxious to see what you come up with to hide the hoses, I have a little problem like that myself!

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  17. I love the sink placement between the washer and dryer. I have a solution for hiding the hoses. Will send you a pic later!

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  18. Wow the cabinets are beautiful and the choice not to paint them was wise. Can't wait to see what fabric you chose and am loving following this journey!

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  19. Loving this transformation!! The wood is great, good call.

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  20. This really is moving along beautifully. Nice work!

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  21. Great work. Excited to see what fabric you picked!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  22. That wood looks beautiful stained. You have been very busy! This is a big project, Nancy! I can't wait to see the fabric you chose!

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  23. Wow. This is wonderful. I'm so jealous! I do laundry in my garage:)

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  24. Nancy I'm loving the beautiful wood with the dark gray walls...cabinets and counter! Really pretty.

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  25. Hi, Nancy -
    Yes, I love the cabinets stained. Does had warmth and texture. I look forward to seeing how you'll cover / treat the hoses and knobs behind the washer. Next week, can you put Nicky in the sink? :)
    Hugs to you all and, especially, Gibbs!!
    Loi

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  26. I love the wood against the dark wall colour. And I am dying to see what fabric you chose!

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  27. Good morning Nancy!

    I would have a hard time painting over these as well; you can see the quality even from the computer screen point of view! I am toying with the idea of painting the old maple kitchen cabinets GRAY while the walls would be white. I LOVE this greige look but the natural wood is part of the charm of my vintage home.

    Thanks so much for stopping by yesterday! I will be back; all is well, but I am taking a quick trip back to California to see family, and I thought this would be a great time to recharge my creativity in writing. I am exhausted!

    Your comments are so sweet. Thank you and have FUN DECORATING! Anita

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  28. I agree with adding wood in a room.....it needs the warmth! Remember how everyone was painting all wood white and now I see some reverse of that. Those cabinets are way to beautiful to paint.

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  29. You were so smart to include wood on the counters and the cabinet. I have wood counters in my kitchen and it's the only warm spot in a sea of white tile and stainless steel. Aren't we smart!???

    www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com

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  30. It's looking great. I love the cabinet and counter coordination.

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  31. love all the storage! And you're right...keeping the integrity of this kind of wood is the way to go!

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  32. Hooray for pretty storage! I agree with the others, the woods adds nice warmth.

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  33. Love it; so great to have hide away storage in the laundry room -- so jealous! Cant wait to see the reveal. xo

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  34. I'm so jealous of this little room. My basement is in the laundry and a bit of a dungeon! Looking forward to seeing your fabric choice.

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