The Big Payoff
Despite their relatively small investment, the Wildes' reaped some big dividends from their kitchen face-lift. "I cook again," Lynne says. "The refrigerator doesn't freeze the veggies into a solid block and all the burners on the range work." The kitchen eventually will include more base cabinets on one wall as well as a center island that incorporates a snack-bar eating area. But for now, the Wildes are content. "Our remodel not only improves the looks and efficiency of the kitchen, but it also makes everyday maintenance easier," says Lynne. "And, it creates the slightly more formal look we want so that everything will blend with the addition when it's time." Adding It Up: An Item-By-Item Breakdown Appliances - $2,546
Maytag: Model CME9010 over-the range microwave with ventilation ($459); Model CCRE9600 electric range ($729); Model RTT2100E refrigerator ($899); Model DW7804 dishwasher ($459) Countertops - $644
Wilsonart designer white laminate countertops with light-beige mirage Gibraltar edge ($46 per linear foot for materials, fabrication and installation) Faucet - $220
Moen Model 7385 white single-handle faucet (Series 87540) Flooring - $1,575
Wilsonart taupe fossil laminate (225 sq. ft.) Paint - $128
Sherwin-Williams Taupe Trivia paint Sink - $400
Cristalite white, triple-bowl, drop-in sink with integral drainboard Tile - $640
Florida Tile white Milano field tile ($200); square Vine insets ($60); Vine listello trim ($180); installation ($200) GRAND TOTAL: $6,153
Despite their relatively small investment, the Wildes' reaped some big dividends from their kitchen face-lift. "I cook again," Lynne says. "The refrigerator doesn't freeze the veggies into a solid block and all the burners on the range work." The kitchen eventually will include more base cabinets on one wall as well as a center island that incorporates a snack-bar eating area. But for now, the Wildes are content. "Our remodel not only improves the looks and efficiency of the kitchen, but it also makes everyday maintenance easier," says Lynne. "And, it creates the slightly more formal look we want so that everything will blend with the addition when it's time." Adding It Up: An Item-By-Item Breakdown
Maytag: Model CME9010 over-the range microwave with ventilation ($459); Model CCRE9600 electric range ($729); Model RTT2100E refrigerator ($899); Model DW7804 dishwasher ($459)
Wilsonart designer white laminate countertops with light-beige mirage Gibraltar edge ($46 per linear foot for materials, fabrication and installation)
Moen Model 7385 white single-handle faucet (Series 87540)
Wilsonart taupe fossil laminate (225 sq. ft.)
Sherwin-Williams Taupe Trivia paint
Cristalite white, triple-bowl, drop-in sink with integral drainboard
Florida Tile white Milano field tile ($200); square Vine insets ($60); Vine listello trim ($180); installation ($200) GRAND TOTAL: $6,153
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