Nest steps

On Monday the 4th, the kitchen designer and her husband, the general contractor and carpenter are coming to measure the kitchen, we'll be able to get final plans from that.  That's why I had to pick the appliances since the cabinets will be built to go with the appliances. Once they have measured, she'll propose new plans, we'll make any last minute changes and then cabinets will be ordered.  It takes 9-10 weeks for cabinets to come so we'll be waiting for a while.

I'm really hoping to get it done before the summer... All this is making me want to do the bathroom upstairs LOL... 

Appliances.. Wow, there's a lot of options

We will be replacing the range, can't say I will miss the crappy one we have now!  We'll also replace the microwave that is over the range right now, it's a poor excuse for venting, although I'll say, it's the only GE appliance we had that never broke in 10 years..
We're keeping the 2 year old Samsung fridge and the 10 year old Bosch dishwasher (best appliance ever!  I love that dishwasher).

Microwave: So we'll have to buy a new microwave, and since I wanted to add another oven but we don't have much space for it, I'll go with a combo microwave/convection oven.  So this is the new one, it's a Miele

Range:  I really wanted a bigger range, so we'll be going with a 6 burner Wolf gas range.  It has great reviews, it's simple (only knobs, no electronics) and who doesn't love the red knobs!!

Drawer Fridge:   Our fridge isn't very big and our boys eat a ton of food (and it will get worse I'm sure...) The solution?  A drawer fridge in the island.  Great for fruit, veggies and cheeses.   Imagine it with panels matching the cabinets, not brown like this pic.

Also need to find a venting hood for over the range, we won't see it since it will be under cabinets. I'll also get the blower outside so we don't have a loud noise when it's in use..

That's it for appliances and plenty, it's amazing how expensive they can be!!!