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Kitchen Tour: Rachel's Clinton Hill Coincidence

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Rachel and Timothy's kitchen was just completed (too late for the contest unfortunately!) but they wrote us with a coincidence.

Rachel says:

I know we are too late to make it into the contest (we just finished our punchlist on Wednesday) but I had to send in some pictures of our kitchen after seeing the pictures of #11: Morgan's Natural Patterns. We have the exact same kitchen layout - we must both live in the Clinton Hill Coops! I thought it might be cool to see how two identical spaces were recreated so differently.

We thought so too - read on for more pics and info about their kitchen...

 
 

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Randomly, we also have a cork floor, but in a different pattern. I tried to take the photos from the same angles, for better comparison.

I have spent a LOT of time on AT: New York and love The Kitchen. Our kitchen was inspired by kitchens we saw, particularly the corner shelves (Orange Crush and the kitchen with the birch tree wallpaper). We ordered the sink and faucet online (Homeclick.com), the light from eBay (vintage), the appliances from Levi (great experience and super cheap) and the floor from Aronson's. The cabinets are IKEA Abstrakt White, the countertop is black honed granite (purchased from Marmo in NJ), and the cabinet pulls are from Simon's Hardware.



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The fridge, floor and faucet are my favorite things. Crisp veggies, comfy floor to stand on, and a faucet you can control with your wrist when your hands are full of chicken gunk. The kitchen is super functional, but I also love just looking at it!

Probably more info than you needed, but the thrill of a newly completed space still hasn't worn off.

- Rachel

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Wow! Really, really great renovation. I love the glass subway tile.

posted by minipanda on April 30th 2007 at 8:48am
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WOW Another COOP redo. I'm also in the CH-COOPS and wonder if I could ask a few questions...
cost for this one?
contractor?
issues you ran into while working/dealing with the building management and neighbors!

THANKS
g-193

posted by ggirl on April 30th 2007 at 8:49am
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Rachel, nice work. Question for you: what brand is your cabinet hardware and where did you get it? Thanks!

posted by Craig on April 30th 2007 at 10:12am
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excellent!

posted by ForbiddenFruit on April 30th 2007 at 11:43am
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Beautiful, Rachel. A fresh and serene space...

posted by coastalbliss on April 30th 2007 at 2:36pm
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Beautiful job, less is more, and the floor is the perfect touch.

posted by susan on May 1st 2007 at 1:13am
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Thanks for the nice comments!

ggirl - We live in 193 as well! Let's chat more over email at ruthie_1000 at hotmail dot com

Craig - I don't remember exactly, but I just looked on the Simon's Hardware website and I think they are the Sugatsune Edge Pull in brushed stainless steel (almost positive). We have the 2 3/4" size for all the cabinets and drawers. The pantry handle is 5 15/16".

Rachel

posted by rachels on May 1st 2007 at 5:22am
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In looking at Rachel's kitchen I am interested in the Fisher & Paykel fridge. I have read alot of comments regarding the space needed to allow the doors to open fully. In the picture it looks like your fridge is against a wall- is it?
Also have you had any trouble with dings to the stainless?( another comment I have come across). I loved the finish on the fridge when I saw it in the store- just wonder how it holds up and keeps clean??

posted by cleo on October 12th 2007 at 2:46am
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Hi Rachel,

Your kitchen looks great and I love your dishwasher. What's the brand?

Also, I'm debating keeping my old 28" wide GE fridge vs getting fancy new FP fridge. I couldn't fit quite as many IKEA cabinets if I went with FP but it'd look so nice.

Congrats on your new place.

posted by azure on February 19th 2008 at 6:58am
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Rachel,
I know that is has been awhile since you posted your kitchen remodel. It is really beautiful. I was wondering whose glass subway tiles you used - I have been looking forever!
Thanks.

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