HOME DECOR: BONNIES OLD WORLD KITCHEN REMODEL

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />THE KITCHEN<br /><br /><br /><br />Warm Tuscany was the feeling that Bonnie wanted in her home, along with sun-warmed colors and rich wood tones.  Her last update had been in the late 80's and she just wasn't feeling the blue and white anymore.  In fact, she wanted to change just about everything about her entire ground floor.<br /><br /><br /><br />Her kitchen was dated, with a ceiling hung bank of cabinets and matching peninsula that made it a dark and cramped space.  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcYsicVW1NnzZPxOzkmcFjtF_zfq0eaow55IpCjMz4uYQHuf1VbdyM-dIValN0BLQiekYuGDScdiHiRby-_LSSe4IUyyKxWEH0ct8HLDTN5uMLFzhcvFMUPgSZ1IDNZWaTxVbqMll1Y4c/s1600/IMG_2376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcYsicVW1NnzZPxOzkmcFjtF_zfq0eaow55IpCjMz4uYQHuf1VbdyM-dIValN0BLQiekYuGDScdiHiRby-_LSSe4IUyyKxWEH0ct8HLDTN5uMLFzhcvFMUPgSZ1IDNZWaTxVbqMll1Y4c/s400/IMG_2376.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view with peninsula and bank of hanging cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROr_SR46D9e_G8Paw-EGeh2Pf-5eBxx49i3BQ3Dal618PV0R1_re-P18-9c-qRo6wyC5RhUzAJKyvEQRpn_ozXrUo0hpYaASJ1OFRvDYpvq9lte-qnrOQy5TR9BmDuvcALGLGOylUkOJ4/s1600/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROr_SR46D9e_G8Paw-EGeh2Pf-5eBxx49i3BQ3Dal618PV0R1_re-P18-9c-qRo6wyC5RhUzAJKyvEQRpn_ozXrUo0hpYaASJ1OFRvDYpvq9lte-qnrOQy5TR9BmDuvcALGLGOylUkOJ4/s400/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view - dropped ceiling with fluorescent lighting, oak cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The original fluorescent lights were in a 70's style dropped ceiling, and her cabinets were typical oak with a prominent grain. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsXCL7CMRtof9SRQqVXXkq_cj7v6gHpWJy692ShYqvq_p3eJpHdZJuVlsbKRqHn-ShL4J1NTobNjkuVv67AEP2twJtiovP6Mvbu1fszjf6EGK3dy20pkNvlhjp1Tf_A0vJTyrtBQhNpBQ/s1600/IMG_2375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsXCL7CMRtof9SRQqVXXkq_cj7v6gHpWJy692ShYqvq_p3eJpHdZJuVlsbKRqHn-ShL4J1NTobNjkuVv67AEP2twJtiovP6Mvbu1fszjf6EGK3dy20pkNvlhjp1Tf_A0vJTyrtBQhNpBQ/s400/IMG_2375.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - sink and window area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEJoacJ96Re4b2jfd_NHE6Oudh5ZGfA3krUPsY71lZrkcZXZlvulJZfC9oNl_Xc17X9IQ0hFLOskCIAolkM5TfTc7wGeKLIMOv9n59d71okxC67U9mi4QdIJWSqlzq8rp3bytfG6PoDdG/s1600/IMG_2377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEJoacJ96Re4b2jfd_NHE6Oudh5ZGfA3krUPsY71lZrkcZXZlvulJZfC9oNl_Xc17X9IQ0hFLOskCIAolkM5TfTc7wGeKLIMOv9n59d71okxC67U9mi4QdIJWSqlzq8rp3bytfG6PoDdG/s400/IMG_2377.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - fridge and cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br />Bonnie dreamed of warm hardwood floors and rich wood cabinetry in an open light-filled space with an island.  We made beautiful selections of cabinetry, granite, lighting and appliances and Alex at <a href="http://www.apluskitchen.com/">A Plus Kitchen</a> made it happen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPLoCVN-faeEhXJfmc5OLEvayAvfwSpG8ECnzcv-7JJvwveV5eR95mtbHmfY0oCaXpLv5aeFskg4Er6TZCPaNNPysvbnRViUOuTbdbg1QHT_UTcnaRiWR34DgmsiOObHBe9XJEREZlwk/s1600/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPLoCVN-faeEhXJfmc5OLEvayAvfwSpG8ECnzcv-7JJvwveV5eR95mtbHmfY0oCaXpLv5aeFskg4Er6TZCPaNNPysvbnRViUOuTbdbg1QHT_UTcnaRiWR34DgmsiOObHBe9XJEREZlwk/s640/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after) Kitchen - cove ceiling, can lights and pendants</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />We removed the peninsula of cabinets and ceiling hung cupboards which opened the kitchen to the rest of the family space.  We added crown and base molding, and raised the ceiling - adding recessed can lighting and speakers for music and media.  The door to the dining room was removed and an arched doorway was created to mirror the existing arch from the entry.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPslsQUEfgQws-k3-N2TgRhKby1I_n1iw8UoEMZXPSA58x5gjNZlRGz8F5dcBg0PhX7y8-HDxeQUCTVwjdU4pqs4ZL63_HtABs9Xnr6asWkehslv_fSiFB6gTFIgOlC4R8Xw7sivyl1so/s1600/disk%231+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPslsQUEfgQws-k3-N2TgRhKby1I_n1iw8UoEMZXPSA58x5gjNZlRGz8F5dcBg0PhX7y8-HDxeQUCTVwjdU4pqs4ZL63_HtABs9Xnr6asWkehslv_fSiFB6gTFIgOlC4R8Xw7sivyl1so/s640/disk%231+021.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(In progress) - Cabinets in, paint on the walls, granite on countertops</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Next came hardwood floors, beautifully crafted custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a new kitchen sink, brushed nickel faucet, and tumbled travertine back-splash.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDYV7jn1066SZZJtmefErP0Xqtfr6UbpMXAohZS7-5C2CM8I9TA456Ya-kbz94Sd76Uy_Tf1eAf7YHPuszXdptznsz4BbEGDbxXHajJHUPk6YR87iWs4S4j5uO8FtsSCN11NmMrX784Wn/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDYV7jn1066SZZJtmefErP0Xqtfr6UbpMXAohZS7-5C2CM8I9TA456Ya-kbz94Sd76Uy_Tf1eAf7YHPuszXdptznsz4BbEGDbxXHajJHUPk6YR87iWs4S4j5uO8FtsSCN11NmMrX784Wn/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  Kitchen sink area with new faucet, granite counter tops, garden bay window</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseIuUS0EAz56XVudRu78ES22r1GPuaeQJABxIGKN5Xme-eWplsXKqadaAxBzW3bGE549G45fl-kQ6TRVymQXCkPcrodFrjGBJJVv6O6WVuUtzlvVvldbKFijwyPE7_rTT-dvVwZI2oFtD/s1600/IMG_1209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseIuUS0EAz56XVudRu78ES22r1GPuaeQJABxIGKN5Xme-eWplsXKqadaAxBzW3bGE549G45fl-kQ6TRVymQXCkPcrodFrjGBJJVv6O6WVuUtzlvVvldbKFijwyPE7_rTT-dvVwZI2oFtD/s640/IMG_1209.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />we opted for a painted finish on the island to break up the woodtones. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IWhJEl9JKL5kxy3IPSSUaLcA4EbSRZHiV2O-bX6xCSOPbMMS97a79f0QCO6ZvZWFz1iv8itm4bRfZ1XIw71wEcBQEX96b4QG4KAWZXBNFPkJtkKWw8o8YDMHs6oX5hJiKh_pbUdOFxN8/s1600/ISLAND+DETAIL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The paint (Dunn Edwards 'Golden Gate') added warmth, as did the bronze pendant lighting (Lamps Plus).  Bronze hardware complimented the cabinetry and accessories and new vinyl windows with blinds for light control and custom window treatments finished the picture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In the breakfast nook, we replaced dated metal and oak railing with custom hardwood, and added cabinets in the bar area to match the kitchen, just a step or two away.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobuunDX9ykj6rM3GgeTKiiKSLAB-oKssM6R0bdsEYq2d4G7jLq6s_FinK42dxfkG0P7N8Hgjl9ByLejeBTswBPFEBLymmet1zAVTjTDcLe5ZLBF7cEssGY4mlnat9WOczxF6tO_rLkFU/s1600/RailingNook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobuunDX9ykj6rM3GgeTKiiKSLAB-oKssM6R0bdsEYq2d4G7jLq6s_FinK42dxfkG0P7N8Hgjl9ByLejeBTswBPFEBLymmet1zAVTjTDcLe5ZLBF7cEssGY4mlnat9WOczxF6tO_rLkFU/s400/RailingNook.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before)  kitchen eating area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkpgHnMPz4rEI6-0pVaLjvyjAkxpf_Oq0c8c1ZeNruvHG0i4hH18z5q1pybPkifaF781VgoVIQ3YmTUXdCsxmCkLuYpxE1QGInedIzskjxVwB_Eofgk0bTbVjNNWtbKoiBTwxYXetDGo/s1600/IMG_1207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkpgHnMPz4rEI6-0pVaLjvyjAkxpf_Oq0c8c1ZeNruvHG0i4hH18z5q1pybPkifaF781VgoVIQ3YmTUXdCsxmCkLuYpxE1QGInedIzskjxVwB_Eofgk0bTbVjNNWtbKoiBTwxYXetDGo/s640/IMG_1207.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  kitchen eating area with new railing</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkUIfmTh_nZR6K6UW8bs4R3ygJPAKynswK7k2w2MFnaACgkpqoZqQn-rPwyw101lNwMYFCJJh62amXGmyI9HTWOobqdqLbNU2QOz824fzVjUv4zy5SFlgCwZLLCJ2Gh0GLfFXlDnGqZY/s1600/IMG_3233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkUIfmTh_nZR6K6UW8bs4R3ygJPAKynswK7k2w2MFnaACgkpqoZqQn-rPwyw101lNwMYFCJJh62amXGmyI9HTWOobqdqLbNU2QOz824fzVjUv4zy5SFlgCwZLLCJ2Gh0GLfFXlDnGqZY/s640/IMG_3233.JPG" width="420" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">completed bar area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBSy4jIm3nGIn_rCPBMUiuCgVRuDAZ_EXn3vfftUAXJYFrdnMvdpsciZPAygUi7IZumVEbJkHEx8AZngFIUUnLDW1ZWTP8LbvMADzPSQehvG6oJcEBSgzGw1DOSDyHlyCeX7LQR5x5Zn0/s1600/IMG_1205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBSy4jIm3nGIn_rCPBMUiuCgVRuDAZ_EXn3vfftUAXJYFrdnMvdpsciZPAygUi7IZumVEbJkHEx8AZngFIUUnLDW1ZWTP8LbvMADzPSQehvG6oJcEBSgzGw1DOSDyHlyCeX7LQR5x5Zn0/s640/IMG_1205.JPG" width="480" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We added glass cabinets for display and light and chose GE Profile appliances, which gave her a dual range - with gas burners and electric oven.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaShJ_I5Ubfc8KuTV6fB_AydGaUvPTHpdzo3M6w3h5hR2TlL8-qwCB6gZZDgUZ0MMlEczIJkvfNmPOaC4i3DaIhUfjoIAlLl-BwBlzWLruXNqi3lWVMIFmD7c2iYMfR0ZjZsqrlDiSl0/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaShJ_I5Ubfc8KuTV6fB_AydGaUvPTHpdzo3M6w3h5hR2TlL8-qwCB6gZZDgUZ0MMlEczIJkvfNmPOaC4i3DaIhUfjoIAlLl-BwBlzWLruXNqi3lWVMIFmD7c2iYMfR0ZjZsqrlDiSl0/s640/IMG_1202.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />What a beautiful difference!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />(before)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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HOME DECOR: BONNIES OLD WORLD KITCHEN REMODEL

THE KITCHENWarm Tuscany was the feeling that Bonnie wanted in her home, along with sun-warmed colors and rich wood tones.  Her last update had been in the late 80's and she just wasn't feeling the blue and white anymore.  In fact, she wanted to change just about everything about her entire ground fl…

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HOME DECOR: KITCHENS - THE SINK

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to take a little break from the kitchen series - it was taking over my life....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but, here is the final posting in the series - a look at sinks and faucets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo1klNItm49MavbwN-5sxRxWzgRV3ypzosUIgR3Jt_y_DFodEUyE3lPdyXFbQn-OZc7YGKZIi_tN3qhaq7W0nCgwvxlNnxGrl97_3gqbQVHC996qxCmEXeAMsnoC2PEJgIZuzvPR0RsEO/s1600-h/ss_100114484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo1klNItm49MavbwN-5sxRxWzgRV3ypzosUIgR3Jt_y_DFodEUyE3lPdyXFbQn-OZc7YGKZIi_tN3qhaq7W0nCgwvxlNnxGrl97_3gqbQVHC996qxCmEXeAMsnoC2PEJgIZuzvPR0RsEO/s400/ss_100114484.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The country apron sink (undermounted) is more popular than ever</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it provides a unique look whether in porcelain</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4pa_BzuQ2FmIy0JmtV3QusXE5jxZewdpKZbA6pkcGHujs3wnD4hYs-ZRzup-pW_YelYM5-gljnjCjHm7nf7tB_TWNdcRVAFbh31CoYwi6SPGCSfD5m2vcxE2s6D_V412_M19veOoOv6-/s1600-h/APRON.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4pa_BzuQ2FmIy0JmtV3QusXE5jxZewdpKZbA6pkcGHujs3wnD4hYs-ZRzup-pW_YelYM5-gljnjCjHm7nf7tB_TWNdcRVAFbh31CoYwi6SPGCSfD5m2vcxE2s6D_V412_M19veOoOv6-/s640/APRON.jpg" width="545" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stone </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(brushed nickel bridge faucet with sprayer and soap dispenser)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKeCfKZ9aBAgJq2l19wQgfizJQQf15za1dLKDChnElFgPgi2Cx-N6Stjql4DAnXALgH4fEbZwYKOcm9lHJXLAFOcgY-E3fcgzjdcUuETGoQ1CMMpNKPEeOAcye1oDp16vMZ0VkiLdOz9Y/s1600-h/AE46FBAC-0522-4589-A35F-0CA7D287F0FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKeCfKZ9aBAgJq2l19wQgfizJQQf15za1dLKDChnElFgPgi2Cx-N6Stjql4DAnXALgH4fEbZwYKOcm9lHJXLAFOcgY-E3fcgzjdcUuETGoQ1CMMpNKPEeOAcye1oDp16vMZ0VkiLdOz9Y/s640/AE46FBAC-0522-4589-A35F-0CA7D287F0FB.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">or copper</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(double bronze single hole faucets (one for purified drinking water on the left)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1seq4K5uelOO20NNuOl_jan-YEbFEP1Ftk2hBlZTg8POz1079MmuYMbnwfrbPH7jATk6I62lUkSeX_5Zsmjvn4WWMiIXhfu1eVikWsH0BOzxD1t28qcywRclOgtBIWDIzucsJrA-6kIy7/s1600-h/granite%2520countertops%2520and%2520stone%2520backsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1seq4K5uelOO20NNuOl_jan-YEbFEP1Ftk2hBlZTg8POz1079MmuYMbnwfrbPH7jATk6I62lUkSeX_5Zsmjvn4WWMiIXhfu1eVikWsH0BOzxD1t28qcywRclOgtBIWDIzucsJrA-6kIy7/s400/granite%2520countertops%2520and%2520stone%2520backsplash.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">stainless steel (undermounted) divided sink (it is just me or does this look on the small side?)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(I really like the industrial look of the faucet and sprayer)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Consider your view when installing a sink.  If you have to face a wall, make it a little more interesting than this one!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d8RIVaV-YP5zzuUtQzPy59CCj389S1_T26UDa0szd7vYkxvIYr_dVM_ngsE41_6ooSwELw-9UO8aa-aOdmB4sLLSPfOHs0JA2wokCo22dHWaNn4-ob3ONwg6vSkdOnBybFNhBokw1Jln/s1600-h/Hillhurst%2520-%25202712%2520-%2520Kitchen%2520Sink%25202_480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d8RIVaV-YP5zzuUtQzPy59CCj389S1_T26UDa0szd7vYkxvIYr_dVM_ngsE41_6ooSwELw-9UO8aa-aOdmB4sLLSPfOHs0JA2wokCo22dHWaNn4-ob3ONwg6vSkdOnBybFNhBokw1Jln/s400/Hillhurst%2520-%25202712%2520-%2520Kitchen%2520Sink%25202_480.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Undermounted granite divided sink - kind of gorgeous</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">the undermount provides an easy to clean surface</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(also love the tiny mosaic backsplash)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(single hole polished nickel faucet with integrated sprayer)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of view - this location lets you be a part of the family while cooking or cleaning up, as it faces into the adjoining family room</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquqJgxrzCq6LD_BLPHRFeRnC68XNr9l2o22LIFA-8FW_CrU1Fx8Ch9X8YS0AGnKqOUzJPWxj5-BPf70J_vlY5JdIqT6txrQurMVD2T3XBpmaq5aSS4xiUcZyyvdxNGaXClvuXbsCbzCUT/s1600-h/imagesCAI2CWE2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquqJgxrzCq6LD_BLPHRFeRnC68XNr9l2o22LIFA-8FW_CrU1Fx8Ch9X8YS0AGnKqOUzJPWxj5-BPf70J_vlY5JdIqT6txrQurMVD2T3XBpmaq5aSS4xiUcZyyvdxNGaXClvuXbsCbzCUT/s640/imagesCAI2CWE2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">vintage look bridge faucet in bronze on an undermounted</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">apron sink</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgSAO4YG-aJUpBk7BYAY4cIVL6g7ei84CslabZ5IABLwa95jOfJyxdHHADaPiSpOIHCxPk-u84QLOfpnuQw2xA9tjmvVaDq_kHBZGFvfngThbB-hll2LrYdbs82ObfGSiypKVS-q7eP70/s1600-h/ss_100022398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgSAO4YG-aJUpBk7BYAY4cIVL6g7ei84CslabZ5IABLwa95jOfJyxdHHADaPiSpOIHCxPk-u84QLOfpnuQw2xA9tjmvVaDq_kHBZGFvfngThbB-hll2LrYdbs82ObfGSiypKVS-q7eP70/s400/ss_100022398.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Another undermount - this porcelain sink is assymetrical - larger on one side than the other to accomodate larger pots and pans</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(chrome single hole faucet with sprayer)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0z9KtGf0z8X1twBk4sWJ_oL-G8NpW-glS4-w6Vgu5TlfJ4JXPbSMxWITnpMaElt9zA4YibUz8CAjtcSAHiBDbHPkZ8k98oW6vdQrY1iR-dAEHDmqFAkyy3KYO5tgg16UY4qZALzeZ_SHB/s1600-h/ss_100109991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0z9KtGf0z8X1twBk4sWJ_oL-G8NpW-glS4-w6Vgu5TlfJ4JXPbSMxWITnpMaElt9zA4YibUz8CAjtcSAHiBDbHPkZ8k98oW6vdQrY1iR-dAEHDmqFAkyy3KYO5tgg16UY4qZALzeZ_SHB/s400/ss_100109991.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">This extra long stainless steel sink, undermounted in marble, accomodates two full-size faucets for busy kitchen prep.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxdTFePXDR_53bKb3kd0QPBN2QdS0USL4pd2t_RiYf0a4LD9SBzKyfutpDrduCHRMK-mfuDiZtaZHU67mRMAwTf2kyA9Kqr2ovkbkV5Z8qfILS-wgbYqtBupKshaXPzE5bFfnaFsOgGHC/s1600-h/ss_100631366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxdTFePXDR_53bKb3kd0QPBN2QdS0USL4pd2t_RiYf0a4LD9SBzKyfutpDrduCHRMK-mfuDiZtaZHU67mRMAwTf2kyA9Kqr2ovkbkV5Z8qfILS-wgbYqtBupKshaXPzE5bFfnaFsOgGHC/s400/ss_100631366.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">country apron sink gone industrial - this updated stainless steel version would fit into any style kitchen</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">an additional stainless steel sink in the island increases the prep area.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQzdMMaXhhvDbUo7Il5lMA6IvK_fsTGI908LIJ0IsePRvle3bRsvKEpf0uTyPOxOI1fFufk4cS1qZRcAvj2u0Efk5qjOz80p05XkLn6m164AIQkKq0R8C_x5LJtP8a5YrEPNN2VgoCDBh/s1600-h/ss_100671225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQzdMMaXhhvDbUo7Il5lMA6IvK_fsTGI908LIJ0IsePRvle3bRsvKEpf0uTyPOxOI1fFufk4cS1qZRcAvj2u0Efk5qjOz80p05XkLn6m164AIQkKq0R8C_x5LJtP8a5YrEPNN2VgoCDBh/s640/ss_100671225.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Dark hand oiled bronze bridge faucet with sprayer on an extra deep single undermounted sink</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3vV-JSwli2v4Gw6n9VOA8by_IeMqCO7bTrvOPtr2z-7KIVDRSQtdxQIY8G4UcGo410W85f1Znpfap07sgD45MgSdxNnGVjQ1OeorkjhrsUpZGzR-Pzv-BXqh2fa3sUTHIGhMw3FMJ_pz/s1600-h/ss_101097331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3vV-JSwli2v4Gw6n9VOA8by_IeMqCO7bTrvOPtr2z-7KIVDRSQtdxQIY8G4UcGo410W85f1Znpfap07sgD45MgSdxNnGVjQ1OeorkjhrsUpZGzR-Pzv-BXqh2fa3sUTHIGhMw3FMJ_pz/s400/ss_101097331.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">ceiling mounted pull-down faucet over a long stainless steel sink - </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">for a commercial or industrial style kitchen - maximizes counter space</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPF7en17MTA7xjnQUeUn7L85rY5HKnGrEgcjkp5G322srhSkxH-hLyPpjwzTQqWbPPDEPivbrSotvbEcqmZlfjWURAREG0FLDIqcPCBTCzk3PDEgzzeK3boJoSFSnwJrySLd68tfopPiFa/s1600-h/ss_SIP910733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPF7en17MTA7xjnQUeUn7L85rY5HKnGrEgcjkp5G322srhSkxH-hLyPpjwzTQqWbPPDEPivbrSotvbEcqmZlfjWURAREG0FLDIqcPCBTCzk3PDEgzzeK3boJoSFSnwJrySLd68tfopPiFa/s400/ss_SIP910733.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Another stainless steel option - divided sink with larger and smaller basins</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">chrome faucet</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9L8E1SQKWeVLP1ipEzZ_HCt-LkdSDYRdg327ZHsBFdOJEWm4fK_1gB5I41v6xXcMD6nYe_WUIn4aH0qlWRl7pXUfGgM9H8IwzLYBztbe_TaD9V0rJg_3BJsOTJONfxmPm3GJ-p-LzX9GA/s1600-h/ss_TDH713330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="636" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9L8E1SQKWeVLP1ipEzZ_HCt-LkdSDYRdg327ZHsBFdOJEWm4fK_1gB5I41v6xXcMD6nYe_WUIn4aH0qlWRl7pXUfGgM9H8IwzLYBztbe_TaD9V0rJg_3BJsOTJONfxmPm3GJ-p-LzX9GA/s640/ss_TDH713330.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">or how about two equal size stainless sinks</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">the bridge faucet here needs to be extra large to cover both sinks</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9hYqTYSQPBma7Mb3v-4we51elmkk4qvYgq26vDzeD9gViwZCkewIB-IYlthyjgDnKA_jlDy7NdlJiLmKR8aJbDa32xszxEzECsPpgx-kVgTxbIGAfCgccdHNXjLUNRhbW9rJWYdEaP_y/s1600-h/STONE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9hYqTYSQPBma7Mb3v-4we51elmkk4qvYgq26vDzeD9gViwZCkewIB-IYlthyjgDnKA_jlDy7NdlJiLmKR8aJbDa32xszxEzECsPpgx-kVgTxbIGAfCgccdHNXjLUNRhbW9rJWYdEaP_y/s400/STONE.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">where's the sink?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">the granite sink in the same material as the counter top creates an almost invisible effect</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHT-3pobLAN4K-VEKO-DMTfQuMIgi4hoAm9QC_ep3Cf0MvzH2nV0A-vNKtJKzWpqUaXjEe6VUs7mpoPuqLfAi84El2ZIOtQVpwYj3Alkvq_6Qh9AO2-B9NWSSwOZ3FHZbOKTg1YzWZeH8/s1600-h/sink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHT-3pobLAN4K-VEKO-DMTfQuMIgi4hoAm9QC_ep3Cf0MvzH2nV0A-vNKtJKzWpqUaXjEe6VUs7mpoPuqLfAi84El2ZIOtQVpwYj3Alkvq_6Qh9AO2-B9NWSSwOZ3FHZbOKTg1YzWZeH8/s640/sink.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The divided undermount sink in porcelain - larger and smaller sinks - undermounted</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">old fashioned style brushed nickel faucet</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl-8_cZptRHcyGDX2-cGaI8J-Fw4nfOI6G1Rp-cn5HgpzyRouJHZk9I4td0G3iCBVXqihzTn3kA-bLlPhtpcqH8j9jvnxe1de1iXeUY5JfMrl6UW7B2Hma1FFkm1TV6o61r6XldKVy2P7x/s1600-h/ss_100675671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl-8_cZptRHcyGDX2-cGaI8J-Fw4nfOI6G1Rp-cn5HgpzyRouJHZk9I4td0G3iCBVXqihzTn3kA-bLlPhtpcqH8j9jvnxe1de1iXeUY5JfMrl6UW7B2Hma1FFkm1TV6o61r6XldKVy2P7x/s640/ss_100675671.jpg" width="633" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">This stainless divided sink may look equal in proportions, but has a shallow and a deep side </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dXPefnHpLZhSlFNU6GssX1lNjn9tbdhT1UQ-Wz_II3nD0Xv77lZKg2c7lItwqlqOLCdl3b-pbMqQ3xZmSwWccVbu01VTLlMOJzJwSBEtdw2jsLXj7vVipsvF8k7AMQrWHieiytyJe2X3/s1600-h/conour-sink-closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="473" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dXPefnHpLZhSlFNU6GssX1lNjn9tbdhT1UQ-Wz_II3nD0Xv77lZKg2c7lItwqlqOLCdl3b-pbMqQ3xZmSwWccVbu01VTLlMOJzJwSBEtdw2jsLXj7vVipsvF8k7AMQrWHieiytyJe2X3/s640/conour-sink-closeup.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I like a deep single basin sink.  This one, undermounted in a marble countertop with spread chrome fixtures</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">What is your preference?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Do we need a divided sink? What was your favorite look?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Or your favorite style of faucet?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though I like a country kitchen - I really like the industrial and clean lined faucets</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">That might be an interesting mix..... eclectic!  See, you can get away with almost anything if you call it eclectic!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">DROP ME A LINE OR LEAVE A COMMENT ON WHAT SUBJECT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ON A POST!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>

HOME DECOR: KITCHENS - THE SINK

I had to take a little break from the kitchen series - it was taking over my life....but, here is the final posting in the series - a look at sinks and faucetsThe country apron sink (undermounted) is more popular than everit provides a unique look whether in porcelainstone (brushed nickel bridge fau…

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