The good news is it looks like we have found a house and are in escrow already (it's a buyer's market in Hawaii for sure). The home is in a new sub-division being developed and the candy they are dangling to get buyers is hard to pass up. The prices are right and the amenities are fabulous. This is a good thing since living costs are pretty high. Hawaii's property prices are like most coastal areas, and D.C. (so in other words, HIGH priced), so we are dealing with housing costs as well as private school for the little man (Hawaii's public schools consistently rank low on a national scale). I said there was good news, didn't I? Well, that would be getting to add my two cents' worth to the home. While the house is being built by a developer, it's semi-custom with a design crew on staff for what looks like my delight alone. Right now I'm in the throws of choosing kitchen cabinets, flooring, and countertops...with wild and ruthless abandon, ladies. I am in the midst of a dream kitchen. So I have to ask you...
What would you dream kitchen be like, if money was no object? What kind of flooring, appliances and materials would you use?
Personally, given our new house will be on a tropical island, my dream kitchen would have travertine floors, cherry wood or darker cabinets with modern looking pulls, and granite counters. While stainless steel appliances are standard offerings for the house, I think I'd like to pull out the big guns and go with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, along with a must-have wine fridge (because y'all know I like my vino).
What do you think and what would you do if money was no object and husbands or significant others couldn't subject you to their non-worthy opinions?
Oooooohhhhh, so JEALOUS that you get to live in Hawaii! Can I visit? I'm sure you are glad to be getting back home. I totally agree that I would do the exact same thing with pale stone floors and a "colonial" look with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel pulls and appliances. And of course a wine fridge! *running to go stow away in your suitcase*
ReplyDeleteI've been house hunting for a while now and the shape of the kitchen didnt bother me because I was planning to remodel it to my taste anyways.
ReplyDeleteI'd add Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and I'd love if there's a window with a view near the stove:-)
That is fantastic! I'm so glad things are falling into place for you regarding the move, and getting to design your dream kitchen in a beautiful new Hawaiian home sounds like a hell of an opportunity :) Yay!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have a fabulous kitchen in the making. I like windows that are sound proof, and nice flooring (wood or granite/marble.
ReplyDeleteHaha, "non-worthy opinions." I love it! You're hilarious! I've never thought about what my dream kitchen would look like, except that I'd really like every single appliance known to mankind so that I can make everything I see on the Food Network. Well, attempt to, anyway. I'm happy to hear that everything's working out with the move, and I hope all that stuff you have to do in ONE MONTH (eeeek!) goes through without hassle too!
ReplyDeleteWow girl! So excited for you, well you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteMy dream kitchen is basically that same thing you just said with all appliances build in, and I am sure this is your case as well! I can't wait to see pictures and big Congrats!!!
fun! My kitchen must haves are natural and good task/spot lighting, easy-clean countertops/floors, enough storage, and casual sitting areas. Congrats on your move!
ReplyDeleteMy dream is green kitchen. A couple of months will begin to make repairs in the kitchen and always while carrying out their dream. Green Cuisine Art Nouveau style. Tabletops marble necessarily'll order in LivingStone
ReplyDeleteHi! What an exciting time for you! I am soo picky about design, I don't even know where to begin with how my dream kitchen would look! Looking forward to seeing what you choose! Hope you are well :)
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