As a follow up to the Kitchen Cabinet Facelift recent post I thought I would share more about phase two. The second step to improving my kitchen included the replacement of the countertop, sink, and fixture.

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This was a DIY project as well but I like to call it a DIY-WF (with family). My Dad helped me to replace the old outdated and damaged laminate countertop which was much appreciated and it saved cash in the budget.  This part of the project could not have been completed without him.

First thing first we pulled the old countertop out and replaced it with a new laminate surface. My finish of choice was from Formica in Basalt Slate with a Honed Finish (upgrade) and a bullnose edge detail.

I selected this laminate because at first glance you don’t realize it is laminate. The honed finish creates a tactile texture to the slate look finish. The visual texture isn’t too busy therefore it isn’t cheesy faux like some of the laminates in granite finishes have a tendency to be.

The second selection was the Quartz sink. This option is ideal because it is dark like the countertop which creates a single visual plane. In a small space a greater sense of openness is created. The Quartz is so easy to maintain and always looks clean not to mention it is highly durable and doesn’t provide the tin sound that stainless steel can sometimes do when the water is running.

Last but not least is what I consider to be the jewelry for the sink, the faucet. The fixture is in a brushed nichol finish and the traditional modern style adds vintage style.

The finished kitchen project is a perfect compliment to the gray cabinets and is quite possibly the best transformation in my home to-date.     – Thanks Dad

After…

For more on Phase One check out the posting, Affordable Kitchen Cabinet Facelift at http://theidesignbox.com/?p=395

With this posting I participated in Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch. For more on Metamorphosis Monday, December 7th go to: http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2009/12/welcome-to-47th-metamorphosis-monday.html