Brentwood Remodel! Follow Along Our Journey

[speedog]

Handles or hidden push latches on the island doors that'll open underneath the extended countertop?

[RawB8figure]

You could add a plug to the inside of one of your pantry units for a microwave. that way it can still be hidden if you decide down the road you want one.

[RX_EVOLV]

You should definitly consider a microwave oven then. As a oven they heat up so much faster and great that it doubles as a microwave. Having 2 ovens is also very convenient, even if you use one just as a warmer.

[jwslam]

You'll need a microwave and a basement bar for when you have teenagers.

[lasimmon]

Do people just eat leftovers cold? Or not ever have leftovers?

[88CRX]

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You could add a plug to the inside of one of your pantry units for a microwave. that way it can still be hidden if you decide down the road you want one.

Do this 100%

[Swank]

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Do people just eat leftovers cold? Or not ever have leftovers?

Beyonders let the butlers decide what to do with the leftovers.

[sabad66]

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You'll need a microwave and a basement bar for when you have teenagers.

this. I wouldn't completely close the door to needing a microwave in the future.

[dezmarez]

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Do people just eat leftovers cold? Or not ever have leftovers?

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Beyonders let the butlers decide what to do with the leftovers.

hahaha, left overs, I usually warm up in either a pan, or use the oven. There is just something about reheated food in the microwave that I don't like. Might just be in my head.
Yaya, we are planning, to eventually put in a coffee bar or something like that, possibly across from the island, or beside the fire place, so will likely incorporate a spot for a microwave there if we feel the need.


Plug inside one of the cabinets is actually a great idea too. Still time to get that done.

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Cabinets on the "bar side" will be a push latch. Great little space for additional storage.

[90_Shelby]

When we built our kitchen, we wanted a built in microwave in the island but also the option to go back to drawers if needed. I wired and sized the cabinets and drawers accordingly, and keep the drawer fronts, drawers and hardware in the storage room. Best of both worlds if you change your mind.

On that note, we use a toaster oven on the counter for almost all reheating of food and making toast. The microwave does get used more now that we have kids.

[benyl]

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You should definitly consider a microwave oven then. As a oven they heat up so much faster and great that it doubles as a microwave. Having 2 ovens is also very convenient, even if you use one just as a warmer.

We have a speed oven microwave. Never use the speed oven function. Don't know why.

A double oven is the way to go if you have the space. twice the cleaning though!

[jwslam]

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A double oven is the way to go if you have the space. twice the cleaning though!

I bought a range like this thinking I wouldn't need a toaster oven. I ended up getting a toaster oven anyways for speed. The double oven was still good for hosting though since I could do turkey, sides, and dessert separately.

[ExtraSlow]

Double oven is handy. Mine looks like one of the little warming drawers below, but it's a legit oven. Smaller oven on top might be a little better.

[jwslam]

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Double oven is handy. Mine looks like one of the little warming drawers below, but it's a legit oven. Smaller oven on top might be a little better.

So you have the equivalent of a pedestal washer...

Yea I'm more of a top guy.

[dezmarez]

With social distancing and all that going on, my family has been asking for updates on the progress, so I uploaded a video today with recent progress.

(I also added the original video I shot prior to the renovation starting)

We are officially past the drywall/primer stage....finishing should be starting this week.

[RX_EVOLV]

Wow that looks fantastic. The addition really add to the space.

[Zero102]

Is that your electric meter inside the house in the addition area?

[dezmarez]

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Is that your electric meter inside the house in the addition area?

haha oh you noticed? Yes yes it is.
From my understanding, waiting on Enmax/electrician to move it, so instead of waiting for that to be processed, they got the house as far along as possible, and will just do patch work after, instead of holding the entire project up.

[Zero102]

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haha oh you noticed? Yes yes it is.
From my understanding, waiting on Enmax/electrician to move it, so instead of waiting for that to be processed, they got the house as far along as possible, and will just do patch work after, instead of holding the entire project up.

I had to watch it twice to catch it, but yup
I was wondering how you got away with being allowed to keep it inside, makes sense it's getting moved. The house is looking really good!


That vinyl flooring left behind in the entry area and basement, is that because it was asbestos and removal was too expensive?

[dezmarez]

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I had to watch it twice to catch it, but yup
I was wondering how you got away with being allowed to keep it inside, makes sense it's getting moved. The house is looking really good!


That vinyl flooring left behind in the entry area and basement, is that because it was asbestos and removal was too expensive?

Yes, no way they would allow the electrical meter to be in the house. Since it is in the addition portion, it appears it's going to be quite simple to move it as they left an area of the sub-floor open, which they can just patch up once it has been moved.

We didn't even realize that it was there, as it was under neath another layer of flooring. This was after we had the asbestos abatement company come through and take everything out.