tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post8583461417910058700..comments2024-03-28T17:53:09.192-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: The Kitchen RemodelSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-87021885485431440642018-09-16T16:39:27.874-04:002018-09-16T16:39:27.874-04:00Yes!Yes!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-76903367602153804862018-09-15T08:05:34.239-04:002018-09-15T08:05:34.239-04:00Are you still loving the carpet? Are you still loving the carpet? makingitminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10300801066905583331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-14801301978331961382016-08-17T13:51:37.424-04:002016-08-17T13:51:37.424-04:00Hi! Well I have two different kinds, both the sam...Hi! Well I have two different kinds, both the same colors. The first carpet we put in has been discontinued unfortunately so when we went to carpet the addition, I set out to match the color and weave and found something "good enough". The first carpet has held up so well-I get it cleaned once a year of course but it has been 11 years and it is still looking good. The new addition carpet is this:<br />Mohawk Horizon Collection<br />1Q Elegant Escape (style)<br />Western Ridge (color)<br />It has only been in for two years but I love it and spots come out very easily (or don't show! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-9892449776798439082016-08-16T20:43:58.467-04:002016-08-16T20:43:58.467-04:00Would love to know your carpet brand and color/wea...Would love to know your carpet brand and color/weave! Also carpeting in the rest of your house as well as info on how it has held up with kids and pets!! Thanks so much!!!!LMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067259609139153148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-49624207670584875302016-06-01T22:44:50.791-04:002016-06-01T22:44:50.791-04:00I am dying!!! This is so so fabulous! I had to hop...I am dying!!! This is so so fabulous! I had to hop over here because Colleen at Martin Family Moments is one of my good friends and linked your remodel in her most recent post. (I'm the other Sarah she linked but have yet to post kitchen pictures of our remodel). I really appreciate all your explanations - it felt like I was walking around your house! I can't believe how functional everything is!!! Our 3 our so little right now (4,3, and 1) that I didn't feel a need to put a "command station" or desk (there is a desk drawer with a stool in the countertop because of a vent at the bottom we didn't want to move... but anyways, as they start school, I know we'll have to come up with something! I loved all of it and I'm sure it's been so great for your family!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408376397606181124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-18223344491244726332016-03-23T19:23:22.971-04:002016-03-23T19:23:22.971-04:00Sarah! Oh my word!! Just catching up on your blo...Sarah! Oh my word!! Just catching up on your blog and I'm dying over this post! It all turned out SO beautiful!! Just absolutely perfect. I'm so happy for you that it turned out so well in the end and most of all that it's OVER. OVER!! I could cry for you. So happy I could help even if it was just having someone to vent to. ;) We both know how much venting is needed with a project like this! You did an amazing job and I'm still head over heels in love with your island lights! And that sunroom... AMAZING. Wish I could come over and give you a hug for surviving it all! xo Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807124281644480742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-84527583919593217162016-03-16T10:54:31.206-04:002016-03-16T10:54:31.206-04:00I just stole your idea for the small flip down cab...I just stole your idea for the small flip down cabinet above the oven/micro unit. Because that style unit is smaller than a double oven, my contractors were going to install it in the middle of the cabinet. I convinced them to move it down and figure out how to add a small flip down cabinet. I totally have you to thank!!! I'm so excited to have reclaimed a lost space! Thank you for taking the time to write this post! I always enjoy your blog and your wise parenting thoughts!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708245649809022521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-33300555794191986452016-03-15T13:20:36.130-04:002016-03-15T13:20:36.130-04:00Hi Molly@ Yes, my husband and kids were final judg...Hi Molly@ Yes, my husband and kids were final judges when choosing and the seagrass is definitely comfortable-they sink a little so they do feel cushy. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-35868716438009341702016-03-15T08:57:50.815-04:002016-03-15T08:57:50.815-04:00Do your kids like the Seagrass bar stools? Comfort...Do your kids like the Seagrass bar stools? Comfortable enough to sit on for an hour or two of homework?Molly Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572754445389801571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-5126717379965341742016-03-14T14:25:01.287-04:002016-03-14T14:25:01.287-04:00Your home is so beautiful and such an inspiration....Your home is so beautiful and such an inspiration. I can't imagine a home with 6 children being "peaceful" (as in quiet and restful) but if it's possible you have achieved it! <3carebear7951https://www.blogger.com/profile/16796119093227156564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-90755717633114726822016-03-14T10:35:16.096-04:002016-03-14T10:35:16.096-04:00You did such a great job!!!You did such a great job!!!Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667089316081949532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-57386827802316371402016-03-11T17:53:12.829-05:002016-03-11T17:53:12.829-05:00I love love love this post. I'm not sure if I&...I love love love this post. I'm not sure if I've ever commented before, but I enjoy your blog immensely and have often found mothering encouragement here. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984125327809041436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-58063693009774512412016-03-10T12:00:16.237-05:002016-03-10T12:00:16.237-05:00Ahhhhh! It is SO beautiful and FUNCTIONAL. Love ev...Ahhhhh! It is SO beautiful and FUNCTIONAL. Love everything about it but that ethan allen light?? Dying over it. I didn't even know EA had lighting? I want to come sit on your screened in porch and just talk to you about all my mothering questions. Every detail was thought out so well, it was worth it!! ♥♥♥Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-5717392278719422852016-03-09T19:35:43.938-05:002016-03-09T19:35:43.938-05:00Hi Sarah, such a wonderful home: beautiful and pra...Hi Sarah, such a wonderful home: beautiful and practical! Your advice is very valuable, thank you for taking time to write such a thorough post.<br /><br /> We designed our island with the same idea in mind as you-- it had to comfortable fit in our family (there's 6 of us) plus room to walk around. In our kitchen this is the only space for a table/island. It was a either/or choice and we went with a island that is 50 by 96 inches. Like you said, it is not used for food prep, mostly for serving food and as a dining table (we only have cabinets on one end, and legs on the other). I just wanted to point that out in case someone else is in the same situation with their kitchen layout.Milahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191196658975678046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-56945862707120372992016-03-09T09:11:10.749-05:002016-03-09T09:11:10.749-05:00The constant decisions are a source of stress espe...The constant decisions are a source of stress especially when you have limited time-I wanted to do it right and spend our money wisely, which meant I really wanted to research everything. <br />Mine is a Maytag-it is really spacious for how small it is.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-52477748704342220692016-03-08T21:35:40.510-05:002016-03-08T21:35:40.510-05:00This looks great - excellent use of your space!! ...This looks great - excellent use of your space!! I especially love how you kept the window into the eating area and added built-ins around it! I am in the middle of gutting and redoing our kitchen - it's hard but trying to keep my eyes on the prize at the end! All the necessary decisions are making me crazy!! I'm also adding a second mini-fridge but can't quite find the "perfect" one - was wondering where or what brand you found. I like how you use it as a fruit fridge - that's perfect - have a feeling ours will be the same! thanks!!<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027456102756622471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-27871212929486863612016-03-08T09:05:10.570-05:002016-03-08T09:05:10.570-05:00Hi Sarah! I don't have anything at bottom of l...Hi Sarah! I don't have anything at bottom of legs, and have noticed minimal scratching. I have hard core urethan on my floors, maybe that is why? And I am not hyper protective of them-too much going on here. I do have little felt pads under my chairs.<br />Window treatments-YES! I have plans-but I want to have them professionally done I think. I really love the idea of curtains on the 3 windows (just one set) and something matching over sink. BUT so $$$ and maybe curtains aren't practical? So it will sit like it is for probably years and years so I don't have to make a decision. (I did have to put up cheap roller shades on sink windows because in the winter the sun can be blinding. I will remove them in summer when the leaves help with that!)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-37324828744403059602016-03-08T00:26:16.113-05:002016-03-08T00:26:16.113-05:00I have waited for this post for.e.ver. I figured y...I have waited for this post for.e.ver. I figured you must have been pretty traumatized by the renovations to not be able to share but am so glad you have shared now. I am amazed at what 10 feet of space can give you. I think it is just perfect.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03219078989716705176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-9479517668239533382016-03-07T14:23:54.127-05:002016-03-07T14:23:54.127-05:00Sarah - I love your kitchen and all the new space!...Sarah - I love your kitchen and all the new space!! The extra ovens and storage space - loooove. Have a couple quick questions - did you need to put anything under the legs of the stools so they don't scratch the floors (or are the bottoms already fine?) Also - did you ever consider window treatments above your sink? I don't have any on mine because I like the open view, but have considered it from time to time. Greg and Mary Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854838085530471451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-59440558324905344982016-03-06T12:42:57.389-05:002016-03-06T12:42:57.389-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-76239024992408838992016-03-06T10:20:49.462-05:002016-03-06T10:20:49.462-05:00This is absolutely one of my favorite remodels I&#...This is absolutely one of my favorite remodels I've ever seen. You were so thorough and the little details, like your cookie sheet area and the huge island, as well as the awesome window in the dining room that you left alone, plus that great built in all around it, just MAKE this space. So functional but it is also so beautiful! Congratulations! I've been hoping for this post for a long time, thank you for putting it together. Ryan and Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18198765616443686114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-91664584310379538132016-03-04T11:12:05.279-05:002016-03-04T11:12:05.279-05:00It was a lucky find! I bought it from someone who ...It was a lucky find! I bought it from someone who had just moved and it was custom made for their last house. I paid $600 for it which I had a panic attack about after we loaded it into the truck. Plus it was black and took four coats to cover, which I was not in the mood for. In the end I love it, and realize I got a good deal. It is solid wood and has working lights above the shelves that look so pretty. If you want dimensions or more photos email me and I will send them on. Thank you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-19598950183020463332016-03-03T16:36:19.981-05:002016-03-03T16:36:19.981-05:00You did a fantastic job! I know you are enjoying ...You did a fantastic job! I know you are enjoying every inch of it! But, I CANNOT believe you got that entertainment center on Craigslist!! As soon as I saw it, I thought, "that's exactly what I'm looking for", but figured your builder custom built it. Do you know where it was originally purchased from or who manufactured it? My family room really needs a piece just like it! LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-59960420516413665322016-03-03T11:45:11.687-05:002016-03-03T11:45:11.687-05:00Triplets!!! How fun! If you need a 3 boy room conf...Triplets!!! How fun! If you need a 3 boy room configuration, email me and I will send you some photos of how we work ours. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-24649760158621188092016-03-03T10:45:51.991-05:002016-03-03T10:45:51.991-05:00I've been hoping to see a post of the remodel!...I've been hoping to see a post of the remodel! It looks so awesome! You did a great job! I agree, it's better to take your time deliberating and making sure your plans are well thought out, you will be happier in the end. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822740569958460116noreply@blogger.com