Pic not our kitchen but we have near same. Very nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
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Pic not our kitchen but we have near same. Very nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
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Yep... thats it, Norton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
The top is galaxy granite, and I would be happy with the concrete carcasses as long as he could recreate that same sort of wooden 'front' to the kitchen units. i.e. doors butting up together all the way along and no big gaps revealing wood facings, the concrete or tiles.
I have an idea for the layout (front view) but it would need careful measuring of the concrete, and probably some thinner construction too.
I am not sure if it can be done....
TD whilst concrete is cheap and durable you are going to have the problem of its chunky nature which yes you can hide but what about the internals? concrete bases, then you'll not want the bottoms bare and so tiles? which unless you get them in a size to fit the depth and "unit" width will look shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
You could lay in a base like a worktop to give a seamless surface on the bottom and use a teak batten to face off either faced particle board or top quality ply as the unit dividers - the batten can support the cupboard door hinges with cupboard doors either bought from a flat pack type kitchen supplier or get them bespoke in your hardwood of choice.
It depends on the finish you want to achieve - KPot may not be able to deliver in this area as its not really his specialism and you'll kick yourself if you get a fred flintstone kitchen in your lanna country house - you my have to look elsewhere.
You also have a cabinet cue in style from your wall design outside - why not bring this inside in real wood?
Norts, do you have a dish washer?Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
Do you use it? Often?
So many options NPK... you hit the nail on the head.Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
I am looking for something that externally looks like that picture posted by Norton, but of course the insides matter too.
I know a 'little' bit about joinery but not sure if I want to tackle this as, as you say, it could ruin everything.
We have a price for n all-wood option from the sawmill place and it is reasonable, but agreeing the final design might bump that up and I am not sure they include every design element that I want.
its fairly basic and of course does not include appliances or worktops
The concrete option has benefit for longevity if we get any of those ' lil' chewers' in looking for a wood banquet.
if I could be sure I could 'face' the concrete so that it looked like the kitchen units in Norton's photo, I could probably sort out the cupboard interiors myself.
I think it would need careful measuring to make sure the carcass lined up with standard drawer and door width sizes, unless I had them made (but who wants a kitchen with unequal door fronts just to fit the carcass!?)
We will have one and we will use it.Quote:
Originally Posted by David48atTD
It gets all the plates / cups / pans sterile clean. dries it all too
Hand washing cannot always do this, as the water is not that hot as in the dishwasher, and the wash time per item is a lot less.
Of course, a dishwasher has to be maintained, whether it be auto or manual!
Yes. A compact. She is quite short, loves to cook and do dishes. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by David48atTD
I would pass on concrete cabinets. There are plenty of very good cabinet makers in Thailand. Bet you wouldn't have to look hard to find one in your area. Check at the lumber yard you bought your flooring.
Yes - it s them gave us the quote for a general idea on a 'kitchen. was not unreasonable (lol unlike Bunthavorn who solemnly told us, after taking my design plan and giving back my design plan s their design that it would cost 1.3 MILLION for average (ready crap) cabinets with wooden fronts NOT INCLUDING appliances)Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
I expect Mr Sawmill will raise the price once i firm up the design and complexity of what i want
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Originally Posted by Norton
I have one almost the same, Norton.
She' compact, she is quite short-tempered, loves to cook, any thing to do with fishes....:rofl:
Lot of that crap in Thailand. All laminated particle board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
Termites? (hence the concrete shell)Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
I agree.
With the investment you've made already go bespoke. There is even an argument to be made for a bespoke kitchen built and fitted in a way you could easily remove and take with you should you decide to move again - if you get one built with high quality wood, it'll withstand time and you like its design of fab then why not build in the ability to take it away - just a thought.
Indeed. A friend has KITZCHO looks and functions great.
lol...shall not be fitting that! doors / drawer fronts and fascia detail will all be solid wood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
yes David... that's my concern. I don't want my kitchen tuning into a 1.3 million baht lunch....Quote:
Originally Posted by David48atTD
it is a thought I am holding.Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
The downside - it will cost a LOT more and the termite issue!
If I go with the all-wood option, then it will be purpose-built for the space rather than 'off the peg', so to speak...Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
If I have to pay that sort of money then I want what I want...
No problem with oak kitchen (just not tidy enough...)
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For a Thai kitchen it is extremely neat n tidy. Every sq cm of my kitchen counter top is filled. Waste not want not. :)
Where did this one come from, Klondyke?Quote:
Originally Posted by Klondyke
For me...not limited to any kitchen!Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
EVERY flat surface has something on it... i believe it shows a creative genius mindset, tho' SWIMBO says I am simply untidy.....
My own fair handicraft...Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
Well done!Quote:
Originally Posted by Klondyke
How long go did you do that one?
I mean.. how long has it lasted?
Hmmm...a potential cabinet maker TD.Quote:
Originally Posted by Klondyke
External Painting
The reduced crew have turned their attention to the outside, now the rain has died back sufficiently
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haha managed to duplicate the photo - sorry 'bout dat....
External Painting
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This is the first coat of course... more to come!!
Terribly envious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
Wish I had this apt skill....
:)
Me too!....I have a little skill... but i think Klondyke has a lot more!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by HuangLao
I have to admit that I have got some helpers...
The helpers are doing something right!Quote:
Originally Posted by Klondyke
I took at that website. link you sent me - all v interesting.
Bit quiet at the moment though the 4 of them are plodding on and now the painter will shortly be in attendance.
I hear they are about to start tiling the main bathroom so pictures will shortly follow.
I am on a 4-day break due to UAE National day - thanks v much Dubai!
Has anyone ever tried to do an epoxy stone effect worktop?
No...not for the kitchen as epoxy is not heat resistant... i was thinking for some of the bathroom shelving.
watched a few YouTube videos, esp the ones making it look like marble and black granite - very good stuff
...but how easy to do in reality?
So Santa built your Kitchen, cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by Klondyke
^Sometimes it was rather SnowWhite and the seven dwarfs...
Lol... I hope he drops around to TD Towers 'n does mine too.....Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
Well careful what you wish for - you know that saying -he comes once a year and fills your stockings. If he's a Thai, he'll cum and nick the stockings.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
You think he'll come for the stockings, huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
i was hoping he would leave a kitchen..:rofl: