Quick kitchen picture

[Oryxdesign]

Just a quick picture of my latest kitchen project, all works carried out by us except plastering and structural steel works which we subcontracted out. Kitchen itself is American Black Walnut floating carcusses with white high gloss painted MDF doors and drawer fronts. Worktops and sides of island are Silestone.

 

[Chris Knight]

It's a very styish look if rather Sunday supplement for my taste but where is the ABW? Is it really hidden behind all the painted MDF?

 

[Oryxdesign]

It's a very styish look if rather Sunday supplement for my taste but where is the ABW? Is it really hidden behind all the painted MDF?

Yep, looks brilliant when you open the doors and drawers.

 

[Chris Knight]

Simon,
Any chance of a photo with the doors or drawers open?

The workmanship looks fantastic by the way!

 

[Oryxdesign]

Simon,
Any chance of a photo with the doors or drawers open?

The workmanship looks fantastic by the way!

Thanks.
I've got to go back in a couple of weeks to fit some shelves on to the glass splashbacks, I'll get a couple of shots then. Do you want to see just for interest or is it because you can't believe they would cover up the walnut?

 

[Karl]

Excellent - bet that set the customer back a fair few quid.

I love kitchens like this - custom made and one off. I mainly install B&Q, Wickes etc kitchens and they get a bit boring sometimes. Here's a pic of my last install:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3e5c67cb82900000026103AbNGTlk5ZE

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3e5c670b82500000026103AbNGTlk5ZE

Not quite the same effect - but probably at 1/10th of the cost( no offence intended OD).

Anybody got any ideas why I am struggling posting pics from Shutterfly - I seem to be able to post the links as URL's ok, but not as img's.

Cheers

Karl

 

[Oryxdesign]

Excellent - bet that set the customer back a fair few quid.

I love kitchens like this - custom made and one off. I mainly install B&Q, Wickes etc kitchens and they get a bit boring sometimes. Here's a pic of my last install:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3e5c67cb82900000026103AbNGTlk5ZE

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df33b3127cceb3e5c670b82500000026103AbNGTlk5ZE

Not quite the same effect - but probably at 1/10th of the cost( no offence intended OD).

Anybody got any ideas why I am struggling posting pics from Shutterfly - I seem to be able to post the links as URL's ok, but not as img's.

Cheers

Karl

I know what you mean, expensive materials and quality appliances always make a kitchen. The joinery in that one was 20k including fitting and installing appliances, but obviously the whole job was much more. Yours look nicely fitted though.

 

[Oryxdesign]

Simon,
Any chance of a photo with the doors or drawers open?

The workmanship looks fantastic by the way!

Thanks.
I've got to go back in a couple of weeks to fit some shelves on to the glass splashbacks, I'll get a couple of shots then. Do you want to see just for interest or is it because you can't believe they would cover up the walnut?

Here is a wardrobe I did with ABW inside contrasted with white outside.

 

[Chris Knight]

Simon,
Any chance of a photo with the doors or drawers open?

The workmanship looks fantastic by the way!

Thanks.
I've got to go back in a couple of weeks to fit some shelves on to the glass splashbacks, I'll get a couple of shots then. Do you want to see just for interest or is it because you can't believe they would cover up the walnut?

Simon,
A bit of both I guess, ABW being such a splendid wood in its own right. However, as your bedroom shows it does look fabulous with the doors open.

 

[wizer]

Fantastic!

How do you achieve the High Gloss finish?

 

[BradNaylor]

The joinery in that one was 20k including fitting and installing appliances

Excellent work, OD

20 grand sounds like a keen price for this level of work.

How do you get the finish on the MDF and what kind of spraying facilities do you have?

I tend to steer clear of gloss finishes as my spray booth is in the workshop and I would be worried about dust in the atmosphere getting on the work.

Cheers
Dan

 

[Oryxdesign]

I have to admit I don't do the spray work myself, my local car body shop do it for me, it's quite a funny sight to go round there and see aload of doors hung in his spray booth! The pictures don't really do it justice to be honest, his paint is fantastic anyway but he does an extra good job for my furniture and it is to a far better standard than you would see on a car.

 

[wizer]

Thanks OD.

I would like to use this type of finish on a future project. I'll have to find a good local body shop.

 

[CHJ]

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Anybody got any ideas why I am struggling posting pics from Shutterfly - I seem to be able to post the links as URL's ok, but not as img's.
Karl

I think it is because you are getting a database reference not the picture name.

The forum software only recognizes am image format extension like .jpg or bmp.

 

[Oryxdesign]

Your not that far from me WiZeR, if you can't find a local guy give me a shout. By the way I think it helps to use MR MDF but it still requires alot of prep not many painters are interested.

 

[Karl]

I think it is because you are getting a database reference not the picture name.

The forum software only recognizes am image format extension like .jpg or bmp.

CHJ

I know it's off topic, but how do I change it to a Jpeg file? this is how it turns out

Sorry OD for the intrusion.

Cheers

Karl

 

[wizer]

Cheers mate, it won't be for a few months yet. Will let yo u know

 

[CHJ]

Sorry Karl don't know if you can get the file name reference from shutterfly, I don't use the service.

I just copied it to my server for display purposes.

 

[BradNaylor]

I have to admit I don't do the spray work myself, my local car body shop do it for me

Cheat! :wink:

Seriously though, can you find out what paint he uses? Most woodfinishing firms would suggest using PU paint and then burnishing it, but this isn't a route I really want to go down if I can avoid it. I suspect your guy has used car paint - something about which I know nothing!

This really is a string I should add to my bow.

Cheers
Dan

 

[Oryxdesign]

He uses 2k glasurit car paint.