Sunny Summer Kitchen

Crafty extras:

White gloss spray paint was used on the wall sheet, window and base cabinets for consistent color. Several coats were needed; unfinished wood items were sanded lightly between coats. Cabinet doors/drawers were installed after painting.

A major advantage of the Kitchen Collection components is the possibility of long, unbroken countertop surfaces, as in a real kitchen. Build the countertop after the base cabinets are finished — including hardware — and attached to one another. You will also need a toe kick piece, a 1/4”-wide strip of any thin material that can be painted to match the cabinets.

This countertop was crafted from mat board; any similar material about 1/16” thick will also work. Cut strips 2” wide (for countertop) and 3/8” wide (for backsplash) and as long as needed. Apply #81430 1/8” Quarter Round molding to front edge of countertop with #1249 Weldbond or other white glue. Molding should be flush with top surface and create an overhang on bottom edge.

Do an internet image search for “marble texture” (or “granite texture” or whatever your choice). Keep scale in mind. Print the chosen image at the highest quality possible. Spray the printout with sealer (matte or gloss, as you prefer) and set aside.

The sink can be “dropped-in”, where the lip is on top of the counter, or “undermounted” as shown here. Mark the opening (from the cabinet base) and carefully cut it out.

Recreate this scene with these items.

Note: some items in the photo may not be currently available and will need to be substituted.