tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424402305145954234.post5576550326420809467..comments2023-04-10T22:56:27.540-05:00Comments on Hilary Dow Ward: #dwh2 : Butler's Pantry Hilary Dow Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13443849864436892198noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424402305145954234.post-32371526600710675182013-11-22T11:42:49.583-06:002013-11-22T11:42:49.583-06:00There are times I wish we could have done 'eve...There are times I wish we could have done 'everything' before we moved in to the house - but I just don't roll that way. So I hmmm and haaa over options, what is used the most, etc. Initially I thought these cabinets would be awful and we'd have to do a total gut job - BUT - they are actually very functional and are really good sizes. So that just isn't part of the mindset anymore. Also, as we agree, they are pretty wood. I am all about the marble top idea. There is a built in in the dining room that has a 3" thick slab of white marble on it and it is REALLY pretty! This is an idea to echo through the other portions I think! Excellent call. As per the lighting (you mentioned it in the other post) it's the most mysterious part to consider towards resolution. All but 3 of the fixtures in the house are recessed squares with glass over them. So...the electrician may become our new bff. More on the lighting...it's coming! And yes, it's a mess. Hilary Dow Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443849864436892198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424402305145954234.post-78586867070067304652013-11-21T21:49:20.654-06:002013-11-21T21:49:20.654-06:00I think the wood is beautiful. I love your idea t...I think the wood is beautiful. I love your idea to do everything around it, then paint lastly if you're still not happy. I'm doing the same thing with some built ins at my house...painting the backs of the bookshelves as my next step... <br /><br />Could a marble countertop be in the cards if you could find a great deal on a remnant? Then maybe a bright blue backsplash, a sheet of glass painted on the back side to give the shine and pure color. I think that would be beautiful with your whiteware...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com