tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post946613976616902657..comments2024-03-17T05:41:16.327-04:00Comments on de Jong Dream House: Introducing...our dream kitchen!Nielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14149605077357873033noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-38939863465870002822014-08-21T08:23:57.728-04:002014-08-21T08:23:57.728-04:00After living in our house for more than two years,...After living in our house for more than two years, I can enthusiastically proclaim that I love the layout of our kitchen. To answer your question about the placement of the sink and dishwasher, the idea was to have a cooking area and a clean up area because I cook and the boys clean up. It works really well because as I cook, I either put the dirty dishes on the big island, or over to the dishwasher. It's very easy then for the boy, who are by the big sink, to grab the dirty dishes and put them in the dishwasher or handwash. It works our perfectly for us because everyone is able to work without bumping into each other. <br /><br />As for the little shelves, it's a great little spot for my measuring cups, spoons, wooden spoons, spatulas and all the utensils I use when cooking. The drawer on the other side (facing the dishwasher) holds all the serving utensils. Works out great!Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-38016656134728189752014-08-21T03:42:09.824-04:002014-08-21T03:42:09.824-04:00This is a very beautiful kitchen!! Love the cabine...This is a very beautiful kitchen!! Love the cabinets, counter and back splash......and lets not forget the under cabinet vacuum. In my dreams! I have to say I don't understand the layout though. Wouldn't your cooking utensils go by the stove? And the large sink and dishwasher close to the stove where you dirty most of the dishes? I guess people use things differently. On another note......those 3 little shelves with the scales and what look like bamboo baskets would be a nice spot to display some nice or decorative plates on plate stands. ....but I'm sure you have found a use for that space by now lol. brikhouse2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01167667695369437874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-62839286303607914302014-06-21T15:35:30.585-04:002014-06-21T15:35:30.585-04:00Thank you! Two years later, the kitchen is still o...Thank you! Two years later, the kitchen is still one of our favorite--and most used--rooms. The knife drawer has sheets of bamboo to hold the knives. Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-59544199134930795712014-06-21T12:01:50.590-04:002014-06-21T12:01:50.590-04:00I love the warmth, function and beauty of your kit...I love the warmth, function and beauty of your kitchen! I am equally impressed with the thoughtful organizing details! What is the substance in the knife drawer which holds the sharp blades?Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939503502746566940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-42436683278628308542014-06-21T12:00:04.889-04:002014-06-21T12:00:04.889-04:00Love the warmth, function and beauty of your kitch...Love the warmth, function and beauty of your kitchen. Very clever organizing ! What is the substance in the knife drawer that holds the sharp blades? Thanks!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939503502746566940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-75007283872313643092013-08-28T21:10:48.379-04:002013-08-28T21:10:48.379-04:00Thank you! What a beautiful compliment!Thank you! What a beautiful compliment!Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-25634742510933735002013-08-28T19:40:45.365-04:002013-08-28T19:40:45.365-04:00What stands out is the love in your home and refle...What stands out is the love in your home and reflected in your choices. May you live all the days of your life. Enjoy.ZEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391361848080581582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-46131705918739667792013-08-28T19:37:18.102-04:002013-08-28T19:37:18.102-04:00I think even beyond the kitchen is the warmth and ...I think even beyond the kitchen is the warmth and love that emanates from seeing the things that are important to you described and how each family member's needs are taken into account.ZEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391361848080581582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-23585211164735555902013-07-27T23:05:59.146-04:002013-07-27T23:05:59.146-04:00Thank you! We are certainly enjoying our new home....Thank you! We are certainly enjoying our new home. We found so much inspiration from Houzz, as I'm sure you are, too! Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-27498335383830497242013-07-27T23:05:08.039-04:002013-07-27T23:05:08.039-04:00Wonderful! I'm glad you found some inspiration...Wonderful! I'm glad you found some inspiration. We are certainly thrilled with how everything turned out. Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-80517950411803278002013-07-27T22:39:28.858-04:002013-07-27T22:39:28.858-04:00Brilliant design! Many thanks for the photos, com...Brilliant design! Many thanks for the photos, commentary, and intricate details -- your hours of work have provided us with many interesting design discussions as we plan our new kitchen. Best wishes and may all your meals be joyful!AKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076278445732456994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-44131001972766329252013-07-27T22:37:42.661-04:002013-07-27T22:37:42.661-04:00Brilliant design! Many thanks the photos, comment...Brilliant design! Many thanks the photos, commentary, and intricate detail -- your hours of work have generated much inspiration for our design discussions. May all your meals be joyful! :-)AKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076278445732456994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-55870637611160726432013-03-03T12:25:43.170-05:002013-03-03T12:25:43.170-05:00Wow! I ran across your blog from the Houzz webpag...Wow! I ran across your blog from the Houzz webpage, and I love all of the details you've noted about your kitchen. We're at the beginning stages of a remodel. Although our kitchen will be smaller, you have some great ideas and input I'll be looking at in more detail. Thank you for posting!! I'm sure you're absolutely loving your new dream kitchen!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495748863538610523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-49034942802761665962013-01-15T10:26:21.464-05:002013-01-15T10:26:21.464-05:00Your cork floors are lovely, and I was glad to see...Your cork floors are lovely, and I was glad to see it was the kitchen you put them in. We didn't really consider cork for our kitchen in this house (again, future resale was a big consideration and we don't live in a place that values eco-friendly or "different," unfortunately!), but would love to have cork flooring in a future kitchen. In our research on cork floors, we kept seeing conflicting advice about putting it in kitchens or baths - some said it stands up great to areas with moisture, others said the opposite. And we wondered about the durability over time (again, some reported it can withstand heavy traffic for decades, others said it dents and cuts easily). I'm glad to hear you love yours, and hope that continues to be the case over many years! I think it's such a wonderful flooring material!<br /><br />By the way, I'm impressed with all your great storage - I've never heard anyone say, "I love this house, except that there's just too much storage." :-)Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-90653514642803019432012-07-18T12:57:25.053-04:002012-07-18T12:57:25.053-04:00You are so welcome! I got a lot of ideas from Gard...You are so welcome! I got a lot of ideas from GardenWeb forums, Pinterst, and home blogs. I hoped to pay it forward to help future builders and renovators. Good luck with your renovation! It's fun, and stressful, and well-worth it endeavor!Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-4924229957832015902012-07-18T12:12:59.655-04:002012-07-18T12:12:59.655-04:00Wow. I'm in awe. As a very right brained per...Wow. I'm in awe. As a very right brained person, your organization and attention to detail just blew me away. We are doing a partial kitchen renovation - new cabinets, countertop, backsplash, sink, stove top and wall ovens. You have such wonderful storage ideas! I love the use of the tension rods - how clever. Thank you for the time and effort you put in detailing everything you did. <br />JeanJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06406215473598747178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-31936015530841550622012-04-11T16:59:17.125-04:002012-04-11T16:59:17.125-04:00Your kitchen is awesome, it's easy to tell you...Your kitchen is awesome, it's easy to tell you put a lot of thought into every detail. I'm a new follower and would if you could follow me back.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767906908963958013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-8559619455376045182012-04-10T14:01:02.563-04:002012-04-10T14:01:02.563-04:00aw, thanks! We're really loving it. We were go...aw, thanks! We're really loving it. We were going for function over form, but it's beautiful to us, too. Thanks for hosting the party!Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-39053867312826156772012-04-10T11:01:22.511-04:002012-04-10T11:01:22.511-04:00Amazing! I'm definitely pining this for if we...Amazing! I'm definitely pining this for if we ever get to build a house again. Thank you for sharing at the Weekend Warrior Link Party! :)<br /><br />Anna<br />www.askannamoseley.comAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727891337618594548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-8587117381342126872012-04-09T21:58:43.134-04:002012-04-09T21:58:43.134-04:00Jessica! Too funny, I've had your blog open fo...Jessica! Too funny, I've had your blog open for the last week catching up as I can. I showed it to my husband this weekend and said, "I love our house, but if we HAD to move, this is the one I'd want." And yes, I totally get what you mean when you see someone else gaga over the same things you love. We're in the midwest, so it was pretty hard finding traditional and modern homes to tour. One of my favorite IRL compliments came from one of the guys on our building team. He said, "Modern really isn't my thing, but I really love how warm and inviting your house turned out."Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-34021782352057749312012-04-09T21:48:03.017-04:002012-04-09T21:48:03.017-04:00Jen- I feel like we are long-lost-kitchen-sisters!...Jen- I feel like we are long-lost-kitchen-sisters! Instahot? check. Dishes in drawers? check. Command center in the kitchen? check. Baking station? check. Design and built your dream house? Check. It's amazing, I love your entire kitchen, and (I know this sounds self-serving but it totally isn't) I love seeing the same things that I chose for our kitchen, it makes me feel good to see someone else doing it too. Oh, coconut oil? check.<br /><br />I'm now following you, and once I'm no longer on vacation with spotty wifi, I look forward to poking around and reading more about your amazing process!<br /><br />Jessica<br /><a href="http://www.stayathomeista.com/" rel="nofollow">stayathomeista.com</a>Jessica @ Stay at Home-istahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982756540681513061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-80193478300719697412012-04-05T19:32:12.323-04:002012-04-05T19:32:12.323-04:00lol, all is forgiven. :-) We started this blog as ...lol, all is forgiven. :-) We started this blog as a way to remember how and why we came to the decision we did as we built our house. I thought this post would be especially useful for posterity as I come back 20 years from now and look at my dated kitchen and say, "What were we thinking!?" <br /><br />Isn't quartz fantastic? I love just cleaning with a bit of water and dish soap and everything comes out shiny and beautiful! (And yes, I did give them a hug when they were installed!)Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-56328098917109389782012-04-05T19:29:39.478-04:002012-04-05T19:29:39.478-04:00Thank you! We sure love it and are thrilled that i...Thank you! We sure love it and are thrilled that it's anything like the dark dungeon we feared it could be.Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-44437869976581833892012-04-05T19:27:11.246-04:002012-04-05T19:27:11.246-04:00Thanks for hosting! We're new to the whole lin...Thanks for hosting! We're new to the whole linky party thing. We have so much to learn about blogging!Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081569415422539391.post-51972968127638121542012-04-05T18:39:33.270-04:002012-04-05T18:39:33.270-04:00Can you forgive me that I perhaps didn't read ...Can you forgive me that I perhaps didn't read each and every word because I was so drawn in by the amazing pictures and details ...?<br /><br />Functional. Yes. Gorgeous. Absolutely!<br /><br />And I have quartz counters too in my kitchen and just love and adore them. I've been know to hug them. At least once a day ... (and sometimes more when my family isn't looking)!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />LindaLinda @ it all started with painthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13244682506329000538noreply@blogger.com