Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:

> OMG ... The cost is staggering. The cabinets and backsplash I want are
> exorbitant, costwise. One light fixture is a designer fixture, it's $4,000
> by itself. The designer makes them himself. All told the new kitchen will
> cost $50 grand. Steven is balking big time. It was $24 grand when we first
> went into this but I started researching stuff and found several designers
> I liked. Natch I chose the most expensive ;( The granite counter tops will
> be the most expensive and the only thing Steven and I have agreed on.
> Sheesh... we'll get the money back if we sell the place ;o) Yeah right, I
> can see my obit "He died with his hand wrapped around a can of peas"
>
> Am I being insane or what? I'm not looking for a gourmet/commercial
> kitchen. Is $50 thousand that unreasonable? What have others spent?


Darling, GO for it...!!!

And just think of all the ENVIOUS "oohs" and "aahs" yer kitchen will
engender when you open your house for your neighborhood "Parade of
Homes" house tour...you will truly be the "Queen of Good Taste" in your
area.

;-)

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Best
Greg