Sliding Kitchen Door with Glass and Black Rims

Source:
http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/66331-ideal-scandinavian-4rm-bto-in-anchorvale/page-5

"Completed black powder coated aluminium frame kitchen sliding door by Contractor J"

Hacking Away The Wall Between Service Yard and Kitchen

Source:http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/69964-a-bali-resort-in-cck/

Wanna increase the space between the kitchen and the service yard.

Guess the only practical thing is to hack it!

Here's a reference point on how much bigger it looks after hacking via renotalk.
Look at how much light there is!
Looks cleaner and more spacious.

Wooden Looking Countertops

Chanced upon
http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/65592-our-modernindustrial-hopefully-rustic-scandinavian-nest/page-4

And fell in love with their pretty looking kitchen counter tops.
Supplier from http://www.kompacplus.com/

More from another blogger:
http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/66331-ideal-scandinavian-4rm-bto-in-anchorvale/page-8

"Kompacplus kitchen top and backing (super easy to clean!)"

"Kompacplus super sleek yet durable top - been using it for a week now and I'm lovin' it!"

Home Improvement Series - HDB Kitchen Layouts Reference - Punggol Matilda Portico

Came across these 2 different kitchen layout information while googling on "hdb kitchen layouts".  I didn't know that HDB offered home buyers a choice of 2 kinds of kitchen layouts.

Excerpt:

"To offer buyers with more choices, units in Matilda Portico come with two different kitchen layouts:
• Units with singular kitchen layout
• Units with dry/wet kitchen layoutBuyers, who choose units designed with the dry/wet kitchen layout, may incorporate a dry kitchen as part of their renovation works in the space provided outside the wet kitchen.
An artist’s impression of the dry kitchen of a 4-room flat designed with dry/wet kitchen layout is shown below. "





Which do you prefer?

It's rather thoughtful, as it saves buyers from spending money to hack a wall down to make the space bigger. Lucky folks at Punggol Matilda Portico. The pricing for both options are the same.

Personally I prefer the wet and dry kitchen layout option.

Source:http://esales.hdb.gov.sg/hdbvsf/eampu03p.nsf/181037a28fbf817948256e5a0028640b/1a205458a1cadcc748257b5f001191da/$FILE/about1.htm

Home Improvement Series - Kitchen Exploration - Cement Kitchen Cabinets

Been toying with the idea of using cement as one of the key building blocks of my kitchen.

Theme: Modern concrete living space.
Here are some inspirational pictures below.


I love this concept of concrete + cottage style brick with steel appliances.

 A cement counter area which I love!

 

This is a more harsh and sharp usage of the cement kitchen theme. Too stark for my liking.

This picture looks more acceptable because of the flowers, fruits, greenery and wood panels. Otherwise it's quite stark as well.

Nice and sturdy cement kitchen island.

Hmm, it's possible to do up a cement sink too?! Wrapped around cabinet with cement frame and counter top.

I think the contractors need to prepare the cement on the ground itself to set it.

It's probably too heavy and the size and shape might not fit in the lift.

Some pictures to illustrate how cement blocks are constructed:

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Vertical Cement slabs are placed first.

I see some rods and wood panels that form the circumference to contain the wet cement for the counter top.

 Smoothing the concret..

After it's dried...

 Before:

 After: Adding white tiles

 And granite countertop

From Ikea Hackers: DIY Cement Framed Cabinet Structure + Ikea Cabinets

 From the picture below, it seems that it's possible for the cement idea to be seamlessly integrated with the wall, with additional cabinets within the confines of the cemented framed cabinets. Cool..

Cement can be painted in green too it seems.

Other option I found on the web: Staining Cement:

http://designnsuch.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/prepping-to-stain-concrete-in-the-kitchen/

Her final look:

http://designnsuch.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/kitchen-tour/

Loving the hidden electrical outlets on her island table!

 More Info on building a concrete kitchen worktop and frame:

http://tropicalpenpals.com/blog/building-a-concrete-kitchen-worktop-and-frame/

Current thoughts:

Thinking of not having any upper cabinets.
I will have one run of lower cabinets and 2 small islands.
The cabinet base will be made of concrete, to keep out the bugs, as there will not be any gaps.

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Other new jargon I learned from this research

"Masonry Cabinets"
Definition:Masonry Cabinets are outdoor storage units made of either cement blocks or a metal frame that’s covered in decorative stone, brick or stucco veneer.

While harder to install and often more expensive than other outdoor cabinets, they are extremely resistant to weathering and provide a really “built-in,” customized appearance to your kitchen.

Loving the Counter Tops:

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Random:  This is a pretty cool look too. Exposed grey bricks + White Cabinets + Steel Counter Tops and Appliances for the kitchen.