Comments on: Retro kitchens: On countertops and installing glass corner shelves http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/ A place for your postwar 40s 50s 60s and 70s style kitchens, bathrooms and mid century modern home aesthetic. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Mid Mod Pam http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/comment-page-1/#comment-32298 Mid Mod Pam Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:21:13 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/#comment-32298 Hi Brenny, These were expensive in particular because I needed to have the pieces custom-cut. They aren't the same size, I had to "fudge" one by making it one inch wider to fit the space that I was working with. Actually, it was a godsend to have the solution otherwise I would have lost symmetry; now, you cannot see the difference one white. Cost also increased because I specified a hefty glass, I think it's 3/8". Well worth it for something so visible within the kitchen design. Also regarding cost: I do not live in an area where there is a ton of competition. If you really want glass, I'd definitely suggest shopping around to see who will give you the best deal. And, if it suits your design, you can use wood, and that's a lot cheaper. You can even go to places like Wal-Mart for wood in a 12x12 quarter-moon shape that might sock right into place - just re-paint. Finally, I will say: in the grand scheme of things, I spent peanuts on my kitchen fixtures - my cabinets were $3,000 and I put in laminate countertops, VCT flooring and an inexpensive vintage stove. The $800 on my glass edging - still fit my budget in the end. Hi Brenny, These were expensive in particular because I needed to have the pieces custom-cut. They aren’t the same size, I had to “fudge” one by making it one inch wider to fit the space that I was working with. Actually, it was a godsend to have the solution otherwise I would have lost symmetry; now, you cannot see the difference one white.

Cost also increased because I specified a hefty glass, I think it’s 3/8″. Well worth it for something so visible within the kitchen design.

Also regarding cost: I do not live in an area where there is a ton of competition. If you really want glass, I’d definitely suggest shopping around to see who will give you the best deal. And, if it suits your design, you can use wood, and that’s a lot cheaper. You can even go to places like Wal-Mart for wood in a 12×12 quarter-moon shape that might sock right into place – just re-paint.

Finally, I will say: in the grand scheme of things, I spent peanuts on my kitchen fixtures – my cabinets were $3,000 and I put in laminate countertops, VCT flooring and an inexpensive vintage stove. The $800 on my glass edging – still fit my budget in the end.

]]> By: Brenny http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/comment-page-1/#comment-32278 Brenny Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:34:23 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/#comment-32278 Does anyone know why the glass is so darned expensive? I would love to do this, but 800??????? Oh my! Does anyone know why the glass is so darned expensive? I would love to do this, but 800??????? Oh my!

]]> By: Retro Renovation » Pair of cubbies for metal kitchen cabinets - today’s ebay pick http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/comment-page-1/#comment-6129 Retro Renovation » Pair of cubbies for metal kitchen cabinets - today’s ebay pick Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:16:32 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/#comment-6129 [...] are a great find for anyone working on their kitchen, and who needs corner cubbies. For me to re-make mine in glass cost, like, $650 plus [...] [...] are a great find for anyone working on their kitchen, and who needs corner cubbies. For me to re-make mine in glass cost, like, $650 plus [...]

]]> By: Retro Renovation » Ideas for Alice’s yellow Geneva kitchen http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/comment-page-1/#comment-5982 Retro Renovation » Ideas for Alice’s yellow Geneva kitchen Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:55:55 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/#comment-5982 [...] If you do put in a window(s), you can take out some of the cabinetry to the right and left, and add corner cubbies. Also, bring the base of the window down to about 4 inches above the sink. That, too, would open up [...] [...] If you do put in a window(s), you can take out some of the cabinetry to the right and left, and add corner cubbies. Also, bring the base of the window down to about 4 inches above the sink. That, too, would open up [...]

]]> By: Ronn Ives/FUTURES Antiques http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/comment-page-1/#comment-5156 Ronn Ives/FUTURES Antiques Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:38:19 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/03/19/retro-kitchens-on-countertops-and-installing-glass-corner-shelves/#comment-5156 P.S. - I LOVE rounded corner shelves. They're an Ultimate of some sort. Ronn. P.S. – I LOVE rounded corner shelves. They’re an Ultimate of some sort.

Ronn.

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