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thanks for the compliments guys!!
The cabinets are actually Frendel. I wasn't totally happy with the overall choices of the Frendel line in the design center, but did fall in love with the ones we got. They were the 'classic oak' in espresso. They were one line up from the includes ones.
The tile was not upgraded, only the 45 degree....but keep in mind that the grout was upgraded to a darker colour (to walnut) approx $400 to upgrade the grout. Otherwise they would have the basic beige grout with a dark tile... The tile colur is Olympia Banff Dark Brown...looks kind of grey/brown or charcoal though...like it better cause it goes with the counter. We ended up going through Mattamy with the granite, Ara White. Be careful when you pick your slab though, no matter what colour you pick...we were lucky and ended up getting the last 2 slabs from a lot (more white with grey)...the next lot was more yellowish.

I'll try to post some more pics of what you asked to see.

I believe our fridge is a standard size...we didn't request any specific sizing. It does stick out a few inches from the counter...but didn't bother me too much. We ended up getting the executive kitchen pkg...it had the cabinets over the fridge extended further out and a panel on the side to hide the side of the fridge....can't remember what it's called....fridge gable?? But the extended cabinets and side panel make it look a lot better. I can't recall whether the basic or sous pkgs have it or not.

The sous has the gable as well. I think the executive you got has the extended cabinet over the fridge and also the crown molding on top of the cabinets. I may be wrong though, this is all new to us. lol

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Thanks for the info, we love the cabinets, but we have Cartier so we need to get to the DC and see our options again. Crazy how they charge $400 for grout! It would have looked odd if you got beige. Can't wait to see the other pics!

Hi all!!
Your homes look great! My parents just bought a plan 4 this past weekend and were wondering if anyone could post pics of the bathroom with the super shower, the upstairs family room and the master bedroom! Thanks!

Hey! I was in touch with our design consultant and sent me some prices for things that are not included in the design package. For 36' Plan 4:

1) To install faux doors on island side only $ 262.00; faux door on back of the island $ 655.00. Island is not large enough to install a wine rack.

2) Delete kneewalls: To install standard handrail with chamfered pickets both knee walls (includes 2 square post) $ 2,832.00. Staining will be included with staircase stain order

3) Frameless shower enclosure as per bath oasis layout $ $ 3,099.00. Shower is not large enough to install a shower seat.

4) There is a hose bib in the garage as well as the backyard.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the info! We were wondering how much it was to change the knee walls to a hand rail, so i'm guessing around $1400 for the one kneewall since we opted for the 4th bedroom plan.

thats awesome! we needed these prices!! Thanks guys!

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will do.

I have checked many posts but the pics are gone. How come?

Hi MonaKiki,
I can't see the pics. Can you re-post them for us please.
Thanks.

Just finished upgrading our 36' plan 4 chef's kitchen.

just a tip, you can save plenty by keeping everything standard with Mattamy, (except going with the chefs plan). Added cabinets bells n' whistles afterwards. -- alternate granite, plumbing suppliers. IN our case, Cartier kitchens for our cabinets, and if your handy doing the install yourself.

...just have to change that Mattamy pendant over the dinette, and add some casing to that entrance.

I love the spirit homes. I wouldn't have been able to afford to customize this way in a standard mattamy model.

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Your kitchen is gorgeous!! I love how you put in more cabinets and a pantry!! Did you install the cabinets your self or did you have Cartier do it? Also, if you dont mind me asking, how much more were the added cabinets, did you replace all of them or just a few?

The hearth style structure and wide pot/ pan drawer was roughly 2k in cabinetry and the pantry was about 1k. I flushed out the existing fridge upper so I didn't have to upgrade to the deep upper and gable with the builder. Another 1k in crown/valance material. I also had to add a new power-pack blower fan ($500) and new duct work.
From what I hear installed prices are +1.5 - 2 times the material cost, so I opt'd to do it myself. fairly decent size job for one person to do, but was fun.
I don't know if the builder would install something like this, but if you had Cartier do it, I'm guessing between 10-15k ??
Their direct prices aren't too bad, but they aren't the most customer friendly company. They're delivery charges are ridiculous too, so I choose to get a truck and pickup in Brampton. ..Was an adventure..

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seamas13

Thanks so much for the info! I love your kitchen! What concerns me is the lack of cabinets with the standard kitchen, I would love to have the pantry put in!