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I'd take them in a heartbeat, if I had somewhere to go with them! My kitchen is just a sliver.

Worst (?) case scenario: Habitat for Hummanity runs a "store" where builders can come and buy items like these and appliances and other construction supplies...call your local chapter and see what they recommend, as I understand they have these all over the country.

Maybe then you could get a write-off? They could even design a house around your kitchen!

You could sell them to me. :)

Be gentle with them and put them on craiglist.

What is it about them that you don't like, specifically?

sounds like you could have some customers right here on at. why not put them in the classified section?

What are the dimensions? I would def consider purchasing the counter and even cabinets.

Build it Green will give you a tax deduction for this. They are a non profit.

I would buy them as well.... let us know!

It would be a total waste to put the energy into ripping them out, even if you're going to give/sell them to someone else. Are you really sure that they can't stay? They look beautiful!

I'm sure a group like "Rebuilding Together" (like Habitat for Humanity, but I volunteer with them, so I'm partial!) would love to take them off your hands - they're a great group.

Meanwhile, we're all curious about what your reno plans are?!

Unless you are in need of remodeling due to someone with a physical handicap needing easier access, it would really be wasteful to rip out a brand new kitchen. I can certainly respect your right to do it, but given the pictures you've provided it just doesn't seem necessary. Are you sure you cannot bear to live with this kitchen as is?

i disagree. rip them out and renovate before you move in. once you do move, you'll get lazy and too busy w/ other things to do anything about and next thing you know, it's the same kitchen or it's filled w/ so much crap. that kitchen color combo is pretty bad.

sell them on apartment therapy and make some money back for your new counter

What are you thinking of replacing this with...just curious. I would love to see your after.

Here's a suggestion fix the misfitting range hood. Could the wall cabinets to the right of the range be moved ~6" to the left and a bulkhead placed in the corner? Or perhaps a bigger range/hood could be added, with the base cabinet to the right of the range cut to fit.

It's a nice kitchen. If it doesn't suit your taste, perhaps you could enhance with a different color scheme, new hardware, even a new countertop (like concrete). It hardly looks like a 'rip out and start over' case

Thanks for all of your great suggestions. While I was waiting for this to post, a friend suggested Ebay and it looks like these cabinets and tops will find a home. Go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130058049922&sspagename=ADME:B:AAQ:US:1">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130058049922&sspagename=ADME:B:AAQ:US:1">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130058049922&sspagename=ADME:B:AAQ:US:1 For those of you wondering about the reason why we are getting rid of them we found that the color of the cabinets does not match the floors very well and that we would prefer a lighter color for the counter top.

I'd love to have the handles.

Funny, there was just an article today on Curbed about how loft condos in a building in Tribeca will be sold without kitchens installed. You might try calling on of their brokers to see if anyone there would like a cheap, new kitchen.

Then again, there's always Craigslist.

If you don't need to make money off of the cabinets and countertops, you should donate them. Almost every city has a building materials salvage company that will take them and sell them to those in need. It would be a very nice Christmas present for someone struggling to make ends meet. Try looking in your phone book for salvage yards and make sure to tell your contractors to be very gentle when removing them. Another idea is to ask the construction workers on your job if they would like them. Growing up, my dad was a construction worker and many of his co-workers and employees were always strapped for cash and very thankful for any old cabinets they were allowed to take and use in their homes.

We have a similar colored cabinet setup with an island that is made of a slightly lightened maple wood and also an oak strip floor. What bridges the change for us with the woods is an extension of our moldings that are at the base of our walls. You could easily do this around your island. And then if you wanted you could either change your kitchen flooring or put in some sort of molding to also bridge the change of woods around the bottom of your cabinets on the main part of your kitchen. You would lose its freestanding looks, but would save so much money and headache! For the kitchen flooring I just found some amazing, colorful, interlocking laminate tiles (was it on this site recently?) that would work so beautifully here. And if you want to get rid of the shine on the counters see if a stone place can take the counter out and hone it for you and then reinstall it. And then get rid of the trendy hardware, or keep it if you like it and you are in business as far as I'm concerned. Good luck.

man, they are gorgeous. i think my parents' kitchen was renovated with this style; same as others i am sure someone would be glad to buy them.

Jory, I agree the cabinets and the hardware aren't that great looking. But boy you should reconsider keeping those granite countertops and backsplash. That's a lot of expensive rock there. Maybe it's cheaper to stain or put in new floors!

Why don't you paint the cabinets white? (i.e. get them spray painted by a pro) Black and white kitchens look great!

I WILL GIVE YOU ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR THEM!

If she wants to rip them out, that's certainly her perogative. I'm just glad that they aren't going to end up in a landfill. Donate or sell them!

Just a hint, you should spell it "poggenpohl" in your listing. That is a commonly searched term on ebay that wont come up when you divide it in two words. I'd also be surprised if you could buy an entire kitchen of poggenpohl cabinetry for 15k as stated. certainly a steal at the current bid.

I agree that the cabinet color is an unfortunate choice, given floor color. With your layout, though, wouldn't it be easy to keep the cabinet "backbones" but replace all the fronts? I would paint the "back" that faces into the main room the same wall color any way (rather than show the cabinet wood). It could be a major money saver for your renovation to hang onto the good bones.

Jory:
I agree--the cabinet color does not look so hot with the floor, and I personally dislike dark counters as well. I guess it would be kind of nuts to redo the floor to match the cabs?

Really good ideas about donating/selling.

good luck!

More on Build It Green.
They have a warehouse in Queens full of recycled construction/renovation materials. Check it out:
http://www.bignyc.org/

Lacquer them!

Ship them to me? Please?

Habitat For Humanity, by all means. Tax deductible and good cause. They'll come get them and possibly uninstall too.

if you are rich enough to consider tossing new cabinets and granite countertops why are you selling them? Give them to someone who needs them!! There are starving people in the world. I am sorry your cabinets don't match your floors!