She said:

No, you're right, you have to use the IKEA sink base for this sink. Unfortunately, they do not have 12" cabinets, which I'd love to use to get you more counter/storage. They start at 15" wide. So, the question is, how committed are you to the sink? Storage/countertop vs. the sink! But, remember, too, that was just a preliminary plan for cabinets, but, you can see my thinking was to give you some counter space and add some logic to it all.

See, you can have a "flow" to the kitchen, or you can have it choppy (which blends well with funky, artsy, sometimes retro, etc.) Depends on how much visual interruption (busyness/cluttered) you want in the space. Look at your kitchen now...do you care if it's choppy, or do you want to try to make it a bit more calm, still with lots of individual expression, but, so that the eye moves more easily/freely....flows. That's a critical question in a small kitchen. There is no right or wrong...but you must have that awareness first and foremost so you know what the goal is.

I:

Dropped the ball and didn't respond.

She said:

FYI, IKEA not having 12" wide cabinets was the reason I ventured to Home Depot, sacrificing the sink as a driving force. Yes...that's always the question, what drives what?

HOWEVER, that said, you may be able to use a Home Depot wall cabinet (like a refrigerator cabinet that is already deep-24", same as a base cabinet) and use it as the lower section for this IKEA sink or use a vanity cabinet, if it's not too tall. Then, someone just has to prop it up above the floor on some sort of studded structure (easy) and sit the refrigerator cabinet on top of it and your sink on top of that.

The other driving force for me was that I didn't want to downsize the stove for you. Downsizing would allow a 15 or 18" IKEA cabinet to fit next to the sink cabinet. So, I assumed the stove would not be moving at all. Sometimes you just have to have the full size of something because you want it, end of story, and work around it.

I:

Still didn't deal.

To which, Susan, responded:

I'm sure this finds you busy! I, too, am going crazy, like, out of my mind crazy. Listen, I'm not sure where you're coming from, if you want this to be a fast thing to do the kitchen or want to explore all possibilities. But, what typically happens is my customers slow down when they see the possibilities, even if they are small details. They should all be carefully considered, so I don't know if you are stalled by that (which frequently happens) or if you just want it done fast and think I'm holding you up or you're just busy. :)

Point is, if you find yourself slowing it down a bit, it's what happens, it's typical, as it should be! Doing a kitchen is a big deal. I know this, I live this, so I'm here to go through the details/nuances with you or to go at whatever pace you want to go at. You need to feel good about every choice, and I will help you along in the process.

I just want to give my thoughts and you take what you want from them. I'm just not sure what path you want to take...fast, like "whatever", a bit slower to consider things or what. I'm here, use me, ask me questions, or be controlling, whine, whatever. That's what I do...adapt to my clients' needs, yet, with guidance. I don't "yes" my clients and I don't push. I'm telling you, once you get into the kitchen zone, it's like, "will I ever get out of here??"

So, whenever, no pressure at all, really, just giving you a few thoughts and a little support if it's needed! :)

Enjoy the day!!

Hey, come see me at ICFF...I'll be exhibiting in the Danish consulate area along with 5 Danes, all of whom are staying at my house! I'm importing this company: www.hansenliving.com. Did you know I was doing that?