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Alexander MacDonald
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Comments (39)I'm glad my idea was helpful to you! "my question is... the peninsula that gets extended towards the living room... how much space between the end of the counter and the wall/opening to living room do I need?" I did a rough estimate on aisles for you, based on the incomplete/inaccurate information you posted with your drawing. I estimated that the wall with pantry closet, fridge and desk at 115" based on where it ends in relationship to the peninsula. Your measurements list that as less than 8' but the desk ends beyond the peninsula - approx where the window starts? - so I'm guessing that wall is closer to the distance between top right corner and nook window. Anyhoo, here's an updated drawing based on that assumption. I recommend that you put a trash pull-out under your sink. You'll need to go with a single bowl, off-set drain sink and watch the overall depth but it can be done. Here's mine: I shifted the fridge towards the peninsula so that there's counter within 48" of the fridge. MW goes on a counter in the pantry: Hopefully the above amended drawing is enough to get you started. Tweak it as needed to suit your needs....See MoreKitchen Help - Advice on matching outdated countertops
Comments (6)The oak would work nicely with slate or slate-look porcelain flooring. or, even a porcelain limestone tile. I'd do a 24x24 or 18x18 (no 12x12 tiles!) Lowes has this porcelain tile that resembles slate in a rectangle tile. Ivetta is the name. you could do a Marmoleum. they can come in a sheet or tiles and all diff colors this is the 24x24 porcelain limestone looking tile (tilebar.com) or do a simple oak flooring the other things I'd recommend is finding some hardware for your cabinets for a finished look and removing the white curtain for something in a blind. Inset in the window for a cleaner look. Paint the ceiling a bright white and find some neutral colors you like for the walls. Pale Oak is nice...See MoreOutdated mountain kitchen
Comments (2)These are limited photos and angles, so this is just food for thought... I'd look at 1) counter depth fridge because it jumps out into the kitchen too much. 2) Delete peninsula because it makes the whole seating area tight (but we will offset that loss with (3). 3) Extend the wall where the fridge is out further (since you get rid of peninsula) to gain counter and storage there. 4) Extend uppers, lowers, and counter to the window. 5) case the counter depth fridge so you don't see the side of it. It feels like this would open up the kitchen a lot, and the gains down each side would offset losing the peninsula. Color wise, it's tough. I always like a white/bright kitchen ....See Moreugly outdated brown kitchen with granite countertops!! help!
Comments (4)Hi Boxerpal, I appreciate for your comment, do you have a boxer ? We do too he is the sweetest. About our kitchen , our main goal is getting away from the cabinet color we have now and change to something light , but we don’t want to have to change the granite top for budgeting reasons , but it’s also setting limits for our options for the cabinet colors. Our home is basic and traditional since it is a new home that look like like everyone else in the neighborhood so we are changing things up slowly. We want to go more contemporary, minimalist style . Light , earth tones would be ideal . I will try to take some better Pictures after I clean up the kitchen . 😂...See MoreAlexander MacDonald
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