Floor dilemma when we remove peninsula
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Comments (2)I'm not sure what kind of underlayment. It hasn't come in yet. We ordered what they suggested. The floors are Siberian oak - engineered and they will be floating. No glue....See MoreWrong kitchen peninsula cab stain from what we thought we ordered.
Comments (8)No construction process is perfect. Whether you're a first time O/B or a seasoned pro, mistakes will happen. That's why plans, specifications, proposals, etc. need to be carefully reviewed before signing off on them. Many of the problems noted in this forum stem from owners not being given an opportunity to review final drawings and specs prior to an order being placed. That isn't the case here. The error in the finish specified was plainly stated and you missed it as did everyone else in the review chain. Unless noted otherwise, your signature authorized the cabinets to be ordered as per the proposal. You may not like it, but in my view, you own it. Welcome to the wonderful world of construction....See MoreKitchen/Living Room Design Problem when we remove wall!
Comments (30)MAMA GOOSE! This is something I NEVER thought of but I think I love it! Never thought of attaching moving the island and making it a peninsula and attaching to the entry wall! Gotta put this on my Planner 5d program (free online!) and then do a 3D walk through. Love the way that lays out and I could get 4 chairs at the peninsula. So you have sink and dishwasher there on the peninsula right? And yes, in talking to a couple people today I have realized that moving the sink and DW is NOT that big of a deal as for some reason I thought it was. Our basement is not finished so I have been told it should not add too much cost to the project---probably under $1000 and for that it would definitely be worth it! I don't need a closet as there is one immediately on the right when you make a left turn from the foyer. I could either make that a pantry accessible from the kitchen OR....would I be able to open that up so you don't have to walk all the way around the peninsula to get into the kitchen. I'm thinking of how I run back to the bedroom or bathroom for things (again...making a left from the foyer down the hall) and then in coming back to the kitchen I'd have to go all the way around. What if that were opened up. That would be kind of cool, wouldn't it? Thank you thank you! Getting on my 3D program now to check it out and keep you posted!...See MoreTo remove a wall or not remove a wall? A Kitchen Remodel Dilemma
Comments (53)We moved to Florida from NY. The house we bought was so dark inside because of large overhangs from the roof which blocks sunlight and a large lanai running across the back wall which has a roof, no sunlight. We liked the house, but I couldn't stand how dark it was inside. Before we moved in, I call a Tubular Skylight company to get an estimate on installing them in the house. Recommendation was a large one in the kitchen ceiling ($500.00), small one in a bathroom off the hallway($250.00), a medium size in the family room off the kitchen ($325.). I can't tell you how bright this area is now. What I liked is they just go through your attic, make the openings and can position the tube (in the attic) toward south so we get bright light from sunrise to sunset. Over the past 6 yrs when we could afford more, we added to the laundry room (no windows), another bathroom (small skylight), the dining room. My house is so bright when you walk in you think there are spotlights all over the place. It took me a while, initially when the first ones were put in to get used to the high level of light. Looked like a new house! Before putting them in, we had to have our overhead lights lit all day. That costs a lot of money. I feel these tube skylights have paid for themselves in 5 yrs. Plus the house looks like a bright, inviting home. Everyone who walks in comments on how bright our home is. I would look into installing at least one large one in the kitchen, maybe a medium in the hall. So much less expensive than 'real skylights' and keeping the lights lit all day. Jane...See Morechispa
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