Kitchen window and outlet dilemma
Yolanda
15 days ago
last modified: 15 days ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (6)
ShadyWillowFarm
15 days agoBoxerpal
15 days agoRelated Discussions
New backsplash closeup - now outlet color dilemma
Comments (9)I do like the crispness of the light almond as compared to the ivory. The travertine, at times, does have a pinkishness (did I just make that up?) to it - in real life, the sample of the Desert Stone-with its slight bent towards pinkishness- is just about a near match to some of the colors in the travertine. It does, as palimsest suggest, pass the squint test. My husband suggests that it would be better if the outlets/switches do not blend in; I suggest that it might be better if they practically disappear. As an aside, it's interesting how different people view colors. We'd painted my kitchen with a green color which, to me, had a bluish tint. I was the only one who could see it - I always felt 'chilly' in the kitchen. We repainted after remodeling the kitchen with a yellower green. Now I'm happier in there- my husband acknowledges the difference, but barely. We sort of have come to the conclusion that eye color makes a difference in color perception. I believe I've come across a study to that effect. I have brown eyes - my husband and our grown children and their spouses all have blue/green/gray eyes. That is my dilemma in a nutshell - it's my brown-eyed craziness! Helene...See MoreTV in Kitchen dilemma - cable outlet on wrong wall - help!
Comments (5)Unfortunately, this is probably not a good DIY project for a beginner. You have three choices: 1, Go straight through the wall and have exposed coax cable fastened to the exterior house wall. 2. Fish down from the attic. 3. Fish up from the basement. The cable company will probably do this job for less than $100, if you are willing to go with option 1. You see this route taken all the time because it is fast and easy to do. I will never do this on my house because it usually looks very unsightly. Most cable companies won't even tell you options 2 and 3 even exist. Options 2 and 3 may or may not be possible and will cost ~$50 more. Do you have access to the basement and attic? Fishing an exterior wall is always more difficult due to insulation which is present in exterior walls, but almost never in interior walls. A wall fish will take longer and will require an installer with patience and experience. I'd call your cable company, tell them you need a "wall fish" outlet installed and hope you get a patient and experienced installer. Sign up for an early morning appointment. You don't want to be the last job of the day when the installer is thinking about dinner time and is eager to go home. Good luck....See MoreOutlet dilemma in the kitchen
Comments (8)Thanks, guys. I would dig more if I was 80% sure I wanted to do it for even $700 but I suspect it's much more. Why am I not 80%+ sure? Well, I neglected to mention the quartz is largely white with some veins. So I actually found a couple photos of outlets in the quartz. It doesn't bother me as much as I thought, and certainly not as much as outlets in dark quartz or worse, mosaic and boxes smack dab in the middle (serious *face palm*). And upon consulting my SO (taller than me), who now thinks he would prefer the ergonomics of wall-mount rather than under-cabinet, well, it seems like there is no good case for re-doing. Good lesson learned about planning the outlets in advance, though, if I ever do this again. Remodeling even with a good team can be like keeping tabs on 1000 hot potatoes! Here are some of the pics in case anyone else runs into this very issue....See MoreElectrical outlets under windows in kitchen?
Comments (17)Most electrical codes require a receptacle no more than 2 feet away from the range on either side. Our initial framing plan had the windows low to the counters on either side of the range, and we ended up raising them in order to get the electrical outlets placed to code. https://fremont.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7164/KITCHEN-RECEPTACLES...See MorePaul F.
15 days ago
Related Stories
KITCHEN DESIGNPut Your Kitchen in a Good Light With a Window Backsplash
Get a view or just more sunshine while you're prepping and cooking, with a glass backsplash front and center
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Superstar Windows Let In Forest Views
A designer pays homage to the Pacific Northwest’s natural surroundings with a minimalist design and natural materials
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNDesign Dilemma: My Kitchen Needs Help!
See how you can update a kitchen with new countertops, light fixtures, paint and hardware
Full StoryKITCHEN MAKEOVERSKitchen of the Week: Big Windows, Great Views and a Large Island
Knocking down a wall and raising the ceiling allow for a spacious kitchen with stunning lake views
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNDesign Dilemma: Lightening Up a Kitchen
What counters and accents could balance the wood in this kitchen?
Full StoryKITCHEN WORKBOOKNew Ways to Plan Your Kitchen’s Work Zones
The classic work triangle of range, fridge and sink is the best layout for kitchens, right? Not necessarily
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Tile Sets the Tone in a Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
A boldly graphic wall and soft blue cabinets create a colorful focal point in this spacious new Washington, D.C.-area kitchen
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Traditional Kitchen Opens Up for a Fresh Look
A glass wall system, a multifunctional island and contemporary finishes update a family’s Illinois kitchen
Full StoryMOST POPULARKitchen of the Week: Broken China Makes a Splash in This Kitchen
When life handed this homeowner a smashed plate, her designer delivered a one-of-a-kind wall covering to fit the cheerful new room
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Remodel Costs: 3 Budgets, 3 Kitchens
What you can expect from a kitchen remodel with a budget from $20,000 to $100,000
Full Story
Joseph Corlett, LLC