What do you think about my ideas? Your opinions welcomed

16 years ago

We are moving closer to this kitchen remodel. I have been cutting out pictures for a few years and think I know what I want. We are going to start estimates in the next week or two. I wanted to have some general ideas in place for that.

Here is what I have currently: A larger galley type kitchen with a 48" cooktop and one wall oven. I will be switching to a 48" range/double oven combo (thus losing cabinet space, but gaining it where the oven used to be). Solid oak cabinets, oak floors, one large window over sink and a bay window in the eating nook that looks into the kitchen. I will try to load a picture on here at some point.

Here is what my ideas are:

New 48" oven (double)

Copper hood

Paint cabinets cream with an aging stain and add knobs

Add additional cabinets where current "writing desk is" (what a waste of space)

Soapstone or marble counter tops (have a butcher block countertop area I do want to keep)

Copper sink

Remove part of wall to open kitchen up a bit

Neutral tile backsplash (need to begin looking here) that will have some copper accents

New lighting (currently have panels)

Some wainscoating around eating nook that matches cabinets

New fridge & dishwasher (WHAT COLOR? I have heard stainless is messy and white would go with the countertops and cabinets...this is an area I could really use opinions on)

My biggest concerns are what to do with appliances. Since I WANT copper hood and sink would I go with white or stainless? The kitchen has great big windows, but we don't get a lot of light due to the large overhangs. I want to lighten it up as much as possible. Any other suggestions or ideas? Our kitchen has a large doorish area that opens into our "formal" living room. We will be opening that door area up a bit to make it flow better for parties and such. I am also thinking of building a buffet in the living room along a wall where we currently have a piano to use for additional storage and a bar/food area for parties. We have a bar downstairs, but when we entertain we tend to have people in both places. I digress. Ideas? Concerns? Comments?

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amylville
16 years ago
You could get your appliances with panels to match your cabinetry. Then they would blend in and your copper would be the focal point
rhome410
16 years ago
I was going to say panels, too. I don't see white being that great with the cream and I think the stainless might fight the wonderful copper...Unless you maybe include some stainless accents in your backsplash, maybe also on your hood, to tie things together. Have you chosen a range? You could go for some color or cream if you went with BlueStar or LaCanche with color choices...Maybe they have copper?
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saa203
16 years ago
Dacor has a beautiful stainless range with copper trim.
leah810
16 years ago
i have solid oak cabinets too, do not want to replace as they are in great condition but do want to paint them to change them. how are you going to paint/stain them as i have no idea how to do this but would like to diy considering the cost of the remodel...
thanks

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