Request pictures of your kitchen rug please?
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OrchidOCD
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Request your opinion of this house plan (please)
Comments (21)Overall I do like it, but would change a few things if it was for me. If the basement is just for mechanical and storage, why not just build a same floor mechanical room into the current gargage space, and adjust the garage over a bit. It avoids the "wasted" space and hazards of stairs, eliminates water /flood issues,and makes it easier to get things in/out of storage. Where the current stairs are could be a big walk in storage closet.(I grew up in one story homes, and have never gotten used to basements myself.) Is there a way to make a mudroom entrance from out back by scooting the den office over? Or would you always want to enter the garage then the mudroom, which could keep the biggest mess out of the house altogether. A bench in the garage could be great. I have never had a house with an actual mudroom, so I don't speak from experience. But I think I would like to be able to also enter a mudroom without going through the garage. And it could give a way out the back of the house which I would also want. On the other hand, it makes for a lot of doors in a small room............. Ultimately this house is for you and your husband to live in and enjoy, so it should be the way that makes the most sense for how you live. (I do agree that at least a half bath would add a lot to resale value, more than the initial cost, but the cost/benefit is for the 2 of you to decide) I do like that it is a practical design with added details that fit your needs and make it more interesting than a plain box shape. And if you build exactly as it it will be beautiful! I like the way everyone lives a little differently and comes up with such varied ideas for home design, and you get to pick what is best for you. Good luck! And post more pictures as you progress. I like watching folks progress from design to actual build, since it is so hard to really know what a plan actually is to live in. And maybe some day I will be able to go through the process myself....See MoreClaybabe, can you please post more pictures of your kitchen?
Comments (21)WOW! Thank you all for the kind comments! I'm feeling warm all over:) Carecooks, good luck and have fun with your remodel: It's great to be able to make a place your own. I'm kind of envious that you are just starting...WAIT what AM I saying?! The cabinets are from a local cabinet maker, natural cherry. The copper is NO care, but I like the patina. Definitely not a surface for people who don't want drips and splotches to show. Circuspeanut (funny!) the paint is Sherwin Williams, Fireweed and Blonde. I decided to try matte paint this time around because I didn't want the sheen to interfere with what I saw. DH thought it looked a little third world, but, I believe, is used to it now. Boysrus2, I promise more island photos tomorrow evening. There are drawers, a sink with a lot of stuff jammed into it, an oven, and a small wine rack. Oh, and a secret place. I'll try to get some representative photos tomorrow. Thanks for your patience. It's only a slightly better mess tonight (a week's accumulation), but I'll spiff it up and shoot it. oh yeah, and mustbnuts, it's verde fuoco on the island. Thanks again, you guys are making my day!...See MoreMy wife is requesting your advice on her future kitchen.
Comments (6)Garage will be detached and to the left of the house, the primary entrance is in the mud room. Our best views are from the back and the right side of the house. The left side where the pantry is located is facing a neighbors property which isn't unsightly now but I can't guarantee what the future holds. We put the pantry there to keep path for groceries and traffic to a minimum when coming into house. The left side of house will be simplified by the time we build, we kept load bearing walls to a minimum so we have flexibility to change as we want. I originally didn't post entire house so we could focus on kitchen but I saw your point and went ahead and added pic. I also chose to keep the left side of the house the service area of the house, I wanted to do my best containing dirt,noise,normal clutter to one area, with 3 kids and a Bernese puppy (100lbs) we have a lot of traffic. Going back and forth to schools, practices, taking dog out,kids running upstairs and downstairs, trips up and down for laundry etc. it all adds up. We knew hallways are considered wasted space to some but to us the hallways are important for their function. Hall to left of stairs and hallway from mudroom will be the most traveled area in our home, the main corridor from our front porch to back door, the laundry path from the upstairs, and our path to our bedroom. Which is why I made them extra wide, it's not for everybody but to me a giant foyer and huge master bath is my idea of wasted space. The kitchen will serve as a link between our hectic side and living room/dining room area which is to be our sanctuary. Not to noisy or busy when guests are over you can chat and visit without interruption (hard to do with family) and with the dining room in between it seemed as a good conduit to separate the noise from the kitchen not only dishwasher, banging cabinets etc.. but If you prefer to listen to music as you cook it's not drowning out a movie in the living room. I think my wife likes to have the kitchen to herself sometimes so not having directly next to living room but still in line of sight is perfect. We have huge extended family so holidays will mean 30-35 people and so the expanded space will allow the crowd. I did forget to mention that the media/fireplace wall is just a concept at this point something will need to be there but I don't want it to block LR out, possibly a knee wall The back wall and right side of house face the east and with 14-3' x5' windows along the mudroom, kitchen and dining room I cant see light being an issue, I know the pantry window is a small nuisanance but its in line with the island, plus I can see out mudroom windows and I can also see the other 3 sides of the house from standing at the island (try finding a stock plan that does that). I'm trying to understand which wall you think I should bump out, I'm assuming you mean the jog at the rear of the pantry? The kitchen itself is already bumped out the entire back of the house. Are you suggesting further out or removing the jog behind the pantry. The red walls indicate the load bearing walls, not walls that I plan on removing.I think the biggest issue at the moment is trying to determine what the best placement would be IF we had no option to change, then if the best options seemed insufficient then we would have to consider further changes. It's hard for me think that a 17' by 12' kitchen would be so challenging, I guess the lack of wall space is the sticking point. Let me know if you have any further suggestions. Thanks again for taking time to look at....See MorePictures of your white kitchens with wood floors please!
Comments (0)sorry was duplicate This post was edited by kruegesm on Wed, Aug 7, 13 at 13:25...See More
Oakley
12 years agolemonlime
12 years agoUser
12 years agoHere's the new Dash and Albert runner I got to replace the wool runner I used to have in front of the sink. Washable and absorbent is key for us; the floor is a little stained by the dishwasher from drips that weren't wiped up before we had a rug under it...
Since my kitchen has the broad expanse of open floor I think a colorful rug helps to add some interest and it really does keep things tidier in that busy zone.
I also have a 2x3 rug in front of the refrig to catch the drips and ice chunks from the water dispenser.Here's a picture (clearly unstaged--excuse the mess)
tinam61
12 years agoI recently ordered two of these for our kitchen. I like nice kitchen/bathroom rugs, meaning I don't want them to look like kitchen/bathroom rugs. If that makes sense.
tina
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pps7
12 years agoI have 2 braided jute rugs and I love them. One 4 x 6 between the range and island and a runner under my farmhouse sink and dishwasher. We have pine floows so Ididn't want to strss over it. They can't be washed but wear pretty well and were inexpensive. When these need to be replaced, I will probably get Dash and Albert indoor /outdoor rugs.
Sorry this is the only pic I have:
stinky-gardener
12 years agotinam61
12 years agonancybee_2010
12 years agotinam61
12 years agoClaire Buoyant
12 years agoHere's mine, it's easier on my back than the tile. Plus, I just like it :-)
Here is a link that might be useful:
pfmastin
12 years agoUser
12 years agojoyce_6333
12 years agoJust got three of these at Meier. Inexpensive and washable. I'm a rather messy cook, so washable is an absolute requirement.
stinky-gardener
12 years agodeborah1950
12 years agonancybee_2010
12 years agoOakley
12 years agosombreuil_mongrel
12 years agoFor a while I had some large rugs in the center.
1st this 4x8
next this 5x11
Now I have shifted rugs around throughout the house, and I'm just using the smaller rugs in front of the sinks, and enjoying the old wood floors.
Caseyjoyce_6333
12 years agojejvtr
12 years agomelly
I'm w/Casey Sombreil - Wool rugs - contrary to popular belief that they are not practical in high traffic areas - they are! Wool has natural stain resistance - hold up really well, feel & look great -
Casey every time I see pics you post I swoon :)
We have 2
One in front of range - not high quality but works, functional held up really well 5+yrs
Another in front of sink - higher quality - takes a beating, no stains, again 5+yrs
sashasmommy
12 years agoI got mine at Walmart... I love how they are colorful but the brown in them matches the floor. I intend to paint the wall behind the sink and stove light blue someday. I have rug pads under mine, you just buy it in a roll at Home Depot and cut it to size. They still travel a little, but not as much as without a pad.
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