Budget kitchen makeover-painted cabinet color???
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Kitchen Makeover on a budget!?!? HELP!!!
Comments (18)To clarify... You have a kitchen that's, overall, 15'3" x 16'0". Needs... This kitchen must be both kitchen space and table space for at least 3 (since you have no other table space, I recommend seating for at least 6) The sink and range must stay where they are Improvement of functionality Wants... Island Please note that you are limiting the location of the major appliances/fixtures in two of the three primary work zones...this will limit what can be done to fix the functionality of your kitchen. Can you show us the current layout and point out what you don't like about it? If we cannot fix everything, maybe we can zero in on what bothers you the most and try to fix what we can within the stated limitations. Is the reason you cannot move the sink and range budget? Something else? Primary zones: Prep Zone - workspace very close to a water source & near the range (usually b/w the range & cleanup sink if there is only one sink in the kitchen). Ideally, it should have at least 36" of clear counterspace Cooking Zone - range is center and should have both landing space and workspace (they can be shared IF you have adequate space on both sides of the range). Ideally, 24" on each side of the range. One side can overlap with the Prep Zone...as long as there is at least 36" in the Prep Zone and at least 18" on the other side of the range. (When overlapping, NKBA does say to take the largest needed space and add 12"...) Cleanup Zone - sink & DW and should have workspace around it that does not overlap with the Prep Zone. Ideally, at least 24" on both sides that does not overlap. If a one-sink kitchen, be sure the DW is not in the Prep Zone...put it on the other side of the sink. Basic workflow in a kitchen: Refrigerator/Pantry --> Prep Zone & sink --> Range --> Table or sink --> Cleanup & sink & DW Questions Where is the window? What are the widths of each wall/window/doorway and distances b/w each wall/window/doorway? What are the rooms around the kitchen? Can you post a floor plan of the first floor? Where does the family enter from the outside? Is it through the kitchen? I apologize, but other than overall dimensions, it's not clear to me what the floor plan/general space of your kitchen is. Can you draw up your kitchen on graph paper with all the dimensions labeled, doors & windows marked, and the rooms around it labeled? (Download graph paper from the internet for free, Google "graph paper") BTW...many people here have IKEA cabinets and really like them. IKEA can be a real budget-saver and may let you move some things you thought you couldn't afford to move (like the sink and/or range). I suggest you check out the IKEA kitchens on the Finished Kitchens Blog (FKB) to see them installed in a real home. Here is a link that might be useful: IKEA Kitchens in the FKB...See MoreExtreme budget mini makeover ideas !
Comments (20)Thank you Aktillery! I have heard of Barker but forgot, thanks for the reminder. This could be good. Now that I have decided on a partial overlay I'm sort of excited about a cute two tone kitchen for son with better function. Imagine having wall cabinets deeper than 10 3/4" so you could easily get a plate in there. Or, adjustable shelves that you could put cereal boxes or coffee supplies and even a container of cooking oil. And, a corner cabinet that would actually fit med sized serving bowls...oh the luxury! The other change will be putting a microwave over the range to free up counter space. That area above will require a smaller custom size cabinet, maybe, need to re-measure. Down the road after son pays for a new flat roof over patio and a few other expenses he can do the bottom half, or, not. This townhouse is in more of a "starter" community. It's nice but there is a limit to how much to spend on remodels. He did the important stuff like new a/c , water heater and updated baths/plumbing and more. So, need to re-measure and perhaps also get a quote from Conestoga's lower line as well. So many cute kitchens in two tone....See MoreKitchen makeover on a budget
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