Design Around This #3: 1920s Kitchens and All That Jazz
marcolo
12 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (129)
marcolo
12 years agopalimpsest
12 years agoRelated Discussions
1920s kitchen double whammy problem
Comments (10)Get a structural engineer's report on the root cause of the problem. No point in sticking your head in the sand about it. You HAVE to know if you have a broken support beam or the sill plate is rotted out---or if it's merely the normal settling of an older home. You can only make an informed choice about how to approach the problem once you know exactly what the problem is, and what it means for the home down the road. Putting in cabinet and all of these pretty surfaces would be a horrible waste of money if the home's main support beam is damaged and the home continued to sag over time. Your cabinets would again become out of level and the pretty marble would crack, and you wouldn't be able to roll out dough on them without the rolling pin rolling off and cracking your big toe. I'm not kidding or exaggerating on this at all. I grew up in a home that had these kinds of structural issues that were ignored, and my mother focused on the decorative. Eventually, the enclosed back porch laundry room collapsed. A structural engineer only costs a couple of hundred dollars for the assessment. Then you know what the problem is, and if it can be safely ignored or if you're planning a lot of pretty icing on a stale and moldy cake....See MoreFinally - posting my finished 1920's inspired kitchen....
Comments (48)Hi Francy! I have had no problems with that shade and light...the only thing that bothers me about it is that I screwed up the calculations and it is not centered between the hood and the walll.. :(. My ceilings are 8 feet and I also have the open shade above the sink and honestly I never really look up at them to catch any glare. My rationale too was not to have too many different shades/styles. You can see that the fitter and canopy on my sink pendant match the small stove light. All my light shades have the black stripe but they did not offer the stripe on the one over the sink. Good luck and I would love to see pictures of your finished period kitchen! Tina...See MoreDesign around this #9, version 3 (pulling it all together)
Comments (27)Thanks guys, I actually really like the warmer tones as much (or more) as I liked the blues/grays. I think I started down a road and ran with it without thinking about the bigger picture. As far as pulls, I was thinking maybe just cup pulls, although I do like the ones that badgergirl posted too. We are straddling that budget so we'll have to see what is available with no charge. The bars were an upcharge so it was nice to make a choice that was less expensive for a change. I am hoping that the quarter sawn oak isn't too much of an upcharge, I went to look at just factory finish cabinets at Lowes today and do like the look of the grain. It is warm, but quiet enough. Sent my request to the cabinet guy so fingers crossed that all will come in on budget. Another question is do I paint the island a lighter color to decrease the darkness in the middle of the room or just keep consistent throughout. I am leaning toward the latter actually. Badgergal, I stole the lights from you! I loved it so much in your pics. And I saw the price, so it will be a splurge for me as well. They will be likely be a 2013 item, with a cheapo $20/per pendent fill in until my savings account replenishes. But I can live with that knowing what is in the future. As far as lighting, we have been pricing/thinking of this. Due to the dark color of the cabinets, this was a big concern of mine, lighting is everything! We currently have some recessed (6 of them) and an overhead over the sink. We are pricing the pendants over the island and lights in the glass front upper cabinets (total of 6). We cut the under cabinet lights in the interest of budget and in talking to people who said that they rarely use them. Maybe I should reconsider? How hard is that to add in after the fact if we decide that we need them later? We do have a window over the sink and then the bump out of the eat in area is virtually surrounded on three sides pretty much floor to ceiling with windows/doors, so it does get some natural light. Anyway, updated pic and I think it looks pretty good (although I am now thinking that the curve/bow pulls may be a better option seeing it in place - maybe less surface so less shine). Walls will need to be decided on, but that is an easy fix. Cookies will be forthcoming when I have a new oven that doesn't take the temp setting as a mere suggestion!...See MoreNeed help (re)designing kitchen in 1920s house
Comments (101)It would be nice to have accurate measurements, especially for that stairway entry/landing area and just outside it. Until we know more accurately, I just offer a small riff on Lisa's great plan. A 33" fridge allows the Hoosier cabinet to be enjoyed from the dining room. I really like the idea of a door from the office. One can work in the office and keep an eye on items cooking If kids are in the future, the office can become a playroom and one can cook and keep an eye on the kids. A 12" deep pantry cab next to the DW with the one Lisa put across the aisle will be more than enough storage for everyday dishes and glasses. I would install a drawer in the middle of each for utensils. I think I'd do glass doors on top with solid on the bottom. About the two tall dish pantries, something like this for the drawer placement. And the pink represents where I would consider putting windows on the sides instead of a solid panel. You could do it just on the one side facing the kitchen. Or on both sides. If done on both sides, the light from the window on the stair landing would filter through contributing to keeping the kitchen light and airy. Not knowing what they intend to use the basement for, I've wondered about the wisdom of closing off that exterior door. It seems like there would be times when it would be so convenient to have it like if something big needs to be hauled to or from the basement. It gives a nice straight shot instead of having to somehow squeeze it around tight corners. And safety issues. Also, what if you're cooking and burn something? Even with a good hood, the more windows and doors you can open to eliminate the smoke, the better. I simply wouldn't want to lose the close exterior access point just so I could have a table and chairs right outside that door to enjoy my coffee on a summer morning, eat lunch or dinner, or sit outside with a book while waiting for dinner to be ready, whatever. Or what about when you want to BBQ? Nice to have outside access right next to the kitchen for that. I just like outside! And I don't see any reason to lose that access point. Also, if there is an emergency, like a fire or an intruder, the more you have outside access locations, the better. That's another reason why I would also like to see the pocket door for the office on that landing. No, I don't live in Paranoia Land but, rather, by the Scout motto. I think when you're remodeling it's good to consider these kinds of issues and plan for escape routes for worst case scenario situations if it can be done at reasonable cost and effort....See Moremarcolo
12 years agolavender_lass
12 years agoamarantha
12 years agocawaps
12 years agopalimpsest
12 years agomarcolo
12 years agoangie_diy
12 years agojterrilynn
12 years agomarcolo
12 years agocawaps
12 years agomarcolo
12 years agosochi
12 years agocawaps
12 years agopalimpsest
12 years agoenduring
12 years agoenduring
12 years agoskyedog
12 years agosochi
12 years agomarcolo
12 years agoideagirl2
12 years agoideagirl2
12 years agolavender_lass
12 years agoskyedog
12 years agomtnrdredux_gw
12 years agomarcolo
12 years agoGreenDesigns
12 years agoenduring
12 years agoenduring
12 years agoGreenDesigns
12 years agopalimpsest
12 years agocawaps
12 years agomarcolo
12 years agojterrilynn
12 years agocawaps
12 years agomarcolo
12 years agoideagirl2
12 years agoideagirl2
12 years agomarcolo
12 years agolavender_lass
12 years agoideagirl2
12 years agojterrilynn
12 years agoideagirl2
12 years agoideagirl2
12 years agolavender_lass
12 years agoideagirl2
12 years agolavender_lass
12 years agojterrilynn
12 years agoangie_diy
12 years ago
Related Stories
BATHROOM DESIGNMakeover Magic: Period Style for an All-New 1920s Bathroom
Leaky fixtures and water damage got the heave-ho, while the entire bathroom got a crisp new look in line with the home's style
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNStash It All: Know the 3 Zones of Kitchen Storage
Organize storage space around your kitchen’s main activities for easier cooking and flow
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: 1920s Renovation in California
An outmoded kitchen for a family gets modern amenities, a fresh teal-accented palette and smart lighting
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: Casual, Thoughtful Design for a 1920s Bungalow
A couple turn a neglected, run-down home into a charming, comfortable place to raise their 4 children
Full StoryGRAYGoing Greige: Tips for Choosing This All-Around Neutral
Here are some ways to highlight and complement your home with this elegant hybrid of gray and beige
Full StoryAPARTMENTSHouzz Tour: Theater Is All Around This Dramatic London Apartment
This chic flat on London’s famed Drury Lane has glamour, smart design and cool, exposed brickwork
Full StoryMY HOUZZMy Houzz: Charming Update for a 1920s Bungalow in Salt Lake City
Travel-inspired style and new finishes help the original character shine through in this designer’s home
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNJazz Up Your Kitchen With Colorful Cabinet Interiors
Go for the unexpected by treating the insides of your cabinets to color and pattern
Full StoryKITCHEN OF THE WEEKKitchen of the Week: Storage Galore in a 1920s Colonial
Pullouts, slots, special drawers and more — this customized kitchen packs in plenty of organizing solutions
Full StoryKITCHEN OF THE WEEKKitchen of the Week: High Marks for a 1920s Schoolhouse
After 30 years of cooking for the family, these New Zealand empty nesters treat themselves to a beautiful new kitchen
Full Story
roarah