Need Advice on Luxury Kitchen and Breakfast Nook Remodel Design
pglover19
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (301)
mama goose_gw zn6OH
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agorebunky
8 years agoRelated Discussions
Light Fixture for Kitchen Table in Breakfast Nook
Comments (25)Hi Newbie! I've wondered what happened to you! Haven't seen you over in Kitchens for a long time! First, congrats on expecting a baby! Exciting! You're on the right path trying to tie up all these loose ends before May. Have you thought about posting over in Kitchens also? So many there have heavily researched lights that someone may have seen the perfect fixture for you. Plus, I know everyone would like to see your progress. :) When I saw that first WE fixture, I thought of a Barbara Cosgrove pendant I like. It echoes the shape. I'll link it below. You might look around for other lights on that site, too. Some of them get into the $$$ range though. I don't care for the mod WE glass cluster you just posted. How far apart would the peninsula and banquette fixtures be? I'm thinking that you might want to scrap the peninsula pendant... Here is a link that might be useful: Savannah pendant in polished nickel...See MoreGalley Kitchen Expansion into Breakfast Nook - Help Needed
Comments (3)Good advice from CPArtist - for instance you might find you need/want a mudroom space attached to the garage. And/or add a larger pantry space (then remove the one in the kitchen to free up more counter space)...See MoreWill expanding into breakfast nook affect home value?
Comments (16)OneRidgeOff: fabulous idea! We use blankets on our couch so I can take them off when guests come over, even though our dogs are the non-shedding variety! benjesbride: We thought about moving the stove because we don't love where it currently sits (or the fridge for that matter), however if I move it next to the sink, I will have virtually no landing space next to it and certainly no space to prep between the sink. Even if we move the sink to the peninsula, the stove would still be next to the window and behind that is a laundry room and the roof above is where two points of the room meet, making venting for the hood difficult as well (there would have to be some jigs and jogs to get it out through the roof in a good spot). The walk way goes to the laundry room/garage and the other door is to the dining room; so not much flow through there except taking food to the dining room (only on holidays most likely) or doing laundry. However, if my husband is cooking, I can go through the dining room and into the laundry without ever disturbing the path from sink/prep to stove, which is why I favored saving money on moving everything versus sticking to the NKBA guidelines strictly. Also, making the peninsula the whole width of the kitchen (which I still want to do badly), still means I won't have 48" between the counter and my pantry for the main pathway into the kitchen if I keep the seating behind it. However, you have made me think and I will have to play around with those ideas in the Ikea planner; just have to weigh the pros and cons of the "best" layout versus cost. cpartist: thank you; I value your opinion. My thought was that a table can easily be set up in our three seasons room for large holidays and still be plenty connected to the kitchen without having to be "in" the kitchen. chocolatebunny123: we may have to just take the loss, as our needs are very different from most others as we don't have children and don't generally sit in our kitchen to eat. However, I know when we sell in 10-15 years, there will likely be families with kids moving in (our neighborhood is mostly owned by the original owners from the 80s and most have grown children and retiring). We also have a fourth bedroom in the basement I'm thinking about removing (gasp!) when we renovate the basement in another year or so and I know that will affect our home value considerably. I have been enjoying hearing the differing opinions in response to my post though. I feel like I have been seeing a lot of people who are building with just one large area off the kitchen for a large table and a lot of island seating, rather than our current setup from the 80s. Interesting how times change! Maybe when we sell, our kitchen will be "back in style!"...See Morekitchen breakfast nook area dilemma
Comments (580)😂years of experience Robert. I really like men, have mostly worked with men. Appreciate the trades and defer to their expertise when I do work with them! I also recognize when someone is out of their element, has bought a large home and needs the help of a DESIGNER! People with far more experience and more years and many more homes in their lives know the value of hiring a designer. I understand that you don’t want nor see that value. This is a young couple with very little experience and not a lot of vision. Trying to design a home on a forum by consensus of many opinions while it may be fun is going to get this couple ( who obviously has communication problems) nowhere! I don’t have a problem with you personally as I don’t even know you and I’m sure your home is lovely but your experience is quite different than Swilkinson’s. I’m sure you don’t mean to insinuate that staying home and raising children; taking care of a family and large home is not also hard work! I know you could not be that insensitive....See Morefunkycamper
8 years agopglover19
8 years agofunkycamper
8 years agoBuehl
8 years agoBuehl
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoBuehl
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoBuehl
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoBuehl
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agopglover19
8 years agopglover19
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agopglover19
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoBuehl
8 years agopglover19
8 years agomotherwallace
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agopglover19
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agopglover19
8 years agofunkycamper
8 years agopglover19
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agofunkycamper
8 years agopglover19
8 years agopglover19
8 years agoromy718
8 years agomotherwallace
8 years agopglover19
8 years agoGreenDesigns
8 years agoperky_2
8 years agopglover19
8 years agopglover19
8 years agowildchild2x2
8 years agofunkycamper
8 years agowildchild2x2
8 years agofunkycamper
8 years agopglover19
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agowildchild2x2
8 years agomotherwallace
8 years agopglover19
8 years agowildchild2x2
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoBunny
8 years agoweaver2
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agopglover19
8 years agomama goose_gw zn6OH
8 years agowildchild2x2
8 years agomama goose_gw zn6OH
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoautumn.4
8 years agopglover19
8 years agoautumn.4
8 years agoBunny
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agofunkycamper
8 years ago
Related Stories
DECORATING GUIDES10 Design Tips Learned From the Worst Advice Ever
If these Houzzers’ tales don’t bolster the courage of your design convictions, nothing will
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNRenovation Detail: The Built-In Breakfast Nook
On the menu: one order of cozy seating with plentiful sides of storage. For the kitchen or any other room, built-ins fit the bill
Full StoryStraight-Up Advice for Corner Spaces
Neglected corners in the home waste valuable space. Here's how to put those overlooked spots to good use
Full StoryMIDCENTURY STYLERoom of the Day: Modern Cottage Style for a Sunny Breakfast Nook
A new banquette and colorful trimmings boost a kitchen corner’s appeal in Massachusetts
Full StoryCOLOR PALETTES10 Rise-and-Shine Color Combos for Breakfast Nooks
Brighten up your mornings with these welcoming and upbeat colors for your breakfast dining area
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNBreakfast Nooks, Sunny Side Up
Banish early-morning darkness with a bright breakfast nook — even if a window is only in your dreams
Full StoryDESIGNER SHOWCASESLivable Luxury at the 2015 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Southern California designers mostly forgo the glitz at this year’s show house — a Tudor-Craftsman mansion and carriage house
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGN19 Ways to Create a Cozy Breakfast Nook
No rude awakenings here. Start your day the gentle way, with a snuggly corner for noshing
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Turquoise Tile and a Dining Nook for 16
Entertaining is a piece of cake in this remodeled beauty with an extra-large stove and seating for a crowd
Full StoryACCESSORIES8 Low-Cost Luxuries With a Big Payoff
Consider the small stuff — like switch plates and throw pillows — to give your home a touch of class
Full Story
Jillius