Kitchen Dilemma
Taphne Lott
8 years ago
I'm thinking about remodeling my kitchen and I just need ideas and advice.
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Comments (17)Questions from my first comment... I see you have BOTH a Dining Room and a "Nook" space -- pretty close to each other. Would you be willing to eliminate the Nook table/chairs and, maybe, put in a peninsula with a couple of stools? The Dining Room could then become your primary eating space.* Depending on what else is in the Nook space, you might be able to add more storage and, then, maybe eliminate the upper cabinets on the range wall -- that might help with the "off balance" look. There may be other options as well. E.g., How do you feel about opening up the wall b/w the Dining Room and Kitchen? Maybe banquette seating in the Nook against a far wall? We opened a wall and it was one of the best things we did!...See MoreKitchen dilemma: where should the fridge go?
Comments (9)That's not a big problem. I would swap my layout to be on this wall and incorporate the point load into the fridge cabinetry (hidden from sight). The plus would be a window view while working at the sink with your guests facing the working side of the kitchen while seated. A negative would be the range hood ducting would have to be ran to the exterior wall from this point load wall...See MoreKitchen dilemma: add uppers and if so what Color?
Comments (17)Any ideas of what to do with the large space ( (32” x 45”.) over the frig? I’m pretty set on not putting in upper cupboards, just adding backsplash and replacing glass shelves with thicker wood ( as well as lighting and 🤞🏻countertops. If i add one cabinet here, i fear it will loose the open look i am going for.. large wicker basket? Maybe Im visualizing a problem where none exists but would love to hear opinions on this. Thanks Thanks!...See MoreTiny kitchen dilemma: Corner cooktop or cooktop next to fridge? Help!
Comments (32)Option 3. It gives you a very functional and esthetically beautiful kitchen. I would spend the money and scrimp and save elsewhere in a heartbeat if I had to. For example, if I had X amount of money saved up in the budget towards new appliances or a fancy backsplash tile, I would rather wait on one or several of those things verses settling for a crappy layout. Those things can be added later as you save up more $, but the layout is a done deal. There are quite a few things that I would find really dysfunctional and/or just plain annoying working in the first two layouts. I would kick myself daily if I purposely chose to drive myself crazy! 😖...See More
PRORugKnots | Area Rugs
8 years agoTaphne Lott
8 years ago
PROMr Cabinet Care
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHi Taphne -
Houzz is a great place to find inspiration. Be sure to check out our profile for kitchen design ideas.
For us, we recommend that our clients stay away from painting cabinets. In the long run you will eventually have issues with durability, i.e., chipping or peeling. You might want to think about cabinet refacing, its usually more cost effective and can completely change the look of your kitchen.
Here is an example we just recently took photography of.
Cabinetry Refacing - Rancho Santa Margarita · More InfoHope that helps!
- PRO
Taphne Lott
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