CarrieB - Back Again Kitchen "The Door" Paint Question!
Carrie B
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Comments (6)Although you didn't ask for this advice, I have to second Jenny "with no taste's" comments. I think the wall color detracts from the clean contrasts in your slipcovers. The picture posted by Jenny seems to have a cream wall behind a blue/white chair, but it doesn't look like the wall was painted with that chair in mind. If this were my room I'd paint the walls white. The obvious accent color is yellow but there is no reason you couldn't choose something out of one of the prints instead. I think your picture mats are neutral and would probably look fine with any new wall color. But you certainly want to know which wall color you are using before doing anything with the mirror or lamps. I think I might like the two lamps with the white shades, but I can't see them because they are too low. The round table is too low but since the legs are not really visible, can you put something under them to bring the table up a few inches? Once you are committed to your table heights, you can raise and lower your current lamps using stacks of books, till you see what height lamp works best. Of the new lamps you are considering, I'd definitely stick with the clear glass. The clear glass will add to the airy, clean, crisp look and it will help reflect light....See MoreRhome & All Layout Experts! Back Again!
Comments (24)Thanks, so much! I appreciate your time, suggestions and shared experiences! Thanks for the baby congrats:) First chance to get to the computer today. The baby has been very fussy (not twins, just never updated username). I'm thankful I have some baby experience, as this baby has been a little more challenging. Though he is a sweetie and it has been amazing watching his brothers "melt" over him. Our oldest are 13 and 11 and they are wondereful with him! Rhome- Got ya on the dishwashers & it makes sense now. Also, I do undertstand lengthening the island. I'm getting nervous, thinking about cutting down to 36 (between island and cooktop), but I trust you! Though, I was thinking about splitting 6 inches each way, LOL ! I actually have both of those (window pictures)in my files for inspiration...love them! Lascatx- Thanks for your help & suggestions. Yes, I love arches and we will have others in the house. I was confusing about the 5 foot arch. I was wondering if I would regret having the opening from kitchen to family room, only 5 feet wide. I'm coming from our past homes, that the kitchen and family room have been one, open room. We want the rooms less open and more seperated/closed off from each other in this home. I know, against popular trend. I have found it is very hard for boys to stay focused in a kitchen with the commotion of an entire open house concept:) I was panicking, thinking we should widen that archway opening. I hate to give up the "baking area" space and think the 5 feet will work out well. Sandra- Thanks for the idea of using that extra space under the island. I was just thinking that would be "wasted" space. Wow, that island could become a "continent." Laxsupermom- Ahhh, I hope the ER visits are a thing of the past and glad to hear your son is doing better. Gosh, let me address things I forgot... I'm almost going back to the ovens being at the end of the run, next to the archway that leads to mud/garage/laundry areas. I've spent the day thinking about how I use the oven. I'm not saying, something can't or won't happen with the oven location. I realize walkways and an approaching entryway could lead to an unexpected boy running past. I have become so careful about watching for boys when using the oven, but I know "things still happen." Also, the older ones are using the oven & are definitely NOT as careful about looking out for others. We are pretty good about them not being allowed to run around the island. They can all help in there, but it is not a play area. Also, I'm not constantly in the oven like I would be the cooktop. However, I will keep thinking and talk to dh because we have not had this exact layout before. Rhome, also glad I'm not the only one putting kids in sinks:) However, I mainly use the one in my bathroom while trying to get myself ready! Speaking of sinks...I need to try to get 3 of the boys ready for bed. Thanks for continued help, we are getting close & I'm feeling so excited about our future kitchen (the most important room in our new home)!...See MoreMe again, back with another layout
Comments (26)The room doesn't need to be built yet for you to check the measurements, the dimensions for the space are on the plan. Or at least most of them are. I can tell the dimensions for the fattest part of the room: 181-something (I can't read the fractions) by 274". What's missing are the depth of that protruding wall (is there a fireplace on the other side?), the dimension of the right wall, and the aisles between island and perimeter. Did the company who drew this plan up not include those measurements in the plan? Seems like they should. Also, I can't make out how your island is constructed. Are those 24" deep cabs backed by 12" deep cabs or ? How deep is the seating overhang? The print is too tiny to read, which meant I had to guess on the depth of the island. NKBA recommended aisle widths are 42" for a one-cook kitchen and 48" for a two-cook kitchen. Some posters go with less (rhome has 36" between island and range top and loves it) or more. NKBA recommends 44" aisles for walk behind seating and 36" aisles for squeeze behind seating. Again, some people go with less. I have 40" between island and kitchen table for a major pathway through our kitchen and it works for us - but there aren't any cabinets opening into the aisle nor is there seating at the island. You could do a mock up (cardboard boxes or table and chairs strategically placed) to know whether you can get away with less than recommended aisles but if you've got the room, don't skimp on aisles. IMO, of course. ;-) Do you need that wall next to the fridge? If you can eliminate it, you'd gain 4.5" on that wall. Uh, I just realized something. There's no interior door to this space! At least none is shown on the drawing. That's kind of a crucial detail needed for feedback....See MoreRenovating a Galley Kitchen w/ Powder Rm+Off-center Patio Door at Back
Comments (45)Smallhouse: Thank you for the links to your friends new kitchen. I like it! And it is so helpful to see how some ideas have worked out in small space. TBB123: Our upstairs is not too-too convoluted, but we do have a room that was divided in half. Both rooms are useful, but one is a weird shape. If your son ever puts info on his house online, I'd be very curious to snoop into what they've done with it. (I haven't gotten the chance yet, but I will map my other two floors and post the diagrams to this thread.) Brewcat: Happy hunting for renovation ideas. I am going to order a copy of the book you mention. I have read a little bit on rowhouse history, since I live in one and am (barring a massive career shift) setting down roots here. But what I read was not super detailed. I bet the book would be very illuminating. Maybe I could even figure out when our house was built... I have a rough idea but its really rough. Thanks for your observations re: the real estate market. My broad impressions are in line with yours on Fed Hill and Canton. I am uncertain what is true in my own market (Hampden). The market is not, I think, nearly as robust; at least, the home values are not as high as Canton. There has been a noticable uptick in buying and selling since I got here (I bought during the housing crash), and all the sudden people are gutting properties and doing the total overhaul inside that tbb123 and 4kids mentioned. Will the trend continue? It seems very recent, almost like it started last summer. I'm not sure I trust it yet. It does make me feel optimistic about the wisdom of smaller projects, esp if they improve aesthetics. I did try to do a little survey of what was up for sale this spring. A lot of houses have 2 baths, and many of them - not even the totally overhauled homes - have those baths above or below first floor. A lot of people who could use a basement seem to have done so. But it's also not super hard to find places that do have the first floor bath. So if a buyer wants it, she will have a choice of houses, and some will offer it. My suspicion is that, in terms of the market especially, there is wisdom in holding onto the powder room. One reason a person might consider Hampden over some other areas is that you can get a little more space for your money, you may be able to get a little yard, and the prices for the not-totally-overhauled houses is still reasonable. My observation is that this has attracted a lot of couples with babies and toddlers. And that, as some have pointed out, makes the first floor bath an asset. Also, having looked over our house very hard this last weekend, I realize that it might be difficult to find (a lot) more bathroom space on the other floors. So if I have space for a powder room on floor 1, it might be a bad idea to erase it. One advantage of the daylight rowhouse layout is that even if we keep the back partially blocked by the powder room, we could invest in nice windows all along the wall that is not shared with neighbors. It is mostly closed off right now, but it is south-facing and very bright. I suspect it that more windows would really open up and brighten the space....See MoreCarrie B
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