Need help with kitchen remodeling plan
charon70
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Need advice with kitchen remodel plan
Comments (13)First of all, thanks so much for looking at the pictures and giving me your feedback. You're all correct about the vent hood hanging off the ceiling, I dont think it would look good either but I guess I was looking for your opinions. StaceyNeil - To answer some of your questions - Currently our dining table is the most happening place in our home. We eat all meals there, kids do their homework there, friends hang out there. I love it because even when I'm cooking, I'm still part of the conversation. The big problem with it is that it is too big (54x54) for that space and we have to maneuver around it to get to our deck. I would like to move it to the DR but still keep it the center of activity. I imagine that we would eat dinner and do homework there. Therefore, I'm thinking that the counter seating will be used for breakfast and lunch. If we dont break the wall but move the dining table, then if I'm cooking, I wont be part of the DR activity. That was my thinking in knocking the half wall. Houseful - Your mother's kitchen looks very nice. I'm guessing she got new doors for all her cabinets and kept the layout? We might do something similar, or paint the cabinet doors since they're in great shape. DesertSteph - You are right on about the DW being in the stove area, it does get in the way a lot. But I do need a double sink. And yes, the countertop is pink laminate and the cabinets are pickle color stain (I think thats what it is called!) Hate it!!! Kolina240 - I like the thought of getting rid of the wall but am wondering if I could stand to lose so many cabinets. StaceyNeil - I didnt even consider the possibility of moving the cabinets around, I thought I'm stuck with the layout. But if that is an option, it would certainly open more layout options. If you guys have any suggestions, I would love to hear them. We are certainly open to changing the layout. As far as layout options, the pantry is the only thing that cant be moved. So, my prep and cooking area will need to be close to that - I find myself running to the pantry often to retrieve things. But I'm open to moving the stove, sink, refrigerator etc. As far as investment, we would like to get something that works for us for a good price. Because the cabinets are in good shape, I dont want to get new ones just because!!!!! But you're absolutely right that if we get new floors, we'll have to keep that layout. We do plan to stay in the house for the foreseeable future so another kitchen remodel in a few years is not an option. I'll put my head down and think about other options with layout. Meanwhile, any thoughts, suggestions, advice is much appreciated....See MoreNeed Paint Color for Kitchen Remodel - Open Floor Plan
Comments (8)Thank you so much for the information. I enjoyed the browse! Earlier in the day, after work, I went out and bought a quart of Dunn-Edwards Navajo White, which has a green tinge. Now I think I'm warming up to stepping it up a notch after seeing those pictures. Part of my problem is I have the pretty blues and greens in my nearby living room that would look so pretty with some of the yellow/olive like hues of green. But beyond my kitchen (and visible) is a step down area and den that are a green grey, which unfortunately doesn't look great with the maple, otherwise I'd just carry it on up. I wish the yellow that was on the wall worked, but I don't think it looks good with my silestone. I do like how it looks with the maple though. Here is a picture. I'm hoping a darker green might do the trick to work with both areas. I have spent so much $$ on paint samples that it is embarrasing! :-) Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreNovice Remodeler - need help with big kitchen remodel!
Comments (31)Elizabeth, the floors have to go as they look better in photos. In person they scream cheap. It is cheap laminate. I will also have bare spots where the wall will be removed that I have to fix up. I was planning on putting some tile in the kitchen area but may just do hardwood throughout the whole house. I have also heard that the ikea cabinets hold up rather well but it seems that they use quite a bit of MDF with a foil over it. I personally would prefer a wood face as that sees quite a bit of abuse and potential liquid spills (I am just at the beginning with a 3 year old and 1.5 year old)....See MoreNeed help! Which floor plan is better? (House/Kitchen Remodeling)
Comments (9)Depends on what you want. Plan one has a serpentine aspect : living /kitchen /dining are removed from each other and the prob is that none of the three spots are large enough to accommodate what I would want . Perhaps that is what you desire in that people will be splintered off but I see continual back and forth and not in a good way. Plan two w probably a reduction of island somewhat offers the one lg space and I would plan for the couch and around fireplace to also contain a couple chairs once the island is adjusted for that. And you still have the front room as a separate area which will evolve as far as your use dictates. Can't comment on storage ......it can be worked out .....looking at more long term possibilities and comfort/enjoyment for day to day living. Good luck...See Moremama goose_gw zn6OH
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