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Comments (1)For what it is worth. I went to Marvin. I am paying about 500$ per window. but I am getting a stock size, and all wood inside and out. SDL. I actually think the simulated looked better the the true. The Mullions are a lot larger on the true divided light. Double Pain Argon SDL Rough Opening of 26 3/8th x 49 1/2" All wood inside and out. New construction style with a nail strip. Brass Hardware....See MoreWhich layout do you like best for my awkward L shaped kitchen?
Comments (11)Thanks for the great feedback so far! Keep it coming!! The original island was 8'x3'8'. The new version is 4'6x8'. It was initially supposed to be a workspace/table combo, but I realized to Lisa's point that it will really be only used as a table if we keep it like that. I also had the concerns about more appliances than storage, and that's part of why I started modifying the island. If we were to use the architect's design as is, we would add an additional workspace, much like you did. We were thinking something less fixed, like this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/architectural-portfolio-eclectic-kitchen-portland-phvw-vp~2936999) [Eclectic Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2104) by Vancouver Photographers Shawn St.Peter Photography However, our concern is that with 2 islands and the corner nook, it starts to get very cluttered and busy. That led me to want to move the dining area to the nook and use the island as a work station w/ more storage. There are only 2 of us for now, but with house guests and entertaining, we would want to be able to seat 4-5 regularly and 6+ for special occasions. You make a good point about the limited side seating, so we will remove it. I'm glad you all pointed out the issue with the dinnerware being so far from the dishwasher. My concern is that if we move the sink/DW back to the corner, there's not really any more storage over there, and then the sink is really far from the fridge. We could put the dinnerware and glassware in the uppers over the DW in my layout to resolve the issue, and then would just need a place for the flatware - either over the tupperware or back in the corner by the ovens. I could also probably get 18-20" of drawers next to the DW if I cut the tupperware/wraps drawers in half and take the extra 6" from the drawers on the other end (which would also put more counter space between the sink and ovens). OR the dinnerware/flatware could go in the drawers on the end of the island. So let's assume we can solve the storage location issue - would you still move the sink? (I don't think we could do a second sink because of the costs, so let's assume only 1.) How does the pantry on the left allow more space for the fridge doors? We would have french doors on the fridge, so I assumed it wouldn't matter which side. I actually wanted the left originally so I could put stuff from the fridge directly on the counter to the right, but since the laundry and pantry are paneled it looks better to flank the fridge with them. I guess if we kept all cabs the same color, it wouldn't matter as much. We put the fridge and pantry at the same depth as the laundry for 3 reasons: 1. a 36" deep fridge would look built-in without built-in prices 2. deeper pantry = more storage and 3. if we put the "tall things" in a contrasting color to the other cabinets, we would want them all flush so they form a wall. We haven't seen the ovens under the counter in person. We are planning on using the new Bosch swing door ovens, so hopefully that helps with some of the bending issues (only down vs. down and over). It does mean that we would want 30" clearance on either side, though, for the door to swing out. There is also a chance we may not be able to use both ovens because we only have 100 AMPs and it would be very $$$ to upgrade, so we could reduce to a double wall oven or just a single. I'm not a huge fan of the double wall oven because it seems like the top oven is too high to easily see and reach inside. However, I don't have personal experience using them so maybe it's not really an issue? Here is the link to my other post for reference: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/remodel/msg0812432221051.html I plan to add an update as soon as we make a final decision on the contractor!...See MoreBest and most efficient kitchen layout
Comments (2)Knight...thank you L seems to be the most popular. I hate corners tho, so I'd like to avoid that, if possible. The house is not even designed yet. But I'm thinking way ahead, as the kitchen is so important....See MoreKitchen remodel experts/homeowners-IS THIS THE BEST KITCHEN LAYOUT?
Comments (27)If you hire a kitchen designer s/he will have contacts in the other trades. You asked, "Is there anything you would change about the rest of the kitchen design?" And to be honest, my answer is "LOTS." Here are some of the things I would want to be different if it was my kitchen (besides the banquette as already mentioned). -the fridge and wall ovens are right next to each other. That makes it difficult to access them both at the same time, and I'm not sure if some kind of buffer is required by the specs. It seems like there should be one but that's just my intuition and I could be dead wrong. The oven handles might interfere with the fridge opening fully, too. -there's no counter landing zone next to the fridge. The closest spot is nearby, but that is next to the sink so likely to have dirty or clean dishes piled on it. -ditto for the wall ovens. It's nice to take your 20lb turkey out and slide it right onto the counter rather than truck it over to another side of the room. -when the fridge door or freezer drawer are open the walkway into the eating area will be blocked. -what's that gap to the left of the stove? It looks much too narrow to function as a passage to another room. -without dimensions it's hard to know, but it looks like a pretty long haul through the center of your kitchen to get from sink to stove and vice versa. Not good when you're carrying a pot of spaghetti to drain, or if like me you do canning and regularly blanche food then quickly cool it in ice water in your sink. For me, I need my sink and stove to be mere steps apart....See MoreLove stone homes
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