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complete kitchen remodel help

6 years ago

I have attached several pictures of our kitchen, within the next year we will be doing a complete kitchen remodel....new cabinets, flooring (I would like to go hardwood all the way through since its everywhere but hallway and kitchen) sink replaced, new lighting (thinking I would like to do mason jar fixtures above the sink and something similar in place of the florescent light) , counter tops and backsplash, possibly new appliances. I would prefer a open top above top cabinets for décor. I would like to add more cabinets, move the dishwasher and fridge to more appropriate places, an over the hood range in place of cabinet microwave. Its kind small so not sure I want to leave the island. I am even up to moving the pantry area if need be.

In the second picture that door way goes into the dinning room could be shortened or even removed if need be, the door way to the hallway could be brought in a little to accommodate cabinets on that wall.

Please help with and advice you may have.. The house is farm house style.

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sheloveslayouts

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

no worries. Here's an example I found via an image search.

It's easiest to understand when each square equals a factor of 12" (usually 12" or 6")

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cpartist
6 years ago
You need to give us a 2 d version with complete measurements of the kitchen and a floor plan of how the kitchen relates to the rest of the house. We can't help you just by looking at pictures.
Amanda Goff
Original Author
6 years ago
Okay I'm sorry, I am new to this. how would I go about doing a 2d version.
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get rid of the door. or reverse the swing so it's on the outside. no to 'no oven'. people want ovens! no to the 15" cabs. you might as well put shelving. If you move fridge across(have no idea what it will look like because I can't see anything), that would leave u room for a DW, if you really need it. look into prefab granite countertops. they run about 400 for a 9' counter. hire a fabricator to cut it for you. Do your own subway backsplash. look on craigslist for a ss stove. look for floor models, slightly damaged or lightly used. Also look on there for countertops. sometimes people redo their kitchens and unload their counters. Look for remnants and leftover tile. great deals. I can't see what's over the sink so do your shelving there, and next to it if you move the fridge.
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This is your old cabinetry, yes? If you haven't already ordered new, I would put things on hold to get a better layout, including moving the cooktop from the island. You've got a pretty easy fix: move the cooktop to the left of the dishwasher, and vent right out the wall. Get rid of the corner lazy Susan, and straighten out the run. Square up your island and make it a longer rectangle, and you'll get loads more storage and extra seating for your large family. As far as your original question: I also have 4 kids. We removed the trash compactor in our remodel, because we didn't like it. I do have a mini fridge for drinks, but it's in the basement. And I don't see the purpose of adding a dish drawer, personally... I just have two dishwashers, and love it. The price of dish drawers is pretty high, and if you're taking up the space, why not get a full-sized one for less? I see the benefit of a drawer for a small household of 1-2 people, where running a full load doesn't happen often, but with a family of 6, we use both dishwashers on a regular basis. And you've got a perfect spot to add a second dishwasher on the right side of the sink.
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6 years ago
Measured diagram of the kitchen, and how it relates to the rest of the house? DIY abilities and tools owned? 40K budget? 60K budget? 80K budget? 100K budget?

Taking down walls and renovating is is not like a fake news HGTV fantasy bingewatch. Plan thrice, spend quadruple what they do on TV renotainment shows.
new-beginning
6 years ago
graph paper, draw the kitchen to scale, list all measurements, include the rooms that surround the kitchen, to scale and with simple measurements.
sheloveslayouts
6 years ago
This looks like a tri-level floor plan. Is that correct?
Amanda Goff thanked sheloveslayouts
Amanda Goff
Original Author
6 years ago
benjesbride thank you I don't mean to sound like a idiot remodeling is just not my thing I do accounting lol... We are in the middle of problems since we purchased the house so we will be able to remodel with a decent budget from another's pocket. Yes it is a tri-level home. The side with Kitchen has a small hallway to the front door from kitchen a small dinning room off the kitchen and living room on front. once we get the go ahead that whole side will be gutted from the ground to the ceiling so my options are open all the way. I will get some graph paper and go the best I can to draw that out and post it for you to see. Again thank you for your help and not making me feel so stupid.
rantontoo
6 years ago
Can the short wall next to the microwave be cut back so it is 26-30 inches long and can the doorway header be removed? In other words, are the short wall and header load bearing?
Amanda Goff
Original Author
6 years ago
Rantontoo that whole side of the house is going to be gutted from the ground to the ceiling, none of the walls are load bearing everything is in the ceiling, I have endless options this is why I’m pushing for mostly kitchen remodel, contractor told me if I want to re do that whole side this is the time to do it!
sheloveslayouts
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hey, Amanda. Can we help with your kitchen? If you can post the dimensions and the location of the windows/doors we can get the ball rolling on your floorplan.

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