Improving Small Kitchen Function
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Comments (2)Try on design dilemma - you'll be inundated with a range of advice of varying legitimacy and worth. Filter thru it accordingly. Regards...See MoreKitchen Addition - Suggestions for improvement of function
Comments (11)Thanks Sena01! I think after looking at your visuals we're leaning towards the single dish hutch or no uppers on the window wall. I don't think we want to kill the counter space in between the cleanup sink and stove with a 2nd hutch in case we want to use it as a secondary prep space. I'm planning to store my mixer in the lower cabinet in that corner or even better in the 15in cab you suggested we add there so it'd be nice if that counter area stays free. HB - point taken about the tv. We're not really tv while we eat people but we do often have the tv on during prep on the weekends especially on Sunday when we often prep multiple meals. The island for the most part will be where our peninsula is today and our family room tv can swivel far enough to be seen ok from this spot. Thanks everyone for the feedback....See MoreDoes a prep sink take away space or add function in a small kitchen?
Comments (4)It depends on the layout -- a prep sink isn't about the size of the Kitchen, it's about how it helps/hinders functionality. In a small Kitchen it might be a big help or it might not; ditto in a large Kitchen. We would need to see your layout to know. Don't let it keep you up right now -- wait until it's time to settle on a layout! :-)...See MoreIdeas needed for improving small, dark kitchen on a budget
Comments (23)Thanks everyone !! We just met with our cabinet makers today to order a new island. They don't think they can match the color of the cherry cabinets because it darkens over time, so we will probably have to have the island painted. Does anyone have any color recommendation for the island? Most pictures I see of wood cabinets with a painted island make the island look out of place....See Morekats_meow
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