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Revised floorplan w/ pic. Additional input requested.
Comments (21)I wish I had pics!! The kitchen cabinet-carts were in a rental house built by a retired carpenter; apparently his own idea. The counters were standard height, each unit immediately beneath the counter had a shallow drawer. Below that was the cart, an open wood frame with one end that looked like a cabinet-style door with a toe-kick but off the floor about ¼". When the cart was pushed under the counter, all you noticed was the "door" which matched the other cabinet doors. I remember there were wooden plinths which actually looked like the standard vertical cabinet dividers; the plinths acted as a stop so you couldn't push the cart through and smash the wall at the back. Most of the carts had adjustable "shelves" (shallow baskets actually) and two had a countertop for the top shelf -- I really loved those when I baked. I liked another of his ideas for some of the wall cabinets. The door of the cabinet was actually a shallow box with shelves (facing the usual shelves) that were just wide enough to hold cups or canned goods. I've haunted websites and carpentry info, and haven't found anything really close, although there are lots of cart plans available. So now I'm looking for a carpenter! Depending on which sort of crafts your DW is into, also consider adapting stackable shoe drawers -boot size-, maybe hidden behind bi-folds. I use these for storing sweatshirts in the BR as well as hold yarns in the craftroom. Sweater size hold flatwork. Link is to the ones I use -- I've got them stacked 9 tall with no problems. Here is a link that might be useful: all-purpose storage drawers...See MoreNeed Input: Exterior paint and Porch addition ?s
Comments (1)Call in contractors and ask them where it would be the least expensive to build. Renovation is always about compromise. Ron...See MoreKitchen plan input, island spacing, plan included.
Comments (11)The rule of thumb is that the work isle in a one-cook kitchen should be 42" wide, or in a two-cook kitchen 48" wide. Those measurements are from the closest point to closest point (i.e. from refrigerator handle to counter edge.) Assuming the 36" and 18" measurements are accurate, you would have 40 1/2" of clear walkway as shown. Since there is a cabinet there and because traffic from three rooms will potentially be converging at that point, I'd like to see a 42" minimum and preferably 48" of walk space. However the choice is ultimately yours of course. The typical hallway is 36" wide....See MoreRepost for additional input
Comments (1)Our style is transitional, and the house has a bit of Tuscan touches. Visible through the open concept living dining room is the kitchen, we will not be changing the cabinets, counters or backsplash so whatever we do has to work with these. Can't seem to get true cabinet color...but it's a warm medium grey....See MoreJennifer K
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