Kitchen Facelift Needed! What would you do?
The wall paint color and SS appliances must stay. Is the layout ok? We want to avoid doing any major rearranging here....
Thoughts are to of replace cabinets with a darker color cabs (expresso maybe) and adding hardware. Trying to avoid kitchen looking too dark, so would the lights I have now work?
Thinking of adding white quartz counters and not sure in backsplash yet. Floors have to go as well. Thinking of a light gray rectangular tile.
Would this look be doable? Will kitchen still feel open and fresh not closed in and dark?
Thank you in advanced!!!
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jslazart
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Kitchen facelift. Need help with backsplash.
Comments (28)Sure thing! It's a GE Profile range model JS968SKSS. It's about 20 months old and they don't make that model any more. IIRC retail on it was $1800 but believe it or not I bought it used off of Craigslist for $950 from a couple that was remodeling and converting to gas. It's in near new condition and was a great steal. I even had a professional mover pick it up for me and deliver it for $100. The new model is PS968SPSS with a retail of $2200.There is also the PS905SPSS which looks the same but has some different/less features for $1800. Had I not found the used oven I probably would of bought a Frigidaire Galley model FGES3065KF for $1600 at Lowe's. It looks very similar to the GE models and has all the same features (both are also convection) as the more expensive one if I remember except for the bridge burner. The Frigidaire also has a neat rack system. There is a huge price markup for ranges with front controls. A comparable Frigidaire (or even GE) range but with rear controls was about half price so I was having a hard time justifying the cost (I really hate rear controls and reaching over hot/boiling pots) so finding the used GE range made it a no brainer decision for me. I've only had it for a couple of months now and it's been great. The burners heat up FAST and the glass top is so easy to clean. The only downside is that the black top shows dust really easy. Good luck let me know you decide!...See MoreMy kitchen facelift about to start- would love another set of eye
Comments (4)Thank you for getting me thinking about the oven door- I hadn't really even thought of it. I think I will be OK there is 48" from the island to the sink perimeter. Is there an optimal distance between oven and cabinet? I tested it out just now and although no one will be able to walk behind me when I am taking the turkey out of the oven it is plenty of clearance for me to bend over and take something out. I do see an issue with the dishwasher essentially being across from the oven door, but we just won't be able to be loading dishes while taking out a pizza- not a huge deal. thanks for getting me thinking!...See MoreWhat would you do with this kitchen?
Comments (38)Since you are asking what I would do with this kitchen, LOL.. Going around the room clockwise from the ironing closet. I would put shelves in the ironing board closet and use it for shallow items like cans/spices etc. But keep it there. My aunt did that with hers and found it REALLY convenient. Then in the corner put a broom closet opening toward pantry, 12-15" wide and 24" deep, and then fridge with a side panel to make it look more built-in. Kind of like make the broom closet/fridge visually one unit. Don't move the door. On the other side of the door put a 30" range with 2' on the door side and 1' on the vent side or center it with 18" on both sides. I know that vent hood is original (my grandmother has the same thing in her 1920's house), but it really is in an inconvenient place so I would probably replace or move it over to the stove's new location. Then put in uppers and maybe a micro-hood. I would open up the kitchen to the banquet with a half wall and small shelf on top (keep the wood trim to possibly reuse elsewhere, maybe addition?). Like others said replace the glass in the hutch to clear glass. Replace that table top with a nice wooden piece and add some colorful pillows. Ditch the 70's uppers. Replace the base cabinets with a simple recessed flat panel with partial overlay cabinet to match the pantry and ironing board cabinet style and have lots of modern pull-outs, etc. Add an upper between the banquet and kitchen on the outside wall. I think a 30" brought down to the counter (and up to the ceiling) would balance nicely with the pantry cabinet on the other side of the sink. But for more counter space I would probably just keep it an upper and put brackets under similar to the banquet hutch. Center the sink on the window and put the dishwasher to the right. For me I would put in a cast iron sink with integrated drainboard and backsplash, but to sell I would put in a stainless sink or new farmsink. Keep the pantry. If the microwave isn't above the stove then I would put it in the laundry room. I would try to match the new cabinet style to the pantry and ironing board cabinet style. It's classic and fits well with the house. Just give them a good scrub and fresh coat of paint. I would also add a couple of pull out shelves in the pantry to make it more functional. I would probably go with a vintage look linoleum/marmoleum for the floor and extend into the laundry. I personally love the black and white check. The banquet area I think would look better with wood though. Countertops, for me, I would go with stainless or zinc, but to sell I would go with laminent, or if going with a new farmsink, stone. For backsplash I would put in subway tile with a black trim tile. Then, I would paint the kitchen and banquet a cheery color, pale yellow is MY favorite. And lastly add some vintage lighting and a nice piece of art on the banquet's dining room wall. Anyway, that's what I would do. You're probably sorry you asked, LOL!...See MoreNeed advice: what would you do if you had a lot of volunteer edibles
Comments (16)I grew 'Superior' potatoes a few years ago. I missed a nice potato when I dug up the crop and found it the following spring when digging up the garden. Since it had sprouted, I moved it to a good site and marked the spot with a stick. It grew well and bore 5 nice potatoes and a few marble sized ones. After harvesting my "free potatoes", I planted the marble sized spuds back in the same place in the hope they would grow the following year again. Success! They are up so I have another year of "free" potatoes. The crop that keeps coming back. I grew dill last year. This year I have little volunteer dill plants everywhere. One bad lesson I learned is to NEVER plant morning glories in the garden. After planting them, I have had volunteer plants come up the past 6 years! I try to pull them all out but a few get away from me late in the season and run up the tomato plants and flower. Seeds fall everywhere so the problem comes back every year. I have had "volunteer' tomatoes come up where the previous year's cherry tomatoes grew. Sometime so many come up on their own, I have to wonder why I keep starting more from seed under my lights each winter?...See Moredan1888
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoHi/ Hola
5 years ago@jslazart, expresso in drinking format I like too as well, too much I think that I want them on my cabs!
Regarding island format, you suggest rotating it and placing it length wise? That’s funny bc hubby suggested adding a peninsula but downsizing on the island. I like your idea much better though.
I don’t like the microwave above the range either...where would you suggest I put it? I’m liking the look of microwaves placed lower and tucked in a lower cabinet. Don’t know the correct term but I think you get what I mean. Where would be the ideal place to put it?
Pantry is a walk in pantry and oh how do I love it! It has has the same ugly white tile in there too as well as the dining area. Living Room has a rich color wood laminate, not sure on exact wood color. I’ve included an image. Thanks for your feedback!
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5 years agoartistsharonva
5 years agoFridge needs to move some to the left if keeping it there. Either a wider filler against the wall.
Maybe can adjust the interior wall that has nothing on it & recess fridge into wall.
Ig222
5 years agojslazart
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Debbi Washburn
5 years ago artistsharonva
5 years agoThat is a wide island. Do you like having such a wide island?
If redoing floor or there's tile under island, maybe making it less wide would open up more possibilities. By doing this you may be able to add something on the wall where nothing is currently. Depending on the overall dimensions.
Do you want a prep island with no seating?IF seating how many if you could choose? Which direction would you want people to sit in & near kitchen?
Here's some general guidelines to keep in mind.
Last photo minimum 12". I suggest at least as wide for a cookie sheet to have space to land it hot out of the oven
There's a lot of space & potential.You must be excited. Definitely adjust the fridge from being too close to the wall on left.
PROCentury Hardware
5 years agoHey Hi/ Hola,
The lay out looks pretty good! I would recommend squaring off your island, having an island with a rounded end tends to date the look of a kitchen. If you are still on the hunt for hardware you should check out Century Hardware! I would recommend Century's Modern Geo, or Metro collection. It's recommended to stick to a Stainless or Satin Nickel finish so as not to clash with your appliances. Best wishes!
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Gallery · More InfoHi/ Hola
4 years agoI’m baaaack Houzzers!
So after much research, we have finally decided to have our cabinets custom made on site. It sure helps when Hubby knows a trusted friend in the carpentry business! Im so grateful.
Cabinets will extend to the top and are being stained in espresso. I’m loving how they are turning out!!!
I have a question though, should I keep the inside of the cabinets natural or stained too? My thinking is that they will look too dark if stained inside and out. What do ya’ll think??
FYI: 3 standing cabinets are stained with one coat. Solo cabinet stained with 2 coats.
weezel
4 years agoHi/ Hola
4 years agoProgress! Slow progress but progress nevertheless. It’s countertop time! Hubby and I have been eyeing Taj Mahal quartzite, it’s beautiful and calming. Plus we think it won’t be too much of a color contrast with the dark cabinets. Thoughts on backsplash? Keep it simple maybe?
lulu bella
4 years agoartistsharonva
4 years agoHi/ Hola
4 years agoOk!!! So we finally have Taj Mahal counters installed and have chosen MSI Grecian White marble floors. Now, what should I do with the backsplash?
Here’s a pic of cabinet with a tile of the Grecian sitting on top of current tile.
I selected a simple white subway but this white is tooooo bright white. Thoughts?
Maybe an ivory subway or a light grey to match the grey veining on floor? PLEASE HELP!
Debbi Washburn