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richandloraine
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Do you guys mind giving input on a kitchen cabinet issue?
Comments (2)Looks like you are getting some good feedback over on the kitchen foum. Those folks really know KD. Many things come into play with the items you have mentioned such as the style of kitchen you want, your budget and the type of cooking you do. With tall ceilings I like glass cabinets on top as it gives a more open feeling. Wooden hoods with liners are more expensive, but give a nice look if you do not want a lot of SS in your kitchen. If you do a lot of high heat, stirfry stuff then a SS hood would be better. Have you checked the Finished Kitchen's Blog for inspiration? That is the best resource hands down as a picture is worth a thousand words--and something you can show to your cabinet guy. Here is a link that might be useful: Finished Kitchen's Blog...See Moreinput needed - dark cabinets in a small kitchen?
Comments (15)socalusa - thanks for the diana pearl pic. It looks great! And I love the sheen it has. I've looked online but haven't had much luck so far finding real pics of it in a kitchen. If our budget allows, we're going to do a bullnose too. shelayne - thanks for link to pics of RT Paisley's kitchen. I saw one of them on FKB this morning but hadn't seen the rest. WOW! you're right - that is gorgeous and doesn't look like a cave at all. growlery - what an interesting idea! I think if dark colors are done right they can give a good depth and balance to any room. Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm getting more and more confident that dark cabinets are the right way to go. From the first time we viewed this house I started thinking about how to re-do the kitchen. My gut idea was dark cabinets but I quickly dismissed it. My next idea was to do a dark countertop (and leave the cabinets as-is) but none of the dark quartz colors were in our price range. I realized we'd have to go with one of light quartz since they were cheapest so I started re-thinking the dark cabinet idea. I guess it goes to you to stick with your gut sometimes!...See MoreNeed Your Input! Layout for Small 50s Kitchen Remodel
Comments (14)I love your current kitchen so much I just want to come to your house and chain myself to your cabinets so when the demolition crew shows up, I can scream "NO!!!!!!". If you like the cabinets and if they are still in great condition, why change them all? Of course, it's your decision and I won't hunt you down if you decide to make a total change. But be aware there is a market for used vintage cabinets in good condition so, if you do decide on a to-the-studs remodel, please have those cabinets carefully removed and either donate them to something like a Habitat for Humanity store or sell them. The RetroRenovation.com website is one place to visit and post about them where you might find exuberant buyers. And, of course, Craig's List. So I came up with a plan with minimal changes, allowing you to keep most of your cabinets. Notes on the plan. It should get bigger if you click the photo so you can read it better. Basically, the only thing that changes is the stove wall. You could easily have a good cabinet maker make the additional cabinets you need to match the current cabinets. You may, however, need to paint all the cabinets to get a good paint match if just painting the new cabinets doesn't result in a good match. I didn't figure out how far down you can shift the stove but it looks like you could get a good 12-20" of extra prep space there. That increase should give you a nice prep corner with enough space to spread out. I would keep the charming countertops you have for all but the stove wall and splurge on counters that are cooking/hot pot friendly on that wall. Stainless would be great there and will really compliment what you currently have so it doesn't look odd or like a thoughtless add-on. Soapstone would also look great. Since you're done doing a lot of counter, these higher-priced tops would still be a minimal expense. The yellow is for a cart idea, similar to what MamaG came up with, but not inside the bottom of a wall cabinet. It is simply there so it can be moved to block access for visitors. A flip-up counter can be installed that hangs down the side so there is a place there for chairs and for someone to sit and visit with you while you cook and have a place for their coffee, appetizer, dessert, etc. It can also be used to help with food service at the table for items that might not fit on the table with people eating there. You say you like the peninsula because it does provide that barrier and place to sit but, really, it is the only real obstacle you have to an efficient kitchen that feels spacious. Removing it and just moving the stove down as far as possible to the end of that wall, even to the edge of the wall, should give you good prep space and make your kitchen far more enjoyable to work in. Anyway, just a thought, if you want to preserve what you have and just improve it. Of course, a good, well-designed and executed to-the-studs remodel would also be super-awesome. I just wanted to give you an alternative to consider....See MoreWhich floors to choose?
Comments (38)I really just got lucky. I drive by the construction site at least twice a day (small detour for when I pick up kids) and as I was driving I saw a beautiful grey closet door through the window. In our standard plans closet doors are stained the same colour as the floor, so that sent of all kinds of alarms in my head! I parked the car and walked/ran to the house, trying to figure out how I can look inside without being indiscreet. There was a construction guy coming out and I asked him if it was ok for me just to take a glimpse of the floor. He gave him his spare hard hat and let me in!!! So my advice for semi construction builds: if there are other houses in construction ask for permission to see inside. It does not hurt to try. I think the guy also saw how desperate I was. I told him I have not slept in a week (and I looked it) trying to decide on the floors, he had a heart and let me in :)...See Morechispa
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