Kitchen Renovation in 93 yr. old home
Laura Koncan
4 years ago
Removed a wall and repositioned to create a large kitchen. First pic before of kitchen(now a mudroom/laundry room) Remaining pics new kitchen.
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larger kitchen.
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Comments (5)Judy, until recently, my Mom enjoyed doing very simple puzzles with me (she couldn't really put any together, but was attentive and excited when a piece fit), and I even got a colouring book and crayons and we'd colour for a while (I said I was the one who enjoyed it...'course it's true!;-), I also got some of those toddler puzzles, the wooden ones that fit into spaces: I actually found them in a dollar store! Of course, with her in a nursing home now, I look forward to doing a little of that, but also to taking her for walks on the paths they have, sitting in the gazebos and maybe munching on french-fries (she loves 'em); I do her nails, curl her hair, give her hand massages with a decadent moisturizer, apply a cooling gel on her legs and massage them, give her a little 'steam' facial with a warm cloth, then apply noxema (her favorite)...lots of "Chick" things! Hope some of those ideas help.... Blessings Linda...See MoreKitchen Renovation Feedback--Modern in Old Victorian House
Comments (7)I like it - except for a couple of small things and none of those are fatal. It's more transitional than modern. When you get around to it, you might finish the tops of the cabinets with molding or stack another layer to lessen the modern look even more. You may need light rail depending on how you plan on doing lights - but it can be added later. Altho its not quite a fad, if you are not height-challenged, you might consider raising the cabinets on the wall another 6-12" and doing the 7-1/4" shelves underneath or a rail system or a combination. So, the things I didn't like - starting with the most insignificant. This is a looks comment, but I think I would choose a more substantial appearing hood. I know its just a picture, because I don't think those come in 36" but its kinda floaty. The PRAKTFULL PRO B50 S is the only 36" wide one and its enough money to start looking around instead of buying ikea. The ref. I would get the side panel for the exposed side - called an oven side panel, if I'm not mistaken. And pull the over the ref cabinet as far forward as possible. That makes it easier to access the first shelf of stuff. Buehl somewhere has a great photo of her over the ref cabinet with a shelf and tray holders. Also, maybe move the filler to the top instead of the bottom. The lower the shelf, the better off you are - the more you can reach without getting out a step stool. The sink. I haz the single. I know that the double sink looks large, but each bowl is fairly small - smaller even than the single farm sink. In both of their farm sinks, the faucet ends up being further back than on normal sinks by a couple of inches - something to consider for choosing the faucet or if you are height challenged. It can chip fairly easily. When combined with a wood counter, you are relying on the caulk seam between the wood and the sink. The problem is that the wood and the sink expand and contract different amounts and sometimes at different times. Our seam opened up and there is mold under the rim. Because we were a permit job, it was installed by a professional plumber. Think about whether you really want this sink at all, want it with a different counter or want it undermounted instead. I would now choose a nice stainless undermount instead. For me personally, the sink is a little close to the corner. At least it's a foot away and that may help, but its a little bit close. When you have multiple cooks and one sink, being able to reach the sink from both sides is really nice. Think about maybe putting the perfect between the corner and the sink. It would lessen the heat the wine would be subjected to trapped between dishwasher and ref. It would also push the sink a little more away from the corner. The bummer might be if you have interference from door swings between the dw and the ref. Every exposed side of the wall cabinets needs a cover panel. Here is a link that might be useful: More like this hood...See Moreflooring options for 100 yr old house?
Comments (5)Before you consider removing the tile, go to a reputable source and get facts. I don't think it is ever advisable to do it yourself. It will take10- 20-30-40 years to know if you've caused yourself harm, and many people never get sick. Not worth the risk! I was bothered that there was carpeting over hardwood in my living room when we moved in. Pulled it up, discovered the floor could not be restored. Perhaps you can think of your floor that way, that it cannot be restored. And, also, we had beautiful hardwood installed over asbestos lino in our kitchen and dining room. It is fine to do that. Cover, do not remove asbestos flooring....See MoreLeakage of water in basement of 4 yrs old house builder's responsibili
Comments (6)Water goes downhill. You are pouring water into your house. That has to change. Your lot needs to be regraded. It is unlikely that the builder would be on the hook for that. But you should investigate storm water drainage requirements. The city may have required some type of management plan for runoff, and if he didn't complete his responsibilities, they might be able to force the issue. But, they might just require you to deal with it too....See Morearcy_gw
4 years agoLaura Koncan
4 years agoHi rachann61 Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, I wanted to add a small colourful painting, new counter chairs and a runner but due to the pandemic, we're on hold with our contractor to finish the adjoining family room fireplace front. I'm trying to have one room flow to the other, so want to chose drapery, carpets and art work once the family room is finished. Here is a pic of the adjoining dining room to the kitchen. Pocket doors to small dining room.
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