Kitchen design Help!
Sandra Jauregui
2 years ago
My plan is to insert glass on the top 8 doors and paint the rest white. I don’t have a designers eye and I’m scared to death. I was told the hinges can’t be replaced, the doors fit exactly within the hole of the cabinet that makes a ridge with the face of the door. I’m also getting new countertops and wanted to extend them all the way across, see picture. Also told can’t be done because it will be too high and doors won’t clear it. So, I have to paint and worried it will scratch/chip. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Comments (39)I can't imagine that putting a door to the DR would be very expensive--it's a DIY project if ANYONE in the family could do it in a weekend. The two houses I've dealt with that had pass thrus to the DR drove me nuts. It would be so much nicer to have a door there! That, and having a 1/2 bath would be absolutely top priorities for me, but the 1/2 bath could add more cost than she might be able to pay for. If you use a small corner sink, the pocket door will be fine. Since she wants electric, I would STRONGLY encourage her to look at the positives of induction, and get a range with an induction top. It is SO much better than regular electric--easier to clean, much safer, absolute and immediate control of temperature, boils water faster, doesn't heat up kitchen, it's energy efficient, etc. My induction cooktop is by far our favorite feature of our kitchen! Even though it cost more than we'd planned on, it was definitely worth it. It's not that difficult to learn how to use. (I'm only a few years younger than she is, and I don't usually like learning how to use new stuff, but this was easy.) Of course, that might mean new pans, but maybe the family could go together for a present of one of the more inexpensive sets that works with induction. Also, you may have the extra expense of running electrical to accommodate the induction, but from a safety standpoint alone, it might be worth it to have the induction. It seems like plan #8 might work best, especially if you switch the double sink with the prep sink. That way, your mother could also use the prep sink (make it a large one) to work with her plants easily, since it would be right by the back door. Also, this end of the kitchen could have her tea materials, beverage cups and glasses for the rest of the family, the MW, toaster oven, and she'd have the large window view and lots of natural light to do these pleasant daily tasks. The double sink under the smaller window would put it, the DW, and the dishes closer to the DR. If she wants more storage, I'd get rid of the curved upper shelves (in one of your plans) by the smaller window, and add 3-6" to each upper cabinet, unless she has lots of knick-knacks that she wants to reach up and dust as she gets older. Obviously, an island would give her more storage than a table. If you make the island 36" w x 48" l, you could have two 24" wide cabinets opposite the range, and a 12" deep "table" overhang on the dog dish side. Anne...See Morepls help me choose Kitchen design help .
Comments (11)I'd do the white perimeter and the dark wood for the island and like Jan says, wait to close before picking a backsplash. BTW Here's a pic of my kitchen with white perimeter cabinets and a dark oak island. Maybe I'm biased but I don't think it looks dated at all. In fact I think it's better than the gray which is basically at the end of its trendiness....See More6' x 8' kitchen design help needed
Comments (110)I was imagining the scenario where one of your kids lives here as a married couple for a year, or two… or more??? 😬 Here is an idea I played around with. So yes, this kitchen is bigger then the other nook ideas. But, this kitchen idea is based on my personal experience of my husband and I living in a 450 sq ft tiny house for almost 3 years. Maybe for your kids’ lifestyle, this kitchen is way overkill. But for us, the kitchen appliance sizes, food storage, shower size, and space for our bed was what was most important to us to function in a tiny house, I know what you are thinking…. No! The guests need to access the bathroom without having to go through the bedroom area. I get it! I designed my tiny home based on that very scenerio. But from my experience, whenever I had guests over, they always wanted to see the whole space. They are facinated by it. I end up showing them everything, including my bedroom. I just make my bed and clean up any random clutter. My advice is… do not design the space for the once or twice a year scenario that someone stops by unexpectedly and says, oh hey, can I use your bathroom? You panic because you haven’t made the bed! Lol! Hmm, I did not do the mesurements on a queen size bed fitting. So may need to rearrange the bedroom / bath area??? 🤔...See More
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI would leave the kitchen as it is and bring in new chandelier and new chairs. I’d keep the table.
Sandra Jauregui
2 years agoNow I’m really reconsidering the paint. I just feel like the kitchen is so dark. I am getting new countertops (white-ish) and sink, fixtures, etc. Maybe that’s all I need?
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoIf that is fluorescent lighting in ceiling, it is really the harshest, most unflattering light. Updated lighting, including some under cabinet lighting would make a substantial difference. Lighter counters could also lighten it up. Just a lighter backsplash and paint would make a difference.
Fluorescent lighting has to go. You could even just do some peel and stick tiles on backsplash to see how a lighter backsplash works for you. Smart Tiles is one company, and there are others.https://www.thesmarttiles.com/en_us/metro-campagnola/
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