Afraid of design mistake part 2
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Design around this, pink, part 2....
Comments (59)Okay...I'm just going to do a 'girly' kitchen with pink :) Jack and Michelle just bought this cute cottage, with quite the front garden. Michelle is planning to put lots of pink roses in the garden and would like to put some in the kitchen, too. From Pink kitchen The kitchen is not in bad shape...and they really can't afford a major remodel right now. Jack wants some kind of wood floors, but otherwise only asks that she not paint the cabinets pink. So, Michelle finds an inspiration kitchen (on Gardenweb) that she loves and knows it will look great with the wood floors. It's a bit fancy, but they don't have kids...and they have a separate family room, so Michelle wants this to be her 'girl space' for tea with friends. From Pink kitchen She finds a similar chandelier and decides to go with the antique brass hardware, like her inspiration picture. From Pink kitchen If they install the flooring themselves and paint the cabinets, the backsplash and marble should be affordable! So, Michelle's thinking of using roses on the backsplash. But not just any roses...finally she finds something she likes. From Pink kitchen They have a dining table from their previous house that they want to use in the kitchen and Michelle finds some chairs at an estate sale. They even came with the pillows. From Pink kitchen From Pink kitchen So, now for some more roses...maybe some wallpaper, not too different than those cute little pillows. From Pink kitchen And some pink crystal knobs for the cabinets...on sale, no less! From Pink kitchen Now, with her painted hutch, white table cloth and bouquet of roses...she's finally done :) From Pink kitchen...See MoreWooden Hood Design Mistake
Comments (47)bmorepanic: in my mind's eye the straight across mantel hood is a good option. Thank you for the PhotoShop mockup! As palimpset mentioned the darn manufacturer's conflict each other horribly! So Vent-a-Hood says to mount the liner between 27 to 30 inches. The diagram clearly indicates with a big asterisk the following: "* Exceeding recommended mounting height may compromise performance." La Cornue Fe Albertine dimensions and clearances section states on pg. 24: "Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces." It actually recommended a minimum of 42 1/2 between the cabinets, but the hood that is designed by La Cornue Fe to go over the Albertine is only 36 inches. So, I've already broken both manufacturers recommendations. I may have to go to purgatory or something :-(. After testing the range out with the current height of the liner, it does still seem to be capturing the front left burner. By the way, the liner insert is model BH234PSLD for those inquiring minds. cncnh: thanks for your Photoshop version, too! The problem is that if the arch goes up too high, then the liner shows. In this case, I'd rather have the straight across mantle that would hide the liner. As long as your ventilation system is strong enough for the AGA, then I would say 36 inches is a much better height and will give you more enjoyment while cooking. palimpset: yes, that is an option, too. I sort of thought of that, too, I'm not sure why the cabinet installer didn't offer it up as a solution. Perhaps because it would have to be ordered from the factory. Again, I'm not sure of all the items in the Schuler catalog. rubyfig: I'm actually 5'4". the lowest point of the hood is 27 1/4". Sometimes I feel as if I could get my eyes gouged out at that level, if I'm not careful. andreanewengland: yes, the darn arched mantle is too low. At this point, my family would be happy at 34 inches clearance! I do hope this post helps someone else to avoid this issue......See MoreURGENT: Kitchen Layout:afraid to as but afraid not to...
Comments (23)Agree with the others, don't sign until you're sure and it sounds like you're far from that. This plan may be better than what you have now, but it sounds like you're settling and that's not good enough. Right away my eye goes to those chairs in the work area. It would drive me nuts to sit there and to work around it. Would be nice to have that extra countertop across from the sink area, but not with the chairs in the way. Can you shrink the length of the peninsula so the entry to the family room is wider and the chairs can be on that side facing the cooktop wall? I also think the ovens are too far from the cooktop. I'm with lirio for all the reasons she mentions. How about a range where the cooktop is? Must you have 2 ovens? I think moving the double ovens to allow for seating over by the sliding doors is a better choice. You say it's chilly to sit by the door. If you're investing all this $$ in a plan can it include better insulated doors or what about changing that opening to a single door? Do you gain anything with that? With this plan will the entry thru the slider be blocked when the oven is opened? Do you keep that door open much during the summer (we do) and if so when somethings in the oven will it blow those cooking smells thru your house? Lots to think about with this tough space....See MoreBesides climate & spacing factors what are prevalent design mistakes?
Comments (96)You need to design your own garden, forget houzz. With your high expectations on what is acceptable to you its the only way to go. To began with lay it out on paper with pencil and eraser...you will make many changes. Either 1/4-1/2 inch to foot scale. Start with your house as focal point then build your design around it. Put it on paper and post it here and let us see what you are trying to achieve. I have no idea if you are dealing with acreage or a 100/150 plot of ground. With that done you can build your conifers and companion plants into it. To find the right plants it could take years to complete. You need to hook up with a grower /nursery man. Get to know him very well. Then in time you can piggy back your order to his spring time order and maybe get a discount once he knows your serious. It took me 15 years to accomplish what I have now. I did the design work and hauled everything home in my truck and planted it, rocks and all. If you pay retail and have the work done it will break the bank. Put your thinking cap on and develop a strong back. You will need both. What I have said here covers very little of the big picture. You will find out soon enough. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....See Moreteddie2
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