How can I update my kitchen?
Would whitewash painting the brick, and light colored quartz countertop/backsplash be enough the update my kitchen? What type of vent hood would work if I remove the microwave & cabinets above. Remove island? Do I need to hire a professional for advice? I haven't an idea what budget I should be looking at, but would something in the $10--20K range be enough?
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2 years agoWhat in the H E double hockey sticks happened in here lol. I'm sorry but the brick offers nothing but confusion to this space. simply ( not so simple), removing that would make a huge impact.
missb_remodeling
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Comments (29)I wrote a long response that included the marmoleum as flooring, etc. Houzz lost it. But whatever. I agree about putting the fridge where the pantry is. While you're waiting to close, see if you can find those cabinets....I think lots of us have them and it's possible big box stores do, too....then you can fill in the space where the fridge was with cabinets so you have a landing space for hot stuff...(they screw to the wall and each other, usually) That's all I would do. I like oak, but I'm in the minority. I think a plain white 4x4 tile for a backsplash would be appropriate to the home AND will work well with the cabinet (plus they're budget friendly and a backsplash is a great DIY project. I would change out the light thing above the sink with something more period-ish. You might want new knobs for the cabinets. As for saving for a remodel....it's a small kitchen and with a house built in the 40's, it probably has "stuff" that can't be moved. Not all of us have "magazine layout" kitchens, and they work. We can still cook. And we get to go on vacation with the money saved :) I see this kitchen as totally a DIY project, but ymmv, of course. Just the gas line and electric would need to be hired out (for the fridge) It's a lovely space and I'm excited for you!...See MoreHow can I can my family decor to match my kitchen
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PROBeth H. :
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agothe brick is not structural, right? you'll need to verify that.
obviously it needs to go.
the only thing close to that brick that I've seen, is something like this
something like this is intentional to the style of the kitchen. yours isn't
for 20K you could get new cabs, countertop.
If you did your own demo, you could save thousands. demo or everything, including that brick because that's going to cost at least 2K just remove and dispose of it.YOur floors are good.
A counter depth fridge would look a lot better than the behemouth you currently have.
Call in a kitchen cabinet specialist. maybe there is a way to salvage the current cabinets, fill in the brick area, redo the wall, and get a new countertop
Personally I'd take the cabinets up higher, relocate the microwave in the island, or down in the lowers somewhere (you'll need a built-in model like a GE Profile 1.5 cub inch)
Then you could do a proper hood vent. butcher block on the island is always nice.
You may want to lower the tiered bar area.20K is pushing it. (and that's if you do your own demo) . Interest rates are low. could you do a home equity line and possibly get another 10K for 25-30K ?
Kendrah