Desperately need help with kitchen design and colors
We took out or bottom cabinets in order to lay the floor so now we need new cabinets. the island was purchased off nextdoor and we do wwant to paint it. we do want new countertops for it though (possibly with an overhang for chairs.) we bought a 36” viking stovetop and 30” oven. also have a dishwasher yhat is viking. we’re thinking about knocking the pantry wall out as well. maybe a corner sink?
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Comments (5)Thanks all for your feedback and apologies for the delay in responding. I couldn't find the thread until today when it popped up in the search engine. For background, this is not a big home but is typical of the size in this area of Toronto. I was under the impression that the appliances we got were pretty much the smaller side. We had a 48" cooktop and exchanged it for the 36" instead. beverly27 - There is no plumbing and will all need to be done. No eating space other than an island with stools is required in the kitchen area. There is a seperate dining room at the front of the house. I know a 12x18 kitchen is not huge but it is HUGE for this home and an overkill. Gwlolo - yes, thinking of an island between kitchen and family room. The cooktop will go on the island and sink by the window to the backyard. dilly_ny - Half the wall is an accordian door to the backyard. If I don't extend the kitchen all the way to the end, I would make the whole back of the house into a big accordian door to the backyard. The main enterance is through the stairs area - it is a backsplit house. One floor is only about 1200 sq foot so it is not a big house. I meant range hood an dnot a range - don't need a range. The TV is on the other wall opposite to hte kitchen. Having a TV on the wall is a priority. Family room will have a couch and coffee table. The dining room is at the front of the house - I much rather use the space by the kitchen as a family room rather than dining. palimpset - I was thinking I will have the coffee maker, warming drawer and steam oven as one stack which is only 24". Then I have the oven and microwave on another stack at 30". Too much? I have been playing around in Chief Architect and it is a bit crammed....See MoreComplicated kitchen design help desperately needed! !
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herbflavor
2 years agosmall L shaped kitchens shown . with two windows that you have probably the best thing is sketch out where everything is going. your island cannot handle a sink now which would have been better and you could leave the stove/hood and fridge against walls. Can you get a definite plan for sink fridge and range on the L perimeter of your space.. ?? Did you say separate oven w cooktop? Planning is mixed with your "doing" right now. usually planning is completed before the "doing" starts. You can get help but get the graph paper out now.
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoanything is possible. your kitchen will be set back a bit in an alcove / I'd probably proceed with the last example of all white. But many wood styles work with lighter counters and tiled backsplash also. I'd probably save the option of some color for the island.....that can be decided later as its a DIY paint job/ to do anytime. Proceed with the layout of things to firm up how the walls will look.
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2 years agoHere are two layouts. Excuse the mess, I just don’t have a floor plan :)
I’m liking the first option better. What do you think?
In both options I would suggest flipping the island.
Erica
2 years ago
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