Updates vs. Keeping the charm of the house (Kitchen help!)
Hello! We moved into this home four months ago and would like to do some updates in the kitchen. Part of me would love to completely renovate it but it doesn't seem very practical when the cabinets are beautiful and great quality. Looking for ideas on updates (backsplash, lighting, counters etc) but also want to be thoughtful about appliances and placement. I don't love the corner cooktop...I also would love a bigger island and to rip out the peninsula but again, would require a lot more money and work and wondering if that is worth it. We plan to be in this house for 15 years but know that eventually, the kitchen will need to be updated to get the most value out of the home.
Thanks for your help!
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Maureen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoBacksplash seems neutral and if it doesn't bother you, just work around, saving $$ and the disruption. Suggestions below (at little cost) and I think they will go a long way. Would island work better if you took out the sink and added a longer counter. You could paint and then decorate to suit.
Color below would be lovely with your cabinetry; then find a runner and add roman blinds.
Re accessorize open shelves
Black hardware and updated lighting.
kellig20
2 years ago
decoenthusiaste
2 years agohbeing
2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
PROBeth H. :
2 years agohow much do you dislike that corner cooktop?
I ask because replacing countertops (which I think you should do, especially with that rounded peninsula) and backsplash will be at least 6K. If you plan on moving that or redoing in the next few years, I wouldn't waste the money right now.
I think that 'island' sink in front of you sink is ridiculous. looks like a handwashing station!did they put that there solely for veggie prepping? you have a nice size sink and plenty of counter space near it, so I think the sink in the middle is a waste of real estate.
I would prob redo that in heartbeat.
You could remove the sink and just get a new counertop (or a butcher block) and have a better work station w/o that sink in the way. Trim out the island w/board and batten, paint it a diff color
Or,, is bring in a diff, larger island ( a cab maker could matching the style of your cabs and you'd have a diff color) and cut off the peninsula. (perhaps you could salvage those base cabinets for the island).Make the island longer.
get new appliances that are SS
Your stove top issue (and do you have two ovens?) what if you removed the wall oven, cabs, and put the fridge over there. Then move the stove top over to the lower oven ? (or simplyfy the whole thing and just get a nice 36" range.
Move the entire fridge cabinet surround to the wall oven spot.get a new range.
Or, keep the wall oven, remove the other lower oven and move your stove top to that position.Get new countertops, new appliances.
kellig20 thanked Beth H. :kellig20
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