Is it worth changing 12x12 kitchen layout?
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Comments (20)Oops lillo, I made a mistake. My reno started on Monday, but moving quickly. They demo'd to the studs. Tub, drain and valves in, walls back up (except vanity wall), electrical done and tile is up on the long tub wall. This morning I am thinking of still going with the 12x12 brick pattern on the floor. I thought it would be too much pattern with the subway wall tiles, but the subway is only in the tub area and should be covered with a shower curtain (if my kids remember!). I took a few pics on my phone but have to get them on my computer. I have planned sand colored ceramic subway tiles with a sandy/concrete colored porcelain floor. Colonial cherry double vanity with a beige marble top. White Toto toilet and white sinks. I originally planned sconces, but because of a pipe in the way I can only use overhead fixtures. My goal today is to find robe/towel hooks. I empathize with you about your tile floor decision (other post). Selecting the tile was my most time consuming decision. Natural stone was not an option for me because of maintenance issues and well water staining. I would have loved to go with basic white subways, but am afraid of staining. Good luck with your tile search!...See MoreIs kitchen layout change essential?
Comments (15)This is not a remodel, its a refresh. If you are going to sell in just a few years, don't move or remove any walls. I understand the remodel itch. But, it's a decent work space. You want to get the biggest bang for your remodeling buck. I suggest you spend most of your effort on the island. Redesign it. It looks from the picture that you have a really wide aisle between the island and the sink and are cramped between the island and the refrigerator. I would address that issue. Make the aisle between the island and the refrigerator more expansive. The large chairs cramp the space. Don't worry about the microwave and ventilation. Add new countertops, reface or repaint the cabinets, new hardware, new faucet and sink, if needed, get a fixture for the light over the sink, neutral paint job. You've got a nice stainless refrigerator. Display some of your pretty stuff. You are done. The objective isn't creating your dream kitchen. That is for the next house. The objective is providing a kitchen where a buyer won't find any objections. You can't get that kind of pay back in five years. There really isn't anything objectionable enough to justify putting much money into it. Just freshen it and maybe a new island....See MoreLayout help... is it worth the renovation?
Comments (1)Where would your laundry and powder room go? What are the current room dimensions and proposed dimensions? my initial reaction is that the cost involved with the changes you want to make will not be a good imvestment. It is hard to judge without pictures of your space and current room dimensions, but the current floor plan is not bad at all....certainly not worth changing IMO. I think most buyers would find it appealing. Have you considered selling the house and finding one that fits your needs/wants better?...See MoreWould you substantively change this kitchen layout?
Comments (9)Design Girl- The trash under the sink is a good idea if I can make it work. We have a garbage disposal and a reverse osmosis filter under there now. If I can fit them on the same side it might work. I would rather have a wider drawer base on the fridge wall and more storage there. I will ponder my under sink space. The 30" Whitehaven fits in a 30" cabinet. If I used a 27" cabinet and 25" stainless undermount, I would get an inch and half to the left without losing too much actual sink space. It might be worth it because I could put in a slightly bigger corner cabinet (34.5x34.5) which would have more precious inches to get things in and out even if the susan is the same size as a 33".. I will definitely consider this possibility. Good suggestion. The cabinet to the right of the dishwasher is 10", so not big enough for trash. It is all so dang tight. Though I guess it could be 11.5" or maybe cheated to 12" with the smaller sink base! Maybe I could fit the water filter in the back and a shallow pull out in the front? I almost never need to access the H2O filter. Thanks for the drawer # advice- I was thinking the same thing but have never lived with a three drawer base before....See MoreCMc
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