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Comments (8)Lynne - I did something similar - I compiled a 3-ring binder with a section for each part of the project (cabinets, appliances, lighting, counters, etc etc). I then photocopied each section of the project on the construction plans, colored them in where color was relevant, and wrote cross-reference information on these plans - also did this w/ cabinet elevations, lighting plan, as well as spec sheets for everything such as sinks, faucets, appliances, etc etc. Each paper was then put into a plastic sleeve and I included a write on, rub off marker in the book. We kept it in an obvious place throughout the project (sometimes on a window sash, on the counter once in, etc) and it became our "bible". If I was away from the site, the guys always had the info they needed and rarely needed to call me. If we came up against an issue, we could open the book, draw w/ the marker any changes we might make and everyone could get their 2 cents in before we moved forward. Now that the project is done, it's a wonderful resource for me to have when I get asked something by a visitor!...See MoreBrainstorming ideas for Kitchen Reno in Vineyard
Comments (13)lukkiirish The blob in the dining room represents a buffet/serving table We are now anticipating a budget of 40K- but we won't know for sure before January. We were considering putting our 2 rounded curio cabinets on either side of window rather than the brown blob/buffet. Behind the stove is a wet bar in the living room- our next update project. In the entryway hallway is a tiny powder room that butts up behind the sink of the bar. Fireplace is in the family room (click to see) which we plan to change out for stand alone in corner by windows - and doing something creative with the niche/bookcase/fireplace area- another project down the road. Their buffet is turned diagonally- entry into kitchen shown Wet bar behind kitchen (updating this will be next project): Husband wants pool table where sofa/coffee table are (placed at diagonal for more playing space?) and chess table where side table This is the dining room furniture we plan to bring: 2 curios do fit on either side of picture (what would be the window in new house) 2 rounded curios Linen chest:...See MoreMid Century Modern Kitchen Reno Ideas - Help with cabinet color
Comments (20)I love the look of your kitchen, especially the brick wall. (I'd streamline the decor on those shelves and probably look for a vintage metal art piece or sunburst clock for that wall.) My main advice though has to do with the flooring. Slate looks great but I wouldn't replace wood or vinyl for it. Stone and tile are terribly hard on the joints. I really regret my tile kitchen floors. YMMV but thought I'd mention it. Hope you'll post your changes. It's going to look great!...See MoreHelp me with Inexpensive Ideas to Update this Kitchen
Comments (39)If you haven't moved in yet ... If you truly don't like the kitchen as is ... Consider what you DO like most about it. Then decide what you do like LEAST about your new kitchen. Focus on saving the former and getting at least a temporary fix for the latter that is within your budget before you actually move in -- or at least before you move your kitchen items and appliances into the kitchen. Then wait a few months before doing anything else. Breaking your budget not increase the enjoyment of your new home; it will have h opposite effect. If you buy knobs and/or pulls, choose those you'd want to reuse in your dream kitchen -- or wait until your budget permits that. If you do actually like the wood "greenhouse" window, then WHY would you paint the wood trim on the cabinets intended to mimic that wood? If you only want to keep that one wood window, do that, but if you like the wood and just want to change all the rest of the colors, do that instead. There are even paints that will adhere to countertops but that require the countertop be "roughed" first. It may be that roughing the laminate will help as well to get you a temporary paint fix to the colors in your kitchen if that is the way you choose to go. Check You Tube to see if that is a fix you could live with until you can do the actual renno you truly want. There are paints that, applied in thin coats and permitted to dry fully between coats will actually adhere to plastic ... and laminate such as the 2x RustO'leum spray paints, provided the surface is totally clean -- you paint a greasy film or dust or dirt and it falls off, then the paint falls off. Before you move in, invest in the quality painter's tape and some plastic sheeting and cover what you don't want painted. Wearing clothes you don't care if you throw them away and with the window with painted frame and any doors open for ventilation paint what you want changed. If that is all the white laminate, paint it rather than tossing significant money at a temporary fix that you probably will not like and yet will likely cost enough to delay the real fix -- replacing the cabinets. What color do you want to be the dominant color in your future dream kitchen? You could paint the walls and the painted window frame near the stove that color as a test run to see how much you really do like the color as much as you thought -- for instance -- your favorite color is green, you could paint everything that is to be painted beneath the countertop level a darker green and everything that is to be painted above countertop level a lighter green. Congrats on the new home and good luck with your kitchen upgrade....See MoreRelated Professionals
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