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Kitchen Layout Request - Please and Thank You!

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Looking to make the best use of the space we have to update our kitchen. Aside from the bathroom, plan to maximize use of the floor to improve kitchen layout while retaining some seating (e.g., 2-3 bar stools at an island or L counter + a small table or nook in the top left corner near the window). We do entertain, usually informally where guests stand in the kitchen, sit at the bar, etc. Would like to have some room such that we can bring in a folding table to extend nook seating and entertain a bit more formally - e.g., small dinner party. I'd like to understand the potential options (e.g., is it too tight to extend the kitchen as a single wall galley to the vent and add an island? is it worth pushing the L further into the current dining room? does it make sense to jsut paint cabinets / update countertops/backsplash and lower bar height to counter height to maximize prep space - or is that 'putting lipstick on a pig'?) and very roughly what such an endeavor may cost (Boston, MA).

  • 2 young professionals - couple. Want to ensure flexibility / timelessness for future renters, likely also young professionals perhaps with young child.
  • No gas line, everything is electric
  • Have newer stainless Samsung 'smart' oven with electric stove top (30" w, 28" d). Not opposed to moving to wall oven and separate cooktop
  • Plan for large under mounted sink
  • Plan for new, larger (standard size) refrigerator
  • Have newer stainless Bosch dishwasher, 23.5" w
  • Plan for built in microwave (either in island or wall, or vented over stove top)
  • Not interested in moving windows, vents, doors, plumbing. Would like to minimize costs in that regard. Will look into removing beams that protrude into the room.
  • Yes, basement under kitchen

THANK YOU!








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