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Comments (20)"Would switching the sink/DW and stove/30" base be okay?" No. The range should be in the most protected part of the Kitchen, not the busiest. Where I put the sink will be the busiest part of the Kitchen, especially if you cannot move the hall doorway. The corner will be the least busy/most protected area. Corner sinks limit access to them. It's not usually a problem with a range b/c only one person usually works at them. However, with a sink, you can often have two people trying to use it and, when it's in a corner, that becomes an issue. Also, corner sinks can be problematical when it comes to placing the DW. You have to be sure you have enough space between the sink and the DW to be able to stand at the sink while the DW is open, usually 12" to 18". So on the Mudroom wall, it would have to be sink, then 18" cabinet, then 24" DW, then 1" support wall, then 1.5" counter overhang. There isn't enough room for all of that on the Mudroom wall. Putting the DW b/w the range and sink is another thing that should be avoided, if possible. It limits how many people can be working in the Kitchen because now your Cleanup Zone and Prep Zone are one in the same...one person can be prepping -OR- one person can be cleaning up or unloading the DW. It can also be unpleasant to work over a running DW. You are also limited in the size of the sink basin. It needs to fit in the cabinet without compromising the integrity of the sink base (or voiding the warranty if you hack it). It can often be forced farther back than recommended to get a decent size sink. If you are planning an apron sink, you may need even more space in the corner, which would cause you to lose more cabinet space. GWer Marandall did a 30"W corner apron sink and she needed 52" on each wall of the corner, not counting the space b/w the sink and DW. The corner range takes around 48" on each side and there's no worrying about space for an accessible DW next to it. "Then I could eliminate the wall oven entirely and go with a microwave hood that we have today." I would stay away from an OTR MW, they are lousy hoods and, at best, mediocre MWs. You will be much better off with a true range hood and a separate MW. I understand you have one now, but why not improve on what you have if you're going to spend all the $$ on a remodel. If you just want a range and don't need a second oven, you could hang the MW on a shelf under the uppers/over the counter on the "back" wall next to the refrigerator, create a Tea/Coffee & Snack Center, and even add an 18" pantry cabinet (assuming you want one). (Or, get a MW drawer - I love mine!) A standard MW on a shelf can easily and inexpensively be replaced when it dies, unlike an OTR MW. You never did say whether you could move the Hallway door. It would make your Kitchen much more functional if you could....See MoreCondo Kitchen Remodel... Help...
Comments (44)aw, you're welcome. Do you have a live edge table/ resin in the center? If the set has a 'natural' vibe, imo another light would go better. Partly I say because your art and sculpture needs visual room of its own; the more variety of looks, whether lighting or other, the 'busier' it'll get. So in other words, the dining set doesn't need the unusual angles of the Lab, but the 'spare sputnik' was less... unusual is the word? I thought a bit of wood in chandelier could pair with, and create more of a 'dining place'... drum shade is a nice basic. But in the kitchen, though open, could use a tad more variety.... I see you posted a linear light, and it's severe a little, hanging as though in a den/office. Yeh, an island, I see what you mean. However, if LED for kitchen had a decorative feature, it might look like typical ambient lighting, in the middle....See MoreKitchen Remodel help!
Comments (9)You say layout won't change but I hope you ditch that corner cabinet and the over the stove microwave for a proper range hood that's safer. Having an over a gas stove MW is an accident waiting to happen. :( As for the corner cabinet, you'd be better off with a cabinet that dies into the wall and keep the window wall open without uppers. Additionally if you make all your lowers drawers, you'll be able to store so much more in them, including your everyday dishes. I did all drawers in my new build and now I'm sold on how much more functional and easy they are to use. As for color, take a look at your wardrobe to give yourself an idea of what you lean towards. Is it the same as the colors in your house? If so, I'm guessing you won't tire of them in a few years. Or have you consistantly throughout your adult life used these colors in your houses? In the last 25 years, I realized I consistantly pick variations of the same couple of colors for my houses. The shades may change slightly but my houses have all been shades of tans, lighter greens and accents of reds....See MoreCABIN KITCHEN REMODEL HELP
Comments (4)Great kitchen. I'm excited to see how it evolves. The current counters are dark and the room looks very light. I don't see how soapstone will darken the look. Soapstone comes in many colors though, are you thinking blacker or more grey? Also, what are the light sources next to the kitchen? It looks very bright, especially given the dark ceiling and only two lights. Where is the rest of the light coming from? A few simple steps to update: New cabinet hardware - no cup handles. New lighting and stools. Remove corner appliance garage, it looks dated. Make updates to existing hood or get a new one. I'm not suggesting that any of these inspiration pics below are what you want to do but there are some good lessons to take from each of them that could apply to your space. I like that the wood is limited to the ceiling. You may want to consider painting the wood on your walls and just keeping the ceiling unpainted wood. Limiting soapstone to just the island could get you the countertop material you like without darkening the whole room. The bold contrast of the white with large black hardware is very attention grabbing and would certainly guide the eye away from any country charm details of your current kitchen. Do you want to keep the ceiling all wood, or paint it all except for the beams? Some people feel very strongly about painting wood. Don't know what camp you are in. Also notice that these cabinets have a very glossy finish so even though they are a dark color, the reflect and bounce the light around. I'm not suggesting you paint your cabinets granny smith apple green. But this is a good example of how you can think outside the box and break the mold in a cabin kitchen. Lastly, I immediately thought of a Whitney Parkinson kitchen when I heard modernize and soapstone. I think this kitchen nails it as far as having a few traditional elements yet looking very contemporary. It feels light too even though there are some heavier, darker elements. https://whittneyparkinsondesign.com/jewel-renovation...See MoreRelated Professionals
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