Can this arch over range be removed?

11 years ago

I am in the process of home searching/buying and found a house that I love except for the kitchen! It has a brick arch over the range. We were told this was an upgrade to the home when built, but it just doesn't go with us at all. We prefer more transitional/modern look and I do not know how we could make this work... Any suggestions? (That do not break our bank account! lol) Thanks!

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Chimera Interior Design

11 years ago

If this is not structural, get rid of it. It's terrible, it's in the way, and makes the kitchen look small.
You can fill in the missing granite counter with butcher block. A cabinet shop should be able to match your doors and fill in the gaps on each side. This is a great place for a spice pullout, or a tray divider cabinet.

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Rawketgrl
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I think what is throwing me in this kitchen is all the different colors.
I love color but blue, hunter, black, tans, creams, white and the warm
wood...its all too jarring.

I agree this white alcove is the wrong scale for this kitchen. If you love the location and the house, but do not have the bankroll to remove it maybe you could hide it with paint.
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everdebz
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Little idea to place accessories you like on it:
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auntqueenie
11 years ago
Well someone tried to be creative with that 'arch' didn't they. Ugh.
hayleydaniels
11 years ago
That has to be one of the strangest things I've ever seen! Hard to believe someone paid extra to have that put in.

If you can't afford to remove that, keep looking at homes. Don't buy a house with something that is that strange as it will haunt you day and night. If you really love the house, ask for an allowance for the cost of removing it. After all, sellers give flooring and carpet allowances all the time when they know something news upgrading.
everdebz
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
When I typed "arch kitchen stove" some shapes like it resulted/ though yours goes to the floor:
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Martha
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks everyone, I went to see the house again and I've realized it's too much money to remove it and definetly not worth it, will keep house searching :)
Rawketgrl
11 years ago
Mar Tita

Much luck out there I know you will come up with a good one!
Susan Davis
11 years ago
Good call on this one!