Kitchen Cabinet Layout - 3 options!

Sarah

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Hello!

I'm debating between 3 cabinet layout options for our kitchen - would love your thoughts!

We removed a window above the sink, and now have space for more cabinets, but I'm not sure how heavy I want to go.

Storage space isn't a concern- with the new island, we have more than ever, and these above the sink are a bonus.

The look we're going for is more contemporary - not traditional. I originally wanted the look on the 1st option- clean, minimalist (and maybe even a pop of color on those doors) and then I'd do something cool with the backsplash up the wall - but then I thought I'd see what the good folks of Houzz thought!

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

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Debbi Washburn

9 years ago

I am not a fan of getting rid of a window - I would have done a backsplash window.....

They can be an operational window or just do an architectural window so it is just one piece of glass...if you have a horrible view, you can frost it or put a window boxes outside for a great herb garden....

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acm
9 years ago
My order of preference is the order in which they're listed. I think a pop of color could be fun, or you could help keep it light by using some glass in that set of cabinets (even if it's frosted, to keep with the modern style). Where I've had to put cabinets over a sink in a rehab, I've found that a nice effect.
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Sarah
Original Author
9 years ago
Great ideas! Thank you acm! These photos help give me an idea about how to mix the doors without getting too weird- thank you!
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Sarah
Original Author
9 years ago
Debbi - Thank you for these photos! They are beautiful! Unfortunately, our window looks at a cinder block wall about 3 feet away, and then the house next door about 6 feet away.. no light comes in at all. With our HOA options, we can remove the window completely, or replace it with a window "of similar style" to the current facade - no frosting, and no "modern elements" visible from the outside- hence the ditch-the-window plan. :)
We're lucky enough to have the side wall (to the right of the slider that's seen in these drawings) open up to an accordion wall that goes into the backyard.. so we still get a good amount of "bring the outside in" effect which helps a lot!
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Debbi Washburn
9 years ago
That's too bad ... I would then suggest glass doors on that sink wall to bounce the light around or open shelves above the sink area... or a combination of both...

Good luck!!
Momof5x
9 years ago
If you have another window in the kitchen, go for option 3. Looks more balance cabinet wise.
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T&K Contractors Inc.
9 years ago
Option 3 displays continuity in the cabinetry, for more ideas on kitchen renovations visit our web page: T&K Kitchen Remodeling
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Rosenhaus Design Group, Inc.
9 years ago

None of the layouts have any continuity. There's no flow. You have heavy on the right, then it should transition to medium going towards the corner and lightest around the hood. See photos above.
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Sarah
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi all,

Thank you again for the ideas and feedback- wanted to share the final result!
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Rosenhaus Design Group, Inc.
8 years ago
Very similar to your #2. The corner diagonal wall cabinet throws me off in a sculptural sense. What cabinet brand?
Sarah
Original Author
8 years ago
The cabinets (and white doors) are Ikea. The silver/glass doors are by Dendra Doors.
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Debbi Washburn
8 years ago
Looks awesome!!! great job!