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Looking for advice with our kitchen

9 years ago

We built our house in 2010, at the ripe age of 21. We didn't know much about designing. So now 7 years later we would like to make some changes. We don't necessarily want to rip the cabinets down and toss them out.(although the counter tops will go) We are more so going to re organize what we have and add on and try to make better use of the space.

Our top priorities are to maximize counter top space, get more working space in the kitchen and find some more storage if we can. I have attached a picture of our current kitchen. To the left on the wall before the door is the back of a small closet I have considered turning around to use in the kitchen. This is also in play as well.

The entire project will be a DIY like was the original construction so really anything is on the table.

Thanks



Comments (5)

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My first thought is square up that angled island. Are the floor tiles underneath? Or can you continue the wood? Adding, maybe switch fridge and stove locations?

    Josh thanked rebunky
  • 9 years ago

    Before you do major work to have more storage you need to do the boring total kitchen clean out:)

    I have a small kitchen so I understand. You have just a little more space then I do and I have to keep on top of my kitchen inventory. Just when i think I need to add more cabinet, i clean things out and find I've got enough space.

    The most common prep space is between the sink and the range - a space which is tight in your kitchen. You might try to orientate your island so it is easier to go from the sink to the island for prep and then to the range.

    Josh thanked jhmarie
  • 9 years ago

    Replacing the island with a rectangle one that aligns with the stove/sink wall will give you more work and storage space. Since it looks like you have a table nearby, if you can live without the bar area you can have storage on both sides of the island. Your idea for swapping the closet for a pantry might work, depending on what's being stored in the closet. Good luck!

    Josh thanked einportlandor
  • 9 years ago

    Those cabinets look beautiful!

    Josh thanked powermuffin
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone, the current cabinets are Kraftmaid cherry cinnamon or something like that. I have considered changing the island to something more square. The area isn't tiled under the island so the whole kitchen needs to be re tiled but that's not a big deal. Stove and fridge swap is interesting. Ill have to mock that up.

    As for the closet. Moving the items in there wouldn't be all that bad. But I'm concerned about how the kitchen would look. Not sure if if would need a cabinet door or a regular door like the rest in the hallway.

    Ill see if I can get a better picture of the entire room tomorrow along with a couple of mock ups.