What would you do with this kitchen?

8 years ago

Hello!

For a budget of $8,000-$10,000 (excluding appliances-those will be all new and don't need to be factored into the budget) what are some things you would do to this kitchen?

Some thoughts:

1.) Bringing the raised part of the island down and expanding it out so it's one level.

2.) New counter tops...just don't know what color (or type) to go with. I have always liked a lighter color (like carrera marble-looking Cesar stone) but think that might be too much white in this kitchen.

3.) Taking out that piece of furniture in the right corner, but not sure what to do with that empty space?

4.) maybe relocating the microwave somewhere (on the island?) and doing a range hood up to the ceiling? Would that look weird because the cabinets don't go that high? Also, I guess that would mean the island would need to be expanded because I don't see where a microwave could go.

Any thoughts on decorating, updating, maybe paining the walls, etc... would be helpful! I also don't know how much these cosmetic type updates would cost so not sure if my points #1-4 above are realistic.

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rantontoo

8 years ago

I would make the island one level with an overhang for stool seating if the walkway to the stairs is spacious enough...photos can be deceiving.

How much space is there from the end of the island to the non-stair wall? If the to-stair walkway is too narrow, you might be able to have counter seating on the side of the island if the space is there.

If you like the existing perimeter counter, it could stay and the island counter could be something complimentary so it becomes a feature.

Is the over-the-range microwave vented to the outside? If it is, it would be less expensive to replace it with an under cabinet hood.

I do not see the space for the microwave in the island as it is. How old are the cabs, factory painted finish or painted on site? If you could match the paint, then you have more options. What is the wall measurement from the window to the corner where the hutch is? Again depending on measurements, you could add a snack, microwave, coffee station where the hutch is and/or entend the island cabinetry for a microwave cabinet. The cab style should be fairly straight froward to duplicate.

What colors do you like? You have a very nice space to work with!

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einportlandor
8 years ago
Nice space! I'd start with a cabinet-depth refrigerator and a reworked island. I agree that the cabinet in the corner doesn't seem to belong there. Can you match the existing cabinets and extend them down? If not and you can get new countertops, maybe you can use that space for bookshelves, a wine or coffee station, or a small desk area. Upgraded lighting, hardware and backsplash would really liven the space. Have fun with it.
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David F
Original Author
8 years ago
@rantontoo thanks for the quick response, lots of great ideas. Yes-I think there's enough room to extend the island out. Interesting take on the island becoming a feature...I think that!

For wall color I am thinking the color on these walls (kind of a light gray with maybe a tiny hint of blue):
David F
Original Author
8 years ago
@einportlandor I will have to figure out if I can extend the cabinets-seems like that would be the best bet. If not, I like your idea of a nice wine rack or something that works with the space!

Any thoughts on the backspash tile? White subway or carerra marble??
rantontoo
8 years ago
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Backsplash will be determined by the counters and should be selected after counters are finished. For example, some people really dislike a real marble backsplash against a quartz marble look-alike counter. Others have picked that combo and like it. I think it depends on the two materials being put together.

Since you like blue-gray, you might look at BM Sterling. Depending on light warmth, it can look more grey than blue; but with really cool LEDs, it looks more blue. You are going to have to find a color that works with your floors...I think the blue-greys will work. If you keep the perimeter counters, paint will have to compliment the tones of that grey too.
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David F
Original Author
8 years ago
@rantontoo I love BM Sterling, great suggestion
Linda Doherty
8 years ago
Bring raised portion of island down with counter height seating area. Paint walls something darker. Like sea salt, revere pewter, gray horse, etc. I'd paint the back of island same color. Get stainless appliances. Do a gray veined countertop, marble/marble look herringbone backsplash.