Desperately need ideas for kitchen improvements!!

7 years ago

I love the bones of this kitchen. But the white tile and grimy grout on the island have got to go! I’m not fond of the dark stone on the pillar. It’s dark in here in the winter - Pacific North West!! And the lower cabinets are in desperate need of repainting...or refacing?? The Dynasty range’s oven is horrible, so I’m open to replacing it. There isn’t enough space around the range on either side to be useful in cooking. I like that the tall island counter hides the mess, but we never, ever sit here. It’s just too high. The track lighting really needs updating too. Any and all ideas are welcomed.

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groveraxle

7 years ago

Jwesterby, there are thousands of kitchen photos on Houzz. Start an ideabook for kitchens and save the ones you love. That will get you started.

This is a great space and your cabinets look great from here. I even like the stone pillar; I assume it's structural and can't be removed.

Frankly, all I'd do here is make the island all one level, replace the counters with a solid surface and redo the backsplash, and have the cabinets painted if they really need it.

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Kat & Co. Interiors
7 years ago
Wow! What a great space!
The designer in me is just itching for you to let me in there!! The after pics will be amazing!
Before I start telling you what I would do, you need to ask yourself some questions.
1) What is your budget? Be honest with yourself. Are you just thinking to freshen up or are you ready for an overhaul?
2) Have you renovated before?
3) Have you had a designer in your area in for a consultation?
I recently wrote a blog about renovating. You can read it here
https://katcointeriors.com/2018/12/22/her-mama-said-what/

Please consider hiring a professional in your area to help you with your project. It will be worth it!
stillpitpat
7 years ago
Same first thought as Kat: Wow! Amazing space!! I don't even like open concept, but it makes sense here. I don't really have advice, I just wanted to say "wow!"
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jwesterby
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks Cat!
jwesterby
Original Author
7 years ago
Oops! I haven’t consulted a designer yet. But I will! I was just hoping to find a range of ideas here on houzz before I got officially started!!
jwesterby
Original Author
7 years ago
So sorry....Kat!!
shirlpp
7 years ago
Can you get rid of that stone pillar and extend the island?
jwesterby
Original Author
7 years ago
‘Maybe’ to the pillar. It depends on $$. But the island can definitely go bigger. There’s lots of space around it!
Shasta
7 years ago

I know you don't have this much room but this is a kitchen island with a pillar and stove. You may want to do some online searching in houzz so you can build up an idea book to help you focus in on what you want.
jhmarie
7 years ago
I really love the look of your kitchen, but the range in the island would make me a little crazy:) I like the built in pantries, but I would consider changing them out to put the range there with a vent to the outside. Then you could have one big island for prep and seating. I also love the glass door cabinets - but I would be tempted to remove some for an even larger window.