kitchen design, please help!

7 years ago

hello, we need to renovate out kitchen asap, as it's literally falling apart (see photo). I'd love to get some ideas on how best to open our space, perhaps allow some seating in the kitchen (my dream is a kitchen nook of sorts, but not sure we can fit it in, it's a small kitchen). we are open to removing top half of the wall between the kitchen and dining room, but would like to keep it somewhat separate with a half wall/counter and cabinets. we are open to not having an island, as I think our space is too small. we are going to move our washer and dryer to the basement and would like to create some pantry space in that place, as well as to put our oven and microwave in that space and replace current oven with cooktop. we also have an open space to the big room and could potentially make it a wall or replace with cabinets on bottom and top, with open space in between.

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stillpitpat

7 years ago

You would do best keeping this to one thread.

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Alex M
Original Author
7 years ago
I should add, our biggest concerns are: more counter space, a bigger pantry, a better flow (sink, stove, fridge triangle) and if we can manage a seating/eat in area (either with a small table/nook or a counter/bar type of seating). thank you
decoenthusiaste
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Houzzers are going to want to see a floorplan, even if rough, with all measurements (openings, door swing, etc.) You may as well start on that now, because it will generate the best ideas. I know it is daunting, but tackling your clutter issues and carving out more storage will be a big step in getting your dream kitchen.
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shirlpp
7 years ago
Exactly - why 2 threads.
Beth H. :
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
since this is a very large redo, and ultimately expensive (you do realize you're looking at over 40K for just the minimum, right?) hire a good kitchen designer.

right off the bat I would remove the soffits, (is there HVAC in there?) raise the ceiling if possible, and do all new recessed lighting. how you've managed with a fan light in that space, I don't know!

you may be able to shorten that one window, or remove it altogether in order to get you more counter or storage space.

remove the cab above the fridge and get a larger fridge (especially if you're moving the washer. which means moving gas and electric.)

think about putting your micro into your new island and have a custom vent hood made.
Alex M
Original Author
7 years ago
thanks everyone, I'll delete this thread and keep my other one with "designer services"