solution needed for kitchen corner

5 years ago

Help! We're completely remodeling our small kitchen, and want to put a range and counters along the back wall (where hutch thing is currently in the pictures.) There is an unfortunate inward jog on the right side, creating an inverse corner, with a window in it. A normal height/depth counter would end halfway across the window, and be an inch or two higher than the bottom ledge of the window. (see last photo with mock up of counter depth/ height). I would love some ideas to make it look less weird! Caveats: Budget doesn't include resizing the window right now, and there isn't much wiggle room with the counter. Min 24 and max 30" so cutting counter short isn't ideal. Contractor suggests lowering counter height slightly and removing window frame to tile around it instead. Any other thoughts before I commit to that? Thank you!

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kayozzy
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Are you a baker? That might be a good place for a baking station. Kneading and rolling dough is quite difficult without a lower countertop.
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kayozzy
5 years ago
Or you could do one of those built in desks.
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latifolia
5 years ago
Did you get a quote on raising or replacing the window? It might not cost that much, and this would be the time to do it.
Traci F
Original Author
5 years ago
@kayozzy I think I'm probably one of the few people that didn't start bread-making during the pandemic! But I like that at least it would provide a reason for a lower counter, and who knows, maybe I'd be inspired to start baking! A desk wouldn't work because it will be right next to the the range, so needs to be a cooking counter.
Traci F
Original Author
5 years ago
latofolia, there is brick on the other side, so masonry involved. Probably $4k.
Traci F
Original Author
5 years ago
It's already over $50k for a pretty straightforward remodel, since we need to replace everything and take out a wing wall. (I'm in Portland, OR.)
L.D. Johnson
5 years ago
If you are spending that much money, it seems a shame to let the window dictate your design. Could you possibly economize on something else and remove/replace the window to improve your design?