kitchen reno design help

4 years ago

Planning for a remodel of the very dated kitchen in our 70s bi-level. Removing a wall to open the living/dining/kitchen into one space. Have a working layout that preserves electrical and plumbing locations to keep costs down, adds island, and leaves space for a table. Color scheme dilemma… I’m drawn to lighter tone natural woods and whites to brighten up the interior during our Alaskan winters.

I’m thinking about contrasting cabinets. Currently looking at Belmont (cabinet doors shown), but may go with Kraftmaid. Lowers and fridge surround in rift white oak natural (but have considered a warmer stain as well), with uppers in painted white. The open shelf above dishwasher in the oak. Hoping to put in waterproof wood floors but am struggling with color balance. Wondering if light oak floors would be too overpowering with the oak cabinets? Toying with a white waterfall edge counter on the island to break up the oak visually. Or would a contrasting floor/cabinet be better? Including some pics of the layout and samples of the cabinet with 3 different floors. Open to any and all suggestions.

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S Sme
Original Author
4 years ago
Oops. This was the third floor
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Ratskorogami
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
The design looks pretty cool and simple. However, I would choose lighter tones. I feel like lighter colors bring more joy and calm to the kitchen. Also, don't forget to be very careful with the measurements. When I was decorating my house, I did a preventive design, and when my partner and I went to https://katehartmaninteriors.com/interior-design-boulder/, she showed us how wrong the measurements were. Even if it may sound overrated, the designers know what they do, and it's better to trust them, even if their services have an extra price.
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herbflavor
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
if there is no overhang/seating why dont you push it over and come off wall about where drawers are for a U shape? makes more sense to have counters be continuous which is always better.
S Sme
Original Author
4 years ago
Ahh - there is overhang seating. Not pictured i guess. There will also be a table in the bigger space on the other side of the island. I worry with a U shape going from stove/sink to table you have to walk all the way around the peninsula. We sit at the table for 2-3 meals a day so it’s heavily used not an afterthought. This is a more representative rendition with the designer I decided to move forward with.