spanishbuddha
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- Oct 26, 2021
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I'll just have to assume that you are not married, or have a significant other, or you wouldn't be asking this kind of advice from this group. Plenty of skills here, I'll not deny that, but be wary of those advising using decals.Hey everyone,
I'm embarking on a kitchen remodeling project and could really use some advice from those who've been through it. I'm torn between classic and modern styles.
While I love the timeless appeal of classic designs, the sleek lines of modern kitchens are undeniably attractive. What factors should I consider in making this decision?
Any tips on optimizing space without sacrificing style? Also, any recommendations for budget-friendly yet durable materials?
Your experiences and insights would be invaluable! Share your success stories or cautionary tales.
Looking forward to hearing from the seasoned remodelers in the community!
Thanks in advance for any help
thank you so much for your suggestion. really appreciate that.I'll just have to assume that you are not married, or have a significant other, or you wouldn't be asking this kind of advice from this group. Plenty of skills here, I'll not deny that, but be wary of those advising using decals.
As Bill has asked, what are the dimensions and the openings? In my humble opinion, smaller area kitchens look great in the modern (European?) designs, while very large kitchen areas, again my opinion, look best in the classic, 'country' style. My preference for cabinet colors is the 'lighter' look', golden oak for instance for the cabinets as opposed to the darker cherry colors.
If you have the room then a trash compactor is a great addition. A salad sink in an island area is indispensable across from the main cooking stove. A luxury (I wish I had thought to install when I designed mine) is a water spigot over the stove top. Plenty, and I mean plenty!, of drawers. The handiest lower cabinet features that I have are 'pot' drawers, deep, undivided drawers for those large cooking things. Those and lower cabinets that have slide out shelving that hold the canned goods and stuff like that; so much easier to get to especially the back stored items.
In my kitchen I have redundancy in energy source; an electric stove and across from it a propane two burner cook top. Very handy when the power goes out, which is often here.
So many choices for counter tops and sink materials I'll not even attempt that. Very personal choices here, but do the research for durability. Same with flooring, very personal. I installed 16" tile and unfortunately did not have time to install myself. The 'professional' did not properly 'butter' the centers leaving many with a hollow domes underneath.
I designed and build most of my own cabinetry, having a local cabinet maker do some of the very large pieces. I would highly recommend this route, not building your own, but look for a local who does do work like this https://mayflowerva.com/potomac-md. Hands down better quality and may even be less expensive, if you do some of the work, like install the doors and drawer fronts? But with this route you are also the finisher!
also thank you for your helpTake lots of photos before, during and after. Make sure you plan where all the things in the kitchen now are going to go in the new layout. Don't try to figure it out once the kitchen is done. Round any corner of the countertop where you will be walking past it. Have plenty of light, I had 2 ceiling lights replace one in the center and lights under the counters. Have plenty of outlets and plan where toaster, coffee pot, kettle, blender, etc will be powered. Lights that are open will collect flies and dust (ask me how I know) so recessed or "boob" lights. Some fixtures can't use a standard light bulb and with LED lights that can last for years, I got extra bulbs so in the future, getting a replacement that fits and gives the same light is not a problem. I got a cabinet under the counter that is about 6 inches wide for cutting boards, baking trays, pizza stone, anything large and thin.
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This is looking at the same corner, so there was a LOT of things done. This is a 90 year old house and this modern look in no way detracts from the charm of it. Good luck and keep us posted kitchen remodeling richmond va. Take lots of photos before, during and after. Make sure you plan where all the things in the kitchen now are going to go in the new layout. Don't try to figure it out once the kitchen is done. Round any corner of the countertop where you will be walking past it. Have plenty of light, I had 2 ceiling lights replace one in the center and lights under the counters. Have plenty of outlets and plan where toaster, coffee pot, kettle, blender, etc will be powered. Lights that are open will collect flies and dust (ask me how I know) so recessed or "boob" lights. Some fixtures can't use a standard light bulb and with LED lights that can last for years, I got extra bulbs so in the future, getting a replacement that fits and gives the same light is not a problem.
thank youDon't take advice from someone who is Selling the appliances!
There are space "rules" like distances from sink to stove to fridge!
There are also spacing rules for passing thru. 24" for one person, 30" for two passing one another.
16" of counter top (minimum) on both sides of a cook top.
28" cook top to overhead exhaust fan Home Remodeling Redmond WA. 24" counter top to underside of cabinets.
Just sayin!