7th kitchen remodel complete
7 years ago
Moving, so figured I would share my latest kitchen remodel. Some of you might recognize my island which has traveled through every kitchen with me. You can sit at the island and see the Empire State Building in the distance.
I’ll try to find before photos.
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Comments (12)Hi Paula, Wow loads of great advice already ! I'd suggest you ask your builder if he can recommend a structural engineer, that he's worked with previously, to come and view the stack - it may be that by extending the thick nub on bottom left of that area marked, that you can then put one beam across to support above? ( but I'm not a SE - so you will need on site advice for this !!) I'm the concept planner that Minnie added the link for ( thank you Minnie !!) We sell purely design, no product. So charge for our services, rather than making a mark up on what you buy, like a showroom would. (We have a few types of service - the most expensive, for a project this size, is about the same cost as a good dishwasher) But that does mean you get a PDF with all the plans/elevations/colour perspectives, panoramics and item listing to shop around with, which means you can compare like for like and negotiate great deals with showrooms/studios/even online suppliers of kitchen furniture and appliances etc. We can even supply colour A3 prints, if you want, too ! So we are a bit different to a free studio service - but can work well for busy people who want an input into the design stage ( we have a service that involves you throughout the design process over a five day period) and those who want to approach a few different studios or online suppliers to quote, but that don't have the time to deal with several site visits from several designers and to sit through several presentations that are all different - so it becomes a bit confusing to see who's offering the best deal ! You simply email them your design PDF - or drop them in a printed copy, ask for their best price as you are shopping around. All they need to do initially is price it - so much easier for the studios too ! Anyway enough of the 'sales pitch' from me ! Best wishes for your project, which ever route you choose ! :-)...See MoreRemodelling kitchen-can we take out existing units/worktops and re-use
Comments (4)Whilst there can be occasions when it may be more hassle/work to re-fit existing kitchen units into a completely new layout, this doesn't look to be the case with what you want to achieve. Your kitchen looks in good condition and you want to have a single run of units on the wall opposite your new sliding doors. As a carpenter & joiner I'm struggling to see any difficulty with such on the basis of the info you've provided. At worst you may need a new worktop or section of such and/or end panels. If you've got a full wall of units the opposite side you could potentially use some of those to form your new island (depending on what sort of configuration you have in mind), with the addition of new doors, heavier end panels & stone worktop to contrast. There shouldn't be any problem with re-using your range either (just check sizes), and £100 or so spent getting an oven cleaner in should have it looking great with your new layout, until you decide to replace it....See MoreKitchen remodel - here do I start?
Comments (3)Hi Liz! To answer your questions, I hope this helps: "I talked to an architect who said he would do a feasibility study for us but I don't really understand what this will gain me." A feasibility study typically means that the architect will draw some sketch designs for you and then these can be used to test that the project is right for you - things like that it fits your budget, it is likely to get planning permission or it's within permitted development. Things like that. I offer a similar service called the Home Design Foundation Package. "Should I go for the feasibility study then get him to draw up plans? then approach builders?" I would check with the architect that you've spoken with what their feasibility specifically delivers for you - what will you get. I assume that you will get some sketch plans, but I don't know what they will be like or how useful they will be. If they are similar to the ones that I produce then you can use them to get a budget outline from builders, but they are not suitable for use for construction because more detail is needed. However, you could use them as a guideline on the basis that they are an outline sketch design that will need further decisions to be made to be able to build so can't be relied on as construction drawings. "Should I get building companies in and hope they will have a "pet "architect who can advise me?" You can do this but most builders work with technologists and not architects because they are cheaper. If budget is your highest priority then this might be OK for you. But if you are looking for more quality then you will get a better result working with an architect first and then going to a builder with a complete set of construction drawings. "Should I get a kitchen/interior designer in and if so will they advise on the whole project or just the kitchen layout?" It depends if your architect offers kitchen design or not. This is something that I offer in my Build Package. Some architects do offer this and some don't. If you are looking at getting an extension built then you need an architect, not an interior designer. Hope this helps! I've made a video that goes through the main mistakes that homeowners make when having an extension built and how to avoid them. This might help you too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwCG5eLkv0s&t=1s Best of luck with your project! Jane, i-architect.co.uk...See MoreNeed inspiration to complete my kitchen/diner please!
Comments (52)However, if your cabinet is actually two pieces that can be separated, you could alternatively create more symmetry by placing the fridge centrally in between them. I would place the cabinets flush against the walls, leaving an equal gap around each side of the fridge. Consider cutting the skirting board to make them truly flush for a built in look (or alternatively use a thin filler piece painted to match.) Then you would need two boards… one atop the cabinets wall to wall, and a shorter one along the top of the fridge that goes cabinet to cabinet....See More
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good to read you again. I haven’t been on here in years either!
the backsplash in my butlers pantry is just gold leaf right on the Sheetrock. I painted the wall black, brushed on sizing, then applied the squares. after I put all the squares up, I scuffed it up in a few spots, then went over the top with a brown polyurethane stain and seal to age it up. Then we trimmed it in shoe molding. DH seriously doubted this was going to turn out. But everyone who sees it likes it. Here’s a better picture:
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