kitchen
We started the master bath remodel by having ReStore/Habitat for Humanity come out (at no cost to us) and remove all of the old fixtures/cabinets/tub/toilet/towel bars, etc which we donated because they were in great condition and reusable, although a bit outdated. This saved us money on our contractor gutting the room, plus our contractor had some fixtures in his shop which he also donated!
Typical Schedule for Remodel: Books have been written about construction scheduling, and there is no way to cover everything that might be considered here. But there are some typical remodel scheduling rules to follow. Some of these might differ job to job, and not all contractors agree entirely on the order, but here’s a good framework of order to consider: Demo Rough work (framing, plumbing, electrical) Insulation (exterior walls, underfloor and under roof) Drywall Prime and paint Cabinet installation Slab and tile Floors Finish work (finish carpentry, electrical, fixture installations, finish hardware) Final paint It’s not that simple, of course. Every job is different, and experienced professionals understand the necessity of looking at each job as its own operation. The remodel schedule above does not take into account exterior work, such as foundation, siding and roofing, which might be necessary for your project.
Deep void. If a cabinet end doesn’t work into your design but you have a deep, narrow space that could be put to good use, this pullout broom and mop holder is a good option. Its specially designed racks fit around the broom or mop, allowing for the whole space to be used efficiently. It’s ideal for kitchens, laundries and cabinets located beneath stairs.
Of course, this requires the upper and lower cabinets to align crisply, which can take careful planning when laying out the kitchen. Using filler panels and adjusting the spacing around a window can help make cabinets end at the same place on the top and bottom, even if the widths of each cabinet don’t match perfectly above and below.
General Rule No. 2 Knowing where to stop the tile horizontally is easy if your kitchen runs wall to wall, but what if it ends partway along a longer wall? In a case like this, where the kitchen cabinetry ends mid-room, the best option is to end the upper cabinets, lower cabinets and backsplash all on one crisp line.
Open shelving. Installed in place of traditional upper cabinetry, open shelving recalls the days when kitchens were more utilitarian than decorative. Today open shelves are as much about aesthetics as about practicality: Their openness helps make a space feel larger, and they often house accessories in addition to kitchen implements. Keeping dishware to a single color, as shown here, creates a striking effect.
Beadboard. Nothing says cottage kitchen more clearly than beadboard. This grooved style of paneling warms walls and cabinetry and adds architectural interest with a minimum of fuss. Because it has so much visual impact, you don't need much to create a cottage effect. Go the classic route and paint it a creamy color, choose the same hue as your cabinetry or sand it slightly for an aged, distressed look.
Tuck bun feet beneath lower cabinets and corbels beneath upper ones, or paint a built-in hutch a contrasting color to give the illusion that it isn't fixed.
Good idea for my island.
Nice, but ovens are too far from cook-top - no place to put a hot/heavy dish from the oven quickly! I like my arrangement much better.
Like this island
Love the dark island, but would do it in a light blue.
Consider this vs. what I have now - narrow, deep cabinet!
Placing books next to counter seating means that they can entertain your guests and spark conversation while you’re working in the kitchen. A kitchen bookshelf is also a good spot to stash a few magazines, whether they contain a few recipes you’ve marked to try, or some fashion or silly celebrity gossip you want to show to a friend.
This pantry already had double French doors. Rather than filling out the side walls with plain drywall, this clever designer used the thick wall to make space for books. The books are easy to browse and add color to the kitchen.
Incorporating open shelves into kitchen islands has been trending recently. The shelves not only keep books handy, but they also ease the transition from living or dining room to kitchen within an open floor plan, and help make the kitchen look less utilitarian.
Love those blue pendants!!
It’s also nice to open a cabinet and find a choice of nicely organized favorite vessels for your handmade bouquets. Other items to include are frogs, chicken wire, clippers, scissors and twine. Put these all together in a large, square vase. If your vase cabinet has doors, you can use a simple shoebox to hold your bouquet-making tools.
Like the crystal knobs!!
Here, the soft blue-green island color is picked up in the pendant lights above, the striking backsplash and the decorative tableware.
Love the blue backsplash, white cabinets, white blinds!
Want simple corbels like these, under cabinets.
Like the beadboard behind open shelves & island!
Great idea for south end of cabinets!
When mixing shelving with seating, you’ll really appreciate not having to open a door to grab a cookbook or pot. At the same time, you’ll want to be sure not to display anything too delicate that could end up falling victim to a stray swipe from a foot. Cookbooks are usually tough enough for this task, so this would be a good option. Also, I could reverse this option, with 2 stools in the middle, with narrow shelves at both ends.
4. Glass doors. One of the standout features I noticed at a recent design show was the many styles of sleek glass doors being used on lower cabinets, rather than on upper cabinets where they might be more expected. A long stretch of glass doors like this gives an island the look of a display case, as if from a jewelry store or gallery.
Kitchen island with seating at one end, pretty storage at other.
Put knobs up high on stool side, so knees don't bump into them.
Like this, but with blue island & white counter top.
Love the look of the cabinet at right side of photo - makes it look like a piece of furniture.
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