Need help with kitchen

7 years ago

I am trying to figure out what color scheme to go with in my kitchen. The floor is a grey color. I am getting stainless steel appliances next month and I cannot decide which color cabinets to get. I was leaning towards a dark brown and a white counter top. The only issue is I have so many cabinets and no pantry.. I am not sure where I could even place one with how open this kitchen is.

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smm5525

7 years ago

Is the back wall empty? You can do shallow cabinet pantry there depending on space between island and the wall

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Hope B
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7 years ago
Here is the new floor color.. not really good lighting but the best I could get.
Hope B
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7 years ago
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Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
The back wall at the moment has our dinner table in front of it.. then there is also an opening with pillars on the side..
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JAN MOYER
7 years ago
Your first call should be to a local kitchen designer. That call should precede your appliance purchase, and the choice of cabinetry. The first plan in any kitchen plan is FUNCTION. And possibly some wall opening adjustments which are very out of sync in style and proportion. Get some local design help before proceeding further?
jck910
7 years ago
Unfortunately you put the floor down first. As Jan said kitchen plan should have been done first
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
Yeah we weren't going to change the cabinets. We did the transformation kit but it turned out weird. I like the layout and openings for the kitchen as they are. I like a little separation, I'm just trying to figure out what color would go with the flooring and see if anyone has any suggestions on where I could place a pantry.
acm
7 years ago
You could paint the cabinets lots of colors -- a cream or white that goes with the counters and walls would be a popular choice, or a pale gray, or you could bring in a bit of color with a light green or blue. I agree that I'd try to put pantry cabinets on the two-tone wall. If that's out, we need a floor plan.
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Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
Yeah, I saw this one idea it was like bench seating and on each side of it there was a pantry. Then that means I could get rid of the table and still have one there. My husband likes dark cabinets but I like the grey.. it's confusing. I guess I'll post when we get it all together.
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JAN MOYER
7 years ago
You "like the openings and the layout just the way it is" Except you don't, because you have no pantry, which MAY have been possible with the closing of the rectangle opening next to the large arched, and a slight move of the island. Hard to say with no dimensions. Hard to say what might have been possible : )
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
I mean I thought the same thing but i also don't want to walk into my house and see a wall. I like being able to see right into the kitchen. But I don't like it to open.
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
But I do like the layout the only thing I am trying to figure out is where I can place a pantry. I shouldn't have to close the openings to my kitchen to place a pantry especially when there is an entire blank wall right across from the island..
smm5525
7 years ago
What's the aisle dimension between the island and wall?
smm5525
7 years ago
Here's what shallow pantry cabinets could look like along that back wall. The depth would depend on the aisle space and the width would depend on what you are doing with a table in the space. 9 to 12" depth pantry should be sufficient for efficient storage (deep shelves aren't as efficient because things get lost in the back).
smm5525
7 years ago
The same might work on the side wall if you close opening next to the arch. Again depends on dimensions. Can you sketch out on paper a rough floorplan marking dimensions including aisles and openings?
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
It's it's 7.5 ft wide from the island to the wall and 15 feet long from the sliding glass door to the arches
smm5525
7 years ago
That's a great amount of space! Do a search for cabinet pantry on Houzz. So many options!

I don't think the floor will affect this at all since they can install cabinets over the floor.

7.5 ft from counter to wall right?
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Metropolitan Design Concepts
7 years ago
Shallow shelving could be used on the long wall. The pictures above would look fantastic in your space. Good Luck and let us know what you decide!
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Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
Yes from the wall to the island.. and that's exactly what I was thinking. If we kept the same floor plan we shouldn't have to change the floor with new cabinets. I mean I even considered taking out the set of cabinets between the stove and the fridge and making that a large pantry..
smm5525
7 years ago
To compromise on colors with hubby, you can do light colored on the main cabinets and a medium tone stain on pantry. Or even a darker color painted pantry cabinets.
smm5525
7 years ago
Don't do that. You don't want a pantry breaking up workspace between stove and fridge. Both need sufficient landing counter space for efficient prep and cooking zones. Use the back wall. It'll be great!
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
Yeah we were thinking dual tone like light uppers and maybe have the island darker because I really want white countertops. The laminate ones are tacky and they're all scratched from the previous owner.. but I need to change the backsplash.. I just need a color scheme I took my floor board to Home Depot with me to match some colors and they looked nice but it's different with the entire floor
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
This color I liked my hubs didn't because it's too dark but I love the sink.
Hope B
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7 years ago
Hope B
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7 years ago
Hope B
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7 years ago
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
I like the shaker cabinets because they're modern and look so clean. It's just a hard decision when I can't see it all on the floor
smm5525
7 years ago
This is one of my favorite kitchens. In your case I would either do the island different and keep pantry same as perimeter or keep island and perimeter same and island different. You can do white cabinets with medium tone stain and white marble like quartz countertops
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Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
See I love the blue island haha, like the photo above. But yeah I was thinking white cabinets and a different color island just to make a color statement so everything isn't so basic.
smm5525
7 years ago
Think of your floor as neutral. Then pick the countertops you like. Cabinets are easier to pick because so many paint options.
smm5525
7 years ago
What countertop material did u have in mind?
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
I really like how they put the pantry in there it looks like it's meant to be there not an addition because they attached it to the ceiling. That'll be hard for me with cathedral ceilings
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
I wanted quartz countertops. I saw a white diamond color but they said it's only for bathrooms so that was gone. I don't want to white though I want like some tones in it like maybe a grey wash or something but nothing to bold. Because I think I may put a glossy backsplash like subway tile or something similar
smm5525
7 years ago
It'll be fine. You might consider moving or shortening the opening but with flooring in, it might not be feasible
smm5525
7 years ago
Look at LG Minuet or LG rococo Quartz. White with marble like veining. Very pretty
smm5525
7 years ago
smm5525
7 years ago
For backsplash wait until counters and cabinets are done. Then get samples and see them in your space before you decide
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
Yeah I yeah I've thought about it but I don't think it will be feasible I think the wall in the middle is load bearing but not 100%. I like the pantry you suggested though. We should have plenty of space. The only reason we did the floors first isn't to go backwards lmao it's because when we moved in the floors were horrible and messed up and needed replaced ASAP. We didn't think we'd replace the cabinets because we heard so much about the transformation kits. But when we started it. It wasn't that great.. it scratched easily and just looked tacky in my opinion.
smm5525
7 years ago
Are you painting or replacing cabinets?
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
Yeah I like the top one. That's almost exactly what I'm looking for just a little more sparkle.
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
We tried pairing and when we did the clear coat with the kit it made the cabinets look tacky because we did the dark paint. So we stopped and didn't finish the top ones. So only the lower and island is done. We're getting our appliances next month so after that we will have the cabinets replaced if not at the same time.
smm5525
7 years ago
If you are replacing cabinets consider getting rid of microwave above stove. You can do a MW drawer or microwave on shelf in island or on perimeter. A good vent above stove, all drawers in base cabinets to maximize storage
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
I agree but wouldn't someone have to install the vent so there is a place for it to go? Or how does that work??
smm5525
7 years ago
Is it an exterior wall? If not, they would probably have to run it through the side. I'm not sure but a contractor would give suggestions.
Hope B
Original Author
7 years ago
It's not, and alright thank you! I'm sure I'll be posting more about the colors for our entry way soon