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goflyrm

Kitchen repurpose

goflyrm
6 years ago


just purchased this home and not a fan of the dark wood or cathedral style cabinet doors. But the bottom doors I like, the square raised panels. But there are new granite countertops?!?

Looking to get new doors for the tops and paint them all white.

Remove vent Hood and cabinet and get one with the long exposed duct.

Also closing the gap between top of cabinet and ceilings?

I also wanted an island (where floor is taped) but don't think it will look ok...?!? opinions?

Basically looking for color advice, lighting, flooring help...


Serious consultation needed! Please!!?! Thank you!

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  • jhmarie
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    It is usually hard to get an island in a U shaped kitchen. At the very least, you need 36" between island and anything else, and it is best to have 42" at least between island and sink, stove and fridge. You need to be able to comfortably (and safely) open the range door and the fridge.

    If you are going to paint the cabinets, consider a wood floor. Once the wood is gone, so will be the warmth unless you bring it back in with some wood. Try to match the hardwood in the rest of the home.

    If you have a pantry and plenty of storage, you can take down some of the uppers too.

    Oak is not a paint grade wood because the texture of the grain shows through the paint, but people paint it anyway and are happy with the results. A poor paint job can ruin the cabinets, so do your homework to learn the process or hire a professional cabinet painter. It will be expensive.

    If you are considering keeping the wood, I have an oak kitchen in my "my pics" idea book. It is more cottage / vintage style. I have another idea book called "wood kitchens" which has some other oak kitchens and there are more on Houzz.

    Here are a few pics that kept the bottom cabinets oak:


    Same idea, but different kitchen:

    Comments (9)

    • goflyrm
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Granite countertops..don't know the color.

    • PRO
      JudyG Designs
      6 years ago
      last modified: 6 years ago

      I am all for saving and redoing, etc. But, not in your case. Live with it and then gut the space when you can budget a new kitchen into your financial plan.


    • shirlpp
      6 years ago

      Yes, continue the hardwood into the kitchen. It looks tight for a permanent island, so you might want to consider an island on wheels, as they tend to be smaller. Your plans for the cabinets sound great, and consider moving those open shelves over the sink. The granite is very nice......Best Wishes!

      goflyrm thanked shirlpp
    • PRO
      Custom Curtains Plus
      6 years ago

      I agree with the hardwood. When I am in homes with a lot of wood (trimwork, floor and/or cabinets) it always feels a bit warmer and more inviting. Good luck.

      goflyrm thanked Custom Curtains Plus
    • goflyrm
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      I don't like the idea of shelves. Not a fan. Also I need alot of storage without looking at it.

      I also don't like wood floors in kitchens. I was thinking of slate looking g porcelain? White cabinets and changing door styles To a shaker?

    • shirlpp
      6 years ago

      Sorry, I meant I'd remove those shelves above the sinks - near the window. It looks way too crowded.

      goflyrm thanked shirlpp
    • goflyrm
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Oh!! Lol yeah so dated rounded corners shelving! I really want to do something... Fresh, transitional. This is a 1984 contemporary cape. And this kitchen has got me stumped

    • goflyrm
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Judy G I would love to do that, but that means I would lose alot more like the granite countertops.

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