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First off, let me say that I've been reading the threads here and I am SO happy I found this site. Everyone is so wonderful.
Here's my deal. I've always dreamed of tearing down the wall between my kitchen and living rooms and having a open floor plan. I want to make it a half wall with an island. Now that I have plans to sell the house, I'm not so sure I should take on that project.
Either way, I need a need kitchen. I've come up with a plan for tearing the wall down. Please take a look and let me know what you think.
I can get a great deal on a double oven, but I have to buy it tmmw.
Also, any suggestions on the door? I included my floor color. I'm trying to decide between the Adel MB, Adel White and Nexus.
as for the pictures, the wall (with the scallops) that I am considering removing has that old kitchen on one side and the sofa with the orange square on the other side.
the dining room, where the couple is sitting is now where the kimono is. You can see the scallop of the wall i am considering removing.
I am not usually a fan of island cooktops...if you have any other choice it is worth exploring. Another thing to consider is whether or not the noise from the kitchen is going to be intrusive in the living area. Having an oven opening into a major walkway is a no-no, too.
How involved and expensive would it be to move that radiator?
Are you updating the kitchen to ready it for sale? If so, I would just replace the current cabinets, put in some nice, servicable appliances and keep it simple.
If you're staying, then I say "let the sawdust fly!"
My dad says that with 3+ identical houses for sale on my street alone, need to do something to make the house different. I like to attend the open houses and the complaint is always that the house seems crowded. my problem with this option is that I can't decide on a layout. this option is also less expensive (fewer cabinets)
Others say just gut it and replace. my problem with that option is that I don't know what color doors to pick. most of the wood grains are out because they are either too dark or too close to the floor color and I was advised to stay away from white because I'm selling.
If you're on a slab, it's going to be difficult to change out things like gas, water and heat. I'd go with simply replacing the cabinets and appliances with something inexpensive and let the next owners do what they want. It doesn't look like you can take down the wall without reconfiguring something, and then you're talking large cash outlay. Just make it clean, neat and stay on a budget.
I agree with Eva. I would pick the most popular door style (is that Adel Medium Brown?), and dependant upon the area, see if you can get away with laminate- if not, consider the least expensive granite you can get- which these days is not too bad, especially in a small space.
Remember that the less you spend, the more you get for your money in resale. That's not to say that a crummy kitchen is good, but keeping your expenses down on a quality ktichen is key.
Are you replacing your appliances? I'd definately look at an appliance clearance center.
I am replacing the stove, the fridge is new. the stove is what started this whole ordeal. It's not in great condition and it's too narrow to simply replace and reface the cabinets. It's original to the house (see picture)
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