looking to replace our old kitchen and design a new one
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Should I keep or replace this old kitchen?
Comments (26)Neryl, like you I'm trying to decide should I replace my kitchen (total redesign) renovate (new bench, stove etc) or larger renovation (bench, doors, stove, etc). My dilemma with the Renos are there is always a little bit more to do; the stove won't fit into the existing space or the new sink is now in metric and won't fit and of course what about the taps??? As with your kitchen I have a breakfast bar that I'm thinking of removing (swinging back 90 deg to the wall running down from the sink, but what do I do then will the floor. The whole area would have to be done. As soon as you start one job there are four or five that will follow. So do I want to spend big dollars on a new kitchen, really I think that is the question. I would say to you don't pending anything at all until you have really thought through exactly what you want and what you can spend, don't through money away on a patch up that you will find in the long term unsatisfactory. About the design though, if you are renovating your house, what is behind that wall the stove is on and what space is there in front of the breakfast bar, where you stood to take the photo? Perhaps you could take a wall out and like me open up your space.. If you can put in a skylight for both light and aesthetics. But the only thing I would say though about the previous comments is unless you want to spend hours cleaning don't go for shelves and open displays unless you cook outside. I have a 'Chinese' kitchen and it tends to be very greasy but friends who have regular cooking and open shelves say they have to not just wipe the shelves over but clean all the display item really very often. I'm sorry all for having so much to say, I've never contributed before to something like this but I do really enjoy reading all the posts. Cheryl...See MoreBefore&After - Our New Kitchen!
Comments (5)Making it longer and removing the overheads definitely opened it up (and I love the sleek look!) but I'm just wondering...where'd the microwave end up? Also, I know it's a crass question, but I want to do something very similar (veeeerry similar; I love your taste in cabinetry, and the light fixtures are awesome). Can you give a ballpark indicator of the ACTUAL project costs? I've done basic sums but I'm worried how things will blow out. Can you also mention if there's any parts of the renovation that you didn't think would work out expensive but which blew out to bigger problems?...See MoreOur new bathroom. Love the look.
Comments (21)Katherine, I am just curious about the look of the rest of your house? For example, what look is the kitchen and external look of house. I love your bathroom, but not sure if it would match the era of my house. I am beginning to think that in bathrooms, they really only look unique and have an extra "something" when the floors aren't the typical grey, charcoal, beige........not sure what to do yet with mine......See MoreOut with the OLD. In with the New kitchen
Comments (15)Hi Kathrynmc1 sorry it has taken me a couple of days to reply. My kitchen cabinetry measures 2.9m x 4m the island is 2,9m x 950. It all works a treat I enjoy easy access to my laundry which has heaps draws and above bench cabinetry, this is a great place to keep my party platters & bowls ect. I left space for the fridge so as it was in close to the kitchen door it’s perfect. Space in my kitchen was paramount to my design. I have miele under bench side by side washer & dryer. Miele dryers have a condensation tank to trap the moisture.. so moisture in the laundry is never a problem. They are well worth the added expense....See Moresiriuskey
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