Kitchen remodel

[Road Head]

Straight out of 1964! Planning on starting the remo/reno after Labor Day.

Currently have wall oven and a stovetop. Although difficult to see, the stovetop actually extends over the 45deg joint in the corner, and that upper right cabinet hits the range when you open it. It annoys me greatly. Not to mention, when you walk in the back door, it is like a tunnel with the cabinets and the fridge/pantry area. I want to open it up a little and center a range over there instead with countertop prep space on either side, and cabinets above.

Planning on tearing out pantry, and replacing with a cabinet instead. This will allow for a wider and less deep fridge...as you can see, it juts out. Probably put cabinets above fridge as well. The fridge just really doesnt fit there very well, its too big.

Ah, the unused countertop space. We keep the microwave over there, and yes, it is a pain because you have to walk over there with stuff. Planning on hanging one over the range, simply because there isnt anywhere else good to put it. Lesser of two evils compared to where it is now. I am considering putting a small sink in the middle of this area, and using this as a built-in bar area...coffee supplies, wine fridge, drink makings, etc.

Bar and countertop will be replaced to match the rest.

I really like this, and will be going a similar route.

 

[FinlayZJ]

Good luck

What are you budgeting for all that work?

 

[Road Head]

Good luck

What are you budgeting for all that work?

As little as possible. Under $10k is my plan. Its not an e-mansion, so it should be doable.

 

[HDC]

Hell, just getting rid of that fuchsia paint job would be a massive improvement.

 

[Road Head]

Hell, just getting rid of that fuchsia paint job would be a massive improvement.

That turned out to be a bit lighter than we expected. Either way, it was better than the original color which was a terrible yellow-green blend and 40 years of stains and marks.

 

[mnLiberty]

Hell, just getting rid of that fuchsia paint job would be a massive improvement.

I was thinking the same thing!

I like the look of the new design but am not a fan of the ebony (?) stain- a little too dark for me.

 

[abqtj]

I really like this, and will be going a similar route.

As little as possible. Under $10k is my plan. Its not an e-mansion, so it should be doable.

Interesting....$10k for that, huh....

 

[grigsby]

no way $10k will do it. You will get close to that just with cabinets.

 

[Road Head]

Interesting....$10k for that, huh....

I like the overall look, not trying to match it exactly. That kitchen is really, really nice. Im going to try to get a similar look on a pretty low budget.

 

[Road Head]

no way $10k will do it. You will get close to that just with cabinets.

I will be building my own cabinets.

 

[RhodeIslandRed]

I will be building my own cabinets.

I have come to the conclusion that would be the only way I could redo my kitchen the way I want and be able to afford it.

 

[Road Head]

I have come to the conclusion that would be the only way I could redo my kitchen the way I want and be able to afford it.

My parents remodeled, and my dad built all the cabinets, and ordered the doors. I wish I had pics. I figured it would turn out pretty nice...it is incredible how great it turned out. Seems like he had less than $500 in wood, and another $1kish for doors.

 

[RhodeIslandRed]

My parents remodeled, and my dad built all the cabinets, and ordered the doors. I wish I had pics. I figured it would turn out pretty nice...it is incredible how great it turned out. Seems like he had less than $500 in wood, and another $1kish for doors.

It really isn't that hard to build a box.

 

[abqtj]

How much for appliances?

 

[Road Head]

How much for appliances?

There is a fridge Ive been eyeing for $1400, and figure another $1k for the other stuff. Might be able to sell my current appliances (dishwasher, fridge, oven, and microwave) for who the heck knows, less than $1k, but probably more than $500.

 

[John]

The one you pictured is nice (minus the popcorn ceiling) but, like previously stated, that kitchen isn't happening for $10k.



You have a kid?

 

[synonymous]

$10k won't do that. That's 2 slabs minimum, at $2-3k/slab. Appliances will bankrupt you. My fridge retails for almost $10k alone. Do flush-mount doors on your cabinets, they rule.

 

[synonymous]

Hell, I spy $1k in cabinet hardware(hinges, slides, handles) alone.

 

[Road Head]

$10k won't do that. That's 2 slabs minimum, at $2-3k/slab. Appliances will bankrupt you. My fridge retails for almost $10k alone. Do flush-mount doors on your cabinets, they rule.

My parents kitchen has a huge island and they picked some spiffy granite and it was only $2500ish for two slabs, and that included measuring, cutting two sinks, bullnosed edge, and installation. I estimate my sq footage to be on par with theirs, but Im not getting the fancy stone.

And you know as well as I do that I am not going to be purchasing the same caliber appliances that you have. My house and location do not call for that, and it would be a waste of money to do so.

 

[FinlayZJ]

$10k won't do that. That's 2 slabs minimum, at $2-3k/slab. Appliances will bankrupt you. My fridge retails for almost $10k alone. Do flush-mount doors on your cabinets, they rule.

$10K Fridge

My granite was $26/sq ft (3cm, bullnose, installed with a sink). It went into a second slab. Find a place that charges by the sq-ft.

I think it can be done for under $10K if he watches his pennies.