Archive for September, 2009
I’m trying to re design my (very small) kitchen and would like some ideas for colour schemes and layout. Would like a website with some ideas.
http://www.remodelingmyspace.com/kitchen-remodeling-ideas-how-to/kitchen-designs-design-ideas/pictures-small-kitchen-designs.htm
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/pac_ctnt_988_leader/text/0,,DIY_26336_66431,00.html
i am remodeling my parents kitchen but i am 13 and i need some great ideas like what to put in there or give me a website i need all the help because my parents have done so much for me and i want to do something to help them my budget is around $500-$600 dollars. thanks
www.diynetwork.com is my resource for remodeling my 60 year old house on a budget. I resently redid my kitchen…sand, prime, paint, new hardware…took brown varnish to…a vanilla cream, yellow, and crome modern kitchen. There was a lot more to it but my point is paint is $17 a gallon and hardware is as much as $5 a fixture. This is what they’ll tell you and show you at DIY network. Contact Marie at 608-269-2918if you need dish network.
I was looking at some lovely kitchen designs with suspended seats and wanted some feedback on whether there are any safety or other concerns to worry about with the seats. Personally I think they look great.
http://www.bathroomandkitchenguide.com/Kitchen-Design-Ideas/suspended-seating-for-kitchen-islands.html
Well, the idea isn’t really any different than what you find in the restaurant industry. The key is structural integrity. You’ll notice in that link that all of the seats are supported by steel of some sort. The island or ‘bar’ itself must also be strong structurally to support the seats and individuals, as well as be anchored to the floor.
On the ‘pro’ side, it does keep your seating nice and neat. No one is going to drag the chair or stool off someplace else.
On the ‘con’ side…. you are limiting the size of the individual who can use the seat. Someone short might find it difficult to climb into, and anyone with long legs is going to be uncomfortable trying to fit in there, hehehe. Being a tall individual myself, I prefer seating I can pull out to where I am comfortable. If I were invited to sit at an island like that, I’m afraid I’d have to just stand nearby.
I guess the bottom line is, Do you like it enough to limit your seating options?
Good Luck
I am trying to decide in my about 16 ft 9 in x 11 ft 4 in kitchen what to do on one 11 wall there is a 6 ft slider door directly across there is a basement and garage door there is currently an island separating the eating and kitchen areas and both areas are a bit too small for what they are intended what I am considering is making the whole space(11 4x 16 9) kitchen and putting a eat around island with bar stools similar to a chair and putting cupboards on all wall space, then basically I would just be using the island as a table as well instead of having a separate table and island and would also gain more cupboard space and more walk way, I would keep a triangle for cooking washing etc just enlarge it and would have a foot to foot and a half bumpout on island for leg room what do you think? the sliders go to a covered patio that will be refinished into a dining room come spring of 2009 we have a booster chair, high chair and two adults in reg chairs and another baby on the way
Sounds like you have done a pretty good designing job. If you have a yahoo360 account, you should post some pictures so that answerers can look at it.
Hey
So I need to redecorate. I really do!
I’m an artist, I love Death Cab, I’m a photographer, I paint, etc, love anything artistic and a little bit different.
I like in a one bedroom, small kitchen, small shower room, small room (with built in wardrobes) hallway and toilet apartment. Can’t paint the walls. I want some design ideas.
Anything, help!
Oh, and I’m practically broke. Hahah, cheers!
Small spaces tend to be dark and drapes and too much going on can make them seem claustraphobic. I’d think of doing something with lighting and mirrors. That way you’re not painting the walls and everything is moveable and can change with your mood. You could light up a few choice pieces of photography as a show piece.