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cmjanderson

Should it stay or should it go?

cmjanderson
hace 7 años
Mid-century home being remodeled. Can't decide weather to keep the kitchen counter/island or remove. Pro's to remove: opens up the space between kitchen and dining room, counter top is low and can put a new island/countertop to fit our needs. Con's to remove: it's part of original architecture, won't cost much to restore. What would you do?
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    Patricia Colwell Consulting
    hace 7 años

    This is a 50’s kitchen I did for a client if that helps Some things are just better ideas now than when a house was built

    • Comentarios (25)

    • PRO
      Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design
      hace 7 años

      I would let it go. It blocks the fabulous beams from either direction and really does close down the open feel of the room.


    • PRO
      JAN MOYER
      hace 7 años

      OUT!!!!

    • Architectural Notice
      hace 7 años

      I would remove it also. It appears outdated.

    • leelee
      hace 7 años

      Take it down.

    • teamaltese
      hace 7 años
      Are you remodeling, or doing a historic restoration? You need to live in your home, and fashion it so it works for you. I suggest you take lots of photos of the original features, and save them for the next owner, who may want to restore. Then, take it down.
    • bargainhunter
      hace 7 años
      I would remove it
    • PRO
      BeverlyFLADeziner
      hace 7 años

      Remove it

    • decoenthusiaste
      hace 7 años

      GONE!

    • User
      hace 7 años

      It needs to go...

    • Kathleen Vickers
      hace 7 años

      The partitioning of space is a nice mid-century touch in your kitchen. Could you not modify the peninsula (also a mid-century element) to achieve more openness? [https://www.houzz.com/photos/ploughed-paddock-midcentury-kitchen-phvw-vp~38363178[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/ploughed-paddock-midcentury-kitchen-phvw-vp~38363178)

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      KHB Interiors
      hace 7 años
      Hello

      If you don't need the space I would remove it.

      The space it will give you and the open feeling will be well worth it.

      Best of luck !

      KHB Interiors in New Orleans

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    • Bev
      hace 7 años

      I would remove the upper portion but leave the bottom portion and use it like a regular kitchen cabinet! It's a great place to put food or plates when eating in the dining room.

    • sandradclark
      hace 7 años

      One thing that is acceptable in living in a MCM home is updating the kitchen & baths so they better fit our lives they way we live them now. Patricia Colwell has shown an excellent example of updating but still keeping the vibe of the 50's style.

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      Carlisle Design, LLC
      hace 7 años

      It should go. In theory it's great, but better ways to give a nod to the architectural style.

    • PRO
      Mark Bischak, Architect
      hace 7 años

      Keep it. Every house needs something where the guests can ask, "What the hell is that?"

    • Jennifer Havin
      hace 7 años
      Can you take doors off both sides and save for later? when you have the doors open in that photo you can get a little more open feel. I like it and think you could work around it. everyone's got an open concept now
    • lefty47
      hace 7 años

      HI -- It could and should go . Your not doing an historical restoration and it isn't very attractive and not worth saving . You have to live for today and have kitchens and bathrooms for your time . As long as the house mostly retains it's character of the time then it's fine .

    • auntthelma
      hace 7 años

      I'd let it go.

    • PRO
      Maison Maya
      hace 7 años

      Let it go!

    • Maureen
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      Now is the time, as it will allow you to design the kitchen based on your needs and what is more aesthetically pleasing. If you change your mind down the road - which you probably will when you see your brand new kitchen and the contrast, then you have to deal with the floor. Create a space that takes advantage of its maximum usage and you can still keep a MCM look.

    • cmjanderson
      Autor original
      hace 7 años
      Thank you everyone for your advice/. We've 'let it go'.
    • Snaggy
      hace 7 años

      Looks brighter already !

    • Maureen
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      Wow..what a positive difference. What are you plans for the base/counter?

    • coffee75
      hace 2 años

      Our son has moved into 2 houses with this feature and those "head bumpers" are the first thing to go! It really opens up the space.

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