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Help with potential kitchen update

Kerri
hace 3 años
última modificación:hace 3 años

My husband and I are thinking of buying a home we have been eyeing for some time now. Last night we were looking at the kitchen through the 3D tour and discussing things we would want to change/update.

Cabinets and counters would be updated but our big dilemma is the sink and dishwasher location, the stove location and this weird nook next to the fridge. I would like to put in a wall oven and cook top instead of having a range. I would also like to replace The window above the sink with a ledge or just relocate the dishwasher/sink and put an island in. If the walls cant be removed, then I would just open the window as much as much as possible.

Please let me know your thoughts and design ideas.








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  • Sammy
    hace 3 años
    Última modificación: hace 3 años

    I can almost guarantee you that that L-shaped wall isn’t load-bearing. There was probably a full wall there originally, separating the tiny kitchen from the dining area, which the owners decided to “open up” during a remodel. However, during that remodel, the couple decided that the cost to move the plumbing was “crazy!” and that they could save a few grand if they left the sink right where it is. They took a similar approach when they received the “RIDICULOUS!!” quote from the cabinet maker, opting instead to “repurpose” the cabinet that used to house the wall oven into a “coffee bar” like they saw that “young gal on that one show do” with a little help from their neighbor, Bill, because “he built that sewing room for Sheila!”

    • Comentarios (14)

    • NancyD
      hace 3 años

      Have you had a building inspection done yet on this house? Not only is it good practice in general, but it can lead to a decision about whether you need a structural engineer to determine if that little section is load-bearing. That is an odd set-up and, if possible, I’d remove it completely.

    • PRO
      R Titus Designs
      hace 3 años

      Agree. I would'nt stress over layouts until you find out if that wall can come down.

    • anj_p
      hace 3 años

      Agree. The only way I would buy that house is if those walls would come down.

    • eld6161
      hace 3 años
      Última modificación: hace 3 años

      Exactly. I’m afraid it is there for a reason.

    • Kerri
      Autor original
      hace 3 años

      No inspection yet. We haven’t even put an offer in yet 😊. I guess this is more for fun at this time and really want to see people’s opinions so if we do end up buying the place, I have some ideas to bring to the table.

      If the wall is load-bearing we would make do with it but would love ideas how make it more appealing.

    • Celadon
      hace 3 años
      Última modificación: hace 3 años

      There’s no way that horror can be made functional without a ton of money. It’s terrible. Figure 70-90K to start. I’d skip this house and look elsewhere. It’s bound to not be alone in its terrible design.

    • suedonim75
      hace 3 años
      Última modificación: hace 3 años

      I guarantee that weird nook held wall ovens at one time. The bottom panel is just a piece of plywood.

    • Kerri
      Autor original
      hace 3 años

      Re Caledon: the rest of the house is really nice layout and size wise and checks all of our boxes of what we need as a new family of 4.

      Re Suedonim75: that’s what I thought.

    • PRO
      DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge
      hace 3 años

      We might suggest a kitchen layout where the sink and dishwasher are on the long row of cabinets. See our designs below for some more kitchen ideas:

      Family Friendly Residence · Más información


      Roseclair Residence · Más información


    • Kerri
      Autor original
      hace 3 años

      Re Sammy: I was looking at the house layout plans and the only thing above that area is a bedroom. No walls seems to line up with it on the second floor. I’m definitely not a building expert so the little googling I did tells me this.

      Why do you say it’s not load bearing?

    • che11e
      hace 3 años

      I would only buy this if my offer took into consideration the kitchen is a gut. If you are already looking at this as an issue you need to address, maybe don't buy someone else's problems. If you can live with it for a while & are able to remove walls, then go look at it & have it inspected and have ALL of your questions answered before you commit, but don't overpay for this house in this crazy seller's market!

    • latifolia
      hace 3 años

      If it has been on the market for a while, it's because kitchens sell houses and this one is bad. However, it means you aren't paying to re-do a nice kitchen you don't like!


      To me, it is an opportunity. Maybe get a contractor friend to tour the house with you, verify it's not a supporting wall, and give an estimate of what a new kitchen might cost.

    • er612
      hace 3 años
      Última modificación: hace 3 años

      Not sure if it's viable but if you can't move the wall, you might be able to flip the dining room and kitchen.




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