Greg's ideas
storage wall angled drawers for pots and lids
curbless shower/glassblocks
at bottom has Information re: indoor air quality
kitchen ideas- most really good
bathroom idea?
kitchen remodel
re-model incorporated a small walk in pantry
the "island" opening to the dining room in interesting. Using it as a buffet serving station is perfect for TG. Iwonder if the long galley is a solution? Need pantry- prefer walk in,
Design Loft Cabinets Email Save Other special features. Beneath the island overhang is a full-height, 42-inch-wide cabinet with a touch latch, covered in a wainscot panel. Champagne bronze hardware. Designer tip. “The success of this project was due to the trust of our client to move rooms within the house,” Rokahr says. “We had the guidance of Derick Jones with Addison Building Group. He took lead on the project, assuring the homeowner of the possibilities. The kitchen was once the family room with a fireplace. The old kitchen became a mudroom. The old den became a more casual eating area.” The homeowners “wanted a more open feel for living. They did get this, although they did leave the walls intact of the old dining room and transformed it into a cozy, awesome den [for] when they wanted to escape their busy lives and relax together.”
Shallow Storage Designer: Kimmie Rokahr of Design Loft Cabinets Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Size: 280 square feet (26 square meters) Homeowners’ request. A kitchen with smart storage that would make grabbing appliances easy, and in a style that would depart from the popular white cabinets and white subway tile. Kitchen island end. One end is a full-height, 12-inch-deep base cabinet that stores serving trays that can be easily pulled out for entertaining. On the other end, opposite the range, there’s a 12-inch-deep cabinet with dividers for cookie trays and muffin tins. There’s also a 12-inch-deep drawer that stores spices. The homeowner taking the lead on the project “wanted to use all ends of her island,” designer Kimmie Rokahr says.
kitchen open to outside and other ideas for in/out connection window cabinets flank the stove. probably had to keep clean but an interesting way to let in light
moved all downstairs rooms for better flow. eat at island and flow so that no one walks through the cook's work area to get to another room or the fridge/pantry
Amy’s favorite part of the kitchen is the baking zone, where everything has a place. She’s worked on several baking books, including the Bouchon Bakery cookbook, and baking is what she loves the most. “I do savory testing and cooking, but if I had to pick something I enjoy, it’s the baking, and really bread,” she says. The wooden sign on the wall is part of an antique crate from the Keebler baking company, which started in Philadelphia, where Amy is originally from. Contemporary Kitchen by Lauren Edith Andersen, Photographer Lauren Edith Andersen, Photographer
One large island would have blocked traffic flow; having two makes it easier to get to the refrigerator and baking area from the range and sink on the opposite wall.
9foot by 3 foot island
dedicated drying station
regular shower head and handheld
Design for Indoor-Outdoor Flow A deck built right off a room in the house creates bonus living space, even if the deck is modest in size. The more seamless you can make the transition from indoors to outdoors, the more the two areas will flow together, making both spaces feel larger. In this Vancouver home, large-scale glass doors connect the deck and the living room, allowing people to easily pass between both spaces.
This floor plan shows how the island design creates good traffic flow in the kitchen and from the kitchen to the dining room, top, and hallway, left. The new kitchen is a hit. “Our families have always migrated to the kitchen when we’ve had them over for dinners, but now we have to drag them to other spaces,” Ken says.
Ken and Monica spent lots of time on the shape and position of the island. Their old kitchen had an oversize rectangular island that impeded traffic flow. Ken built mock-ups in plywood and cardboard so the couple could find the right shape for their kitchen. “Because of the angles, there’s a larger flow area and smooth transitions now,” Mee says. The island includes storage on two sides, an electrical outlet, a trash pullout across from the sink and room for three people with poplar stools custom-made by Ken. The base of the island features a very light gray factory finish that complements the white ceramic subway tile backsplash. The island top is Calypso quartz, while the perimeter counters are Ocean Jasper quartz. In addition to helping the couple with some of the finishes, Guarino supported Ken’s idea of expanding the opening from the kitchen to the dining room from a tight 3 feet to 8 feet.
hallway outside of kitchen footprint
nice fencing around garden
large bathroom sink instead of utility sink for laundry/bath combo
like the fireplace on the porch and the seating around the island
indoor/outdoor counter/bar and open slide doors to outside or would work going to screen porch
A noise you don’t want to ignore is what’s known as “water hammer.” Newer machines add small bursts of water repeatedly, and the water turning on and off can rattle the pipes in the wall, potentially causing leaks. If you hear a clunking sound when the washer runs, consult a plumber before it’s too late. On the outside of the wall, a burst washer hose can flood your house in a minute, so make sure you are using braided stainless steel reinforced hoses.
The closer your laundry room is to the rest of your house, the more sound will be an issue. If you are building the room from scratch, install batt insulation in the walls to reduce noise. These are heavy appliances that move around a lot. If the laundry is going to be on an upper floor, the floor joists should be reinforced to handle the load. Stiffening the floor will also reduce noise from rattling objects nearby.
Floor drain. Even if you don't have a specialized drip-dry spot, a floor drain can be a great idea in your laundry room. Not only does it make everyday cleaning easy, it can also prevent serious damage if your washing machine ever leaks or overflows.
laundry/bathroom all in 85 sq feet
5feet 6inches by 8 feet toilet and sink opposite tub 30" pocket door
like the counters. different materials for different needs. also love how the indoor kitchen flows to the outside. and the sofa/bench seating
banquette for kitchen seating
10.. Corners in kitchens often go unused because they’re difficult to reach and wind up being dead space. A tall cabinet with a drawer on the bottom creates a smart storage opportunity for quick-grab items like spices, oils and snacks.
10. Countertop cabinets. A designer’s kitchen is always a good place to spot great design ideas. Going back to Robertson’s personal kitchen, you’ll see two countertop cabinets in each corner flanking the sink. Corners in kitchens often go unused because they’re difficult to reach and wind up being dead space. A tall cabinet with a drawer on the bottom creates a smart storage opportunity for quick-grab items like spices, oils and snacks.
Kitchens that completely open to the outdoors. A single door connecting a kitchen to an outdoor area doesn’t cut it anymore. What homeowners want is a blurring of inside and out. Large sliding and collapsible doors give that feeling and help increase living space
2. Window walls. Cabinet design has become much more efficient in recent years. Deep drawers on perimeter and base cabinets that bring items at the back of the cabinets out into the open means that fewer kitchen cabinets are needed overall. In response, designers and homeowners have shifted to removing upper cabinets on at least one kitchen wall, often to create an expansive window wall that can deliver views and lots of natural light.
7 homeschooled kids
glass garage door with screen
not too deep pantry with slide doors
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