The nice part is that there is a window over the sink and it overlooks the backyard. The "quaint" little curtains will go once I've thoroughly washed the kitchen and we've removed the upper cabinetry.
posted by Joe at
11:46 PM
Sunday, July 24, 2005
The nice part is that there is a window over the sink and it overlooks the backyard. The "quaint" little curtains will go once I've thoroughly washed the kitchen and we've removed the upper cabinetry.
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I second the open shelving option, I would go with painted white to brighten up the space- maybe even incorporate a dinner plate sized rack with open shelves in an L- shape in your problem area by the chimney. I also have a drywalled-over chimney (which is not in use) in my kitchen and I toy with the idea of exposing the bricks one day. Maybe you can peek back there and see the condition of your bricks to make this a cool focal point. Also, you should find your local cabinet makers as nothing is square or regulation size about an old kitchen and keep the renovating dollars in your community. I like to think I have helped my contractors put their kids through college (and I am contributing in an indirect way to the local economy).
Just random thoughts. Good luck.
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Anonymous, at July 27, 2005 10:12 AM
I already suggested exposing the bricks, but the significant other looked at me like I was crazy! We do have a cabinet maker in mind since Joe is an architect, they've worked with the person before. We might buy a big box sink base just to start with, then have the rest done custom. Obviously a hefty price tag with that, but we have time. I am going to pick up a cheap laminate tall cabinet to serve as storage in the interim. The townhouse we're currently in has no storage, either, so we're used to living light. I actually had extra dishes stored in the bathroom closet, but I've decided to donate those. I just want the nasty old cabinets out of there ASAP! There's a gap between the countertop and the wall, I don't even want to know what's back there! Yuck!
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Joe, at July 27, 2005 10:24 AM
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