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New (tiny) Kitchen

mikern10
13 years ago

Just finished an emotionally exhausting kitchen remodel of our 1938 colonial. The original kitchen was 9x8 with coved plaster and separated from a 10x8 dining room with a load bearing wall. There was a built-in china cabinet facing the dining room. The original cabinets and drawers were solid wood but with no glides and caused sawdust to fall into drawer contents.

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We gutted the entire kitchen with the goal of making a tiny kitchen slightly less tiny and much more functional....

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We used mid-grade Homecrest painted maple cabinets, Electrolux Icon double wall ovens and french door fridge and a Viking 36" gas rangetop. We vented outside (hooray!) using a 900 CFM Ventahood. The microwave is GE Monogram, space saver, with a custom built-in cabinet. 12x24 Ceramic tile on the floor, off white subway on the backsplash and Cambrian Black Antique granite for the counters...

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Granted, the space remains small but the kitchen now seems huge to us. So many remodel pics are 300 or more square feet and we had great trepidation working with 100 but it can be done!

Comments (48)

  • nini804
    13 years ago

    Oh, I can't see the pics for some reason...but it sounds so pretty!! You must be so happy to be finished!

  • mikern10
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Sorry - am new to this computer stuff. Try this link: http://gallery.me.com/mikern10#100236

  • Angela
    13 years ago

    It looks AWESOME!! That little dining area is great. What color is on the walls? Most of all it looks really functional. :) Great job!

  • jtkaybean
    13 years ago

    here you go -

    Here is a link that might be useful: tiny kitchen

  • jtkaybean
    13 years ago

    you can post the link in the box that says "optional link URL" and type in a name for it in the 2nd box.

    I LOVE your kichen!!!

    Here is a link that might be useful: tiny kitchen

  • flwrs_n_co
    13 years ago

    Love your kitchen! The white cabs, BS, and wall color look so nice with your shiny SS appliances. And what a great space for your table! Enjoy your new, beautiful kitchen!

  • breezygirl
    13 years ago

    It is small, but it looks highly functional! Great job! It must be the sleekness that makes it look much bigger than it is. Appliances look so sparkly. How long did it take? Can you tell us about your pulls and knobs?

    Thank you so much for sharing!

  • writersblock (9b/10a)
    13 years ago

    Here you go. Before:

    {{!gwi}}

    After:

    {{!gwi}}

    Here is a link that might be useful: entire album

  • ironcook
    13 years ago

    it's wonderful!!! yay tiny kitchens! :)

    {{!gwi}}

  • ironcook
    13 years ago

    haha, writersblock... you're good! (and quick!) :)

  • schoolhouse_gw
    13 years ago

    I can't believe it's the same kitchen. You did a great job, very pretty. Oh, and just WHO is that hiding in one of the bottom cupboards in a "before" photo? (the first one jillsee posted link to) :)

  • mikern10
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Thanks for all your assistance in the posting!!

    The knobs and pulls are from Restoration Hardware and are called "Grafton." The faucet is Kohler "Torq." The hidden creature in the cupboard is my 16 year old Himalayan, Sandra Day O'Kitty.

  • breezygirl
    13 years ago

    Love the cat's name!!

    Thanks for the hardware info. Now I've noticed your green wall color. I have to know the name. Thanks!

  • mikern10
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    The wall color is by Eddie Bauer (at Lowe's) and is called "Patina."

  • kitchendreaming
    13 years ago

    Congratulations! Your kitchen looks outstanding!
    I am about to embark on a tiny kitchen remodel also,they are charming after all!

    What kind of microwave did you put? It looks integrated... thanks so much.

  • cardamon
    13 years ago

    I love your kitchen. It is cute, cute, cute. Nice color combination. Looks really nice, you did a great job. I envy your kitchen window.

  • mikern10
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    The microwave is GE Monogram "space save," only 12 inches deep but surprisingly very spacious. The cabinet surrounding the microwave was custom built to fit as we wanted to avoid the standard, space wasting kits. Thanks for the nice words.....

  • rhome410
    13 years ago

    You really did seem to get a lot out of the space! Beautiful, too...and I also love the wall color...and your tile. Excellent job.

  • mdrive
    13 years ago

    Beautiful!

    You did an amazing job considering the small space....

    Which vent hood did you use?

  • francoise47
    13 years ago

    Love your cute kitchen and all your choices. I've been eyeing the Kohler Torq faucet. It looks great in your space.

  • adel97
    13 years ago

    Looks awesome! I would be happy cooking in this kitchen. It's cozy and functional and very pretty. Great wall color too.

  • blfenton
    13 years ago

    That kitchen is so cuuuute.! You did a great job of getting a lot of counter area in such a small space. AND I love that green wall. It's so fresh. Well done and Congratulations.

  • kathylquiltz
    13 years ago

    That's a wonderful transformation!! Your wall color is the cherry on the top!

  • cat_mom
    13 years ago

    What a sweet little kitchen and a sweet kitty, too!!!!

  • joyjoyjoy
    13 years ago

    Wow. It's absolutely gorgeous. I don't think you could've done it better!

  • shelayne
    13 years ago

    Oh wow, that is fantastic! It looks so much bigger and so much more functional! And of course, it is beautiful as well!

    Congratulations on such a remarkable transformation!

  • itsallaboutthefood
    13 years ago

    Wonderful! Great use of space too!

  • ernietd
    13 years ago

    Love what you did, but I'm worried--where does the cat hang out now!!!!

  • doggonegardener
    13 years ago

    Sandra's not hiding...she's INSPECTING. Can't you tell? Very busy. Much to do.

  • trailgirl
    13 years ago

    What a wonderful kitchen you have now! What is your kitchen floor?

  • boxerpups
    13 years ago

    You must be so proud. This is an amazing use of space.
    A great transformation. And clearly Sandra Day O'kitty is
    happy too.
    ~boxer

  • prill
    13 years ago

    Amazing kitchen. You must be so happy to work and cook in there. Goes to show what a great job you can do with a small space (and a great kitty helper!)

  • cheri127
    13 years ago

    Your new kitchen is both beautiful and functional. I love it! Congratulations!

  • marthavila
    13 years ago

    In the "before" photo, the blinds are closed and the lights are on. I'm assuming that photo was taken at night. In the "after", there's that wonderful window view with the light streaming in your fab new kitchen. Talk about the difference between night and day! No question it's a new day with that great little kitchen you've got going on there! Congratulations on job very well done.

  • kitchendreaming
    13 years ago

    Thank you for the info about the microwave, I now realize you had mentioned it already in the beginning of the post, thanks for being so nice. Did Sandra go to HLS?

    Your kitchen has some magic that I cannot really pinpoint. Is it the soapstone or the SS appliances? Or the curve of the countertop with the sink in the corner? It is making me rethink my preference for white appliances with white cabinets... Do you think your kitchen will not look as good with white appliances? The SS look like jewelry!

  • sunshinetm
    13 years ago

    Wow, I didn't know such a small kitchen could be so beautiful!!!! You did an excellent job, love it. Terri

  • mikern10
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Kitchendreaming: I had a white range previous to the remodel and was very disappointed in how the white handles and various parts stained through the years. Although stainless is a bit more daily maintenance, it keeps the new look longer and to me, it remains timeless in style.

    Trailgirl: The floor is call Atlas Jaipur and is 12x24. We used a larger tile on a diagonal to give the illusion of space... ;-) The floor also went well with the existing wood in the dining room which is also Manhattan in size.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Dining room pic

  • bh401
    13 years ago

    Looks like you took a small space and turned it into a wonderful kitchen! Love everything!

    Excellent job!

    Bridge

  • ironcook
    13 years ago

    i keep coming back to look at your kitchen! :)

    i'm just in awe of how you have all full-sized appliances in such a small space with it looking SO great. i mean a range AND double ovens... how wonderful is that?!

    may i ask you if you remember the size of your corner sink cabinet and size of sink?

    truly beautiful and functional. you must be elated!!! :)

  • mikern10
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    The sink sits in a 36" corner cabinet. I believe the sink is 27" wide and 9" deep.

  • sabjimata
    13 years ago

    great job! love the tile and knobs. good use of a small space. congrats!

  • chrisfoster
    13 years ago

    Wow! What a great remodel job. I love everything about it...It is very classy and a huge improvement.. At first I thought the tops were slate but then read that it is granite. The microwave is tucked away nicely. It appears to be a compact microwave. The lighting makes the space look larger, something that a lot of homeowners overlook. Great use of a small space!

    Here is a link that might be useful: Premier-Kitchen-Design.com

  • Lake_Girl
    13 years ago

    I'm thinking of redoing my backsplash with subway tiles. What color are yours and what color is the grout? My cabinets are slightly off white (but they look white), and I'm not sure how to get started on colors. Thanks, and I love your kitchen!

  • sioushi
    13 years ago

    It is lovely! My own kitchen is 9 x 13 with a galley layout that can't be altered, so I feel your pain. We're having to do emergency renovation by way of replacing the rotted joists under the stove. Emotionally wrenching is right.

    I really like the diagonal 12x24 tile layout as well.

  • mikern10
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    The subway tiles are "pure white" and the grout is "antique white," non-sanded grout by Laticrete, We debated for some time regarding using a brighter white for the tile and I'm pleased with the less bright white as I wanted something that was appropriate for the age of the home but still looked modern.

  • westsider40
    13 years ago

    Beautiful. Very efficient. Looks like a great place to cook. Please, what brand of sink? I love everything.

  • mikern10
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    The sink is an Eclipse, provided by the granite fabricator. I was pleased with the quality, shape and size and opted to accept it instead of paying a large sum for a bigger brand.

  • beachpea3
    13 years ago

    Wow! You did a fabulous job! You packed a full kitchen into your space too!! Impressive!!