My Kitchen Renovation - It's all about the details now!
Susan Haggett
10 years ago
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Comments (6)Boy, it sure looks like the refrigerator doors open on the wrong side--can you get the developer to swap it out or change the door swing?--must be a mistake. I would find that really annoying, especially in such a small workspace. I really see a movable island parallel to the cabinets in this space with storage underneath and maybe a hanging pot rack with lights and maybe some shelving above, possibly with some stools for casual dining. Do you have room for something like that? A freestanding stainless metal full- or counter-height shelf on casters adjacent to the sink could be really helpful. You could put some simple white dishpans or bins on it as a temporary holding place for dirty dishes while you are cooking, and use the rest for overflow for big pots or pantry items. The L counter with the curved sink might be a little awkward, but sure beats not having some usable counter space. If that is all you are adding, then perhaps a cart with a shelf that flips up for extra prep or dining space would work for you. I would pay the money to get decent lighting. I think I see a thin range hood over the cooktop. If this is European, there should be wiring and a plug for the range hood, so I wouldn't think it would be too expensive to run some wire for lights Doesn't the range hood already have lights. BTW?...See MoreNeed advise on kitchen counter top
Comments (6)Hi @leewinnie, it is TRUE that white countertops turn yellow, or amber overtime, and not an old wives' tale as suggested. Good maintenance habits and regular cleaning will delay the ambering, but in Singapore's hot and humid climate, it will turn. here is an example of a quartz countertop which was refurbished by us. https://www.facebook.com/MetallicEpoxySG/videos/vl.722116121496310/2034594186840580/?type=1 for more information, head over to www.metallicepoxy.sg!...See MoreNewly renovated home
Comments (7)Thanks everyone! I was contemplating on fixing up the wainscoting since it's not very common here in my country. I'm glad I did and it does make a huge difference the way it looked now....See MoreIs renovation more stress than it is worth?
Comments (4)Well, I've been renovating this house for now on 12 years on and off, and the stress at times can be real tough. Most of it is due to the person who is helping me renovate. Their lack of communication skills and doing what they think I want rather than sticking to the budget and/or plan is a bone of contention. So, I think it can be a stressful situation but not if you clearly have someone working with you not against you all the time! (The person has Asperger's and it's really hard to keep him on task and not tangent off....sigh.....getting there though!) Ask ask and ask around, check reviews online, ask to look at their work of the tradies, if you are going to use them. Plumbers, plasterers will often give you a reduced rate if you do some of the leg work yourself, like prep walls, or get all the pipes etc together. Have a clear understanding where you are going and have a time frame and try to stick to it. DO NOT start renos in late summer when the weather is still good, the weeks run away real fast and soon it is dark and changeable and the project not finished!...See MoreSusan Haggett
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