Here's the kitchen walking in. I like having the space behind the stove and all, but I'd like some more counter space.
And as you can see, this wall is completely open.
As is the dividing wall...So I'm left with deciding how to use that extra space. It's definitely enough space for a little table or a breakfast nook, but since the kitchen is directly next to the dining room, I really would prefer more counter space over a place to sit.
My initial thought was to add another row of bottom cabinets along the length of the long wall. However, I'm having trouble matching the cabinets. I know the current cabinets are aged, and they'll not be directly next to each other, but I still want to get as close as I can. I can't lie, the thought of redoing the whole kitchen has crossed my mind, but that's just not in our budget right now.
Another thought is purchase a kitchen cart or island, but I'm not falling in love with any. So, I'm trying to decide if I should settle on a kitchen cart for now and eventually redo all of the cabinets when we have the money, but I don't know when that will be...or if I should just try to find cabinets that are very close and go ahead and put in cabinets on the opposite wall.
Any thoughts or other suggestions? Also, any tips on removing wall paper?
3 comments:
i like the cart idea. or a wheeled chopping block. movable counter space is so handy!
i am not a fan of eat in kitchens since i would rather have more kitchen space!
I would do a cart for now. Ikea has some really nice ones, large enough to serve as extra countertop. And a nice modern/neutral accent, I think it would work well
Congratulations on the new house :o) I would probably go with a kitchen cart as well. I have one and it is where I do most of my prep-work.
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