Big kitchens and tiny kitchens, oh my!
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Oh No! Wolf 48' All Gas in my new kitchen
Comments (53)Yep. FWIW at this point, I can understand. You had been planning a kitchen renovation, and in that renovation your dreams included a specific type of range, and then you decided not to renovate and the alternate plan landed you with something that was not quite what you had hoped for. It's natural to be a little disappointed. A "so close but yet so far" type of thing--and the money it's worth or even the gas vs. duel fuel is not really the issue. Whether it was the above referenced Hotpoint you wanted and you ended up with a Magic Chef, or you had your heart set on gas and ended up with electric--the fact that it's a hugely expensive stove is not the issue here. You were hoping for one thing and got something else. I think that your reaction is completely natural, and I think that you are getting over it--also completely natural. Like any other disappointment in life, you deal with it and move on. You just had a "moment" and shared it with the group, some of whom took it in stride and some who decided that it was a monetary issue, and that you don't have the right to be disappointed in something that expensive. :-) However, I think the best piece of advice that you received is to live with it awhile, put it through it's paces, and if it's really not performing the way you wanted it to, and you can afford it, swap it out for something that's closer to what you wanted. If I understand correctly, the dual fuel Wolf you wanted is not going to fit in the space you have anyway, so you might as well see if you can make this one work. As others have pointed out, the resale value is not going to change much between now and later, so you might as well give it a go. Good luck, Cj...See MoreMy Tiny Kitchen
Comments (38)There's absolutely no workspace b/w the range and the sink...and that's where it's needed most. I also wonder if it would pass code having a water source so close to the range (although, if a pot filler w/no sink is allowed, this probably will be as well). The first one was much better. Yes, you need storage, but you also need workspace & landing space and if I had to pick b/w the two I'd pick work/landing space b/c you can always find storage someplace...even if it's in another room...but you can't find work/landing space in another room! I also like the idea of the 27" sink base. As mentioned that gives you a 24" DW PLUS 24" of workspace next to the sink on the opposite side from the range...letting you stack dirty dishes if you have to w/o getting in the way of prepping and cooking. The other 3" will either be filler or, if you don't need it (but I think you will), allow for a 21" cabinet b/w the range & sink....See MoreOh no, is my kitchen window too big?
Comments (6)We were worried that our window would be too big also. Now that it is in we love it. The window starts at a little over 40 inches from the floor also. The rough opening was 84" x 62". Love the light and the view....See MorePlease check my tiny kitchen layout. ;)
Comments (33)I want to thank everyone for their help and for encouraging me to get rid of the old pantry wall. That has made for much better layout of the space. I think I need to change the title now though, it's not so tiny and cramped now. LOL We've been busy and the offending wall is now gone. =) The bedroom door has been moved to the living room wall. We have been able to move the woodstove over against the right wall using some elbows in the stove pipe. What do you think of the following layout? (the 10ft. wall is not built, all other walls and doors are as shown) I like the booth type seating, which will probably be 2 benches and a table. I have moved the freezer to where I had the fridge since it was in the pantry. Then moved the fridge next to it. (It would be recessed into the wall behind so would not stick out quite as much as shown.) Pantry storage will be replaced by the cabinets next to the fridge. Microwave would sit in that area too. It gives us more wall space in the living room. I know it sounds weird, but we are mountain bikers and need some wall space for bicycle storage. =) Yes, they live in the house. LOL Let me know what you think!...See Morefawnridge (Ricky)
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