tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post200119980956187709..comments2023-11-03T03:31:10.161-05:00Comments on gokie notes: HELP! aka kitchen remodel plansHannah Gokiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00700388883523161435noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-89651028101744486102016-04-15T06:39:02.638-05:002016-04-15T06:39:02.638-05:00That "brick"! WHY! I'd imagine it...That "brick"! WHY! I'd imagine it's not the easiest to drill into too, huh? <br /><br />While our kitchen footprint isn't as small, we have similar amounts of cabinet/counter/pantry space that drives me crazy. The YouTube channel "DoItOnADime" has SOOO many good ideas about organization in general but especially for tricky spaces. We've implemented many of her ideas ;) For style and organization ideas, you might be interested in "my so-called home"'s videos, too :) Their kitchen is on the smaller side as well. Hope you get some inspiration! Bonus--most of the ideas they use are thrifted or from Dollar Tree so it's super affordable! Truly Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377756493364655272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-32835385042439618142016-04-14T14:11:34.804-05:002016-04-14T14:11:34.804-05:00Oh my gosh. Yes. Let's talk kitchen reno!!!!! ...Oh my gosh. Yes. Let's talk kitchen reno!!!!! <br /><br />You can totally totally do this! My SIL and BIL just reno'd their super old kitchen, almost 100% DIY, and I doubt they spent over $8,000. Their kitchen is probably triple your size and has a huuuuuuge island that they covered in granite, so I imagine you could do this for WAY cheaper than that. They pretty much got everything at Lowes. So, just guessing here, but less than $4,000 could get you a brand, sparkly new kitchen. Like Emily mentioned, considering how important the kitchen is when selling AND how much more enjoyment *you* would get out of it if it were more functional and more . . . pretty, it's totally worth the investment. And it's something you could do over time. My SIL and BIL still aren't 100% done and they started about a year ago. They just pay for what they can as they go. <br /><br />Alright, so with that in mind, I'd totally splurge for the cabinets. Get the ones that go up to the ceiling. SO MUCH STORAGE! And get pre-fab. Way cheaper than custom. Lowe's has sooooo many great pre-fab options! I'd also suggest, instead of doing those adorable shelves, get floor to ceiling cabinets in that area to the left of the window instead. You'll get way more storage that way, plus it keep clutter hidden. I love those shelves, but whenever I see them on Fixer Upper or any other design show, they have only their nicest stuff on them, and it's minimal. If you want to solve your storage/clutter problem, you need to find a place to store things away that keeps them hidden. Boom. Also, how about a padded bench beneath the window that has hidden storage inside? It doesn't have to take up a bunch of space, but any bit of storage you can fit into that space will help. And then, how about smaller versions of those open shelves across from the basement door? Eh, eh?<br /><br />While the cabinets are being replaced, definitely either get rid of that funky brick wall and replace with that adorable subway tile backsplash, or paint it a nice neutral gray or creme or white. Most of the issue is the color. That can be pretty easily fixed with a can of paint if your priorities are elsewhere. <br /><br />Any thoughts on countertops? Are you guys totally into the granite idea? I think there are several other more affordable options out there that look great. Probably worth looking into! But I doubt granite would be too much since there's not a ton of countertop to be covered. <br /><br />Ok, you know I love that floor!! And that's something you can put in over time too. Because it's really just a cosmetic thing at this point. So functionally speaking, it's not that important. But it will up resale value if you can get it done over time.<br /><br />And with holidays coming up (specifically thinking 4th of July), it's a good time to buy appliances! Maybe you could get a good deal on a dishwasher?? That's what my SIL did!<br /><br />Whew! What do you think? Crazy talk? Or feeling it? Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-42437523876486631912016-04-14T11:12:34.745-05:002016-04-14T11:12:34.745-05:00Ooo, that's a good idea! We've definitely ...Ooo, that's a good idea! We've definitely also thought about buying new cabinets on the cheap end at Menard's or Lowe's and painting them, so that's a great idea. Hannah Gokiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700388883523161435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-45721703874529603692016-04-14T10:53:47.118-05:002016-04-14T10:53:47.118-05:00That's always our burning question! Will it be...That's always our burning question! Will it be worth the $$$ we put in whenever we decide to sell? Or is it just a cost out of pocket? The housing market in Lincoln is a crazy seller's market right now, but we have no idea how long we'll be here so it makes it hard to decide! The kitchen is always the first thing you look at when you're looking at houses, though, it's so true.Hannah Gokiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700388883523161435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-30912675520746373242016-04-14T09:30:00.622-05:002016-04-14T09:30:00.622-05:00Commenting again.. I did read the Rustoleum Cabine...Commenting again.. I did read the Rustoleum Cabinet Painting Refinishing Kit things (great description, huh?) are really user friendly and come with all the steps needed and is only $150ish. I read lots of great reviews online and know 2 people that used it themselves with great results! I also think I'd hang up some open shelves for more storage and get rid of that tall skinny cabinet.. seems like a relatively easy, cheap and practical fix. Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735719390327623769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-38655438925226845982016-04-14T06:42:48.688-05:002016-04-14T06:42:48.688-05:00I have no idea how much a kitchen remodel costs, b...I have no idea how much a kitchen remodel costs, but it we've been looking at houses for fun and it seems like houses with updated kitchens are always worth more and sell quick. Maybe it would be worth it and then it would have a higher resale value. Emily Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749870642306851153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-26882527486348647922016-04-13T13:14:56.787-05:002016-04-13T13:14:56.787-05:00I think those open shelves are a great idea, and o...I think those open shelves are a great idea, and one you could do by yourself fairly easily (and inexpensively!) <br /><br />Our kitchen is awesome about space, but the cabinets are pink and yellow laminate ... and the floor is pink and yellow tile. Purely cosmetic, but I'm pretty sure that's why the house sat on the market for 2.5 years before we bought it ... which means before we resell we have to change it ... which will be sooo expensive. Sigh. :( Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699055172049185864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-10665172219601992972016-04-13T12:00:30.596-05:002016-04-13T12:00:30.596-05:00We've decided that renovating our (very outdat...We've decided that renovating our (very outdated) kitchen just isn't work the time and effort, since we're still not sure if this is our forever home. What we did do, though, was replace the cabinet hardware when we moved in (because, oh, so ugly!), and it's amazing how much of a difference that makes! If it were my choice, I'd at least replace the pantry with the shelving like you mentioned - that way you could at least get some things off the counters, windowsills, etc. More storage would make the kitchen a little more functional! (I LOVE the idea of blue cabinets by the way...)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276209910952937728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-26546744368330077212016-04-13T11:39:32.611-05:002016-04-13T11:39:32.611-05:00Fixer Upper has got you thinking, huh :) Fixer Upper has got you thinking, huh :) Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735719390327623769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3861985123934355522.post-11552441803207012902016-04-13T11:17:33.258-05:002016-04-13T11:17:33.258-05:00Come and visit, we will go to ikea and get you som...Come and visit, we will go to ikea and get you some space-multiplying shelves. Perfect plan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294851093763074853noreply@blogger.com