u/CookLogical1396

How do I budget?

With the help of some lovely people here, I put together a floor plan I’d like, changing the layout of my kitchen. However, this will involve some slight movement of plumbing (gas stove moving directly 5’ forward, reworking where dishwasher/sink would be), an AC register moving less than a foot. It’s all very close together, the gas stove moving 5’ is the most dramatic difference. Everything else is less than a foot or two at max. We also have a crawl space!

How do I know what is a reasonable ask for the moves? I googled, ChatGPTd, etc., but short of having an estimate, which is planned, idk how to ballpark or know my estimate might be fair?

Countertops, cabinets, floors are a bit easier, and I’ve budgeted in for surprises.

Any help or resources would be so appreciated! 💕

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u/CookLogical1396 — 20 hours ago

I have a weird kitchen and can think of only 1 way to expand it

I have a bizarre kitchen. In red above are my countertops; I have a peninsula that’s at a weird angle (like diagonal). The only way I can figure out to make the kitchen more functional and larger is to straighten the bay window and expand the countertops along the wall, and create a small L shaped peninsula.

I’m not a professional, but I honestly can’t figure out any other solution. Am I crazy and not creative enough?

u/CookLogical1396 — 7 days ago