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As I get into the finer details of my kitchen remodel DIY project, I’m realizing I don’t have a good plan to “terminate” or cleanly end this upper cabinet into the living room where I removed a wall.

In hindsight, I could have left that wall built out the depth of the cabinet, but I’d lose out on the valuable bar top space where my kids will sit and eat/do homework.

So my thoughts are to find another door and glue it to the side of the cabinet. Or maybe I could add a rounded corner shelf, but it’ll need to match the Ikea Axstad gray/green sage color.

Any thoughts?

I’m reusing this stainless sink basin for my new kitchen remodel. It’s a dual mount so I will go undermount with the new quartz counter top.

I want to install an air switch for the disposal because I like the look and function. But I realize I’ll need to either locate the switch to the far left or right to avoid the big rear flange of the sink or drill through the quartz and the stainless.

Thoughts on how to proceed? Will the countertop fabricators be able to drill through my sink too or just leave me with a hole in the quartz for the button and I’ll need to drill out the stainless and align holes (potential nightmare).

Thanks!

Once I remove this fan, the square flap will be gone, and there will be a gaping hole. I don’t have any more of this siding. What do I put in this hole?

I’m running about 190 sq ft of tile in my combined kitchen/laundry remodel. I have never tiled before but am very handy and do everything else, so confident this will come out great.

Mainly wondering if my plan is good. I’m going to remove linoleum and add ditra as a decoupler. But I’m going to end up with a lip and transition, which I don’t know if I’ll hate.

Existing floor (bottom to top):
16”oc 2x10 floor joists
2x6 plank subfloor
3/4” plywood (added previously to match adjacent hardwood height)
Linoleum

Plan:
Remove linoleum
Scrape adhesive and clean surface
Fix low spot (1/4” over 4’, right in the middle) with feather finish patch
Install Ditra (modified thinset to plywood)
Tile (likely 8x8 or similar, avoiding large format)
Grout with mid-tone warm grout

Concern – floor flatness:
I checked with a straightedge and found about 1/4” sag over 4’ in one area. It’s gradual, not a sharp dip.
Plan is to patch/feather that area before Ditra. Not trying to fully level the floor, just flatten it.

Questions:
Is patching that sag (instead of full self-leveler) the right approach here?
Any concerns tiling over 3/4” plywood on plank subfloor with Ditra?
Would you add another plywood layer, or is this sufficient for ceramic/porcelain?
Anything I’m missing that could bite me later?

Finally, I’m going to have a raised lip at the transition from kitchen to living area (hardwood). I can reduce this by tearing out that 3/4” plywood and installing 1/2” plywood instead. Is that crazy? It’s a ton of work. Or are these raised transitions normal?

Appreciate any feedback before I start mixing thinset.

I’m getting close to cabinet install and second-guessing my flooring choice—would love some opinions.

Where I’m at:

Wall removed, uppers demo’d

New plumbing + electrical done

~130 sq ft total (kitchen + small laundry)

The dilemma:

I was set on LVT to save money… but now I’m wavering and considering tile or even hardwood.

Context:

Existing floors = 1950s white oak (refinished a lot, probably near end-of-life)

Not tied to matching perfectly

Open to something that complements

Cabinets will be sage green, counters = white quartz

Options I’m weighing:

LVT – easy, cheap, durable… but worried it’ll feel like a downgrade

Tile – never installed before, but seems DIY-able at this size

Hardwood – more expensive, but could look great long-term

What I need from you all:

What would you do here?

If tile: what colors/styles would you pair with sage green + white quartz?

If LVT: any specific products you actually like?

If hardwood: match, contrast, or go different