r/kitchenremodel

Our stove is currently next to our sink (2nd photo of current layout). Someone on my recent post asked about switching the stove and fridge and I hadn’t truly considered it because of the walk to the sink. After mocking it up (1st pic) I actually really like the look. There’s about 6 ft from one side to the other. Is this a bad idea? (Thinking of carrying boiling pasta over to the sink to drain? 😅).
3rd pic shows current redesign on the fridge side- we’re adding a tall pantry. Moving the stove, I think I’d put it in the middle of the cabinet and drawers and have small counter space on each side. Right now the standing space next to the stove is small but the corner counter does give some prep space I guess. Will I hate having the small counter space if we flip the appliances?

Help me decide on what looks better please! First image is of our current kitchen, last two images are AI generated but gives you an idea of what we’re thinking. Stuck between all white cabinets or top only white cabinets and lower wood cabinets. Flooring is going to be more or less the color in the AI photos. Countertop and backsplash would be a warm white or beige, but that’s still up for debate. We like a bigger hex tile. We currently use a small scare kitchen table but also playing with the idea of a small island. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Edit: first image is of our kitchen in its early renovation phase. Previously had all white cabinets top and bottom.

Still working on trim, but everything completed by me, my dad, and my husband! Super happy with how it’s turning out so far! Edit: yes the first pictures are the after, sorry for the confusion!

Edit 2:
Details below:

Cabinets:
Maple Kraftmaid in Overcast and Brown Sugar

Countertops:
Island- polished Taj Mahal Quartzite with ogee edge
Perimeter - Honed black pencil soapstone with eased edge

Flooring:
2-1/4" red oak, finished in place with a custom blend of Rustic Beige, Netural, and Jacobean, coated in matte water based poly

Wall color:
Quarry Rock by Benjamin Moore. Trim is semi-gloss, walls are matte

Backsplash:
Bedrosians Celine Glossy White 2x12

Range Hood:
Coated in Firmolux Marmorino Piatto plaster tinted in Sherwin Williams Egret White

Stools:
Nathan James - Boucle & Seagrass in light brown

Lights:
Pendants are CB2 Brio
Sconces are CB2 Forna

And thank you to whoever suggested I add a shelf above the tile. This is such a cozy little kitchen now.

I fell into a millennial beige trap and as the title says, I’m trying to break free.

I know Zellige tiles are just trendy right now, but I’m hoping the splash of color could help my basement apartment.

Looking to get more opinions.

First photo is the kitchen now. Basement is open concept, so the beige kitchen bleeds into a beige living room and it feels rather dull.

I’m looking at peel and stick for now, wondering if anyone’s used it or know how it looks in person / holds up or if they just think my colour combo is crazy. (I do have blue dishware I love and the rug was passed down and is where I’m pulling the colors. But I’m open to anything, this is the planning stage)

TIA

hello! we just got a house and we are planning to renovate the kitchen. we want to keep the existing cabinets (since they are real wood) but paint them. we also want to keep the existing red brick. Our main requirements are to replace backsplash, countertops, and tiles on the floor. and add a small coffee nook in the back right corner. we will also get the fridge to fit properly.

Im a bit lost as to what Color combinations I should do for cabinets / tiles on the floors that compliment the brick. were open to anything as long as it looks nice with the brick :)

Also would you put tile or wood? how would you renovate? what specific color scheme would you use? i added some Ai generated inspo pics but they are very basic.

I am replacing the counters, backsplash and floors. I really like purple tile but what the heck it's nearly non-existent? Is there a reason purple is so limited? The last two pics are tile carried at Home Depot I asked the program to render in herringbone (it tried lol) and that's the closest I can find. Is the render just not possible due to material constraints?

Finally had my granite installed today, and I love it. It’s hard to see my favorite aspects in pictures, but it has all these shimmery chunks throughout and it’s going to be great with the undercabinet lighting. I’m doing Philips Hue strip lights for that.

Now I can finally get to the backsplash, ceiling & undercabinet lighting, hang my stove hood, and then I’m probably going to paint the fireplace that’s in there also and put a new insert into it. I’d say I’m about 80% finished, 2 months into the project, and about 35k into it after running new plumbing & gas line as well as some new electrical. Did alot of the work myself, but some is just out of my range of abilities.

I know it isn’t the most modern, it’s not for everybody, and I don’t like the sink either 😂 but it was bought with the intention on using a different countertop and I can live with it. I’m going to give the brick on the floor a good scrub tonight and do a mineral spirit treatment on there as it seems to really bring it back to life.

While it isn’t what I imagine my dream kitchen to be by any means, it works with this old house and I think it still leaves some charm and character….. and it has been so much fun (and stressful).

Just curious if anyone has any other suggestions I can consider to add to the space, thanks!

We used a designer to pick backsplash tile for our out of state house. I had a tile sample sent to me that looked OK. The top is what I was expecting and the bottom is what we got. I am so sad about how yellow it looks. We don’t have any money to replace it. Is there anything that can be done? I really hate it. :/

Hello everybody 🙂

We just purchased this house and this kitchen needs some updates..

The flooring is junky and ugly in my opinion.

The island situation is very strange with the way it’s angled. There is a dishwasher there.

Looking for general ideas for where to take this!

Not looking to spend a ton right away- just to get it to a place where it feels cozy and well put together.

Any ideas are extremely appreciated 😀

First time remodeling anything. Wondering if anyone has any input on the design? Anything we should change, add, or do better? Wondering if the smaller sink should be centered on the counter, and whether to keep the bar stools or make more storage.

We bought a new home but really dislike the kitchen being so white. It feels like a hospital to me. We really want to add some color to the kitchen and do something to make it a little more interesting.

Our first thoughts are to paint cabinets and change backsplash to add some color and personality, but I have a very hard time visualizing and determining what might look good.

We are looking for some advice on what color cabinets would look good in our kitchen or if maybe there is something else we can do to improve the aesthetic of our kitchen. Thanks for any help and advice!

We did a small kitchen update recently. My husband handled most of it, but I picked the cabinet color. He kept everything really simple and modern. At first i thought it looked a little too much like a model apartment, but now It honestly feels clean, and really put together. I might add a small shelf on the left side of the cooktop later for extra storage space.

The biggest change is definitely the new slanted range hood. When he first picked it, I thought it looked kind of weird. It’s nothing like the traditional hoods I’m used to. but it’s really grown on me. It makes the kitchen feel clean and modern, and it’s not as bulky as I thought it would be. Function-wise, I get why he wanted it. It don't have a filter, so cleaning is easy. It pulls smoke really fast, there’s less greasy buildup. Overall, this spot is so much easier to keep clean now.

What do you guys think? Does it feel sleek and modern, or is it too “bachelor/model apartment” vibe?

I fell in love with this Mercury Mosaics Geo-Star pattern (Sample in the first image with counter and cabinet). It's on the high end price-wise, but I think it could be worth it. I wanted to try out some other options just to compare. This is a full rendering. We are doing a total remodel, just trying to get an idea of how it might look. Worth it or no?

Im loving my new kitchen! Makes me smile everytime I see it. Such an easy upgrade too. Dont be afraid of color! Any other suggestions woukd be great