Kitchen Remodel

We are making some changes to our kitchen. Here’s a pic of the original:

The island is 7′ x 8′

The island is so large that I can’t reach the middle of it! But the reason for redoing it is that I need some counter space that is a few inches lower. At 5’2″, I can’t work long at regular counter height without tiring. Kneading bread is hard, because I can’t push down on it, for instance. I used the blender the other day and wanted to look in it, but I’m not tall enough when it is on the counter.

We are going to lower part of this big island, then, down to regular tabletop height. This should give me a lot more usable working space. Also going to replace all the countertops with something less blah.

Here’s the demo in process:

Countertop off; first layer of drywall
Another layer of drywall behind the first. This was obviously the original plan as the tile goes up to it.
This thing was built to withstand a 9.0 earthquake

The new sinks are supposed to be in at Lowes tomorrow; I have my fingers crossed!

2 thoughts on “Kitchen Remodel

  1. Paper World's avatar Paper World August 16, 2020 / 1:16 pm

    Great idea! Our counters were designed for Mel when she was 5’11”. I am 5’6” and she is now 5’ 9” and shrinking! Edge

    Like

  2. Sharon Woodward's avatar Sharon Woodward August 16, 2020 / 11:04 am

    I have the opposite problem. I’d like mine higher.

    Like

Leave a reply to Sharon Woodward Cancel reply