#CHANDLER KITCHEN PLANS

The condo has officially sold! We're one giant step closer to our new home. The move is becoming more "real" each day! We can barely contain our excitement, but are also navigating all of the emotions that come with "moving." It's sad to say goodbye; but overall, we find so much peace, gratitude, and love through the sale of our condo. We are so excited for the condo's new homeowners, and love that it is going to become a special place for someone new who will love and appreciate it as much as we did. 
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Now, onto the new place! The kitchen needs some MAJOR love. I'm unsure why anyone ever thought that a U shaped kitchen was practical. Two peninsulas make for a crowded room. Here's the plan for the South side of the kitchen :

• Remove 'microwave' wall to open up the kitchen to the dining room
• Keep one peninsula (the one under the microwave below) and add an overhang for stools
• Move sink window into living room, and replace it with a window triple the size
• Move dishwasher to right of sink

• Remove exterior door (there is exterior access through sunroom)
• Remove large window and repurpose in dining room
• Remove pendant and install canned lighting 
• Move fridge to where current door is
• Add floor to ceiling cabinetry with electrical where the window currently is (pantry with a hidden shelf for microwave, Kuerig, and blender)
• Add 24" drywall where railing is to create space for pantry

Here is a sketch of the South wall :
(Fridge will fill empty space; there will be cabinet above it)

The North wall will be entirely redesigned. Here is the plan for this half of the kitchen :​

• Range will move to where fridge is (standard free standing range versus a wall mount)
• Install hood over range
• Install two floating shelves to right of hood
• 36" Cabinet under shelves will be 15" deep instead of 24" to create more space by the peninsula, and to create a "coffee bar" visual
• Tile counter to ceiling, no upper cabinets

Here is a sketch :

I am planning to do WHITE slab cabinets on the "window wall" and BLACK slab cabinets on the "range wall." I will likely select a white marble visual quartz counter. For backsplash, I am considering a brick to honor the era of the home and play off the fireplace in the living room - either black, white, or traditional red. The brick will be installed in a straight set pattern to mimic traditional mid century brick. Other elements in the space will include matte black and brass hardware, and blonde oak hardwood flooring, 

The cabinets, backsplash, and laminate floor have been ripped out! In one week, the wall comes down, and new windows go in!! 

STAY TUNED! 
​HJJ