chattycathy66 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I picked out the furniture for the kitchen, but I had to have the cute little hutch, as well as the table and chairs--of course now things are a bit cramped. I didn't want the house to become too monstrous, since the conservatory addition will be on the living room side---do you think it's worth the hassle to extend the kitchen just an inch or two, so things won't look so cramped?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hmmm ... do you really need the table and chairs in the kitchen? Maybe one chair ... and move the table & other chair elsewhere? I checked out your new gallery photos ... your wallpapers are really rich and elegant! Tipton Manor is going to be the talk of the neighborhood when it's finished. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I did and I thinks its worth it. Remember for every inch that is like a foot in real life :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chattycathy66 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think the Manor really wants the table to stay....that's where I got the idea for the extension :lol: Irene, I've checked out yours , as well as Becca's and Anya's kitchen extensions...so I have some ideas...doesn't look to hard, is it?? I think I'll just have to take the time to really plan it out....good thing I have a little extra wallpaper left,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccas1963 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 WOW thanks Cathy for looking at Aunt B. I do agree with Irene for the inch foot and I say go for it. I was a bit worried about your wallpaper but hey why not. Bec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Cathy I agree with Bec! We've been comparing notes on our extentions... :lol: Go for it, you won't be sorry. It's not hard, now is the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anya Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yes I do. The bigger the better in my opinion. I have always thought the BH kitchen was too small and needs extending. I have no idea how far you have gone with yout house but if you put the living room door where the blind wall is you will have lots more room on the back wall. :lol: You can see the pictures of my BH in my gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I'll be on the lookout for good pictures of how y'all did/ do your extensions, since I also want to extend the width of the Willowcrest slightly when I build it, for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccas1963 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Holly. We did it and you can find it in our galleries :lol: I am glad I did it when I was building. But wil love it even more when it is finished. Bec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think it's worth it and a very easy bash to do. i did a kitchen bash for my bh, it's in my blog if you are interested :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 If you're going to extend one inch, maybe think of extending two inches just to give you a little more room yet. Two inches (2 feet) is quite a bit. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think it's worth it and a very easy bash to do. i did a kitchen bash for my bh, it's in my blog if you are interested ;) And you inspired me to do it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I left the shelf out of the bay kitchen roof part, and find the kitchen has more room, just with that little extra. I can nestle the sink stove and a corner counter in the space. Every inch counts in the mini world!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Every inch counts in the mini world!!Isn't THAT the truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 And you inspired me to do it :lol: Excellant! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chattycathy66 Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 thanks for all the advice I think I'm only going to go about 2 inches --what I'm worried about is having to also extend the porch and building another support "column". I really will have to take a look at it. I have put the French doors in that lead to the conservatory off the parlor, so I want to get the conservatory foundation built soon too....so much to do and so little time,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melva Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Hi, I totally agree with the addition to the kitchen, another 2 feet ( 2") is good. I have a BH and I wish I had had the brains to add something. That kitchen is small! Melva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyz_Gurl Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I hope I don't get into trouble for this: I decided to jump on the wagon and I'm going to try to extend my kitchen too. I used to live in a house with a very small kitchen (Could turn around at the stove and wash dishes, but you had to watch that the back of your shirt didn't catch fire...) and I absolutely HATED it. Now the part I'm worried about getting in trouble for, I have a quick question. Is there any certain kind of wood you all are using for the extensions? I'm sorry for asking this here, but didn't want to start another thread for almost the same topic. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Actually you don't have to use wood for any bashing of dhs, foamcore would do as well. Greenleaf kits are made from 1/8" plywood, Corona Concepts from 3/16", so 1/8" will probably work well for any bashing you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chattycathy66 Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 Thanks Holly:) Can you get foamcore at Hobby Lobby or similar store? lol Michelle, had one of those kitchens in our first house too Glad we persuaded you to add on! Will watch for pics! Glad you asked the question about kinds of wood...no worries, "mi forum es su forum" lol Melva, I really struggled with the size of the kitchen, I think the house must have whispered more loudly this time,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Can you get foamcore at Hobby Lobby or similar store?That's where I get mine, I found it at HL on the back wall near the basswood & art supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Most stores that carry school supplies carry foamcore. Kids love it for display board projects. I can get the 1/4" at Wal-Mart, other thicknesses can be found at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or other art/craft supply shops. FYI .. in my bash of the houseboat, all of the walls in the middle deck are foamcore. The top deck will also be foamcore, as I used the original top deck at the floor for the new middle deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Unless a small child will be giving it unsupervised hard play, foamcore works quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccas1963 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 foamcore is good. I just had happened to have some MDF in the right thickness so I used that. I cant wait to see everyones kitchen bashing. Bec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Can you get foamcore at Hobby Lobby or similar store? I got some at dollar tree a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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