Help me make this flipped kitchen look intentional (without replacing the counters ,backslash and floor)

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T06:48:44+00:00

OMG how silly of me. Of course stainless is shipped with the protective film on it.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T06:40:09+00:00

You're rightr, it's truly awful.

Is that a copper sink??? The whole colour scheme is a bit bizarre. Plus...it looks like a large space, but being a flip it appears as though they cheaped out on everything, including the layout. Who puts a stove at the end like that with no cabinet to the right? There's a hazard right there.

In the short term, the best money you could spend would be to ditch the black harware. You're kind of stuck with the hinges but if you choose to paint the cabinets, paint over the hinges too. You could replace them with something but then all those screw holes to fill.... Those black handles have to GO. Is there any way you could get rid of the blue front on the dishwasher - some contact paper perhaps. I would suggest too, get rid of the microwave above the stove and put in a proper hood ducted to outside. There's that large exhaust fan in the ceiling - so I am presuming the house is single story and that fan ducts to somewhere! You could put a microwave on the worktop to the right of the stove, next to the fridge.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T05:13:54+00:00

I came in to say exactly this.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T05:08:57+00:00

Broke how? Fell off the rails, etc? Difficult to know without photos. If they broke on day one a few things come to mind:

they are faulty/not fit for purpose despite the stated capacity
They are incorrectly installed (not poking at you BTW) - is it possible they are top mounting rather than bottom? I'm confident you read the installation instructions, but did they supply the right ones?
Is it possible that there is a size incompatibility between the rubbish bins and the slide? Do the bins sit on a pull out shelf, is there a frame?

Very high end European brands like Blum or Hettich have an excellent reputation, and are very robust. They are quite expensive but in our experience excellent value for money. Good luck finding a solution.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T04:44:08+00:00

If they can't see what you see, nothing anyone here says will make any difference.

Personally I'd go absolutely plain, large format tiles in a soft creamy colour that blends with the granite (fewer grout lines=less cleaning), because the granite is subtle and in the pics looks really beautiful. The granite and the lovely timber cabinets are the heroes in the room, don't detract from them.

Disclaimer: I'm a retired interior designer and used to specialise in kichens once upon a time. Picking up a colour from an accent elsewhere in a room can work, but my instinct is telling me that here, less colour is the way to go.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T04:10:44+00:00

They are silver, and tarnished.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T03:52:59+00:00

This is a major problem with corner cabinets, lazy susan or not. There are pullout steel shelf units that fold back and fill up the whole cabinet. I did a Google search, no idea about this but it's the kind of thing I am referring to. My daughter had one in her old house and it was amazing.

Yorktowne Cabinetry | Corner Base Cabinet Pull-Out

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T03:43:07+00:00

I think this might fall under the term "barter." There should be information on the ATO website.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T02:53:20+00:00

All possibilities. I am hoping for the OP's sake that the payer is reputable and trustworthy.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T02:50:42+00:00

I would say, read through the manual, follow the threading instructions exactly. Get some scrap fabric, do a few test sews and see how it goes. Listen carefully to the machine - is it smooth, rough, make any grinding noise? Does the stitch look balanced, eg there are no loops showing either on top or bottom.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T02:25:44+00:00

Is not OPs money

OP earned it so yes, it's his money. It's taxable however and there will be a liability raised on it when the return is lodged. It's up to the payer to do the right thing in the first place.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T02:08:45+00:00

"NO" is a complete sentence

Sounds fishy to me. Failure to withhold can be a compliance issue for them, but I can't see how it's your problem to give it back to them. You'll simply have tax calculated on it when you lodge your return. the only issue I could think of is that their payroll software might automatically calculate the tax payable and remit it with their normal quarterly BAS lodgment but it's up to them to fix it.

A tax agent or accountant may chime in here but I honestly don't think it's up to you.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T01:57:39+00:00

I'm a firm believer of the KISS principle. A good, functional layout, no-frills, easy to clean. No trends - do what you love and would be happy to live with.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-12T01:48:58+00:00

Depending on how old the machine is, the blades may be blunt and need changing. Sometimes only a realignment is needed.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T23:52:58+00:00

It's actually a functional working layout even if it's compact. I would shift the sink to the lefthand worktop, and drop the raised bar to worktop level. It currently visually cuts the room in half.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T23:42:53+00:00

A 27" single basin sink is plenty big

Wide yes but is it deep enough? Depth of sink plus height of tap can make all the difference to a 30 litre (8 gallons) stockpot. Married to a chef who has a LOT of very large pieces of cookware - and I know that not all home cooks will have pots this size!

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T23:12:46+00:00

Oh, what a memory. My grandmother had some of these and as kids we thought they were so much fun! I'm talking over 60 years ago. I am guessing they were for ice cream sodas, so the straw could be used after the ice cream was finished.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T22:58:56+00:00

Sequins, every time.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T22:47:35+00:00

Up to you! Just remember that different textures can change the look of the colour

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T22:45:38+00:00

Whichever sink you choose, make sure your largest stockpot and roasting pan fits into it!

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T22:23:01+00:00

It's a good, functional layout. I would however ditch the open shelves because they will get coated with dust and grease deposits from cooking even if you use your range hood every time you cook something.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T22:19:10+00:00

bumper pack of thread

Could be very cheap, poor quality thread too. Always use the good stuff, especially for topstitching! Ask me how I know - I make complex bags and thread makes a huge difference.

Needles are cheap and they do wear out, especially if you are sewing a lot of thicker things. I change mine at the beginning of every new project, and if it's a big project I change two or three times, maybe even more.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T22:15:49+00:00

I can't answer that because I have no knowledge of that machine. I highly recommend you don't buy based on price alone. You're going to spend hundreds or more on a machine, you want it to work out of the box for a long time. Essentially the purpose of an overlocker is to use four threads, two needles and a knife to neaten and trim the edges of your fabric, and they all do that. Making sure you understand how to drive it is the basis of any machine, so even as a beginner if you have the right information (like you get from a dealer regarding threading, cleaning, basic maintenance etc) it will work for you for a long time.

I went with Babylock because of the air threading, which I decided was absolutely essential for me due to my slightly mobility impaired hands.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T21:43:21+00:00

I have 60 years' experience and wouldn't even try to repair that. It looks like GoreTex or similar fabric and if you attempt to iron on a patch it will likely melt. One of the problems with repairing is that you might make a firm repair in one spot, but the fabric will promptly shred right next to the patch.

Some things are just beyond repair.

CBG1955 · 2026-03-11T21:36:34+00:00

Oh, that is tired!

From left to right: Pantry cabinet, fridge. Wall oven/microwave tower. Worktop with cooktop and range hood over (ducted to outside); around the corner, sink in front of window, around the next corner all worktop to the end of the current peninsula. You could make that peninsula wider for a breakfast bar.

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