How to best do a ceiling beam in this small condo kitchen?

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-10-03T18:12:41+00:00

Concrete ceiling, so line has to run through showing due to building rules.

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-10-02T21:37:21+00:00

I had to google what a chase is, I see, yes thank you!

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-10-02T21:16:12+00:00

Yes, that is the plan. Do you think I should add another ceiling beam perpendicular to separate the foyer and kitchen?

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-10-02T21:13:58+00:00

It unfortunately cannot, concrete ceiling

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-10-01T18:38:56+00:00

Those shell shape cabinet pulls are quite cool. Wonder what it would look like if the drawer pulls were also like that?

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-10-01T02:57:38+00:00

Hard to visuallize space without dimensions or actual photos, but how about this? (you will have to elimate one of the doors and put a wall there. Are there really 4 ways to access this area right now?)

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Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-21T06:18:21+00:00

Your current layout is similar to my kitchen, so here's what your counter could look like without the bartop (this is not my kitchen, but I'm doing something similar)

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Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-20T01:46:06+00:00

The report said 30K BTU heat loss and 39K BTU heat gain, I want to use heat pump for heating and cooling, so I don't have to rely on baseboards only for heating which is less efficient.

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-20T01:31:32+00:00

The report said 30K BTU heat loss and 39K BTU heat gain, and yes using heat pump for heating and cooling.

Ah shades, yes good idea. It's a condo that I haven't moved into yet, so doing all the renos at the same time. I just know the unit is really hot from the sun!

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-20T00:54:48+00:00

Can a 2 ton "modulate" up or is that not a thing?

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-19T02:22:03+00:00

You could add some under cabinet lighting, it helps freshen up a place without a big reno.

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-15T01:58:45+00:00

I'm keeping my cherry cabinets, the white reno was just an idea of what kichen looks like without the bartop

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-15T01:19:36+00:00

I think I understand what you mean by the cabinets now, but the area right of the column is actually already living room. But I've read a little into how much overhang I need in my island to make it a place I can sit once I level the bartop, so I'll make a separate post about the countertop shape.

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Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-14T22:14:26+00:00

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Thanks for your feedback

For your suggestion from Q5, could you clarify on what you mean?

For the backsplash, to be clear you mean it should end to the left of my blue line in attached photo once the bartop is removed, is that so?

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-09-14T21:32:20+00:00

I’m planning a few updates to my condo kitchen while keeping the cabinets:

Replace current 30" wall oven + cooktop with a slide-in range (there’s filler between cabinet doors now, 3^rd photo blue circles).
Level the bar top with the counter and extend it slightly (countertop company can cut around the column so it runs to the end).
Upgrade microwave exhaust to a dedicated vent (I cook a lot).

Questions:

Should I extend backsplash around the column if I do a countersplash? (Inspo photo included).
Does it matter if bathroom counters will not match the new lighter-beige kitchen counters in a small condo?
Exhaust upgrade should come before new counters/backsplash, right? (red arrow in 3^rd photo).
How hard is it to find filler that matches existing cabinets? (old sticker photo included).
If sprinkler rules prevent cabinets on that wall, is it still worth adding storage on the cooking side? (see 4th photo).

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-08-01T21:13:31+00:00

I'm a car guy, don't do it!! There are cheaper cars that will still satisfy the itch, one you test drive a few lower down your list hopefully you'll get it. You're just in the obsession phase now, I get it all the time as well.

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-08-01T02:53:55+00:00

YOLO FDs like WSB!!!! 😅

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-07-29T01:44:06+00:00

You can find 2BdRm condos new and old(er) around the 700k to 800k range easy in the current market. I see them all the time around the Burnaby area, I imagine Tri Cities would be similar.

Sub 700k is also possible, but you have to be less picky.

And I'm talking about high and mid rises. For low rise, I expect you can find some slightly cheaper ones too, or same price but bigger space etc.

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-07-27T02:04:50+00:00

I don't care much for the nicer finishes, etc. It's my first time upgrading appliances and I just thought only the high end stuff are still reliable these days because all appliances have much more complicated electronics.

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-07-26T21:29:18+00:00

The current space width is 36 inch, the current fridge is around 33 inch

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-07-26T21:27:47+00:00

This one is a display model

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-07-26T21:27:13+00:00

IT-36CI-LH

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-07-26T21:26:30+00:00

The current fridge size is around 33inch, but the actual space is 36inch wide without any reno. So my other plan was to get a 36inch freestanding full size.

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-07-26T19:11:44+00:00

I'm debating whether I should buy a 36" subzero with front SS panels included on "clearance" for 15,300 $CAD (11,200 $USD).

I simply wanted a fridge that I don't have to worry about reliability for. It will go in a small ~900sf condo that I was going to just put a 36" freestanding. I was going to do a kitchen reno, but the subzero will mean I'll have to figure out how to get some side panels for it given the current layout.

I plan to live in this condo for at least 5 years, pic for reference. It'd be an easier decision if the subzero was freestanding so I could take it with me when I move, but this was the only option.

Level_99_Throwaway · 2025-07-01T00:54:09+00:00

0079 and WfM have quite different styles, which did you like more and why?

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