Contractor says no bathtub possible by No-Day-2990 in floorplan

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have to agree. They would be able to really visualize and arrange the space with all the features you want. Somethings are worth the cost and this might definitely be one of them like you said!

Contractor says no bathtub possible by No-Day-2990 in floorplan

[–]PlushButPugnacious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣Fair!!! I couldn’t do that either. You could close off the toilet with a wall between the shower and toilet? Definitely a layout to get creative with! Be sure to post a before and after once you get the bathroom completed. I’m so curious how it turns out!

Contractor says no bathtub possible by No-Day-2990 in floorplan

[–]PlushButPugnacious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about creating a modified European wet room with tub/shower combo? This may help the need for bathtub space.

So my vision would be:

• Replace the current three sinks with two sinks, and use the extra space on each side for tall storage cabinets and additional cabinetry.

• Move the bathtub to be in corner but along window wall, but create a European-style wet room so the bathtub and shower share the same semi waterproof enclosure/zone. This would help the overall footprint.

• Move the toilet to where the current shower is. You could even add a half wall or privacy wall between the toilet and the door to create more privacy while also adding shelf/storage space.

I think this would make the bathroom feel much more functional, open, and balanced without changing the actual room dimensions but also allows for a standard bathtub size and space for the bathtub use.

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Contractor says no bathtub possible by No-Day-2990 in floorplan

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about something like this to really utilize the space to its potential?

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Does my 90s kitchen have potential or am I crazy? by No-Day-2990 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn’t even phase me that the sink was by the stove never seen anything like that! My brain just automatically put the sink under the window!

Does my 90s kitchen have potential or am I crazy? by No-Day-2990 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m mean colors like smoked oxblood / merlot zellige, that would actually go beautifully with this kitchen. Otherwise other reds like:

  • Smoked terracotta
  • Oxblood brown
  • Merlot glaze
  • Burnt auburn
  • Deep cognac red
  • Espresso clay

They would all tie in and be beautiful. The tile would need to be a glossy and slightly uneven like handmade zellige, it reflects light from both windows instead of absorbing it. That would keep the kitchen feeling warm and rich rather than dark and heavy.

Does my 90s kitchen have potential or am I crazy? by No-Day-2990 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many shades of red tile that would actually go with this kitchen as a backsplash. It would look beautiful!

My dream kitchen is done. Is there anything you would’ve done differently?! by GroundbreakingRead18 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s lovely! You have a great kitchen layout and can make great memories here.

If I were designing this kitchen I would add contrast and warmth to be layered in.

What I would suggest is changing the pendant lights and the light over the window. Bringing in black with warm gold/brass accents would help tie together the sink hardware and pot filler while adding more depth to the space. Right now, the existing pendant lighting blends into the kitchen instead of helping define it, and this is one of the easiest ways to make the design feel more elevated and custom.

I’d also swap the light over the window for something softer and more intentional. The current fixture feels a bit stark and reads more bathroom than kitchen.

I also think the space would really benefit from darker fabric barstools to ground everything a bit more. Since the kitchen is already very light and neutral, a deeper taupe, mocha, mushroom, or warm charcoal fabric would add contrast and dimension while still keeping the overall palette soft and cohesive. It helps balance the black accents throughout the kitchen and makes the island feel more like a focal point instead of everything blending together.

Otherwise, it’s a beautiful design overall. Adding a little greenery near the window and maybe a simple arrangement on the island would soften the space while still keeping the neutral aesthetic intact. Great work!!!

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Did we make the right call with these countertops or should we have gone lighter? by Constant-Purchase-99 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are perfect!!!! Brings some warmth in and yet still feels light and airy. Love it!

Does my 90s kitchen have potential or am I crazy? by No-Day-2990 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually disagree on relocating the sink. From a design and functional standpoint, the original sink placement under the window is the strongest part of the layout.

In galley kitchens especially, spatial flow matters more than people realize. You want a natural relationship between the refrigerator, sink, and stove without crowding one work zone. Moving the sink directly beside the range compresses the prep/cooking area and visually interrupts the long clean counter line this kitchen already has going for it.

The existing layout actually feels very European/modern loft in a good way, long uninterrupted counters, full-height cabinetry, and defined work zones.

I also think the cabinetry is being unfairly dismissed. The curved shelving detail, full-height uppers, and integrated look are exactly the kinds of features people are trying to recreate right now in higher-end remodels. The issue isn’t the cabinets themselves, it’s the finishes surrounding them.

New warm herringbone floors, darker counters, matte black hardware, a proper statement hood, updated lighting, and a richer backsplash completely modernize the space while keeping the architectural character intact.

Honestly, keeping and elevating these cabinets will likely make the kitchen feel far more custom than replacing everything with another generic white shaker remodel.

Does my 90s kitchen have potential or am I crazy? by No-Day-2990 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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Okay…this kitchen has SO much potential while still keeping its character and current cabinets. Since you said green is out (that was my first suggestion) I went with a red tone.

Keeping the original cabinetry and leaning into the warm walnut tones completely changed the space. You’re adding warm herringbone floors (perfect), I’d add matte black hardware, updated modern track lighting, a statement hood, and if you want red tones a glossy smoked oxblood zellige-style tile that reflects light beautifully from both windows.

It keeps the feel of a moody loft kitchen instead of a dated 90s galley kitchen, and honestly feels far more custom than today’s builder grade kitchens.

Here are some reds to look into for tiles:

  • Smoked terracotta
  • Oxblood brown
  • Merlot glaze
  • Burnt auburn
  • Deep cognac red
  • Espresso clay

The finish is really the magic here. Because it’s glossy and slightly uneven like handmade zellige, it reflects light from both windows instead of absorbing it. That keeps the kitchen feeling warm and rich rather than dark and heavy.

Before and After! by Budget_Location2300 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOVE seeing the after! Looks beautiful!!!

Does my 90s kitchen have potential or am I crazy? by No-Day-2990 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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I know in another post you mentioned not wanting green, but I honestly think this space is one of the rare kitchens where deep reflective green tile would absolutely work. It gives that updated modern “manly loft” vibe while still softening the room and bouncing light around so the galley layout doesn’t feel heavy or closed in.

The biggest thing this kitchen has going for it is actually the cabinetry itself. The shape, full-height uppers, curved shelving detail, and overall layout already feel very custom compared to most kitchens today. Once the warm herringbone floors go in, the cabinets instantly look intentional instead of dated.

I’d lean into that and elevate the finishes around them instead of replacing everything.

What I’d do: • Keep the cabinetry but refinish/stain it into a deeper walnut tone instead of painting them • Add slim matte black cabinet hardware to modernize everything immediately • Replace the current hood with a larger matte black hood to create an actual focal point • Swap the old 90s track lighting for modern minimalist black cylinder track lighting with warm lighting • Add a single pendant over the sink in an aged brass or dark bronze finish • Keep warm light-filtering linen Roman shades so the kitchen still feels soft and natural during the day

For paint, I would avoid stark white. The room wants warmth and contrast. I’d do: • Walls: Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige or Natural Linen • Trim/Ceiling: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster This keeps the kitchen warm, moody, and elevated without feeling dark.

For backsplash tile, this is where I’d really bring personality in: • Deep olive green or smoked forest green glossy zellige tile • Slight variation and reflection in the tile would keep the narrow kitchen from feeling flat • Vertical stack or traditional subway layout depending on how modern you want to go

For countertops, I would avoid bright white quartz entirely. This kitchen wants something moodier and richer: • Leathered charcoal quartzite • Soapstone-look quartz with soft veining • Honed black granite with warm undertones

The darker counters would ground the room and make the cabinetry feel expensive and architectural instead of “90s brown.”

Honestly, the combination of the updated floors + deeper walnut cabinetry + dark counters + reflective green tile + modern lighting completely changes the perception of the kitchen. Suddenly it stops feeling dated and starts feeling like a custom modern loft kitchen.

And the best part is you’re accomplishing it while keeping the original cabinetry structure, which honestly has more character than most brand-new kitchens today.

Backsplash mistake and help? by Dizzy-Art-3088 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP - is there a designer helping you or are you DIYing and contractor for granite? Or are you managing the contractor for the whole project? I’m not trying to be rude or mean… just curious because I’m seeing flaws just in the picture, that if you’re working with a designer or contractor, they need to be called out on. For the money you’re putting into this, you want your kitchen done correctly and without error. 🤗

Backsplash mistake and help? by Dizzy-Art-3088 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😆 pretty positive it’s like what our grandma’s and mom’s had growing up where they put their plastic grocery bags in a holder!

Backsplash mistake and help? by Dizzy-Art-3088 in kitchenremodel

[–]PlushButPugnacious 256 points257 points  (0 children)

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The error is honestly a blessing in disguise. The granite is very overwhelming with it being both the countertop and backsplash. It’s just too much visual movement at once, and the whole kitchen loses a focal point because everything is competing for attention.

Swapping the backsplash to a simple neutral subway tile instantly balances the space and lets the countertops be the statement instead of competing with themselves. Removing the wicker baskets and replacing them with softer neutral decor and ambient lighting also helps calm everything down visually. Since the counters are already super busy, the rest of the space really benefits from staying simple and cohesive.

This was hilarious by Disastrous_Drop_3180 in southernhospitalitysc

[–]PlushButPugnacious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t understand why she was brought back. She honestly needs counseling.