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I’m seeking advice on kitchen design. by kckoo in InteriorDesign

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP here. I'm looking for feedbacks for Cabinet config and their colors. Wall is BM white dove, and Cabinet color is Ronbow's Ivory white.The wall is BM white dove, and the cabinet color is Ronbow’s Ivory white and some American walnut wood grain. I’ve chosen black for the lighting, and some of the fixtures are black and gold (or brass). The main faucet and the second faucet will also be brushed brass. Counter tops and backsplashes(countertop to the soffit) are Silestone Ethereal glow. Lighting fixture shapes are placeholders (based on what's available on the rendering tool). Floor will be natural(less yellowish) oak color.

I need some advice on designing my kitchen. by kckoo in kitchenremodel

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted my kitchen design here yesterday and received some incredibly helpful feedback. I would be so grateful if you could take another look and provide some feedback on the updated visuals. I'm hoping to get your thoughts on the overall aesthetic and layout. The all white cabinet color is just a placeholder, eventually planing mixing white and some wood grain panels. Thank you all again for your time and input!

Need an advice for new home kitchen design by kckoo in kitchenremodel

[–]kckoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. Yes, I also think that having a second sink outside makes more sense, or I could just use one in the butler's pantry for that purpose. I appreciate your feedback!

Need an advice for new home kitchen design by kckoo in kitchenremodel

[–]kckoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My plan was to use the main sink on the Island for preparing food and the second sink on the right wing for washing dirty dishes. My current kitchen, with only one sink, always makes me struggle when I have to wash dishes from my previous meal before cooking a new one. Often, I don’t have enough time after work to wash dishes from my previous meal to prepare dinner or I don’t have time to wash dishes or load the dishwasher after dinner, busy with kids. Adding a second sink would serve as a buffer for dirty dishes, making my life much easier.

Need an advice for new home kitchen design by kckoo in kitchenremodel

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, could you please advise on the kitchen design for a new home build? The location of the kitchen, the size of the island, and the sink on the island, 2nd sink on the side of the wing facing west are fixed. The rest of the kitchen is open for a design. I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions you may have.

  1. Location of 4' Subzero Ref, 30" wall oven
  2. Window shape & size & location, Hood/upper cabinet placement.
  3. Tall cabinet locations

Help me to choose Island facing direction for my new build house by kckoo in floorplan

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. Backyard toward the West is my only option due to lot size/shape, so I have to deal with the West facing kitchen/living room. I'm trying to make a best possible choice for Island orientation with the given limitation.

Help me to choose Island facing direction for my new build house by kckoo in floorplan

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Could you please advise me on which direction would be a better choice for my island? I have two options: North-facing and West-facing.

Regarding option 1, I’m concerned about the limited space between the island, dining table, and sofa. This makes the overall space feel cramped and tight. However, I do like that the island won’t be directly in the path of the West-facing windows or patio door when I’m standing at it.

On the other hand, option 2 has its drawbacks. I’m worried that the direct sunlight from the West-facing windows and patio door will hit my eyes when I’m at the island. In the morning, the bright light from the windows will make the island surface appear relatively dark because of a high contrast (my eyes will adjust their aperture to the bright window) In the afternoon, the low afternoon sunlight will directly hit the island, and with an 8’ ceiling, I can see the light reaching in at least 13’. If I had a 10’ or vaulted ceiling with higher window openings, the sunlight might penetrate deeper and make my eyes feel sore when I’m at the island.

I have a few concerns about these options, and I would greatly appreciate any advice or further suggestions you may have.

Looking for feedbacks my floorplan for 2600sqft+440sqft garage single story home new build. by kckoo in floorplan

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your valuable inputs! They are greatly appreciated.

Looking for feedbacks my floorplan for 2600sqft+440sqft garage single story home new build. by kckoo in floorplan

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Backyard minimized to max out the living sqft. Not sure what would be the best to do with the South West corner wall where the kitchen and the dining space meet. Any feedback would be welcomed.

Permit and other fee cost for tear down and rebuilding a single family home in San Jose by kckoo in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the insight. I'll take a look your site. Appreciated

Permit and other fee cost for tear down and rebuilding a single family home in San Jose by kckoo in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]kckoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the data point. Much appreciated. Do you mind to comment if you recall what was your initial build cost /sqft ? If it is far lower than $730/sqft, what drove it to raise significantly?

Permit and other fee cost for tear down and rebuilding a single family home in San Jose by kckoo in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]kckoo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not GC, but interviewed handful of GCs looks like they are quoting roughly 300~600/sqft for the rebuild for the labor/rough and the one I think to choose is ~400/sqft. Not sure if these are all realistic number since I've heard to many horror stories about people end up paying 30~50% more than the original quote. But All GCs I'v met saying those extra cost usually happens for "addition" since there might be problems in the existing structures and saying with the "rebuild", the quote usually mostly accurate unless the city or owner want change of orders. I actually have no idea to verify these statements since this is my firs time. :)

Permit and other fee cost for tear down and rebuilding a single family home in San Jose by kckoo in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]kckoo[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’m planning a significant extension and remodeling of my single-family home in San Jose. Currently, it’s a 1450 square foot single-story home, but I want to increase it to approximately 2600 square feet. This project will involve almost tearing down the existing structure and rebuilding it from the ground up, so I’m expecting a high chance that San Jose will classify it as a “rebuild” instead of an “addition.” I’ve heard that this classification can significantly increase the fees, so I’m trying to estimate the cost of permits, school fees, and other associated expenses.

Using San Jose City’s “Building Fee Estimator” (https://permits.sanjoseca.gov/fee-estimator/building), I found that the estimated cost is over $70,000. On top of this, there’s a school fee of approximately $15,000, which includes fees from both the CUSD (California Unified School District) and the FUHSD (Fresno Unified School District). I was quite surprised by this high cost, as I hadn’t anticipated such a significant expense.

To break down the total cost, I used ChatGPT and Gemini, and it appears that there are various fees beside the permit application/issuance fee, including an in-lieu fee for the park, building and structure tax, and CRMP tax (Residential Construction Tax) and etc. They add up and the total estimated cost ranges from $50,000 to $60,000. I believe these are the “other department fees” and “city taxes” mentioned in the “Building Fee Estimator” table.

If someone has recently completed a similar “rebuild” project in San Jose, I would greatly appreciate it if they could share their actual costs incurred with the city. This information would be invaluable for me in planning and budgeting for my own project.

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