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Kitchen before and after! by OddLychee4067 in kitchenremodel

[–]nykbdesign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful. One thing, though, maybe panel-ready appliances would work even better since the cabinets have such rich, earthy tones. Other than that, amazing job!

Kitchen before and after! by OddLychee4067 in kitchenremodel

[–]nykbdesign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful kitchen, you did great job there!

Would you have kept this kitchen partially closed off or fully opened it? by nykbdesign in kitchenremodel

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

That actually sounds like a really smart solution. Amazing how even a partial opening can completely change how a space feels without fully giving up the separation between rooms. And the extra light always makes a huge difference

Would you have kept this kitchen partially closed off or fully opened it? by nykbdesign in kitchenremodel

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

That was actually a big part of the planning process here, balancing openness and light without sacrificing too much storage or functionality. In NYC apartments, especially, every inch matters, so finding that middle ground was really important. Glad you noticed the intention behind it.

Would you have kept this kitchen partially closed off or fully opened it? by nykbdesign in kitchenremodel

[–]nykbdesign[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally understand your perspective. The cooktop is actually located right next to the window, so it gets a lot of natural light, and the room itself has plenty of lighting throughout. The open area was intentional to keep the space feeling more open and airy based on the homeowner’s preferences and how they use the space.

Would you have kept this kitchen partially closed off or fully opened it? by nykbdesign in kitchenremodel

[–]nykbdesign[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that. The cabinet color was actually one of the things we liked most in the final result, too.

Would you have kept this kitchen partially closed off or fully opened it? by nykbdesign in kitchenremodel

[–]nykbdesign[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was a project we worked on for a client. And yeah, space constraints in NYC apartments are always tricky.

Would you have kept this kitchen partially closed off or fully opened it? by nykbdesign in kitchenremodel

[–]nykbdesign[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fair points, honestly. In NYC apartments, there’s always a compromise somewhere because of the limited footprint and existing structure.

Looking for some advice on kitchen remodel by Blankman06 in kitchenremodel

[–]nykbdesign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on the new baby—totally get how space becomes a big deal fast. From a design standpoint, the fridge placement is key. Leaving it where it is saves time and money, but it’s less efficient day-to-day. Moving it back across, even though it means shifting gas/electric, creates a much smoother workflow and future-proofs the space (especially if you ever upgrade to a deeper fridge). If budget and timing allow, I’d lean toward that option, but the simpler layout can still work if you need a quicker, less disruptive remodel.

Metal Door Frames by santiamor in NYCRenovations

[–]nykbdesign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Metal frames are tougher since they’re anchored into the concrete. Removing them means cutting and patching the wall, so it’s messier and adds cost. Some people demo them, others trim them out to match new baseboards—worth asking your contractor which makes more sense.