Comments on: Finding Space in a Small Kitchen http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html Renters guide to solving problems, saving money, and living better. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:56:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8278 Guest Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:36:59 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8278 OOOH, sound pretty nice, actually! You know, you could even paint the cement. Just go the paint department at Lowes or Home Depot and you should be able to find examples of it, if not you could ask. I think it would be much cheaper, and so much more unique. You can make all kinds of beautiful designs too. You should look into it! OOOH, sound pretty nice, actually!
You know, you could even paint the cement. Just go the paint department at Lowes or Home Depot and you should be able to find examples of it, if not you could ask. I think it would be much cheaper, and so much more unique. You can make all kinds of beautiful designs too. You should look into it!

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8277 Guest Sat, 03 May 2008 18:11:36 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8277 If money is not an object, I would suggest in floor radiant heating topped with quarry tile and area rugs. That way if you wish to change how the space is used, you can simply move rugs and furniture. Concrete floors are often cold and clammy. Tubes of hot water running under the tiles would be nice for always warm floors. Hot air rises so it keeps the room warm from the bottom up rather than forcing hot air down against its natural flow. Quarry tiles are easy to mop up and do not require a shine. If one breaks it can be replaced without replacing the entire floor. Having the same floor throughout the shared space is much better when the space is small and must be versatile. It will be nice to be able to turn a rug and move a couch or chair to bring in a temporary table for a bridge night or tupperware party. If money is not an object, I would suggest in floor radiant heating topped with quarry tile and area rugs. That way if you wish to change how the space is used, you can simply move rugs and furniture.

Concrete floors are often cold and clammy. Tubes of hot water running under the tiles would be nice for always warm floors. Hot air rises so it keeps the room warm from the bottom up rather than forcing hot air down against its natural flow. Quarry tiles are easy to mop up and do not require a shine. If one breaks it can be replaced without replacing the entire floor.

Having the same floor throughout the shared space is much better when the space is small and must be versatile. It will be nice to be able to turn a rug and move a couch or chair to bring in a temporary table for a bridge night or tupperware party.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8276 Guest Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:37:10 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8276 I have the same problem having moved into an in-law suite made from a double garage..one bedroom a bathroom and a 12x 20 room used for both kitchen and living room. It was supposed to be finished, but when I moved in, the kitchen / living area was just cement floors and no cabinets. So here I am a year later still no floor covering but I do have open cabinets( no doors) ha ha, At least that keeps me on my toes keeping things tidy. Such a combined room has its troubles so I painted every thing flat white. The kitchen counter has a sink in the middle & is dark green so I painted the inside of the cabinet dark green and the outside white. Dishes I hardly ever use are on top ,pots and pans under the sink and in the stove drawer, I bought one of those Wal-Mart pantry's and keep food in it. cost under 200.00 for that. I got rid of my large couch and chair and bought a micro fiber and leather sectional couch in chocolate and dark brown, then another trip to Wal-Mart for throw cushions in varying shapes and shades of green and brown/tan . One recliner chair with a colorful throw in shades of brown yellow , green and hints of red , in the kitchen I added red by buying at a garage sale a canister set with red lids which I put on top of my Wal-Mart pantry for decoration..I have no room for a table and chairs , but I do use TV trays for now while I look for a very small table. I have white blinds at the windows and need drapes, also, When I toss this( beige, piece of old )carpeting I am using for now, I will have to decide on the flooring. I am not sure which way to go..devide the space up using tile in the kitchen area and carpet in the living or to tile the whole thing and use throw rugs???? Or I could use that fake hardwood flooring ,some of it looks nice and real wood flooring is not a good idea on top of cement someone told me. a year and I still havent made up my mind, any ideas on finishing my room? wanda I have the same problem having moved into an in-law suite made from a double garage..one bedroom a bathroom and a 12x 20 room used for both kitchen and living room. It was supposed to be finished, but when I moved in, the kitchen / living area was just cement floors and no cabinets. So here I am a year later still no floor covering but I do have open cabinets( no doors) ha ha, At least that keeps me on my toes keeping things tidy. Such a combined room has its troubles so I painted every thing flat white. The kitchen counter has a sink in the middle & is dark green so I painted the inside of the cabinet dark green and the outside white. Dishes I hardly ever use are on top ,pots and pans under the sink and in the stove drawer, I bought one of those Wal-Mart pantry’s and keep food in it. cost under 200.00 for that. I got rid of my large couch and chair and bought a micro fiber and leather sectional couch in chocolate and dark brown, then another trip to Wal-Mart for throw cushions in varying shapes and shades of green and brown/tan . One recliner chair with a colorful throw in shades of brown yellow , green and hints of red , in the kitchen I added red by buying at a garage sale a canister set with red lids which I put on top of my Wal-Mart pantry for decoration..I have no room for a table and chairs , but I do use TV trays for now while I look for a very small table.
I have white blinds at the windows and need drapes, also, When I toss this( beige, piece of old )carpeting I am using for now, I will have to decide on the flooring. I am not sure which way to go..devide the space up using tile in the kitchen area and carpet in the living or to tile the whole thing and use throw rugs???? Or I could use that fake hardwood flooring ,some of it looks nice and real wood flooring is not a good idea on top of cement someone told me. a year and I still havent made up my mind, any ideas on finishing my room?
wanda

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8275 Guest Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:33:09 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8275 The easy answer is to use the dining room for overload. Purchase a cabinet pantry and fill it up. Move the dining table in front of the sliding glass doors if you can or the wall near there at the end of the living room and there is always more space for you to use if you use it right. Think of ways to use extra things to make it look bigger. More mirrors on the walls. The way you put the furniture is different too when you live in apts. There is less space so you have to move things around until the feeling is right. The easy answer is to use the dining room for overload. Purchase a cabinet pantry and fill it up. Move the dining table in front of the sliding glass doors if you can or the wall near there at the end of the living room and there is always more space for you to use if you use it right.
Think of ways to use extra things to make it look bigger. More mirrors on the walls. The way you put the furniture is different too when you live in apts. There is less space so you have to move things around until the feeling is right.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8274 Guest Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:37:58 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8274 i have 3 counters and 1 drawer also 2 cabnits and a small pantry with that space every thing is cramed if you have any ideas pleasa save me. i have 3 counters and 1 drawer also 2 cabnits and a small pantry with that space every thing is cramed if you have any ideas pleasa save me.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8273 Guest Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:31:55 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8273 You could dispense with the living room idea altogether and make it an eat in kitchen. Move your living room into your bedroom and use a day bed. (You can turn your double bed into a day bed by putting the side against the wall and lining it with a pile of great cushions so you'll be comfortable using it for a lounge. You could dispense with the living room idea altogether and make it an eat in kitchen. Move your living room into your bedroom and use a day bed. (You can turn your double bed into a day bed by putting the side against the wall and lining it with a pile of great cushions so you’ll be comfortable using it for a lounge.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8272 Guest Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:06:06 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8272 Is your kitchen fitting you like a pair of tight pants? Install a fold-down counter top for counter space. Metal shelves on wheels that lock can serve as a pantry and/or dish storage. Overhead metal racks for pots and pans. Stop cooking so much and go out to dinner with friends. Start a potluck club with some good cooks... and you can bring the wine. Donate! Donate! Donate that juicer you never use. O.k., now stop going to Bed,Bath & Beyond with your big coupons! There, Doesn't that feel better? Is your kitchen fitting you like a pair of tight pants?
Install a fold-down counter top for counter space.
Metal shelves on wheels that lock can serve as a pantry and/or dish
storage.
Overhead metal racks for pots and pans.
Stop cooking so much and go out to dinner with friends.
Start a potluck club with some good cooks… and you can bring the wine.
Donate! Donate! Donate that juicer you never use.
O.k., now stop going to Bed,Bath & Beyond with your big coupons!
There, Doesn’t that feel better?

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8271 Guest Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:37:38 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8271 I usually prefer more space in my kitchen specially if I spend most of my time there. As far as I know there are appliances that can suit many small corners in our kitchen. They also need to have a smart positioning. appliancepartspros.com/ I usually prefer more space in my kitchen specially if I spend most of my time there. As far as I know there are appliances that can suit many small corners in our kitchen. They also need to have a smart positioning.
appliancepartspros.com/

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8270 Guest Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:57:40 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8270 I am about to move into a place like that... and the tiny kitchen barely has enough counter space just for a COFFEE MAKER. So I am going to use a room divider to seperate it from the "living" area. It will give me another wall so I can get an island. It's gonna be tight.. but I hate the idea of it being 1 room mre than it being "cozy". I am about to move into a place like that… and the tiny kitchen barely has enough counter space just for a COFFEE MAKER. So I am going to use a room divider to seperate it from the “living” area. It will give me another wall so I can get an island. It’s gonna be tight.. but I hate the idea of it being 1 room mre than it being “cozy”.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8269 Guest Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:10:03 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8269 Any great tips for a room that is your kitchen/living room? A room the size of a bedroom that contains both...it's unbearable. Any great tips for a room that is your kitchen/living room? A room the size of a bedroom that contains both…it’s unbearable.

]]> By: Guest http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8268 Guest Fri, 18 May 2007 16:05:52 +0000 http://ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com/small-kitchen-space.html#comment-8268 Consider buying a kitchen cart that can serve as extra storage, along with adding additional counter space, or an island in your kitchen. Check out this site ilikefurniture.com/kitchencarts.html for a great selection that come in various finishes with wood, stainless steel, and even granite counter tops. Consider buying a kitchen cart that can serve as extra storage, along with adding additional counter space, or an island in your kitchen. Check out this site ilikefurniture.com/kitchencarts.html for a great selection that come in various finishes with wood, stainless steel, and even granite counter tops.

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