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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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 Posted - Oct 15 2011 : 5:24:58 PM
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My house is on 20x24. My kitchen is very small with limited counter space. When my hubby and I were finishing the kitchen area, I kept the cut out from the counter top where the sink was placed. I use the cut out to make my counter top "bigger". I store it in that space between my lower cabinets and the stove. Anytime I bake, I pull it out and place it over my sink. It also is handy if you are having a buffet style get together. So, if you have limited counter space and know of someone remodeling their kitchen, have them save the cut out from the sink area. It does come in very handy for a small kitchen.
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
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Posted - Oct 15 2011 : 6:25:16 PM
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Lorena, what a clever idea!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!
Jan
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl
408 Posts
Cathy
Newton
Texas
USA
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 08:42:19 AM
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Cathy,
For me 20x24 is not big enough. Not that I want to live in a mansion. We lack closet and storage space and our bathroom (which we had to gut completely and re-model) is barely big enough for a sink, flush and shower. We could not expand the size of it either. I would recommend maybe doing a 25x35 if you want a small house. One of the things that I love about older (pre 1900) houses is china cabinets, closets and even bureaus that are built into the walls. To me, it adds charm that you don't find in modern houses and saves on floor space. The problem is you are stuck with them once their in. There is no re-arranging furniture. If I had to remodel the house (tear out walls stair way, etc) I would have the living room or kitchen (either one would work) smack dab in the middle of the house (sounds weird I know). Then place the bathroom, living room (or kitchen) and stair well and either a study or guest room around the central area. Have your bedroom upstairs. As far as living small, get rid of the junk. If you haven't used it in the past 6 mos and don't anticipating using it in the next year, then chances are you don't need it. The other thing about small houses, 3 or 4 things out of place makes it look cluttered when it really isn't. I'm not a neat freak by any means. I'm not a slob either. A home is made to be lived in (yes you can wear shoes in my house and I won't get mad) and the best piece of advice I can give, when you visit people, visit them, not the house.
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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cathy
Newton
Texas
USA
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 09:15:29 AM
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| good luck on down sizing. One of the things I heard on the Nate Berkus show was to go verical in small spaces. I just think it makes it too closed in. |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 6:20:19 PM
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Wow. I'd love to see pictures! I see the displays at IKEA, and I think those small spaces are so functional! If you live in a climate where you can be outside a lot, I think I could do it.
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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