Kitchen cabinets

[Fanatical Meat]

Okay so I know my current style is now dated. I delayed buying them because I was afraid to add cabinets, I am more confident now.
Overview:
We have a six foot run of space where in my 60s house you would put a small square table and pull that table from the wall for dinner time. We have a dumb folding table there just to store crap.
I want to add a six foot run of cabinets and add some sort of solid surface countertop. Gives us more storage that we really need and more countertop which would be useful. Half of our kitchen is wasted space because of this L shaped space.

@Greenman & @herm0016 you are pretty good with this stuff. I cannot find a cabinet similar to this (color wise, I do not need another sink). I know years ago I saw them in Home Depot. Have you seen similar cabinet bases? I do not need to top cabinet since it is a half wall.

Color is slightly darker than this picture


If the same cannot be found would it be wise to go a totally different color/style and just own that it is different. Sometimes I feel instead of hiding an imperfection you are better displaying it proudly.
I’m not so good with things like this and honestly my wife is worse at it. I need advice.

*I do have more than six feet of run
*I do have a heating duct on the small part of the L shaped space that obviously cannot be blocked, with six feet I will have about one foot left over for the vent
*Likely won’t do the the full L with cabinets because the second run would be small

I know there is a lot to unpack.
I am looking for tips to install base cabinets
I am looking for cabinet suggestions

 

[herm0016]

pic of the space? your goal is countertop and some storage? heat or return duct can be routed through the toe kick no problem. my favorite thing to do there, is to make the toe kick removable and leave a 1/2 or 1 in gap at the top along the whole thing for the vent. you don't see it when you are standing in the kitchen but provides plenty of sq in of vent, normally way more than what is in the original. you want it removeable so that you can vacuum it out once in a while.

it will be very hard to match, and i think something that kinda matches looks worse than something different.

Would you consider a side board or a dresser, then have someone make a matching granite top or butcher block top for it? EX: i had this cabinet already and poured a concrete top for it to replace the vanity in our bathroom.

I have also done a couple kitchens fully,
this was the last house we remodeled and sold. reclaimed open shelving by the sink, bowling ally for the island top. just some inspiration and an idea or our design style.

if you look in the drawers, you may find the manufacture and that will help you match if that is really what you want to do, sometimes you can get them even if you dont see them on the website or whatever.

do you have a few countertop appliances taking up space? I know it was a game changer when we started doing built in microwaves and a spot for a toaster oven on a shelf or in a cabinet. You could use something like a hutch or pie safe or antique baking cabinet to have a bit of whimsy and good storage, use that space for your appliances and then gain more counterspace in the rest of the kitchen.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Holy Cat Hair! I am glad I had to remove the folding table. Here is a picture and quick measure

Long run is 68” short run is 48” however short run has about 2” of trim work (apx 46” to trim)
I’ve seen those kick board vents part of me says yes and part says no because I’ll end up with a barely useful corner cabinet and I think it will feel cramped near the refrigerator.
I don’t mind having a gap there, maybe the trash can could fit I am not totally against cabinet there either.

*I am going to repaint soon



@herm0016 those spaces look fabulous

Current countertop

 

[jmagg]

Looks like the duct will be in the way regardless. I'd say in the kickplate is the way to go. You dont necessarily need to put in a lazy susan (which are a pia), you can meet cabinets on the outside corner and put a ledge in the corner to support the countertop, and still be a foot away from the opening. A 45 near the opening will also make it less crowded.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Looks like the duct will be in the way regardless. I'd say in the kickplate is the way to go. You dont necessarily need to put in a lazy susan (which are a pia), you can meet cabinets on the outside corner and put a ledge in the corner to support the countertop, and still be a foot away from the opening. A 45 near the opening will also make it less crowded.

Lost ya of the 45 near the opening...
Otherwise I get your point. Use something like this to redirect the heat duct.

 

[jmagg]

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Our kitchen is tight, I had to put 45s in to get a 3 ft+ passage.
Check Curtis lumber for the cabinet match, I seem to recall...

 

[Fanatical Meat]

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Our kitchen is tight, I had to put 45s in to get a 3 ft+ passage.
Check Curtis lumber for the cabinet match, I seem to recall...

Ah that could work and not feel so cramped I get it.
Maybe that 45 plus a 12 inch draw or something.

 

[paperfist]

Hard to tell from your pictures, but is this the cabinet you're looking for?

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You just need parts like this to reroute your duct: (obviously you'd have to measure the size.

Master Flow 16 in. x 8 in. x 4 ft. Half Section Rectangular Duct RD16X8X48 - The Home Depot

Master Flow's sturdy Rectangular Duct is used as the main trunk lines in HVAC supply systems. Two L sections snap together to form the rectangular duct. Sold in

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Master Flow 3-1/4 in. x 10 in. Short Way 90 Degree Rectangular Elbow 90E3.25X10 - The Home Depot

The Master Flow 3-1/4 in. x 10 in. Short Way 90° Rectangular Elbow helps create right angle turns in rectangular stack duct runs. This elbow is made of zinc-coated, 30-Gauge galvanized steel. You can install this elbow with sheet metal screws (not included). It is recommended to seal seams with...

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Prime-Line #10 x 1/2 in. Zinc Plated Steel Slotted Drive Hex Washer Head Self-Tapping Sheet Metal Screws (75-Pack) 9025400 - The Home Depot

The threads on sheet metal screws are designed to pull 2 materials tightly together. When attaching metal to wood. It is especially important to pre-drill a hole.

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And a screw gun with the proper tip. It wouldn't hurt to use metal tape on it too for the seams.

 

[jmagg]

I should mention without a lazy susan, youll need spacers in the corner so drawers and doors will clear

 

[Greenman]

I doubt you'll get an exact match on the cabinets, even if you find the original manufacturer finishes fade over the years.
I'd skip the entire exorcise and go with painted cabinets and a simpler door style.

 

[deadlyapp]

I doubt you'll get an exact match on the cabinets, even if you find the original manufacturer finishes fade over the years.
I'd skip the entire exorcise and go with painted cabinets and a simpler door style.

This is what I came to say. I'd honestly pull all the cabinet doors off and paint them and either find a similar design (which might not be too hard) or replace all the cabinet doors with simple replacements

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I doubt you'll get an exact match on the cabinets, even if you find the original manufacturer finishes fade over the years.
I'd skip the entire exorcise and go with painted cabinets and a simpler door style.

This is what I came to say. I'd honestly pull all the cabinet doors off and paint them and either find a similar design (which might not be too hard) or replace all the cabinet doors with simple replacements

I hate doing the whole kitchen because
A) Budget
B) it was done between 2008-2010 before we bought it.

These are pretty damn similar good find @paperfist
Little more than I’d like to pay for RTA cabinets but regardless it is an option

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[jmagg]

If you do want to try to match them up, bring a door to a Merillat distributor. If so, also bring exact dimensions of the space including the duct for a solid material estimate.

 

[herm0016]

i was thinking merillat also, they have gone away from the heavy glazes though.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

What’s everyone’s thought on just a row of basic white shaker panel cabinets over there and just leaving them like F-yeah they’re different....

 

[paperfist]

What’s everyone’s thought on just a row of basic white shaker panel cabinets over there and just leaving them like F-yeah they’re different....

You‘d hate the contrast between basic and rich looking. Those HGTV shows do mix light and dark cabinets in their schemes, but I’ve never seen it with stains.

Can you separate them so they aren’t on the same wall?

Price does seem high, but if you can figure out the brand and style you’d find a lot more sellers.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

You‘d hate the contrast between basic and rich looking. Those HGTV shows do mix light and dark cabinets in their schemes, but I’ve never seen it with stains.

Can you separate them so they aren’t on the same wall?

Price does seem high, but if you can figure out the brand and style you’d find a lot more sellers.

Yeah these would be on an opposite wall. Think of a rectangle left rise and bottom are where the current cabinets/countertop is. Top and right drop is where new setup would be. Entrances separate both areas. New & existing would never touch. However it is a small space.

 

[herm0016]

an espresso color may look more deliberate than basic white.

more "these are different and we meant it that way" instead of "fuck ya its white over here"

I have installed cabinets from https://www.cliqstudios.com/ and they have been pretty good to work with. they also do flat pack which are a bit cheaper.

another option is ikea, they have some dark brown doors or other colors, and one with a cool chevron pattern that could look neat in that corner. not too expensive for just a few cabinets. slab doors could be good as well.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

an espresso color may look more deliberate than basic white.

more "these are different and we meant it that way" instead of "fuck ya its white over here"

I have installed cabinets from https://www.cliqstudios.com/ and they have been pretty good to work with. they also do flat pack which are a bit cheaper.

another option is ikea, they have some dark brown doors or other colors, and one with a cool chevron pattern that could look neat in that corner. not too expensive for just a few cabinets. slab doors could be good as well.

I’m intrigued by the chevron pattern, wife & I like stuff like that.
Can you post a link, I looked but failed to find them.

 

[herm0016]

HASSLARP door, brown patterned, 24x30" - IKEA

HASSLARP door, brown patterned, 24x30" The herringbone patterned wood veneer with characteristic details gives your kitchen a unique accent. Designed to match the SINARP series, but can also be paired with solid-colored doors for a modern look.

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[Micrornd]

I don't know what your budget is, but I can highly recommend these.
They are RTA (ready to assemble). That's not IKEA BS, these are all wood, completely finished (inside and out with a near indestructible finish), and must clamped, glued and nailed to assemble, no screws or plastic fasteners.
You can order samples of both door styles and finishes at a reasonable price and the samples ALWAYS match the finished cabinets. (I have ordered from them 6 times for different personal projects)
They have always been very courteous and helpful and they do custom sizes to 1/16" (accurately, very reasonable or free) if that matters to you.
Finishes - https://www.cabinetjoint.com/finishes/
Door Styles - https://www.cabinetjoint.com/cabinet-door-category/styles/[url]