Re: "LET'S FEATURE YOUR KITCHEN IN CA-MODERN MAGAZINE&q
While renovated kitchens can be beautiful if done in a style consistent with the Eichler aesthetic, it would be nice to show you needn't spend 50k+ to blowout your original to get something functional and aesthetically pleasing. I'm guessing there are a number of people who have updated an "original" kitchen with modern day conveniences (be it materials, functionality, appliances, etc.). But perhaps that's a companion article???
Also, it would be really useful if homeowners would share their overall budget (if not the actual breakdown of materials, labor, appliances, etc. ). Perhaps CA Modern will receive sufficient entries to feature one in each price range--<5k (probably an updated original), <10k, <25k, <50k, 50+) And while I understand the magazine might not want to give sources for materials or the names of designers/contractors in the article, it would be nice if the chosen homeowners could be contacted directly for those.
Just some thoughts... what would other people like to see for this article to be a must-read?
Jake
Hi Jake,
I would like to see a discussion of work triangles. The original Eichler galley kitchen lends itself to more than one work triangle if appliances and sinks are not placed too far apart.
Unfortunately, I have seen kitchen remodels with beautiful sub-zero refrigerators that would require the cook to walk 5 miles in order to make dinner.
I would love to see an article like that. I also have an original kitchen and I have no plans to remodel. However I would like to do some updating as far as appliances and counter tops go and would love to see what others have done to enhance their original kitchens.
Dana
Willow Glen Eichlers
