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April 24, 2007

Cambridge Kitchen finished at last!

A few issues to take care of: a disposal that sounded like it always had a spoon in it, a scratched refrigerator panel that the vendor took care for us.

But overall, a marked improvement! That pink floor was a disaster.
Scroll through the multiple views of before pictures....

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What did we do here? Well with such a small space, it's all about details and maximizing storage.

• We added a second row of cabinets where only a counter was before.
We didn't have standard depth so we knocked the cabinets down to 18". Then we extended the length of
the counter so it covered the garbage can. We made sure to pick a model whose top would open.

• We put a self venting microwave above the stove to free up counter space in great demand.

• We moved the stove over just a tad so it wasn't right up against the wall. This allows space to put
something down on the counter on both sides of the range.

• We used open shelves over the sink and above the
new row of cabinets. Why open shelves? In a galley kitchen, open shelves make for a more open look.
(P.S. They are also more affordable than regular wall cabinets and we were on a budget.)

• The clients did not want a dishwasher and wanted to keep their stove so it stayed.
(In case you were wondering.)

• We kept the color palette warm and used the same tones as in the bathroom.

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Can you believe it's the same kitchen?

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