I can never just build a kit, can I?

by brae Email

I really want a 1920s inspired kitchen in the Heritage, but that side bay window just isn't having any of that.  With my new planned staircase in the middle, the large window off the front porch and the side bay window taking up the better part of the third wall, there is literally no space for any kitchen furniture along the walls.

My options are limited.  In the first scenario, I would close up the bottom half of the front porch window and replace it with a Houseworks casement window so I can put the sink there.

I plan to put a vintage stove to the left of the sink (modern stove used as a placeholder), so the bay window has got to go.  Since I still have the bay window on the front of the house, I don't really mind closing up this space.  I'll add another casement window or other small window on that wall to bring the light back in.


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There will either be a cabinet or old time refrigerator in the space behind the stairs, and there is room for a small table and chairs in the middle.


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In the second scenario, I would flip the living room and kitchen.  The side window (which I moved previously) could be closed at the bottom and replaced with a casement window above the sink.  More likely, however, I would disassemble this wall to put the side window back toward the front and add the casement window as an additional window.  It's a long room and would benefit from the additional light.


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The stove would be across from the sink, and I could perhaps put a small island between them.  There would be a small table and chairs in the bay window with a door directly to the left.  The stairs would continue up to the second floor on the left in this room, so I'd have to plan the door opening well.  ;]

This would leave the living room on the opposite side, which might actually make more sense.  You'd probably walk from the front door directly into the parlor, not the kitchen.  The bay window still has to go, however, to make room for a fireplace.


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Now I just need to make all these structural changes to the outer walls.  :D

Categories: Dollhouses, Miniatures, The Haunted Heritage
Permalink08/07/11 03:02:00 pm,

9 comments

Comment from: Lucille [Visitor]
I do hope you're enjoying the process, Brae. It seems like an awful lot of work. Frankly, I don't know how you do it! I think that entering the house through the living room would be more in keeping with a 1920s old house. The front door, that is. If it's the back door, then entering through the kitchen would be okay. So, I agree with your proposed changes.
08/07/11 @ 20:51
Comment from: brae [Member] Email
Thanks, Lucille! It's nice to have someone in agreement. :yes: You're getting to see my crazy thought process on this build as to how I make changes...think through things...reason and compromise...and end up taking things apart as much as I put them together. :)) But, yes, I do enjoy it.
08/07/11 @ 20:55
Comment from: A. bouwman [Visitor]
It is interesting to see the changes you have to make to include the sink... But I think the result will be worth it.
08/08/11 @ 01:28
Comment from: Sharon [Visitor] Email
It's just like with our real life houses ~ we are never quite happy unless we have been lucky enough to be able to actually build it ourselves LOL There is always some little thing or other that needs a teensy wee tweak here and there ;-)

I do love visiting your blog and drop by each time I know you have put up a new post :-) I think your work is wonderful and just so inspiring!
08/08/11 @ 03:06
Comment from: Kathi [Visitor]
I love watching you think! I'm having similar issues with the kitchen in my beach house. That's why I haven't been working on it. I can't decide where to place things!
I noticed the way you are building your stairs here. Great idea! One to tuck away in my list of things to do!
Did I win the give-a-way???? Please say YES! :D
08/08/11 @ 06:13
Comment from: Lyssa [Visitor]
Entering into the living room does make more sense, but I also love the layout of the kitchen on the *wrong side* of the wall. Your 20's kitchen on the right has more of a modern feel to it.

Maybe, the previous owners loved the way retro appliances, but updated some furniture and cabinets. :)

Either layout, I am a big fan of the cabinet behind/ next to the stair case. :)
08/08/11 @ 07:41
Comment from: brae [Member] Email
Yes, I like the kitchen layout on the wrong side, too. Either way, I need to close up that bay window...so I'll work on that first and then make my final decision. :D
08/08/11 @ 08:30
Comment from: Daphne [Visitor]
I so appreciate your sharing your work and your thought processes and your knowledge.
I like the second arrangement, especially the kitchen table and chairs in the bay window niche. So cozy that way.
08/08/11 @ 13:50
Comment from: Sandra from Sydney [Visitor] Email
The second arrangement where you come directly into the sitting room seems much nicer to me. I also like the kitchen table and chairs in the bay window - it's something I'd love to have in real life. It's a shame about the bay window going to make room for the fireplace though - is there no possible way of keeping them both? Could the fireplace perhaps be put on the internal wall instead of the outer wall? Working around the stairs of course. Then perhaps a smaller cabinet would fit in somewhere else - maybe even a corner cabinet. But then that's my bias towards bay windows showing vbg. Never had one in RL so love them in miniature!
08/08/11 @ 20:05