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@terryruiz74173 жыл бұрын
I recently had cabinets resurfaced. One ridiculously deep cabinet under the built-in oven became a drawer. The front looks as though it has two cabinet doors, but it's a drawer front. I LOVE IT! Perfect now for skillets, and now the space is so much more accessible. In my 70's, I really am done with crawling on my knees to dig into cavernous cabinets!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Good move. The more accessible the better. Thanks for the comment!
@cs48492 жыл бұрын
We are building a house and our kitchen is u-shaped, with a peninsula rather than an island. Lots of counter space for a 100 SF room. We put in a few cabinets that are all drawers and a few that have slide-out shelves. Another accessibility consideration is aging. To that end, we skipped upper cabinets completely. I don’t want to have to climb up to get anything. Instead, we are putting shelves all along one wall (10 feet) of the laundry room and will also have an upright freezer in there, so no worries about space for food storage. I did what you suggest - I spent a lot of time thinking about how I cook and designed it specific to my needs.
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
I have been seeing this trend on the rise, of not having wall cabinets. I like it. Good call! Sounds like a great space.
@deborahfrazier52372 жыл бұрын
A designer after my own heart. You can never have too many drawers. Working on our kitchen right now. Moving kitchen into dining area & dining into kitchen. The problem is square footage.
@rosezingleman50073 жыл бұрын
After watching YT videos for 8 months, I plunked down the debit card on a new kitchen last week. This is our second remodel, but in our retirement home, and my hubs recently drove past our old huge house and saw a huge dumpster in the driveway-the new owner is ripping out our fabulous old kitchen that pretty much drove the price of that previous house…. You should never drive past your old house! On the day I paid for the new kitchen, I came in on a couple (older than us, ~65-70 yrs old) sitting at the designer’s desk and the wife was screaming at no one in particular, “you don’t understand what it’s like to only have one faucet!!!” Yes, the remodel divorce is a very real phenomenon. You should do a show on *that.*
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Wow you have some great points here. I really enjoyed these ideas. Sometimes we drive by our old houses and grimace at what the new owners are doing in there. lol And I have lots of stories about couples arguing about their kitchen reno. Do I have stories. Thanks for the comment!
@pamcadd86582 жыл бұрын
I designed my kitchen with a large peninsula that is 33" high because that's a comfortable work surface for 5' me. It's my baking area, with a bank of 9 drawers (3 high, 3 across) to store flour, bowls, etc. It's about 36" deep and the other side is an overhang for bar stools that are at a comfortable height. The kitchen isn't very big, but this is provides ample space for bread baking, homework, meals, and socializing with the [short] cook. I love it!
@nanscoffeebreak Жыл бұрын
Oh I'd love to see pics!
@bethheerten11323 жыл бұрын
Thinking 2022 will be the year for our kitchen reno. After 35 years my kitchen and I are tired of one another
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Yep. Sounds like it's time for a change. Thanks for watching!
@darlene196683 жыл бұрын
Will break ground in October for our new home….love these tips I will have all drawers😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣in my kitchen….yes will have large butler pantry…oh you give me hope…thank you Mr Mark
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Breaking ground sounds exciting. Keep me posted on the progress!!
@mstinamichele3 жыл бұрын
I loved your reaction after you said "a piece of me dies inside". 😂 I'm doing drawers. I'm getting older and I'm sure my back will be thankful for it. Gone are the days of reaching to the back of a cabinet to get something.
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
lol. well it's just the truth. We just don't want to admit it.
@pattysayssew36093 жыл бұрын
Yes, drawers drawers drawers!!! Also, yes, I have tiny drawers and they hold very specific items like measuring cups, tea accoutrements, lids, and other little things I use regularly and want quick access to. Also, small kitchen, so it really helps. Thanks for the info! I really enjoy your videos, especially as I begin the remodel journey.
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hi Patty! Thanks so much for commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck on the remodel!!
@anushags6634 Жыл бұрын
I love love love my shallow drawer for display of spices in glass. I cook wit lot of spices and all at once access with a visual treat!
@batiagabrielleeven1542 жыл бұрын
Shallow drawers would be perfect for tea, coffee, pens, spices.... I'm in
@jennifergorman7723 Жыл бұрын
Love that you brought up accessibility! You are the first designer I’ve heard bring this up on KZfaq. Accessibility is an area of design i am particularly interested in. There are some pretty handy solutions that can be incorporated for those who like a step up rather than customizing the height of their cabinets. In my home we usually have a step stool for my daughter but i switched it out for a folding single step. Not a great solution but better than tripping over the stationary step. I am planning a kitchen reno now and will be fitting the new kitchen with a built in pull out step stool that fit in between the base units. It’s a little thing but i think the convince and safety will be worth it. My Keeping universal design principals in mind when planning a space will always play off.
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jennifer! I've seen those pullout step stools. They look pretty convenient for those who need a little extra height. Love to hear how it all turns out!
@kimlittleton49432 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much I have looked for the information you provide !!!! Bravo !!! Best information out there I have found. I have a home that was built in 1980. Kitchen is TERRIBLE. Did I say that loud enough.......TERRIBLE.....TERRIBLE. I have suffered through it for 20 years. It is time to make a change. However, I am not a designer......and I do not have a big budget...........I just know the current situation Sux. It is time for a change. It will be a DIY project and I do not really care if it is a showcase.........I want to improve functionality.........and accessibility. I COOK from scratch (most of the time). I GARDEN and have a lot of produce to process..........I CAN my produce and can up stuff like chili, stews, etc. I need FUNCTION in my life so badly I can scream. Especially canning.....takes a lot of counter space and prep space. So I am ever so grateful to find your channel and take in all this information as I attempt to plant out a full kitchen remodel. Appreciate you so much for putting all this great stuff out there and removing some of the paralyzing decision making.
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kim! So glad you found the content helpful. Thanks so much for letting me know!
@shetrisrunning7500 Жыл бұрын
I love drawers for the kitchen. That is in my kitchen plan.
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Drawers drawers drawers.
@dawnfranklin838411 ай бұрын
I am from UK and trying to design my new kitchen locating it in another room.. I had decided to have as many drawers as possible as I have severe back problems and was so pleased that you recommended them, makes me feel better.
@MTKDofficial11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and good luck with the kitchen design.
@darlene196683 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch your videos it reminds me of home style restaurants which has unlimited side…I always want to say…keep them taters coming…..😂😂😂Mr Tobin keep them taters coming 🛠🔨🔧🤣❤️
@cahenglish2 жыл бұрын
I agree - DRAWERS!!!! Also, I really loved your thoughts on "average" vs "unique." Amen
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! Glad you liked the video.
@reneesmith6953 жыл бұрын
Drawers ✅ Counter Space ✅ Storage ✅ Accessibility ✅ Good advice!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
ha. Thanks Renee!! I appreciate that!
@123loveyourland3 жыл бұрын
You were the ONLY designer (out of 4) who said, you want an island, do an island!” so I did (deleting the peninsula). I LOVE mine!! I’m SO glad I went with my gut. And yes, this is my forever home so I did what worked for me, and I’m so glad I did! Also, drawers forever. :)
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Love it! Can't wait to see some pics!
@trinaroe5132 Жыл бұрын
I have one IKEA shallow (15” deep cabinet style) drawer in my kitchen. It was part of an IKEA hack to my standard face framed half fixed shelf base cabinet. I added the shallow drawer on top of the fixed shelf. Because this drawer is in a full depth cabinet the full extension doesn’t bring it all the way out of the cabinet box, but it does make the cabinet much more useable. I store the extra blade to my full size food processor and a mini food processor (base and top apart and side by side) in this drawer. I also added a full depth interior IKEA drawer to the bottom of the same base cabinet. My electric knife sharpener and a crockpot go in the back of the bottom drawer and fit under the shelf. The front of the drawer holds my full sized food processor and a tall Ninja blender. They fit in front of the shallow drawer.
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
I love a good cabinet hack.
@lindamills9248 Жыл бұрын
MAAAHHHHKKK, yes awesome job with this video!!! Tyvm ( sorry my Yankee accent had to come out bc I was excited)
@DarinMcGrew2 жыл бұрын
It's good to hear someone talking about kitchen accessibility, even if it is focused on tall vs short people. My wife is blind, and a lot of appliances are inaccessible for her. For example, many appliances have one or two buttons that sequence through various modes/settings, with a visual display of some sort indicating which mode/setting is currently active. When you get to the end of the list, it wraps around to the first mode/setting and continues the sequence. That is completely inaccessible to a blind person.
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Hey Darin. Wow! I’ve never even considered that point of view. Thanks for mentioning that. I think this is where smart tech can really make a difference for people with various accessibility needs. Thanks for commenting
@DarinMcGrew2 жыл бұрын
Smart tech can help, as long as it's accessible. Our wall-mounted controls (thermostat and security) are useless to her, and the apps work for basic functionality. But the apps are hard for her to use for more advanced functionality. (And she's one of the more tech-savvy blind people that I know.)
@saraheaston31602 жыл бұрын
Sigh, I am constantly looking for appliances with notched turn knob settings for my kitchen appliances. When I worked at Perkins we always had enhanced texture for each setting, sometimes dots, sometimes bumps.
@zoeolsson5683 Жыл бұрын
What drives me cranky is we all will get old and lose a bit of eye sight and mobility and our houses will be problematic to us
@izabelaszczygielski22052 жыл бұрын
I love your tips and everything what you are saying.
@helenmiralles48203 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, when are you coming to Australia? I need you to renovate my kitchen. I’m sure you and your family could fund a holiday around our wonderful country by bringing your expertise to our shores. I will be your Perth host so just get some fans from the Eastern states and you’re set!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Well, I am truly flattered. We would love to come to Australia. Maybe some day that will happen. I do have some other viewers who have reached out to hi and I am always so amazed at how small the world is on the internet. Thanks for commenting.
@-b33s3 жыл бұрын
I love drawers! (Especially since my last kitchen had NO drawers.) Although the amount of counterspace you recommend as a minimum is more than double the size of my entire kitchen. But have been watch a few of your videos and even if they don't apply to my tiny kitchen I do appreciate some of you good insights. Going to go through your play list to see if you address tiny kitchens. (We'e talking 50sq ft)
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hey. Well all the guidelines are pretty subjective. I do talk about smaller spaces in other videos. 50 sqft is very small for sure. In that case I would aim for the biggest run possible as a main prep area. It would double as a landing area anyways because of the smaller foot print of the space. Thanks for the comment.
@johilpert91493 жыл бұрын
I LOVE DRAWERS, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
@ollieclutterbuck7675 Жыл бұрын
Really great video, thanks!
@user-ol7ue7fe8o2 жыл бұрын
OMG I agree with you 100%
@teresarodriguez91483 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos! I am currently in the middle of a kitchen renovation and felt I was a little short on drawers....so I had them added into the toe kicks...for seasonal/lesser used items.
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hey Teresa! Thanks so much! The toe kick drawer is a pro move. Good job!
@raziakhandomun21282 жыл бұрын
Hi !!! Am sooo impressed by your honestly in advice.I met with designer who hardly hear their client when it's subject to customising kitchen especially when it's not standard sizes.So your opinion on customising n breaking the rules to suit one needs is Fantastic.You gave me great confidence n trust in myself.I enjoy all your videos cause you r UNIQUE OVERALL HONEST in advising people.Thank you for that. N keep up the good work.Cheers !!!
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Hey! thanks so much for watching, and the comment. I really appreciate it.
@gingermonette7455 Жыл бұрын
If I ever plan a kitchen, I will shoot for 48" of continuous space NEXT TO THE SINK AND plates in cabinets right above. Currently my prep space is across from the sink and I'm constantly washing produce and dripping it across the floor to my cutting board.
@jlanam Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! Thank you for affirming what I've thought all along--that DRAWERS are the most useful base cabinets (WHY should I add pullouts to all my base cabinets to make them useful, when that means I have to open BOTH doors before I pull out what are essentially drawers??) AND that my kitchen should be useful for ME in spite of what the GUIDELINES say! I had a kitchen planner at the ORANGE store tell me I couldn't put a peninsula where I wanted it, because my work triangle would be too big. I can't tell you how much I LOVED my big kitchen, and how useful it was to be able to move freely around my toddler son as he made Lego creations in the middle of the kitchen floor! Now we'll be doing it again, and I'm so excited to be able to design a kitchen that fits US!
@rosehavenfarm29693 жыл бұрын
Completely agree with your client who wanted the kitchen to fit *him*, not the next owner. IMO, next owner can do whatever they want. My husband and I are tall. We will design our bathroom and kitchen for US, so WE can use it, not someone else.
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Interestingly, I've had very few clients ever even question the accessibility issue until it was too late. Sometimes it's not possible due to the type of cabinetry, but in a custom situation, there is no reason not to. Thanks for the comment!!
@RachelRhodesbud3 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, yes! Design the kitchen for YOU! I'm quite tall also, and we have 6 kids. I need it to work for me NOW, so I'm not worrying about "resale"!
@thistledowntreasures79903 жыл бұрын
Remodeling kitchen for 6’6” son, raising cabinet bases by 4” to save his back. Just making 2x4 platforms for stock cabinets to set on, but hate all the waisted space beneath. Ideas?????
@rosehavenfarm29693 жыл бұрын
@@thistledowntreasures7990 Toe kick drawers.
@Trish.Norman3 жыл бұрын
YES YES YES to drawers. Deep drawers, thin drawers…..No more pulling everything out of a base cabinet just to get to the stuff in the back. Worried about the look of too many drawers then put pull out drawers behind the cabinet door. :-) Thanks Mark for your sermon on drawers. Amen!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Ha. Thanks Trish. Sounds like I'm preaching to the choir on this one. Thanks for the comment!!
@decorandoconadamurray2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias por todos los atinados consejos que nos das acerca de las cocinas, te mando un saludo desde Mexicali Baja California México.
@curleenr4317 Жыл бұрын
ThNk you!
@exhalemeditation97672 жыл бұрын
Wait what??? Best kitchen design chanel yet where have u been All my life good job keep it up. This will go viral in south Africa...
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Hey!! Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching.
@exhalemeditation97672 жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial ive been doin woodworking for about 14years ive watched four of your videos back to back from.start to finish with ads and everything youve atleast gave me 10 solutions countless ideas and even watched your live stream with kitchinsider on diffrent terms posted ur chanel in our local woodworking group aswell this is really an awesome chanel im hungry for more... ive got a meeting on monday with a client and guess what?? Il be mark tobin for that meeting i tell u. Thanx so much
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
@@exhalemeditation9767 Wow! Thank you so much! I'm super glad the videos are helpful!
@LaMarAzura2 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Brava!!!! How right you are! yes kitchen counter height AVERAGE??? I am redoing kitchen right now! when I moved in to this house the counter top height was 36" height. With massive 48" long 3 section sink with narrow middle portion being for garbage disposal could not be utilize not even any draining basket. I am 5.2" have used 3" high plat foam shoes to do the cooking. Not only that i cracked 4+ times my lower rip bones by trying to reach things in the 48" bay window beyond sink. This new kitchen counter finished height will be 34" height. I will not be raising my elbow and shoulder to do the cutting and more.( bad for your shoulder) and your natural down flow of cutting force is no longer strain your shoulder. My massive butcher block is even lower 30" which my husband chopped off legs for me. Yes it is my kitchen and I want be in control of my kitchen. And my auto cringe will be gone soon when I step into new kitchen with single farmhouse sink!!!! Ha Ha Ha!!!
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Well I was smiling this whole comment....until I seen the words farmhouse. lol. Sounds like an awesome project, sink and all!!
@Fantastic4intheD2 жыл бұрын
So glad I ran into you! You answered a bunch of my questions! Thank you
@charlenepetrie31533 жыл бұрын
You have awesome ideas, Mark. Keep on delivering to us.
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hey CP! Thanks for the comment!
@marilynharris77903 жыл бұрын
Mark I love your videos and have gotten some great ideas as I will be doing a full kitchen reno over the next two years. One thing I don't see a lot of information on is upper cabinets. I am not a fan of the standard ones because I can only reach the bottom half. I know there are other options and would love to see something about them, pros and cons to the standard. Will watch this space for the video!!!!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marilyn! Thanks for watching! Great video idea on the types of wall cabinets. Hopefully I can work that into some content for the future. I love getting ideas from viewers. They always turn out great!
@CWChandler19682 жыл бұрын
I didn’t put in a “prep-sink” in my last house, and I won’t in the one I am building now. My wife is a baker, and she wanted a very large open area. Our island looked like one of the ones you showed. Everyone thought it was to big when we were designing it, everyone that ever used it loved it. Going to do it again. Actually at this point I think this new kitchen is going to have 2 islands….chew on that for a second.
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Two islands is a dream. If I had the space, I would love to do it.
@charlotteforrester31183 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! Always informative. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hey Charlotte! Thanks so much for commenting. I am thankful!
@mistoy107 ай бұрын
I would love to do my whole entire kitchen with drawers, only even one for the trashcan.
@valeriej2912 жыл бұрын
Love it. My mom is 5’ 2” and I’ve dreamed of building her a shorter kitchen that she would enjoy using. Maybe someday.
@yvettegarcia2497 Жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful! My kitchen is supposed to get redone this year and the drawing they gave me seems so basic with stock cabinet type options. I am going to use this video as a guide
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
Hi Yvette. Super glad the video was helpful. Feel free to reach out anytime if you have a question.
@judybesse40583 жыл бұрын
Very informative....always thought I would hate drawers but you are making me rethink them thanks
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hi Judy! Thanks for watching the video and commenting. Glad it was useful!
@TwentyMinuteGuitarPlayer3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I really like that cabinet in the first pic you put up! Man you keep delivering interesting and informative content week in and week out!!! Keep up the great work!!! I’m a happy subscriber!!!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob! I really appreciate the comment man! Hope I don't run out of ideas. ha
@randyrice14293 жыл бұрын
You're good! Can't wait to re-design my kitchen (someday) with your help!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hey Randy! Thanks a lot. I'm here if you need me!
@melaniekeeling74623 жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Melanie!
@hanangoova3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great & helpful video. I’d love to hear you share clever & practical ways to store small kitchen appliances which are used everyday (rice cooker, toaster, kettle, air fryer, etc.). We have like 7 or so small appliances, which either take all the space on countertop or have to put them away, making it so impractical since we use them on daily basis. Thanks you in advance!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Hi Hana! Great video idea. I'll add that to my list of topics. I really appreciate the ideas from viewers! Thanks for the comment.
@jessicapalmer36042 жыл бұрын
I keep a fairly minimal kitchen and use the basement for most of our long term food storage (the kitchen is smallish so not tons of room to have lots of drawers and doors etc.) I have opted to keep the small appliances above the fridge and put those I don't use as much in the back and the ones I use often toward the front. Is it annoying? A little but it is helping to use the otherwise dead space efficiently so I can use the other cabinets for things I need much more frequently.
@charliecat6543 жыл бұрын
I agree. If I were to redesign my kitchen, I'd have all drawers/pull out shelves!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Good call! Thanks for the comment.
@sense8296 Жыл бұрын
I recently came across our channel. Love your videos and design ideas! Unfortunately not ever kitchen has ample space to create the idea work space, as suggested (standard) in this video. Please create a video dedicated to making very small kitchens with no pantry, functional with more work space and storage. Example 15x 7. Thank you
@mamacist15392 жыл бұрын
love this video!!
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Hi Leah! Thanks for watching!!!
@Dana-ml7sy3 жыл бұрын
I have broken most of your rules in my small L shaped kitchen. Only 3 drawers, different widths, over my cabinets by MFI. It’s fared very well over the years but when my tiny utility room was built I chose Ikea’s drawer cabinet. Yes, only one would fit but I love the space & so accessible. I was considering changing out my cabinets for drawers but again only one 600 cabinet could be changed out. On the other side the corner & cupboards had to be cut back so drawers won’t fit, I did use Effan sliding shelves & added extra shelving on the cooker side & that works. My kitchen is very hardwearing as I cook a lot from scratch. It has to house the upright larder fridge & dishwasher, all integral & I have a corner sink. I have everything to hand but had to store my larger appliances in my hall along with a larder for canned & packaged goods. Would love to know how to utilise the space better but the kitchen has inherent problems.
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you are making the best of the situation in your kitchen. I will say, even changing out a cabinet for one set of drawers is probably worth the effort. It can be challenging in a small space, as you know.
@lauratempestini5719 Жыл бұрын
Larders? Who is the manufacturer of the one in your video ? It is truly beautiful!!
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
Sorry. That, I do not know.
@estelletennent71322 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your KZfaq. I need help.
@theredrover32172 жыл бұрын
I can't envision having too much space. But then I'd be very unhappy if I had to have less tools and treasures, have to shop more often and have less on hand. Shallow drawers have a purpose. In my current kitchen have several shallow drawers. Except for the wide one with cork liner at the prep area I have knives laid out 😁 on a magnetic bar, they are too shallow and narrow. Worst is the junk drawer. There is a trade off particularly when space is an issue. With a small kitchen any wasted space is an irritant. It would be a lot worse if less drawers or not at least some balance of deep and not too deep, 23 total. Only cabinets (w/o drawers) are under cooktop, sink and one slim with vertical dividers. In complete agreement with you about drawers. 😎😊
@Sahumerio3 жыл бұрын
That junk drawer is a life saver!
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Oh definitely. Must have!
@eileennordquist24302 жыл бұрын
Great advice!! The whole time I'm listening I distracted by the space behind you - I kept thinking is that how I should design my remodel - I wonder what the size of that kitchen is - was there a wall removed? So here I am writing a really long comment hoping you will talk back to me. tableid you open that space and add a header framed in the natural wood and do you think a dining table is necessary, could it be eliminated and replaced by an eat in island, or should some space be reserved for a table and chairs? Thanks for all your videos - education = creativity = design ideas!!
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Eileen! Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. The whole space used to be 5 rooms. So all the walls came down and there is a support beam holding the roof up. This kitchen is 15' x 8' and we decided on both an island and dining table because our last two homes only had eat-in islands. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks!
@eileennordquist24302 жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial thank you for replying!!! That gives me hope. 8 foot is the dept the kitchen. would probably be and is basically what is used now. Plan #25 here I come ….hope you don’t mind if I borrow the beam design ;)
@TheDecoCottage2 жыл бұрын
We have a small kitchen. My husband is convinced we need a bigger kitchen; he wants to knock down a wall and expand into our dining room. I, on the other hand, think we just need to rearrange things within the current footprint to create a more functional kitchen.
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Both are great options. I’m a sucker for knocking walls down though. Lol.
@hikarychan3997 Жыл бұрын
this guy I like this guy also just realized I have no drawers in my kitchen
@shawnbradley290611 ай бұрын
We are currently redoing our kitchen and have several layout options. One that feels a little weird but has other benefits is to move the sink to the island and put the cooktop in front of the window. I’ve seen photos of some kitchens with cooktops/ranges in front of windows, but not many. We’re concerned with cleaning and the unusualness given that we plan to sell in 3-5 years. We have an option of the cooktop in the island, but are concerned with safety (with seating in the island), cleaning and don’t like a hood in the middle of the room. What are your thoughts on a cooktop in front of a widow? Thanks
@MTKDofficial11 ай бұрын
Not generally a fan of this idea. However, while uncommon, it can be done. You'll likely be cleaning that window more than you'd wish to. On the flip side, the island can be dangerous to a certain extent depending on how it's designed. I would prioritize some depth behind the cook top for safety. And investigate the vent that is flush with the ceiling. They seem to be a decent option depending on room size and how much air you need to move. Hope that helps.
@klosettreat3 жыл бұрын
I love draws
@lauratempestini57192 жыл бұрын
Can you do a walk through to show how you designed a functional kitchen?
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Hey Laura. Check out this video for a more in-depth look at my kitchen. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9eZhap_tbbHYn0.html
@lauratempestini57192 жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial Thank you for replying and linking!
@653j5212 жыл бұрын
Can you create a way to easily bring down what is in upper cabinets? Clearly there is a way to bring up a mixer or something from down below.
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
There are some options out there. I’ll have to put together a video on that topic.
@Soinzbee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos! What do you think about wall-mounted faucets for the kitchen? There's not a lot out there when I'm shopping for these wall-mounted kitchen faucets.
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I haven't seen wall mounted faucets in a long time. Except for a pot filler. There is actually a ceiling mounted faucet on the market right now. Not sure though about the wall mounted option. I don't have any experience with them.
@DaveHayNBPT Жыл бұрын
Who makes this fridge with the wine draw? So cool
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
I think Bosch makes one.
@DaveHayNBPT Жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial thx so much. We enjoy your videos
@trinaroe51329 ай бұрын
Although I agree about drawer banks with most RTA or IKEA cabinets with good quality full extension glides, I have one drawer bank in my current kitchen that is practically useless. A regular cabinet with a top drawer and full adjustable shelf on bottom would have worked better. Why? This cabinet is 15” wide and has 4 drawers that are all only 5” tall (drawer box opening height) with huge amount of wasted space between drawers. The inside measurement of each drawer is only 9.5” x 17.5” x 3.5” and they don’t have full extension glides! When I do the math I only have use of 21.5% of the space the cabinet takes up, without taking into account that the back 1/4 of each drawer is barely accessible! Even a cabinet with a fixed half shelf would have been more usable with bins and a hack to make the shelf full depth even if not adjustable. I’ve seen many drawer banks from various manufacturers that are similar in the cheaper lines at big box stores. So I would say to anyone looking at drawer units to pay attention to how they are made to determine how useful they will be. Sometimes adjustable shelves and after market bins might work better if their only choice for where they are and budget is cheap ready built. My opinion completely changed with IKEA not only because of full extension glides, but because if needed you could even change the drawer configuration down the road the way their cabinets are so modular.
@heatherd93403 жыл бұрын
My shallow drawers don't hold anything useful! An uninterrupted island is top of the wishlist for me. Thanks for all the tips
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Heather. Appreciate the comment!
@hsdesignstudio3 жыл бұрын
Ah the homeless items that find their home on the countertop! We all have these, don't we... Great video Mark 👍
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! If I had a cool red toaster it wouldn't be so bad. lol
@stephenbrickwood1602 Жыл бұрын
Draws in upper cabinets is not a good idea. That would be too many. Hahaha 😊
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
Keep the drawers to the base cabinets!
@stephenbrickwood1602 Жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial yes. I was joking, thank you for your kind response. 😊
@ericabalko91610 ай бұрын
Im taking out one wall of uppers. Contractor hates it but he’s probably 6’ tall. Im tired of climbing a ladder lol
@MTKDofficial10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Remind your contractor that he doesn't live there. lol
@Happynlucky Жыл бұрын
Have you ever designed a small kitchen in that only has one window with sofits all around walls. Finding the soffits quite disturbing, hard to deal with in my kitchen redesign. If you have a video on this please share link . Thank you.
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
Whenever possible I try to remove soffits. Many times they actually have no purpose. I don't have a video on that specific topic though.
@126126free Жыл бұрын
We’re building a dream home and we both wants to have our cooktop on the island but we’re not sure which range hood we should get. It’s quite scary because it’s quite unusual and we never had cooktop on the island before what’s your thoughts on this?
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
If you like the look a ceiling mount range hood, then this is a good way to go. Some don't like having those hanging over an island. You can also go with a downdraft system. These are great if you have the space underneath to install one. Either way, a cooktop in an island is very popular as long as you have ample counter depth behind. Hope that helps.
@126126free Жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial thank you so much Mark!
@courtneypetrella37992 жыл бұрын
Curious the dimension between your island and fridge and if you think it's large enough and if your answer would change if the island extended the length of the entire fridge. Thanks!
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
Hi Courtney. The dimension between the island and fridge is 41" in my kitchen. If I could have extended the island I would have left it at the same distance. However, if the constraints of the room had allowed, I would have made it 48". More for the dishwasher door opening than anything. Thanks for the question.
@courtneypetrella37992 жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial Thanks!
@lauratempestini5719 Жыл бұрын
What is r The is the width of your kitchen window? And what style is it?
@MTKDofficial Жыл бұрын
It's approx. 32" and just a standard single hung with grills. I don't like it. haha
@lauratempestini5719 Жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial Thank you for replying. What don’t you like about it ?
@georgemohr75323 жыл бұрын
Yes, a valuable video. You're 6' 1" ? Who knew?
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Thanks George! Hard to tell I guess, when I'm sitting down all the time.
@5610winston2 жыл бұрын
Refresh my memory, please. What is your access to the back of the cabinet above your fridge? Pullouts?
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
A stool. lol. Normally I would't put a pullout that high. You'd need a stool to get into it regardless. But a pull down wall unit might be a good solution.
@goodwolf8663 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of kitchen design and will have to sacrifice counter by fridge for pantry or do countertop and no pantry. It has me a little stressed out. 😂
@MTKDofficial3 жыл бұрын
Always a toss up. If you have ample counter space in other areas of the kitchen, then the pantry is the way to go. Even if there is a landing area close to the fridge or across from the fridge, this is fine. Honestly, the counter space next to the fridge is the least important one of them all. IMO, so the pantry is a good option. However, if you don't have enough counter space to start with then, skip the pantry and maximize the base and wall cabinet to be as optimal for storage as possible and go with counter space too. Nothing to stress about. lol
@goodwolf8662 жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial thank you that helped a lot! I had already started this process before I knew about your channel but I'll make sure to refer your business to anyone I know thinking about remodels as well!
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
@@goodwolf866 Thank you! 🙏🏼
@pamcadd86582 жыл бұрын
My kitchen is small, but fortunately when we remodeled there was room in the adjacent hallway to fit out a closet as a pantry with adjustable shelves and shelves on the door - that's where most of the food lives. Maybe you could find a spot near the kitchen for a pantry. Ours was created by dividing a deep bedroom closet so the pantry half opens into the hallway.
@evabuczek2 жыл бұрын
I see we share the same maddness 🤣 28 drawers in my own kitchen
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
100%
@karkerell92312 жыл бұрын
You had all my love until 6:55. As a designer, that little piece inside me dies - but not because of budget... Because : "standard". No, your base cabinets cannot be shorter because your dishwasher wont fit - No, your wall cabinets cannot be lowered because your Keurig and your air fryer will bake the finish off of them without the proper clearance. No Mark - and you know better! I was fine when you said for people to ask "why" - but telling them it's a "being cheap" or "too much work in my design program" reason isn't right, and it's not fair to anyone involved. We have standards for handicap accessible, and standards for every other thing that fits a kitchen and we have to always start with those. Where I can create custom options I will and I'll put the price tag next to several options so the buyer knows their investment - but to abandon good design basics for "short or tall" is a road fraught with disappointment later. Lastly, your point about selling the home in the short term is also exactly right - better stick to standard - but in these times people do not have the best handle on the real time they'll occupy that space. We all know the kitchen is the number 1 thing that makes a home sell - while it's also the number 1 thing that kills a deal, or sells for much less. You got me barking... but also sucked in- so I'll have to go watch more of your vids to see if this was just a fluke, or if you're just a rule breaker at heart! 🤣😘🤨
@MTKDofficial2 жыл бұрын
First of all, thanks for coming on the live stream! Now let me defend myself. lol I'm not saying to abandon standards, but to have the option of designing a section of a kitchen customized in height shouldn't be wrong to ask for. I'm not saying my attitude is right either, just that it is a prevailing one because it does cost more and take more effort, which is a horrible way of approaching it, but unfortunately common. I am however, encouraging consumers to push through that negativity if it means getting a kitchen that is more functional for them. Not sure if that makes sense. lol But I will say this...I am a rule breaker. lol. Really appreciate the comment too!!
@pammypod2 жыл бұрын
@@MTKDofficial I have a designer telling me I can't have my microwave lower. I would hate to spend $$$ and not be able to reach my microwave. Like your rule breaking.........
@acvarthered Жыл бұрын
NO!!! The proper place for stuff that "accumulates" is not a kitchen island. It is a trashcan! Cabinet pantries just don't make sense. They take away countertop space for a small amount of extra storage.
@hofmann_255 ай бұрын
Amazing videos mate. 100%. BUT FFS, please stop with the imperial measurements! The world uses METRIC! The US isn't the world!
@MTKDofficial5 ай бұрын
True, I'm bad for that. Weird that Canadians learn metric in school and then abandon it completely once we graduate.