Kitchen design ideas

Small space kitchen island ideas

 https://www.bhg.com/kitchen/island/small-space-kitchen-island-ideas/

Kitchen island design mistakes

https://www.laurysenkitchens.com/blog/dont-make-kitchen-island-design-mistakes/

Updated floor plan

The Goldilocks Zone For Kitchen Design

During the research, a few kitchen design guidelines were developed:

Each leg of the triangle should be between 4 and 9 feet long. If it’s less than that, and you won’t have enough room to move. More than that and you’ll get too much of a workout trying to get from station to station. Imagine trying to carry a big pot of water from the sink to the stove over 20 feet, and you’ll get the idea.

The whole triangle should add up to 13 – 26 feet for the length of all three sides.

Ideally there’s no main traffic flow through the triangle, although this may not be possible in galley kitchens in smaller homes.

There shouldn’t be any features – like kitchen cabinets – interrupting the triangle.

Roof

 References:

https://hhhroofing.com/cost-of-a-new-roof/

How Much Does A New Roof Cost in Houston?

Hire a local roofing company that has the credentials:

• Local roofing company
• Established, with a great reputation
• Years of experience
• Credentials (Certification, License, A+ BBB, HARCA, Etc.)
• Liability Insurance
• Online Presence with reviews (Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Thumbtack)

What Is The Typical Cost Of A Roof In Houston, TX?

https://beckroofingandrestoration.com/what-is-the-typical-cost-of-a-roof-in-houston-tx/

An asphalt roof installation can cost you between $146 – $238 per 100 sq.ft. 

A tile roof installation can cost you between $480 – $631 per 100 sq.ft.

A metal roof installation can cost you anywhere between $682 and $892 per 100 sq.ft.

Slate roofing can cost you between $663 – $1,648 per 100 sq.ft.

Wish lists

Mom's wish list:

• Winterize all pipings--use pex pipes
• Vinyl plank flooring (LVF)--4 layers
• 48/36" long 6" wide
• top: aluminum oxide
• Clear film  
• Design layer
• Backing layer
• $2.5-5/sq ft
• +$1-3/sq ft for installation
• Luxury vinyl--5x as thick as sheet vinyl
• Digital lock at kitchen door
• Kitchen & bathrooms -- tiles
• Dining room/living room -- luxury vinyl
• Rooms -- luxury vinyl
• Master suite -- double sink
• Second bathroom -- walk-in shower
• Toilets--water supply and electrical sockets for Japanese bidet 
• Upgrade water heater--Attic 
• Garage
• Driveway
• Shoe cabinet and sitting by the door
• Coat cabinet

HSK:

• Roof--warranty, price ~10,000, material last to 50 years, grading
• https://reliableroofingcompany.com/ --25,800
• Foundation
• Patio
• Storage shelves in garage
• Water filters--no need for water softener, just under-sink drinking water filter
• Flood protection blocks--???

Suet Ying:

• Colours

Suet Yan:

• Paints
• Storage cabinets
• Appliances--Bosch?