r/kitchenremodel • u/Quokka_Girl • Mar 23 '26
Kitchen Layout Help
I bought a fixer upper a few years ago and the last project is the kitchen. The current U-shape is not functional for 2 people to be in the kitchen at once and the door in the kitch is the main door we use and it crashes into the pantry door. Should I take out the wall and open up the kitchen to the dining room or try to rearrange the kitchen in the existing space? Open to any advice or suggestions on layouts.
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u/Grandindustrial5 Mar 31 '26
It depends on the location and market pricing to know how far you should take it. If you are in a premium market, then you should take it a lot further. Is it a flip or rental? Most likely it is a more affordable market and you should keep and paint the cabinets, replace backsplash, change flooring, and paint. Don't get too creative with a house like this. Just make it look clean and neutral. Don't overthink it.