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ct67_72 · 05-30-2009, 09:00 AM

Im still in the process of closing but Im trying to arrange my projects and one of the first ones i wanted to do is to add a dishwasher. Im looking at pics of the kitchen and for the life of me cant come up with a good idea for the dishwasher.

let me know what you think.
oh and for size reference the ceiling is 10' tall

jimmy50 · 05-30-2009, 02:31 PM

Most people put the dishwasher by the sink but it looks like you can't do that. I'm with you I can't see where you can put it either without redoing the whole kitchen. How about a portable one? Don't even know if their still made. Good Luck!

ct67_72 · 05-30-2009, 03:01 PM

i was thinking the same thing. this may be my only option. Im going to look into the portable ones. any other ideas?

**inspectorD** · 05-31-2009, 08:17 AM

Can you build a penninsula out from the sink area?
Possibly also move the sink into this area?

ct67_72 · 05-31-2009, 11:46 AM

Im not sure I follow. like building out from the current counter inward toward the center of the kitchen like? that might work

**inspectorD** · 05-31-2009, 04:45 PM

Lay it out on a piece of paper,with all the measurements and take it to the local big box store. They have computer programs to lay things out and see what fits....then sell you a kitchen.
Show us what they come up with.

You may even have room for an island.

ct67_72 · 05-31-2009, 05:04 PM

thats a good idea. I wanted to use the kitchen for maybe an informal dining area, but maybe I can do that with an island and stools, and put the dishwasher in the end of it

woodchuck · 05-31-2009, 11:06 PM

You might can sacrifice some cabinet beside and under the sink and fit it there.

handyguys · 06-02-2009, 06:06 AM

yea, the simplest thing for a built in DW might be to re-configure the base cabs where your sink currently is. Problem will be finding matching cabs. tear out that entire base section - new cabs, sink, top, DW, etc.

Yes - portables DWs are still made. Just gave one away where I re-did this kitchen.
Episode #65 - A Handyguys Kitchen

ct67_72 · 06-02-2009, 06:19 PM

nice work. i think it will come down to redoing that whole section. Thanks guys