I know everyone is telling you to go with the island design, but I personally like the peninsula. The only thing I would add is a second raised countertop along the long side of the island for your bar stools. (it's what I ended up doing in my kitchen) It only needs to be about 12" deep and about 6 to 8" higher than the main countertop. That way anyone sitting there has a little bit of an elevated position and view. Ditch the idea of having any chairs/bar stools on the end by the fridge. You're going to want to keep this area open for traffic.
Remove the sink on your island and just use it for prep and eating. The peninsula is a bottle neck. Go with island with seating on one side. Do not get a white, copper or black sink. Move the sink to the window wall. I recommend getting drawers in the bottom cupboards instead of doors. Cutlery, cups and plate cupboards near the dishwasher. Make the cupboard above the fridge, fridge depth. Its' an awesome space to store platers and baking sheets. Lots of lighting is needed in a kitchen. Make sure Nave has input after all she will be spending a lot of time in there.
Put cabinet covers on the dishwasher like can be put on refrigerators. I think you need upper room for cups/glasses/plates/eating bowls, even if it is open shelving. Unless you want to use drawers on the bottom for cups/glases/plates/eating bowls? Definitely only drawers underneath, ditch the idea of shelves and doors underneath. On either side of the stove/oven, have pull outs for cooking sheets. Where is the cutting board going to be stored? Next to the stove in a pull-out?
I've been married for 51 years, and my suggestion is if Nave wants it a certain way, go with that. She is the one that will be working in there most of the time. Also, LOVE your channel!!!
100% agree, Nave is the one doing everything in the kitchen, get her input. She needs to go to Home Depot and set down with someone and look at all the options that are offered in kitchens today. The best thing we did in our kitchen was pull out drawers every where and soft close.
Sump pump routed into sewage system. Not a recommended practice. **Septic systems are simple bio-reactors. If you pump too much water into them, that dilutes the micro-organisms and slows down their activity. Too much water too fast also flushes the “solids” into your weeping system, clogging it (costly). Recommend corrective action by rerouting discharge to the exterior grounds well away from the structure.
This is correct. Do not route drain lines into the septic tank!! You will have problems in the future and will regret it!! This is advice from a retired Registered Environmental Health Specialist!! I am positive that your local health department would not approve this at all and would require you to reverse this if they see it. You could do idea #1 and install a backflow preventer drain so that no water could flow up into the underground movie theater. Only water can flow in one direction and not into the theater.
Have your sump pump system on a separate discharge line that disposes the ground water away from your foundation. The further you can discharge from your house the better. There is not an architect or engineer that would ever recommend to discharge groundwater into a septic system or leech field. Your septic system and leech field is permitted for a (strictly) limited number of bedrooms, not for rain or ground water.
How do you know that he’s not compensating him fairly? They are friends, so on top of labor fees, Roman is also getting paid a percentage of Cole’s google Adsense from the videos he’s in. Stop being dummies, Cole isn’t going to let a friend with 3 kids get stifled when he has the means to pay.
As someone who lives in a house where the only path in to the kitchen is between a fridge and an island - trust me it's NOT GOOD 😅 (your peninsula option). It's a bottleneck when someone is standing there w/ the fridge open.
One entry into the kitchen sucks trust me, 65 years old and that’s the worst thing I’ve ever encountered in the kitchen! Especially when you get a house full of people and they congregate in the kitchen, which they always do!
That's exactly what I was going to say. We lived with your peninsula idea for almost 30 years (we built the house and I insisted on the peninsula) and I hated it.Whenever we had family gatherings, the peninsula totally interrupted the flow of people. A KITCHEN BOTTLENECK is the perfect explanation for the result. A couple years ago we finally remodeled the kitchen with an island and LOVE it!
The kitchen is the heart of the home. I would recommend the island vs the peninsula, because in a busy house you need to have good traffic flow. Also would recommend a large farmhouse sink, great for washing large pots, cookie sheets and even a small child. Be sure you have plenty of deep drawers for pots, pans, mixing bowls and dinner ware, to make up for the lack of upper cabinets.
I would also consider what small appliances are used daily, eg toaster coffee maker, kettle, mixer, where are they going to go? My sister in law puts the coffee maker away every morning but that would drive me crazy.
I would consider doing whatever you can to keep the dishwashers on either side of the sink. It would be very messy to be taking wet dirty dishes from the sink and moving them over to the dishwashers in the peninsula. Panel ready dishwashers would blend right into the cabinets and wouldn't be an eyesore. A pullout trash can is also much more aesthetically pleasing than a freestanding can in the kitchen. I would make as many of the lower cabinets as you can drawers versus cabinets. You'll increase storage, efficiency, and ease of use exponentially. Having dishes and glasses in lower drawers versus upper cabinets makes them so much easier to access, especially as the boys get older and want to help set the table and put away dishes.
For your kitchen, I think islands are much more convenient, they give so much more space and allow the cook to be facing the rest of the room and the people in it when preparing/cooking. For that same reason I would also suggest actually having the stove on the island instead of the sink. As that is where you would spend a lot more time whilst cooking, so again you can be facing the people sitting opposite the island. We have this in our kitchen and we LOVE it. And for dishwashers, they don’t have to look ugly - you can actually embed them in cabinets and attach the cabinet wood to the dishwasher door so you can’t even tell it’s there unless you open it. Also, for your cabinets, I would suggest having a wall of cabinets next to your fridge, so you can have an integrated microwave, and lots of storage space. I also love the idea of having an embedded wall oven so it’s at a comfortable height, I haven’t done that so can’t comment but I think it’s safer for children and pets too as they can’t reach the oven
Cole, you might think you have enough room between the fridge and the peninsula, but speaking from experience, you don't .Islands are much more user friendly though looking at your drawing, make sure it's not so wide that it's difficult to clean. I assume you are talking to your wife about the design options; if you haven't, you need to.
I agree that is how our kitchen is set up with the stove on the island and it is so much better for entertaining and the amount of prep space is fantastic
The problem with a stove or a sink on the island is that anyone sitting at the island is in the splash zone, and if that's hot grease, that's a BIG problem.
I disagree about the stove in the island. You have to vent the stove and the usual venting for an island just isn't very efficient. It usually doesn't work very well.
Cole we pour concrete in freezing temps all the time (I deliver concrete for a living )by adding calcium chloride to the concrete talk to your concrete supplier about adding it to the mix if it gets bellow 32 when u get to pouring go with at least a 2% calcium mix or 4 -40lb bags for 9 yards of concrete let it mix in real well you should be fine we do it all the time your concrete supplier can guide you on the proper mixture hope it helps
saw a video of a guy in sweden, they put a heating cable tied to the rebar to heat the concrete . Simple and effective too. Maybe just for very freezing countries.
As someone who is of a different disposition, I still respect Roman's American right of religious freedom. Also Roman really is the best. He is one of most capable workers I've ever seen. :)
Roman, Amen!, then those that knew the Lord spoke often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard it and a book of remembrance was written... Kinda makes me think of the one like the one the King Ahasuaras had read to him when he couldn't sleep, in the book of Esther, it was read to him about Mordecai how he thwarted an attack on the kings life and the King learned that nothing had yet been done for Mordecai... You know what happened next 😊 God richly bless you and honor you Roman! Keep speaking about him to everyone you know 🙏
I've had a lot of kitchens due to my husband being retired military. My least favorite was the one you like the best. I found that when having people over, there is a bottleneck in that one open area. If you have an island that is open on 4 sides then the traffic flows around the island and people can reach the food faster and easier. My favorite kitchen had no upper cabinets. It had a lot of drawers and I loved it. It was so nice to have space for art and lots of windows. I did not care for my microwave being under the counter because it's so hard to see the buttons. I have a friend who has a below the counter microwave but hers is a drawer and easier to use than having a door that slings open. Hard to lift food out the door vs. the drawer. Don't forget to plan for your trash cans so they can slide out and not be seen. Add slideout drawers under the sink for ease of kitchen chemicals. Magnetic autolocks are good to keep little hands off those chemicals. Hope this helps. Love your pantry space!!! I found heavy duty industrial racks let light through and worked better than wooden shelving. You can hang pots from the wire racks and you can see everything more readily.
I lived with a peninsula for 20 years. The kitchen was crowded and had poor flow. I called it a one butt kitchen because only one person could comfortably move around at one time in the restricted space. I ripped out the peninsula and replaced it with an island. What a game changer. I have more storage and more people can be in the kitchen at one time. I have had up to 15 people in the kitchen at one time. The island improved the flow of the triangle as well. Seriously talk to your wife about how she will use the kitchen to include the storage. I suggest you tape off the floor with an island and then a peninsula. Cram each space with people . That will give you a good idea of how the space will work. Another thing to consider, the time to get around a peninsula if you need to get to a child. Your options are limited with a peninsula.
I lived in 9 homes and designed & built one, no top cabinets I think is great , I like both designs , make sure there our plenty of outlets around island AND MAKE SURE THESE OUR ON A SEPERATE BREAKER , having many family events where we had 5 or six crock pots plugged in I kept tripping breakers. Add two garbage bins or three under a counter not just one & if you don’t like all your appliances like toasters blenders on counter make sure to have a large appliance garage . Soft close drawers , a pot filler is nice , if you drink a wine cooler is a nice touch as well . And room for a stand alone freezer in pantry is another bonus . If you think you’ll ever use something in your kitchen add it now , or wire for it , or plumb for it .
Alright, what's the reason for the interior tile around the footing. All the ground water in the area will meet the outside tile before it ever gets in and under the footing, put 6 mil poly under the slab and it will stop any ground water from below. By putting the exterior drain tile in the water table will already be dropped to footing level. Put in a sump, connect the outside O to it and it will keep the water from ever getting higher than the outside O tile. There's a building code for a reason guys.
I totally agree, same thing next year when he digs an exterior tile around the house! Waste of time doing the interior and then doing exterior after the fact!
Personally Cole, I think Nave should design the kitchen, for what works best for her, since she's the main one cooking, plus the dishwasher doesn't have to look ugly, it can be designed in copper or a cabinet that matches your other cabinets, even the Frig can be wrapped...
Not only that, but if the dish washer is across the room from the sink, you would either drip water from the sink all over the floor to the dishwasher, or rinse the dishes, drain them, then put the dishes in the dishwasher when they were dry enough not to drip. If it was my kitchen I would throw some dish soap in the water and never use the dishwasher.
Always remember the Triangle! It should help make the kitchen more efficient. One point on the sink, fridge, and stove. Make sure the dishwashers are closer to the sink. They also make a stacking dishwasher (smaller drawer over larger drawer) helps with smaller loads. Food for thought
An L shaped peninsula causes big problems with congestion and traffic flow. If you have more than 1 person working in there they're constantly be blocking and bumping into each other. Whereas an island allows free flow. BTW you can put the dishwashers in the island or get fronts for them that matches your cabinets.
Believe me go with the island and you won't regret it. I have the peninsula Style with the fridge in that exact spot and anytime you have more than one or two people in the kitchen, think holidays, that's a big roadblock right in frt. of the fridge.
This ^^. Having an island makes moving a large group through the kitchen for serving and such so simple. If you plan on having family gatherings, church gatherings, Superbowl parties, etc, an island is a game changer.
Cole, I had a G-shaped kitchen and I hated it. The opening is where people hang causing a constant traffic jam. No worries about the upper cabinets. I have very few and get along fine. But I do have a beverage center. I highly recommend one if you can work it into your spare room. Install a below-the-counter wine fridge for cold drinks and mixes, a countertop nugget ice machine, and a coffee machine. This will divert a lot of traffic away from the kitchen. As your boys get older and your family expands, Nave will appreciate this. Also, no sink in the island. One more thing… take into consideration the direction the windows are facing. I’m in the Midwest and have west-facing French exterior doors and west-facing windows. I have to close the west side blinds once the sun hits that side of the house. Make that two more things… 🤣 once you figure out where the seating will be, sit there and make sure the sun isn't blinding you at dinnertime. That's my two cents. Good luck!
Island for sure but put large farm sink and stove top on outside counters and leave blank island for prep and buffets. No upper cabinets but drawers not cabinets below. Double wall ovens for ease of use and cleaning. lots of outlets on sides of island. Chest freezer in pantry but get sensor that tells you if left open or dies. water sensor for basement floors too. Dishwashers closer to sink and across from dish drawers. Cover dishwasher doors and even fridge doors for stream lined look. fridge closer to stove. Have largest person (dad, bro?) open fridge and bend over with butt out to see how much space is really needed -you'll be surprised! What direction will all those windows face? Super hot or super cold?
@@RD1341-x7w LOL, you make the MOST SENSE of all the comments. I especially like the idea of lower drawers instead of cabinets. The fridge and the large person bending over was super cute.👍🏼💙
For sure an island. Much better flow. Have you consulted a kitchen designer? I would recommend dishwashers near the sink (if not beside) and also dish/glass placement. We have a large drawer opposite the dishwasher placement. All of our dishes fit in the drawer and it makes unloading the dishwasher quick and painless. Our glass placement is near the fridge.
My kitchen is 15x36. I put in an island because more people can get into the kitchen. My walkways are meant for 2 butts wide. My island is 4x10 lots of room for my large family & grandkids. I planned my house for all handicap accessible because we plan to live here the rest of our lives. The plan you like limits the ability for the people who want to help cook & clean. Mine is shipped like a big u with an island down the center. Two dishwashers are a MUST! I have two, and boy, does it make life much easier. BUT make sure you buy BOSH dishwashers. Mine were 25 years old, and I just replaced last month. They run so quiet you don't know they are on, and you don't want people trying to talk over the dishwashers when you have an event. And get rid of the sink on the island! I use my island for wrapping packages and making quilts, etc.
I also have a U shaped kitchen with an island in the middle. I have No upper cabinets or shelves (dust collectors) but banks of windows instead. Lots of counter space and my lower cabinets have drawers inside. Dishes, food storage containers. pots and pans - everything in pull out drawers. (Make sure some are deep enough for them.) I am in my late 70's and love not having to reach up or get on a step stool to reach upper cabinets. I'm also not as strong as I use to be so I don't have to worry about trying to take something on the heavy side out and having it fall on my head. I love the the light from all the windows but make sure you have blinds or shades on them for when you need it especially in the summer. I also recommend a drink station in the pantry with the coffee maker, mugs, and supplies for coffe, hot chocolate, tea, etc. all in one place. Very handy in the morning and my countertops are mostly clear which makes the kitchen look very neat. A bowl of fresh fruit or a vase of flowers can really be a decorative focal point.
Kitchen designer here, best to do an island. That wall may make sitting at the peninsula a bit awkward unless you flip the peninsula. An island can be 4 sided cabinets with drawers. Normally I don’t have upper cabinets in my designs but replaced with shelves, usually glass. Now fun fact if you can having 30 inch countertop space is nice. Depends if you get box store cabinets will make that a bit difficult. Also island kitchen sink you can get a small prep sink type instead of a big normal one. Just some ideas.
Nice ideas. I'm 5'10" and would have loved to have 30-inch countertop depth, but I'm wondering how tall his wife is and if it would be an uncomfortable reach for her, especially to open/close the windows. That 30 inches would better accommodate a large-fridge depth. I also like your idea of one or two shelves perhaps for plants or displaying cookbooks.
@ current design I did has an island that is butcher block with center marble counter where the sink is with embedded knife block. The glass shelves are over by the sink in an asymmetrical design that spans a bit over two sets of windows on either side of it. Center island also has a pot rack that is lighted. Now whether any of that is built is on the client but I presented the concept so fingers crossed. 30 inch countertop space tops are really nice because you can have your microwave, stand mixers, etc. and still have room for prep. Standard is 2 feet countertop space so additional 6 inches makes a huge difference.
Omg that is brilliant. I can vision hide away for spices and small appliances like someone else mentioned. Obviously, it would only be hidden if there are uppers or some sort of configuration. From experience, I am tired of seeing a perimeter of appliances on the counter.
Watching the designing choices makes me recall the house I was raised in (11-22 yrs). The house was designed by my Dad, and built (on weekends) by my Dad and Paw Paw. When we moved into the house it was paid for. The kitchen was built with my Mom in mind. She was 5'8" tall, and didn't want to be slightly bent over to work on the countertops so Dad made the counters 36" tall; same with the island bar, for which we had to special order some extra-tall barstools. Cabinets over 2 walls, open shelving (with my Mom's collection of antique kerosene lanterns on display) on the other. Gas countertop stove, oven mounted in the wall-- everything done in knotty pine which was very striking. The kitchen floor was a "spray down, sprinkle color flakes, apply more clear(I believe it was called "Torgenal"... at least that's what we called it) until you matched the level of the hardwood floors throughout the house (besides the two baths which were tiled (one pink, one green-- it was the '60's!) One of my aunts (who was a talented seamstress) made all of the weighted drapes in the house. The dishwasher was next to the sink, which had a window over it and a fluorescent light above it (the age of fluorescent lighting!) The entire house (except for the baths and one wall in my sister's room) was done in knotty pine tongue and groove boards and everything got at least 2 coats of varnish. My Dad and Paw Paw (his dad) built the entire house by themselves except for the central air system (so it could be warranted) and putting the brick on the house. I helped at whatever I could (sweeping, cleaning up trash, varnishing woodwork, painting the wrought iron on the front porch-- hey, we're talking 9/10 years old here!) Alas, the property was bought by a large bank along with two other houses and they were all torn down. It still hurts my heart to drive by the site...
As someone who cooked professionally at one point #2 kitchen is the better layout. You have your triangle from stove to fridge to sink. You still have room to prep, roll dough, and eat on the peninsula. Easier to get the kids involved in cooking also. My suggestion is tape both layouts on the floor and walk around both like you’re cooking. You will know then what works best.
Also, with the above cabinets, it just depends if you want to stoop to get cups/plates/etc. No one puts those items in the bottom cabinets because of the convenience of having them at head level.
@@jorgejiminez-rk1uu However, it is inconvenient if you are short. The upper shelves in above cabinets then require a step-stool or a prep chef who is taller than you!
Always go with the island I know you are not a fan but I’ve installed kitchens for 20 years and have had many in magazines and won awards. You don’t want to feel trapped in the kitchen. Especially with kids you will get bottled necked. Put the cook top in front of the windows and do a down draft. It so much more enjoyable cooking and watching the kids outside
An alternative to trying to install floor drains in the theater, if you are worried about a leaking/burst pipe why not just install a leak detector water shutoff. It senses a leak or excessive water flow and turns off the water. Personally, if we are going to be gone for a couple days, I put the water heater in vacation mode and turn off the main water supply valve. Heated water in the concrete mix and chemicals are added in cold temperatures.
Cole you asked for advice from individuals that knows a little about setting forms for concrete. I am a 64 year old man that has done everything there is to do in construction. I believe the forms that are made from a Styrofoam type substance. Would be quite easy for you and Roman to install. The advantage is that you don't have to remove the forms, when the concrete sets up. You can go on UA-cam and learn how to install them. Of course it is your choice. I watch all of your UA-cam videos, and I enjoy them. You have been blessed by God to have been paired with the women you call your wife. Your two sons are a blessing as well. I know more about building High end Kitchens than anything. No matter what lay out you and your wife choose. Remember the most important advice I can give you is that I know that the house is as much yours as it is hers. But a happy wife is a happy life. Please listen to what she wants. After all that area of the house is her domain. I will be praying for you and your entire family. Go with Christ!!!
As others have said, I would rethink the sump pump into the septic system. First thing I thought of is sewer gases coming into the basement. Then the septic getting plugged and overflowing into the basement. I would put the sump pump water into its own drain field, dry well, tile field. Your house is coming along great. And I would go with the insulated foam board, for the concrete forms. As for the kitchen, do what works for you. Maybe put high shelves for things you use once a year, like holiday dishes.
It's not a good idea for other reason.. neither smell or water can back up as a check valve is in the sump drain... the real reason would be in case of a lot of water over running the system.
Absolutely the sump pump should not be attached to the septic system. 1 sewer gas 2 backed up sewage with blocked drain field 3 dry well away from foundation nullifies all sewage possibilities.
I agreed with others in taping out the layout and "walking a dinner prep from start to finish". Also, place your dishwashers on either side of your clean-up sink; less mess walking to a dishwasher when loading; much easier to turn right or left to load. You can match the front of the dishwashers to your cabinet fronts so that they blend in and your plumber will thank you. Additionally this will increase your cabinet space on the peninsula. You could also get a refrigerator with a matching cabinet front and place your existing fridge in the pantry along with your stand-alone freezer for use as a "drink fridge". Consider a corner pullout system for all corners; these are good places to hide dishware you only use yearly, i.e. holiday ware or even presents from snooping children! Consider adding narrow shelving in that area above your prep station for cookbooks, random antiques from granddad, plants or growing herbs.
You can pour in freezing weather, just don't wait for the concrete plant to close down. Do not run your sump line into your septic tank! Just run it to ground level. It wont be running for long if you have an alarm and/or shutoff.
Surprise Cole’s on the computer when labours gotta be done! Cole you’ve really surprised me the last couple weeks, getting out of all the hard work when works gotta be done!
1.Hire a crew that has their own forms. You will save money in wood and time vs your labor. 2. You can buy new handles for old shovels... similar price as an imported shovel. 3. No upper cabinets but some decorative shelves, sconce/pendulum lighting?
Strongly recommend against the peninsula. An island provides much more usable counter space and traffic flow, which is better suited for entertaining. Also recommend a microwave drawer placed in the island for a cleaner look. Use the existing microwave space for a large appliance cabinet.
Definitely the island design!!! I like having two ways into and out of the kitchen...much, much better flow. I have the kitchen sink in my island with the dishwasher next to it in my last house and my current one. My island is set up the just the way yours is in your mock-up and I love it!! I spend more time standing at the kitchen sink than standing at the stove, so definitely like looking out into the main part of the house/dinning room (or at kids sitting across from me at the island) when working on dishes. I also agree with others that I prefer my deeper under counter drawers for pot storage. Definitely put outlets in your walk-in pantry as you may want to plug in large or small appliances in that space at some point.
Roman you are a good dude and we are happy you are here with us in the USA. Cole, you are extremely lucky to have Roman on your team. Yall keep up the great content
My family owns a swimming pool company in Oklahoma, and they work all the way through winter. They have inflatable tents that cover the entire job and keep it like summer with heaters. They're pricey, but keep the jobs rolling. Just a suggestion for pouring concrete in less than favorable weather.
That’s because they’re Okies and pretty much nothing stops and Okie, when a tornadoes come in we all go outside to look and watch it until we’re pretty sure we better take cover because it’s bearing down on us. My theory is, it’s the dustball mentality anybody who stayed may it through being an environment of scorched blowing earth. So we don’t have to think outside the box we don’t even start inside the box 😂😂
@wayneprater8960 that is a fact. The last tornado, we stood outside until my waist length hair spun up into the air, and my brother looked at me and said, "Time to go." We don't let anything slow us down because we were raised that way. We don't do boxes. 🤣
Recommend sink in front of windows , centered and dishwashers on either side, to aid in rinsing off before dishwasher or scraping plates. You can get inserts to match dishwasher fronts to cabinet styles. Also, make sure plenty of room to get by when dishwasher door open too. If you don't want cabinets up above, maybe some floating shelves here and there. Drawers are great for plates and pots and pans too.
As an old person, I have trouble using bottom cupboards. If you have pull out drawers, bottom cupboards would probably work even for older people. I find upper cabinets for glasses, cups, plates and bowls convenient and little boys won't be climbing into them and tossing everything out as they go. There are locks to prevent kids from doing this, but they are a pain when you have to release them each time you want to open the door or drawer. Also, clever little ones have knack for figuring such things out.
I am the kind of person that likes lots of cupboard space! And a cupboard for dishes needs to be above the dishwasher. And an island is a perfect place for working space! Love your videos, Cole!
I got to design a kitchen a few houses ago. I had a lot of extra tall upper cabinets and I never regretted any of them. I had a fairly small island with pull out shelves and that held two cookware sets, most of my baking dishes and the cooking utensils.
I’ve poured a lot of foundations in Saskatchewan winters as well as spring and fall when the conditions are close to what you have there. If you are within a degree or two of freezing you don’t have to worry about the concrete freezing. The chemical reaction of the concrete gives off enough heat to take of a few degrees below
Cole, I built my house using ICFs The ones I used were Polysteel that company was purchased by Fox blocks. Polysteel was the only company that had steel webbing that was zinc galvanized inside the forms. They are really easy to put together the most important thing to get is a hot knife and learn to cut different foam grooves. My walls are 13 inches thick 9 inches of that being concrete and rebar and a 2 x 2 grid with box rebar above and below to form lentils that’s tied into the verticals that go all the way to the top of the walls I assembled them all by myself and reinforce the window bucks in openings all by myself to pour, the guy who was the dealer for them him to come out and inspect all my shoring up I did and everything I was not the first person to do this with him, but I’m the first customer he had that did this that didn’t have a blowout, so I was pretty pleased with that. It’s pretty amazing how well it works and the really cool thing about it is because it’s Styrofoam the concrete cures and continues to cure longer than concrete does normally it just gets harder and harder. I poured them and 2011 on a 112° day and it just blows my mind how hard it got due to the slow cure, the concrete inside is during deer season two years ago stray bullet hit. It went through the foam on the outside and since it already messed up my stucco, I pulled it away to see what it looked like and the round look like it was a Nosler. It did not even penetrate into the concrete. It completely flattened out and basically left a scratch like you scratch it with your thumbnail it didn’t chip or anything, cool amazing system. Big proponent of using steel over the poly propylene braces, but nobody makes them anymore and they were more difficult and had a steeper learning curve because I cut the foam and then I got a steel blade to cut the steel and did the inside cut with really good wire cutters. Now that I thought about it once the rebar is on those poly connectors they’re in case in the concrete and they keep curing on it so really the steel was overkill in the long run but in the short run, it sure made us dirty wall. If you think about going with ICFs, give me a holler. I would be willing to talk you through things and discuss different brands with you. Another thing I really liked about Polysteel is they had spines that would make anywhere so splicing blocks in was a lot easier some have a really complicated type set of bumps that you have to drop them in certain places which ends up, causing some more waste, the best part of it as soon as you’re done pouring and you get your bolts in the very top of it and it’s connected to the with all your rebar inside tied up you’re done you don’t have to strip any forms. You just stay there myself for 5280 ft.² of exterior wall I’m very happy with building this way live in Oklahoma where 20 miles an hour. Wind is normal and anything above is a windy day. I can’t even hear the wind from outside. I’m inside. It’s amazingly quiet. So if you want to contact me reply down below, and let me know how to get a hold of you, I would love to come and help you, but there is not a real feasible way for me to do it because February 4 of 2012 I had a 2 1/2 story fall the concrete and I’m paralyzed from the waist down now but I can talk you through everything. After those walls wrap, I stood up the interior, framing myself in sections and hired some guys off of multiple different roof, framing crew that are local and we’re young and looking for extra work because of some of the long rafter links I had and knew it wasn’t feasible for me to do it by myself, but me and one other guy did the standing scene conceal fastener Commercial roof One of the greatest guys I know he just wanted to come and learn how to do it so every day he came and helped me. I fed him as much as he wanted to eat and let him do whatever he wanted and now he is really skillful. And he can definitely eat the guys that are at your arm wrestling practice actually look kind of small compared to him. He’s actually a professional chef and his nickname is “Chef Tiny” So being a farm boy like you, are you understand how that kind of naming goes. 🤣 God bless you, and it is a wonderful feeling to build your families home with your own two hands, and you can relate to that as well.
I’ve watched all these remodel videos and one thing you have convinced me of wholly and completely is that you nor Roman know a thing about what you are doing when it comes to that basement. You’ve dug the whole thing out a dozen times and refill it will gravel. Then next day dig some more, fill it, dig it, fill it, dig it. You’ll be done fall of 2029.
@@jonathanhall7903 yesssss! Perfect analogy. The other one I thought about was on America’s Funniest Home Videos,. . . Quite awhile ago. It was a dog who loved pushing a rock around with his nose. The voice over said said, - “pushin a rock, pushin a rock, pushin’ a rock”. I guess we’ve all done things that have needed doing over a few times before we got it RIGHT.
Happy Wife...Happy Life. For the Kitchen I liked the Island comming from the wall with hidden dishwasher. Think about adding a pot faucet, You will never know you need it till you have it.
Hi Cole I have done concrete foundations for 20 years have poured walls in the teens before concrete makes its own heat just have them add calcium to the mix for extra heat and add an extra day or 2 to strip it, the wood panels will also act as a insulation factor too
hello guys you need to pull all the 2x4s and on concrete away from the footing the wood will root, and concrete is another void in the floor. install a sump pump for your floor drains just my suggestion.
FYI, call your concrete company, discuss your plans and concerns regarding pouring concrete in cold weather. They can add anti-freeze to the concrete mix.
Roman..its great you took initiative to get professional advice on the future concrete work. It shows you have concern and pride in your work. Your awesome sir.
Hi Cole, for your kitchen, go with the island. Like many others have said, the second option has everyone entering and exiting the kitchen through one place, it’s a bottle neck and will cause problems when you have multiple people in the kitchen at once.
Great vid Cole! I live in CA, so we don't do basements generally, but I have a plumber friend who suggested you put a cold water pipe into your sump. Ball valve - you can open it to fill the sump and be sure the pump and float switch are working, and clean and clear. Also, if you ever need to drain the system for freeze protection under an emergency or other special situation, you can shut off the inlet valve to the house, open the valve in the sump to let the whole system drain. Also - there are TONS of YT vids about ICF construction.
ICFs are really easy to use! The hardest part for you would be your bumpouts. But even without them, you just add calcium to the mix and use a few blankets. The concrete makes its own heat. You just force it to make a little more heat and hold it in.
I think the 1st plan makes more sense to me. It’s nice to have more than 1 exit out of the kitchen. If there is a gathering you have an easier way to move around. I would suggest to make sure dishwasher is located close to where dishes will be stored so as not to be having to walk back and forth as much. Definitely great idea for 2 sinks and 2 dishwashers.
Greetings from Sydney! We are a three child family and have three pieces of advice for your Kitchen: (1). You want to have two ways into/out-of your kitchen: so the island is preferrable to a peninsula; (2). You want your trash/bin-sink-dishwasher(s) all together in a line so that you can "scrape > rinse > stack" as you'll be doing that numerous times each day; and (3). When designing your cabinetry, incorporate many 600mm and 450mm wide cabinets (sorry: metric system measurements!) so that you can always retrofit undercounter appliances into these spaces like dishwashers, bar fridges!
Make the fridge a double wide. Two refrigerators. You will love them. I like your plan exactly as you laid out with no overhead cabinets & dishwashers in the L shape bar. No island- waste of space. Go thru the play actions of cooking & see if your triangle is working. Let Neve work her magic & input. Two fridges! I have two & love love love it. ❤
I live about half an hour away, in a rural community. Though I don't live on a farm, I can't imagine not seeing the crops, regardless of which direction you drive. I've flown at least a dozen times in a hot air balloon, with endless colors of green crops and trees. It's beautiful to see the crops with such straight rows, like a seam to any quilt. I couldn't imagine living in a city like New York, where millions of people live in the same area as the pictures I took of the crops and livestock fields, with a population of 10 people at most. You described the sunset beautifully Roman.😊❤
Get integrated dishwashers. You fix a panel to match your kitchen cabinets on the front. This way you don’t see the dishwasher but you can have it closer to the sink to rinse the dishes
I have been living in a kitchen with no uppers for 15 years and I love it! Feels less claustrophobic and open. I did install a pot rack high on one wall so they were easily accessible and don't get as beat up in big pot and pan drawers.
For the kitchen, ALWAYS choose an island. What you’re overlooking is that islands provide far greater working space as friends and family can gather around it. Remember, the kitchen is a HUB of activity and the heart of the house. It will also add MUCH more value to the house having an island. Peninsula kitchens are NOT functional and create traffic jams. It’s why nowadays we don’t build them and you won’t see peninsula islands in million dollar homes.
To get a good kitchen in the space available with an island in the middle, the island would be significantly smaller, or all the pathways between stove/sink/refrigerator will have extra steps every day, breakfast , lunch and dinner. Just for the record, this is Cole and Neva's home, on a farm- it needs to reflect them and the lives they do lead and wish to lead.
About your kitchen. Think about having a dishwasher by each sink. One for cleaning up from the stove and another to clean up from the table. That way you do not have to carry dirty dishes across the kitchen. Also no need for cupboards. You can store dishes or pots in pans in the draws by where you need them. Ps. There are also microwaves that are drawers so you can put one under the counter
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Since you do not like the looks of dishwashers, there are drawer style dishwashers you face with cabinetry. These allow you to run one drawer at a time or both at same time. This allows for small batch washing and energy savings. I agree with dishwasher by cooking area and other by wash sink, cleaner, closer to storage of items based on usage, ergo time saver. Also a pot filler at the stove is a huge convenience for cooking and canning. The island is better than the peninsula and allows better flow throughout the kitchen. Upright freezer is a must have if you plan on freezing fruits and veggies, easy to locate food. Freeze flat initially, then stack vertically in front to back rows based on old to newer freeze dates. You can get with pullout coated metal basket drawers. As for meat freezers, unless you are planning whole animal roasting, again, upright freezer allows use of meat based on dates of freeze, reducing waste, easy of meat location, different shelves for different meat: chicken, pork, beef, specialty. You have out buildings where upright freezers could be located to reduce taking up home space
With winter weather coming, you should strongly consider getting a subcontractor to form and pour the walls. They can do in a few days what would take you weeks to accomplish.
Hoping that you'll give Roman a lifetime free pass for your movie theater ....such a good worker ( don't forget the drinks & the pop corn ) i'm just loving what you all do !
I like the island layout, one bigger sink. Can always use “floating shelves” to put some nice plates and glasses instead of upper cabinets. Lower cabinets with drawers and/or roll out shelves (love mines, saves on the back) Pantry with lower cabinets, some countertop and upper shelves for food items
I would keep the island because if you like to cook and/or bake stuff, there’s no substitute for space. It’s kinda like having a big truck. It’s not always handy but when it is needed, boy is it nice to have!
An island allows for better flow in the kitchen. A peninsula leaves just one way in, which is also the only way out. On top of that, your refrigerator is there at that busy intersection. IMO, an island is the better option.
Cole consider using a back water valve in the floor drain routed to your tile system. It is basically a flapper style check valve that would keep water from coming back up into your drain from the tile system. This would address your concern of high water table flooding and be considerably more cost effective than a sump pump. Also it is not dependant on a power source to work where as a sump pump could fail you with out electricity.
Cole, When you have kids it is so much easier to tend to them with an island. Sometimes you need to get to them fast and walking around a peninsula is time consuming. I know, I chase my granddaughter around my kitchen a lot! An island gives you the option of going around either side easily. If you're in the inside of a peninsula you have to run to the opening to get to the child on the other side. Just a thought.
Have you asked your wife about the kitchen plans? Love that you showed both ideas. I do a lot of food prep from juicing to chopping for fresh cooked food. If you cook that way, is there enough room between fridge and wall? And if your wife bakes cookies, is the layout good for that? It all depends on how you 2 use a kitchen.
The center island is a good option, especially if there are several people working, and often there are. That said, the 'kitchen captain' should make the final call (i.e. the wife!! 😊)
In the kitchen. I have had both a u-shaped kitchen and one with an island situation. The u-shaped looks nicer, but I think you will be happier with an island. You have a large family, and you will probably have lots of potlucks and people eating over. Do the island will be nice to have for that, you lay out all of the food on the island(INSTALL OUTLETS on the island!!!) and guests can walk around it to serve. The u-shape you have that tiny corner area by the wall that is going to become a bottle neck. Someone recommended taping the layout on the floor and walk around it to get a feel for it. That is an excellent idea. Don’t just tape the layouts for one day, tape your favorite out now. And everytime you are upstairs in your house, act like the kitchen is really there. It helps. Also use lots of drawers. The best thing ever! And look into some of the newer corner cabinet options. A big sink is also a must! I prefer a 70/30 deep split sink. Some people like the farm sinks. The new ones that are designed to have various racks are really nice.
Oh come on Roman Cole would never come up with an excuse to get out of work. I just hope he knows how lucky he is to have you and you arent afraid of hard work. The house that Roman built. Being an older Christian man you cant imagine how happy i am to see a young man like Roman whos not afraid to honor God, thankyou Roman for making my day.
As someone who updated the kitchen from peninsula to island we like the island much better. It is much better flow, Also ignore the look of the cabinets in the bottom go with function over look as you never notice them once installed,
I am glad you are considering ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms). You can build and pour in freezing temps with ICF. Just cover the top of the wall, and you are good. Also much easier than steel forms. A common size is 16" high by 4 foot long.
I. LOVEEEEEEE your design cole. Dishwashers are part of a kitchen. Plus you can get panels that go on front of the dishwasher that makes it look like the other cabinets. Having 2 ways into the kitchen when having big crowds would be more functional.
Cole if you don't like the idea of cabinets up above you could always put in floating shelves just a side note with the pantry please make sure you put in electrical outlets in case you might want to put a freezer or some other appliances it's just handy to have them in there have a good one😊
Use calcium chloride to help your concrete cure in cold weather. You will have to calculate the ratio of calcium chloride to water. If you're going to use torpedo heaters, get ready to refuel them constantly. If you do not plan on moving them constantly, I would recommend using a central fuel tank and plumb fuel lines to each heater. Doing this will save your sanity.
ICF for concrete - also insulates the home once concrete is dry. Island kitchen - its a constant struggle hitting into each other going in and out of kitchen with peninsula. You won't regret both.
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you could also look into a backwater valve. That was water can only flow outwards for the basement drainage.
You need a sink next to the dishwashers or you will be rinsing dishes then dripping them all over the floor to the dishwasher.
Dont run floor drains from the theatre into the septic tank. Just run a line out to the yard somewhere, it will never even be used i bet.
I know everyone is telling you to go with the island design, but I personally like the peninsula. The only thing I would add is a second raised countertop along the long side of the island for your bar stools. (it's what I ended up doing in my kitchen) It only needs to be about 12" deep and about 6 to 8" higher than the main countertop. That way anyone sitting there has a little bit of an elevated position and view. Ditch the idea of having any chairs/bar stools on the end by the fridge. You're going to want to keep this area open for traffic.
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Remove the sink on your island and just use it for prep and eating. The peninsula is a bottle neck. Go with island with seating on one side. Do not get a white, copper or black sink. Move the sink to the window wall. I recommend getting drawers in the bottom cupboards instead of doors. Cutlery, cups and plate cupboards near the dishwasher. Make the cupboard above the fridge, fridge depth. Its' an awesome space to store platers and baking sheets. Lots of lighting is needed in a kitchen. Make sure Nave has input after all she will be spending a lot of time in there.
Everything this guy said. Peninsulas bad. Island good. Sink on the window wall.
Agree with your ideas. The sink in island means mess for everyone to see.
Put cabinet covers on the dishwasher like can be put on refrigerators. I think you need upper room for cups/glasses/plates/eating bowls, even if it is open shelving. Unless you want to use drawers on the bottom for cups/glases/plates/eating bowls? Definitely only drawers underneath, ditch the idea of shelves and doors underneath. On either side of the stove/oven, have pull outs for cooking sheets. Where is the cutting board going to be stored? Next to the stove in a pull-out?
Yes! I so agree with you.
And lots of OUTLETS!
I've been married for 51 years, and my suggestion is if Nave wants it a certain way, go with that. She is the one that will be working in there most of the time. Also, LOVE your channel!!!
Absolutely. Ask your wife.
100% agree, Nave is the one doing everything in the kitchen, get her input. She needs to go to Home Depot and set down with someone and look at all the options that are offered in kitchens today. The best thing we did in our kitchen was pull out drawers every where and soft close.
If you don't do it her way, you will hear about every, single, day for the next 50 years. Her way is the only way, Trust me, been their done that.
Bet anyone he never even asked Nave for any input at all.
There are some real smart men (husbands) in these comments.
Sump pump routed into sewage system. Not a recommended practice. **Septic systems are simple bio-reactors. If you pump too much water into them, that dilutes the micro-organisms and slows down their activity. Too much water too fast also flushes the “solids” into your weeping system, clogging it (costly). Recommend corrective action by rerouting discharge to the exterior grounds well away from the structure.
Yeah agreedo. Should just eject above ground toward the creek the drain tile goes to.
Also if your septic ever backs up the sump will be full of bad smelling stuff
This is correct. Do not route drain lines into the septic tank!! You will have problems in the future and will regret it!! This is advice from a retired Registered Environmental Health Specialist!! I am positive that your local health department would not approve this at all and would require you to reverse this if they see it. You could do idea #1 and install a backflow preventer drain so that no water could flow up into the underground movie theater. Only water can flow in one direction and not into the theater.
Have your sump pump system on a separate discharge line that disposes the ground water away from your foundation. The further you can discharge from your house the better. There is not an architect or engineer that would ever recommend to discharge groundwater into a septic system or leech field. Your septic system and leech field is permitted for a (strictly) limited number of bedrooms, not for rain or ground water.
But this requires common sense.
Cole you realy need to give Roman a big bonus for all the work he's done, seams he's done 96% of the under ground theater.
Would have been 98% if he wasn't gimped by the crappy shovel.
He's also not enslaved and has the option to stop working for Cole if he feels he's not being fairly compensated.
Nice try Roman
Do what Nave wants in the kitchen.
How do you know that he’s not compensating him fairly? They are friends, so on top of labor fees, Roman is also getting paid a percentage of Cole’s google Adsense from the videos he’s in. Stop being dummies, Cole isn’t going to let a friend with 3 kids get stifled when he has the means to pay.
As someone who lives in a house where the only path in to the kitchen is between a fridge and an island - trust me it's NOT GOOD 😅 (your peninsula option). It's a bottleneck when someone is standing there w/ the fridge open.
One entry into the kitchen sucks trust me, 65 years old and that’s the worst thing I’ve ever encountered in the kitchen! Especially when you get a house full of people and they congregate in the kitchen, which they always do!
That's exactly what I was going to say. We lived with your peninsula idea for almost 30 years (we built the house and I insisted on the peninsula) and I hated it.Whenever we had family gatherings, the peninsula totally interrupted the flow of people. A KITCHEN BOTTLENECK is the perfect explanation for the result. A couple years ago we finally remodeled the kitchen with an island and LOVE it!
@@classypiano- May I ask what the difference is in a peninsula versus your island? TY!😊
@@redrose41000 didn’t you watch the whole video? Cole explains it in DETAIL ( as Cole always does😜)
@ - I didn’t…..lol. I will now 🤣
The kitchen is the heart of the home. I would recommend the island vs the peninsula, because in a busy house you need to have good traffic flow. Also would recommend a large farmhouse sink, great for washing large pots, cookie sheets and even a small child. Be sure you have plenty of deep drawers for pots, pans, mixing bowls and dinner ware, to make up for the lack of upper cabinets.
I would also consider what small appliances are used daily, eg toaster coffee maker, kettle, mixer, where are they going to go? My sister in law puts the coffee maker away every morning but that would drive me crazy.
They make a lift of a heavy mixer so it can go easily into a cabinet.
@@rogerlehman6024 Oh yeah I forgot about those! Those are great! I love having a stand mixer but moving it around is a pain.
An appliance garage works well for those things and when you finish using it, you just close the door.
@@cherylvelasquez3220 That works well with extra deep counters.
I would consider doing whatever you can to keep the dishwashers on either side of the sink. It would be very messy to be taking wet dirty dishes from the sink and moving them over to the dishwashers in the peninsula. Panel ready dishwashers would blend right into the cabinets and wouldn't be an eyesore. A pullout trash can is also much more aesthetically pleasing than a freestanding can in the kitchen. I would make as many of the lower cabinets as you can drawers versus cabinets. You'll increase storage, efficiency, and ease of use exponentially. Having dishes and glasses in lower drawers versus upper cabinets makes them so much easier to access, especially as the boys get older and want to help set the table and put away dishes.
I agree!
For your kitchen, I think islands are much more convenient, they give so much more space and allow the cook to be facing the rest of the room and the people in it when preparing/cooking. For that same reason I would also suggest actually having the stove on the island instead of the sink. As that is where you would spend a lot more time whilst cooking, so again you can be facing the people sitting opposite the island. We have this in our kitchen and we LOVE it. And for dishwashers, they don’t have to look ugly - you can actually embed them in cabinets and attach the cabinet wood to the dishwasher door so you can’t even tell it’s there unless you open it. Also, for your cabinets, I would suggest having a wall of cabinets next to your fridge, so you can have an integrated microwave, and lots of storage space. I also love the idea of having an embedded wall oven so it’s at a comfortable height, I haven’t done that so can’t comment but I think it’s safer for children and pets too as they can’t reach the oven
I second this.
Cole, you might think you have enough room between the fridge and the peninsula, but speaking from experience, you don't .Islands are much more user friendly though looking at your drawing, make sure it's not so wide that it's difficult to clean. I assume you are talking to your wife about the design options; if you haven't, you need to.
I agree that is how our kitchen is set up with the stove on the island and it is so much better for entertaining and the amount of prep space is fantastic
The problem with a stove or a sink on the island is that anyone sitting at the island is in the splash zone, and if that's hot grease, that's a BIG problem.
I disagree about the stove in the island. You have to vent the stove and the usual venting for an island just isn't very efficient. It usually doesn't work very well.
Roman, you are right about nature in the sky of glorious. The precious moments to keep on eyeing up in the sky that God is with you all.😊
Cole we pour concrete in freezing temps all the time (I deliver concrete for a living )by adding calcium chloride to the concrete talk to your concrete supplier about adding it to the mix if it gets bellow 32 when u get to pouring go with at least a 2% calcium mix or 4 -40lb bags for 9 yards of concrete let it mix in real well you should be fine we do it all the time your concrete supplier can guide you on the proper mixture hope it helps
saw a video of a guy in sweden, they put a heating cable tied to the rebar to heat the concrete . Simple and effective too. Maybe just for very freezing countries.
In Alaska we would tent the area in plastic, run propane heaters. No problem.
@@SeattleDonna206exactly what I would do. A worker out of the brisk cold & in a WARM Job site is a Happy Worker
We build year round this how we do in Indiana and ohio . The only time we do blankets are for parking lots
With that much rebar the calcium chloride would be a bad combo
Roman, it’s wonderful that you take the time to give God glory, and are not ashamed to do so! Huge blessings to you ♥️
As someone who is of a different disposition, I still respect Roman's American right of religious freedom. Also Roman really is the best. He is one of most capable workers I've ever seen. :)
I totally agree
Roman, Amen!, then those that knew the Lord spoke often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard it and a book of remembrance was written... Kinda makes me think of the one like the one the King Ahasuaras had read to him when he couldn't sleep, in the book of Esther, it was read to him about Mordecai how he thwarted an attack on the kings life and the King learned that nothing had yet been done for Mordecai... You know what happened next 😊 God richly bless you and honor you Roman! Keep speaking about him to everyone you know 🙏
I've had a lot of kitchens due to my husband being retired military. My least favorite was the one you like the best. I found that when having people over, there is a bottleneck in that one open area. If you have an island that is open on 4 sides then the traffic flows around the island and people can reach the food faster and easier. My favorite kitchen had no upper cabinets. It had a lot of drawers and I loved it. It was so nice to have space for art and lots of windows. I did not care for my microwave being under the counter because it's so hard to see the buttons. I have a friend who has a below the counter microwave but hers is a drawer and easier to use than having a door that slings open. Hard to lift food out the door vs. the drawer. Don't forget to plan for your trash cans so they can slide out and not be seen. Add slideout drawers under the sink for ease of kitchen chemicals. Magnetic autolocks are good to keep little hands off those chemicals. Hope this helps. Love your pantry space!!! I found heavy duty industrial racks let light through and worked better than wooden shelving. You can hang pots from the wire racks and you can see everything more readily.
@@northcarolinagirl Many GOOD ideas, I especially liked the trash can hideaway and magnetic drawer closures 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💙💙
@@northcarolinagirl I like all of your ideas, too!
I lived with a peninsula for 20 years. The kitchen was crowded and had poor flow. I called it a one butt kitchen because only one person could comfortably move around at one time in the restricted space. I ripped out the peninsula and replaced it with an island. What a game changer. I have more storage and more people can be in the kitchen at one time. I have had up to 15 people in the kitchen at one time. The island improved the flow of the triangle as well. Seriously talk to your wife about how she will use the kitchen to include the storage. I suggest you tape off the floor with an island and then a peninsula. Cram each space with people . That will give you a good idea of how the space will work. Another thing to consider, the time to get around a peninsula if you need to get to a child. Your options are limited with a peninsula.
So grateful that Roman speaks so lovingly of Our God. ❤ Thank Roman 😊
I lived in 9 homes and designed & built one, no top cabinets I think is great , I like both designs , make sure there our plenty of outlets around island AND MAKE SURE THESE OUR ON A SEPERATE BREAKER , having many family events where we had 5 or six crock pots plugged in I kept tripping breakers. Add two garbage bins or three under a counter not just one & if you don’t like all your appliances like toasters blenders on counter make sure to have a large appliance garage . Soft close drawers , a pot filler is nice , if you drink a wine cooler is a nice touch as well . And room for a stand alone freezer in pantry is another bonus . If you think you’ll ever use something in your kitchen add it now , or wire for it , or plumb for it .
Alright, what's the reason for the interior tile around the footing. All the ground water in the area will meet the outside tile before it ever gets in and under the footing, put 6 mil poly under the slab and it will stop any ground water from below. By putting the exterior drain tile in the water table will already be dropped to footing level. Put in a sump, connect the outside O to it and it will keep the water from ever getting higher than the outside O tile. There's a building code for a reason guys.
The reason is Cole likes to do unnecessary work.
I totally agree, same thing next year when he digs an exterior tile around the house! Waste of time doing the interior and then doing exterior after the fact!
Personally Cole, I think Nave should design the kitchen, for what works best for her, since she's the main one cooking, plus the dishwasher doesn't have to look ugly, it can be designed in copper or a cabinet that matches your other cabinets, even the Frig can be wrapped...
That is what I was thinking, too. Happy wife, happy life. Or let Nave design your garage?.😂
Not only that, but if the dish washer is across the room from the sink, you would either drip water from the sink all over the floor to the dishwasher, or rinse the dishes, drain them, then put the dishes in the dishwasher when they were dry enough not to drip. If it was my kitchen I would throw some dish soap in the water and never use the dishwasher.
Always remember the Triangle! It should help make the kitchen more efficient. One point on the sink, fridge, and stove. Make sure the dishwashers are closer to the sink. They also make a stacking dishwasher (smaller drawer over larger drawer) helps with smaller loads. Food for thought
@@HaywardOV also, if you don’t like the look of the dishwasher, don’t they make decorative panels to attach to the door?
An L shaped peninsula causes big problems with congestion and traffic flow.
If you have more than 1 person working in there they're constantly be blocking and bumping into each other.
Whereas an island allows free flow.
BTW you can put the dishwashers in the island or get fronts for them that matches your cabinets.
It looks like Cole is Fascinated with work he could watch it all day
Believe me go with the island and you won't regret it. I have the peninsula Style with the fridge in that exact spot and anytime you have more than one or two people in the kitchen, think holidays, that's a big roadblock right in frt. of the fridge.
This ^^. Having an island makes moving a large group through the kitchen for serving and such so simple. If you plan on having family gatherings, church gatherings, Superbowl parties, etc, an island is a game changer.
Cole, I had a G-shaped kitchen and I hated it. The opening is where people hang causing a constant traffic jam. No worries about the upper cabinets. I have very few and get along fine. But I do have a beverage center. I highly recommend one if you can work it into your spare room. Install a below-the-counter wine fridge for cold drinks and mixes, a countertop nugget ice machine, and a coffee machine. This will divert a lot of traffic away from the kitchen. As your boys get older and your family expands, Nave will appreciate this. Also, no sink in the island.
One more thing… take into consideration the direction the windows are facing. I’m in the Midwest and have west-facing French exterior doors and west-facing windows. I have to close the west side blinds once the sun hits that side of the house.
Make that two more things… 🤣 once you figure out where the seating will be, sit there and make sure the sun isn't blinding you at dinnertime.
That's my two cents. Good luck!
@@gemini4life851 Good comments 👍🏼
Nave’s input should be 90% - she’ll be in there the most 😉😉😉. It’s beautiful
Island for sure but put large farm sink and stove top on outside counters and leave blank island for prep and buffets. No upper cabinets but drawers not cabinets below. Double wall ovens for ease of use and cleaning. lots of outlets on sides of island. Chest freezer in pantry but get sensor that tells you if left open or dies. water sensor for basement floors too. Dishwashers closer to sink and across from dish drawers. Cover dishwasher doors and even fridge doors for stream lined look. fridge closer to stove. Have largest person (dad, bro?) open fridge and bend over with butt out to see how much space is really needed -you'll be surprised! What direction will all those windows face? Super hot or super cold?
@@RD1341-x7w LOL, you make the MOST SENSE of all the comments. I especially like the idea of lower drawers instead of cabinets. The fridge and the large person bending over was super cute.👍🏼💙
For sure an island. Much better flow. Have you consulted a kitchen designer? I would recommend dishwashers near the sink (if not beside) and also dish/glass placement.
We have a large drawer opposite the dishwasher placement. All of our dishes fit in the drawer and it makes unloading the dishwasher quick and painless. Our glass placement is near the fridge.
My kitchen is 15x36. I put in an island because more people can get into the kitchen. My walkways are meant for 2 butts wide. My island is 4x10 lots of room for my large family & grandkids. I planned my house for all handicap accessible because we plan to live here the rest of our lives. The plan you like limits the ability for the people who want to help cook & clean. Mine is shipped like a big u with an island down the center. Two dishwashers are a MUST! I have two, and boy, does it make life much easier. BUT make sure you buy BOSH dishwashers. Mine were 25 years old, and I just replaced last month. They run so quiet you don't know they are on, and you don't want people trying to talk over the dishwashers when you have an event. And get rid of the sink on the island! I use my island for wrapping packages and making quilts, etc.
I also have a U shaped kitchen with an island in the middle. I have No upper cabinets or shelves (dust collectors) but banks of windows instead. Lots of counter space and my lower cabinets have drawers inside. Dishes, food storage containers. pots and pans - everything in pull out drawers. (Make sure some are deep enough for them.) I am in my late 70's and love not having to reach up or get on a step stool to reach upper cabinets. I'm also not as strong as I use to be so I don't have to worry about trying to take something on the heavy side out and having it fall on my head. I love the the light from all the windows but make sure you have blinds or shades on them for when you need it especially in the summer. I also recommend a drink station in the pantry with the coffee maker, mugs, and supplies for coffe, hot chocolate, tea, etc. all in one place. Very handy in the morning and my countertops are mostly clear which makes the kitchen look very neat. A bowl of fresh fruit or a vase of flowers can really be a decorative focal point.
Kitchen designer here, best to do an island. That wall may make sitting at the peninsula a bit awkward unless you flip the peninsula. An island can be 4 sided cabinets with drawers. Normally I don’t have upper cabinets in my designs but replaced with shelves, usually glass.
Now fun fact if you can having 30 inch countertop space is nice. Depends if you get box store cabinets will make that a bit difficult.
Also island kitchen sink you can get a small prep sink type instead of a big normal one.
Just some ideas.
Nice ideas. I'm 5'10" and would have loved to have 30-inch countertop depth, but I'm wondering how tall his wife is and if it would be an uncomfortable reach for her, especially to open/close the windows. That 30 inches would better accommodate a large-fridge depth. I also like your idea of one or two shelves perhaps for plants or displaying cookbooks.
@ current design I did has an island that is butcher block with center marble counter where the sink is with embedded knife block.
The glass shelves are over by the sink in an asymmetrical design that spans a bit over two sets of windows on either side of it.
Center island also has a pot rack that is lighted. Now whether any of that is built is on the client but I presented the concept so fingers crossed.
30 inch countertop space tops are really nice because you can have your microwave, stand mixers, etc. and still have room for prep.
Standard is 2 feet countertop space so additional 6 inches makes a huge difference.
Kitchen drawers below the counter are wonderful. Do it.
Omg that is brilliant. I can vision hide away for spices and small appliances like someone else mentioned. Obviously, it would only be hidden if there are uppers or some sort of configuration. From experience, I am tired of seeing a perimeter of appliances on the counter.
I’ve built cabinets for 50 years. I have never had anyone request 30” deep cabinets. Stuff gets lost in the back of 24”.
Watching the designing choices makes me recall the house I was raised in (11-22 yrs). The house was designed by my Dad, and built (on weekends) by my Dad and Paw Paw. When we moved into the house it was paid for. The kitchen was built with my Mom in mind. She was 5'8" tall, and didn't want to be slightly bent over to work on the countertops so Dad made the counters 36" tall; same with the island bar, for which we had to special order some extra-tall barstools. Cabinets over 2 walls, open shelving (with my Mom's collection of antique kerosene lanterns on display) on the other. Gas countertop stove, oven mounted in the wall-- everything done in knotty pine which was very striking. The kitchen floor was a "spray down, sprinkle color flakes, apply more clear(I believe it was called "Torgenal"... at least that's what we called it) until you matched the level of the hardwood floors throughout the house (besides the two baths which were tiled (one pink, one green-- it was the '60's!) One of my aunts (who was a talented seamstress) made all of the weighted drapes in the house. The dishwasher was next to the sink, which had a window over it and a fluorescent light above it (the age of fluorescent lighting!) The entire house (except for the baths and one wall in my sister's room) was done in knotty pine tongue and groove boards and everything got at least 2 coats of varnish. My Dad and Paw Paw (his dad) built the entire house by themselves except for the central air system (so it could be warranted) and putting the brick on the house. I helped at whatever I could (sweeping, cleaning up trash, varnishing woodwork, painting the wrought iron on the front porch-- hey, we're talking 9/10 years old here!) Alas, the property was bought by a large bank along with two other houses and they were all torn down. It still hurts my heart to drive by the site...
As someone who cooked professionally at one point #2 kitchen is the better layout. You have your triangle from stove to fridge to sink. You still have room to prep, roll dough, and eat on the peninsula. Easier to get the kids involved in cooking also. My suggestion is tape both layouts on the floor and walk around both like you’re cooking. You will know then what works best.
yup I was thinking the same exact thing always have to check the flow and see which one is the best solution for your family
Also, with the above cabinets, it just depends if you want to stoop to get cups/plates/etc. No one puts those items in the bottom cabinets because of the convenience of having them at head level.
@@jorgejiminez-rk1uu However, it is inconvenient if you are short. The upper shelves in above cabinets then require a step-stool or a prep chef who is taller than you!
@@jennielyke6068 There is a narrow step stool that you can slide in, between cabinets, pull it out, the steps fold down, and it looks like a builtin.
Love this idea! Tape out area, let Nave decide.
Always go with the island I know you are not a fan but I’ve installed kitchens for 20 years and have had many in magazines and won awards. You don’t want to feel trapped in the kitchen. Especially with kids you will get bottled necked. Put the cook top in front of the windows and do a down draft. It so much more enjoyable cooking and watching the kids outside
An alternative to trying to install floor drains in the theater, if you are worried about a leaking/burst pipe why not just install a leak detector water shutoff. It senses a leak or excessive water flow and turns off the water. Personally, if we are going to be gone for a couple days, I put the water heater in vacation mode and turn off the main water supply valve. Heated water in the concrete mix and chemicals are added in cold temperatures.
Cole you asked for advice from individuals that knows a little about setting forms for concrete. I am a 64 year old man that has done everything there is to do in construction. I believe the forms that are made from a Styrofoam type substance. Would be quite easy for you and Roman to install. The advantage is that you don't have to remove the forms, when the concrete sets up. You can go on UA-cam and learn how to install them. Of course it is your choice. I watch all of your UA-cam videos, and I enjoy them. You have been blessed by God to have been paired with the women you call your wife. Your two sons are a blessing as well. I know more about building High end Kitchens than anything. No matter what lay out you and your wife choose. Remember the most important advice I can give you is that I know that the house is as much yours as it is hers. But a happy wife is a happy life. Please listen to what she wants. After all that area of the house is her domain. I will be praying for you and your entire family. Go with Christ!!!
@@David-qu1fh listen to this man, he has so much WISDOM 👍🏼🙏♥️
As others have said, I would rethink the sump pump into the septic system. First thing I thought of is sewer gases coming into the basement. Then the septic getting plugged and overflowing into the basement. I would put the sump pump water into its own drain field, dry well, tile field. Your house is coming along great. And I would go with the insulated foam board, for the concrete forms. As for the kitchen, do what works for you. Maybe put high shelves for things you use once a year, like holiday dishes.
It's not a good idea for other reason.. neither smell or water can back up as a check valve is in the sump drain... the real reason would be in case of a lot of water over running the system.
Don't tie the sump pump into the sewer line,, bad bad idea. If you want a sump pump put it on its own dedicated line.
Absolutely the sump pump should not be attached to the septic system. 1 sewer gas 2 backed up sewage with blocked drain field 3 dry well away from foundation nullifies all sewage possibilities.
I agreed with others in taping out the layout and "walking a dinner prep from start to finish". Also, place your dishwashers on either side of your clean-up sink; less mess walking to a dishwasher when loading; much easier to turn right or left to load. You can match the front of the dishwashers to your cabinet fronts so that they blend in and your plumber will thank you. Additionally this will increase your cabinet space on the peninsula. You could also get a refrigerator with a matching cabinet front and place your existing fridge in the pantry along with your stand-alone freezer for use as a "drink fridge". Consider a corner pullout system for all corners; these are good places to hide dishware you only use yearly, i.e. holiday ware or even presents from snooping children! Consider adding narrow shelving in that area above your prep station for cookbooks, random antiques from granddad, plants or growing herbs.
Roman you have a beautiful poetic mind & love how you appreciate God’s glory all around you & point it out to us.
I agree with ya . Roman is a heck of a guy.
You can pour in freezing weather, just don't wait for the concrete plant to close down. Do not run your sump line into your septic tank! Just run it to ground level. It wont be running for long if you have an alarm and/or shutoff.
There is a theory that one day a singularity will appear with a mass so large it will end the universe. That mass could well be Coles Cinema footing.
😂
😂🤣😂🤣
Penrose didn’t discover black holes in the CMB, it’s just the radiation from the previous Coles footing dissipating.
Only appear when Roman has finished it 😅
Cole will still need a new shovel 😂
Surprise Cole’s on the computer when labours gotta be done! Cole you’ve really surprised me the last couple weeks, getting out of all the hard work when works gotta be done!
1.Hire a crew that has their own forms. You will save money in wood and time vs your labor.
2. You can buy new handles for old shovels... similar price as an imported shovel.
3. No upper cabinets but some decorative shelves, sconce/pendulum lighting?
I would go with the ICF. It will give you built in insulation. It will greatly improve the comfort of the theater.
Waterproofing the outside walls is a bear over ICF blocks, and we know that there is a near water source in that movie theater hole.
Strongly recommend against the peninsula. An island provides much more usable counter space and traffic flow, which is better suited for entertaining. Also recommend a microwave drawer placed in the island for a cleaner look. Use the existing microwave space for a large appliance cabinet.
Definitely the island design!!! I like having two ways into and out of the kitchen...much, much better flow. I have the kitchen sink in my island with the dishwasher next to it in my last house and my current one. My island is set up the just the way yours is in your mock-up and I love it!! I spend more time standing at the kitchen sink than standing at the stove, so definitely like looking out into the main part of the house/dinning room (or at kids sitting across from me at the island) when working on dishes. I also agree with others that I prefer my deeper under counter drawers for pot storage. Definitely put outlets in your walk-in pantry as you may want to plug in large or small appliances in that space at some point.
Roman you are a good dude and we are happy you are here with us in the USA. Cole, you are extremely lucky to have Roman on your team. Yall keep up the great content
Roman is a treasure! I really hope he's duly compensated!
Cole is so lucky to have Roman building the underground movie theater for him.😊
My family owns a swimming pool company in Oklahoma, and they work all the way through winter. They have inflatable tents that cover the entire job and keep it like summer with heaters. They're pricey, but keep the jobs rolling. Just a suggestion for pouring concrete in less than favorable weather.
That’s because they’re Okies and pretty much nothing stops and Okie, when a tornadoes come in we all go outside to look and watch it until we’re pretty sure we better take cover because it’s bearing down on us. My theory is, it’s the dustball mentality anybody who stayed may it through being an environment of scorched blowing earth. So we don’t have to think outside the box we don’t even start inside the box 😂😂
@wayneprater8960 that is a fact. The last tornado, we stood outside until my waist length hair spun up into the air, and my brother looked at me and said, "Time to go." We don't let anything slow us down because we were raised that way. We don't do boxes. 🤣
Recommend sink in front of windows , centered and dishwashers on either side, to aid in rinsing off before dishwasher or scraping plates. You can get inserts to match dishwasher fronts to cabinet styles. Also, make sure plenty of room to get by when dishwasher door open too. If you don't want cabinets up above, maybe some floating shelves here and there. Drawers are great for plates and pots and pans too.
As an old person, I have trouble using bottom cupboards. If you have pull out drawers, bottom cupboards would probably work even for older people. I find upper cabinets for glasses, cups, plates and bowls convenient and little boys won't be climbing into them and tossing everything out as they go. There are locks to prevent kids from doing this, but they are a pain when you have to release them each time you want to open the door or drawer. Also, clever little ones have knack for figuring such things out.
I am the kind of person that likes lots of cupboard space! And a cupboard for dishes needs to be above the dishwasher. And an island is a perfect place for working space! Love your videos, Cole!
I got to design a kitchen a few houses ago. I had a lot of extra tall upper cabinets and I never regretted any of them. I had a fairly small island with pull out shelves and that held two cookware sets, most of my baking dishes and the cooking utensils.
I’ve poured a lot of foundations in Saskatchewan winters as well as spring and fall when the conditions are close to what you have there. If you are within a degree or two of freezing you don’t have to worry about the concrete freezing. The chemical reaction of the concrete gives off enough heat to take of a few degrees below
Cole, I built my house using ICFs The ones I used were Polysteel that company was purchased by Fox blocks. Polysteel was the only company that had steel webbing that was zinc galvanized inside the forms. They are really easy to put together the most important thing to get is a hot knife and learn to cut different foam grooves. My walls are 13 inches thick 9 inches of that being concrete and rebar and a 2 x 2 grid with box rebar above and below to form lentils that’s tied into the verticals that go all the way to the top of the walls I assembled them all by myself and reinforce the window bucks in openings all by myself to pour, the guy who was the dealer for them him to come out and inspect all my shoring up I did and everything I was not the first person to do this with him, but I’m the first customer he had that did this that didn’t have a blowout, so I was pretty pleased with that. It’s pretty amazing how well it works and the really cool thing about it is because it’s Styrofoam the concrete cures and continues to cure longer than concrete does normally it just gets harder and harder. I poured them and 2011 on a 112° day and it just blows my mind how hard it got due to the slow cure, the concrete inside is during deer season two years ago stray bullet hit. It went through the foam on the outside and since it already messed up my stucco, I pulled it away to see what it looked like and the round look like it was a Nosler. It did not even penetrate into the concrete. It completely flattened out and basically left a scratch like you scratch it with your thumbnail it didn’t chip or anything, cool amazing system. Big proponent of using steel over the poly propylene braces, but nobody makes them anymore and they were more difficult and had a steeper learning curve because I cut the foam and then I got a steel blade to cut the steel and did the inside cut with really good wire cutters. Now that I thought about it once the rebar is on those poly connectors they’re in case in the concrete and they keep curing on it so really the steel was overkill in the long run but in the short run, it sure made us dirty wall. If you think about going with ICFs, give me a holler. I would be willing to talk you through things and discuss different brands with you. Another thing I really liked about Polysteel is they had spines that would make anywhere so splicing blocks in was a lot easier some have a really complicated type set of bumps that you have to drop them in certain places which ends up, causing some more waste, the best part of it as soon as you’re done pouring and you get your bolts in the very top of it and it’s connected to the with all your rebar inside tied up you’re done you don’t have to strip any forms. You just stay there myself for 5280 ft.² of exterior wall I’m very happy with building this way live in Oklahoma where 20 miles an hour. Wind is normal and anything above is a windy day. I can’t even hear the wind from outside. I’m inside. It’s amazingly quiet. So if you want to contact me reply down below, and let me know how to get a hold of you, I would love to come and help you, but there is not a real feasible way for me to do it because February 4 of 2012 I had a 2 1/2 story fall the concrete and I’m paralyzed from the waist down now but I can talk you through everything. After those walls wrap, I stood up the interior, framing myself in sections and hired some guys off of multiple different roof, framing crew that are local and we’re young and looking for extra work because of some of the long rafter links I had and knew it wasn’t feasible for me to do it by myself, but me and one other guy did the standing scene conceal fastener Commercial roof One of the greatest guys I know he just wanted to come and learn how to do it so every day he came and helped me. I fed him as much as he wanted to eat and let him do whatever he wanted and now he is really skillful. And he can definitely eat the guys that are at your arm wrestling practice actually look kind of small compared to him. He’s actually a professional chef and his nickname is “Chef Tiny” So being a farm boy like you, are you understand how that kind of naming goes. 🤣 God bless you, and it is a wonderful feeling to build your families home with your own two hands, and you can relate to that as well.
I’ve watched all these remodel videos and one thing you have convinced me of wholly and completely is that you nor Roman know a thing about what you are doing when it comes to that basement. You’ve dug the whole thing out a dozen times and refill it will gravel. Then next day dig some more, fill it, dig it, fill it, dig it. You’ll be done fall of 2029.
That’s everything Cole has said with the exception of the 2029 past. 🙄😬🙄😬🙄
Remember that scene from Cool Hand Luke where Luke had to dig the hole. Fill it in, dig it out, fill it in again?
I can't wait to see him work with ICF! That will be good for another 6 months of videos while he redoes the forms 5 times...
@@jonathanhall7903 yesssss! Perfect analogy.
The other one I thought about was on America’s Funniest Home Videos,. . . Quite awhile ago. It was a dog who loved pushing a rock around with his nose. The voice over said said, - “pushin a rock, pushin a rock, pushin’ a rock”.
I guess we’ve all done things that have needed doing over a few times before we got it RIGHT.
@judytruesdell6816 indeed we have!
Happy Wife...Happy Life. For the Kitchen I liked the Island comming from the wall with hidden dishwasher. Think about adding a pot faucet, You will never know you need it till you have it.
Hi Cole I have done concrete foundations for 20 years have poured walls in the teens before concrete makes its own heat just have them add calcium to the mix for extra heat and add an extra day or 2 to strip it, the wood panels will also act as a insulation factor too
hello guys you need to pull all the 2x4s and on concrete away from the footing the wood will root, and concrete is another void in the floor. install a sump pump for your floor drains just my suggestion.
This is the best drained basement in the western himosphere.
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I think the sea levels dropped a few inches..
@@jonathanhall7903 😆
Dishwashers need to be on either side of the sink. If you have to walk, rinsed dishes to the dishwasher, the floor will get very wet.
@@christinabaydaline2549 I think he had TWO sinks in his plan.
@@judytruesdell6816 Neither was near the dishwasher
@@1p2unia Oh 😳
FYI, call your concrete company, discuss your plans and concerns regarding pouring concrete in cold weather. They can add anti-freeze to the concrete mix.
Not Anti Freeze Use a non Chloride accelerator. Won't react with rebar and you can poor in freezing temps. add insulated tarps for initial cure.
Roman..its great you took initiative to get professional advice on the future concrete work. It shows you have concern and pride in your work. Your awesome sir.
@@albertorozco5981 So true, great human
Cole I like your design. If your not going to have top cupboards make sure you have large drawers in your base coboards.
@@rachelpiscitell9993 AGREE👍🏼♥️
Hi Cole, for your kitchen, go with the island. Like many others have said, the second option has everyone entering and exiting the kitchen through one place, it’s a bottle neck and will cause problems when you have multiple people in the kitchen at once.
Great vid Cole! I live in CA, so we don't do basements generally, but I have a plumber friend who suggested you put a cold water pipe into your sump. Ball valve - you can open it to fill the sump and be sure the pump and float switch are working, and clean and clear. Also, if you ever need to drain the system for freeze protection under an emergency or other special situation, you can shut off the inlet valve to the house, open the valve in the sump to let the whole system drain.
Also - there are TONS of YT vids about ICF construction.
Roman that is what our country needs. Appreciate you and Cole so much.
32:27 Wow Cole must be planning to have an army for a family to have need for 8 stove top burners, 2 ovens, 2 full sinks, and two dishwashers!!
He’s religious so no doubt he’ll keep pumping kids out
Maybe they will invite ppl over for a meal followed by a movie in the UMT.
I’m wondering why 2 sinks and 2 dishwashers I don’t know the size of all your family I feel like it’s over kill. That’s me. I’ve never built a house.
Ridiculous
@@uneekanne I think Cole's middle name is overkill. LOL
ICFs are really easy to use! The hardest part for you would be your bumpouts. But even without them, you just add calcium to the mix and use a few blankets. The concrete makes its own heat. You just force it to make a little more heat and hold it in.
I think the 1st plan makes more sense to me. It’s nice to have more than 1 exit out of the kitchen. If there is a gathering you have an easier way to move around. I would suggest to make sure dishwasher is located close to where dishes will be stored so as not to be having to walk back and forth as much. Definitely great idea for 2 sinks and 2 dishwashers.
Greetings from Sydney! We are a three child family and have three pieces of advice for your Kitchen:
(1). You want to have two ways into/out-of your kitchen: so the island is preferrable to a peninsula;
(2). You want your trash/bin-sink-dishwasher(s) all together in a line so that you can "scrape > rinse > stack" as you'll be doing that numerous times each day; and
(3). When designing your cabinetry, incorporate many 600mm and 450mm wide cabinets (sorry: metric system measurements!) so that you can always retrofit undercounter appliances into these spaces like dishwashers, bar fridges!
Roman. next time you get sent to the hardware store, just get two or three new shovels. tell cole you have no idea how they got there.
Never can tell what you'll find in the heated shop...😂
Never can tell what you'll find in the heated shop...😂
Tell cole to get off his wallet and get some good shovels…
I'd buy a new shovel myself, just to make the job easier. Cole can keep using his short handle shovel.
Make the fridge a double wide. Two refrigerators. You will love them. I like your plan exactly as you laid out with no overhead cabinets & dishwashers in the L shape bar. No island- waste of space. Go thru the play actions of cooking & see if your triangle is working. Let Neve work her magic & input. Two fridges! I have two & love love love it. ❤
@@Kari-yl1nh Two refrigerators, wall ovens and dishwasher next to the sink. All with an island.
I live about half an hour away, in a rural community. Though I don't live on a farm, I can't imagine not seeing the crops, regardless of which direction you drive. I've flown at least a dozen times in a hot air balloon, with endless colors of green crops and trees. It's beautiful to see the crops with such straight rows, like a seam to any quilt. I couldn't imagine living in a city like New York, where millions of people live in the same area as the pictures I took of the crops and livestock fields, with a population of 10 people at most. You described the sunset beautifully Roman.😊❤
@@sharonwilson8208 100% agree with you ♥️
Add a battery back up for the sump pump for when the electricity goes out. Change the battery every year or two. Change the sump pump every few years.
Get integrated dishwashers. You fix a panel to match your kitchen cabinets on the front. This way you don’t see the dishwasher but you can have it closer to the sink to rinse the dishes
@@mightymouseoz great ideas
I have been living in a kitchen with no uppers for 15 years and I love it! Feels less claustrophobic and open. I did install a pot rack high on one wall so they were easily accessible and don't get as beat up in big pot and pan drawers.
For the kitchen, ALWAYS choose an island. What you’re overlooking is that islands provide far greater working space as friends and family can gather around it. Remember, the kitchen is a HUB of activity and the heart of the house. It will also add MUCH more value to the house having an island. Peninsula kitchens are NOT functional and create traffic jams. It’s why nowadays we don’t build them and you won’t see peninsula islands in million dollar homes.
To get a good kitchen in the space available with an island in the middle, the island would be significantly smaller, or all the pathways between stove/sink/refrigerator will have extra steps every day, breakfast , lunch and dinner. Just for the record, this is Cole and Neva's home, on a farm- it needs to reflect them and the lives they do lead and wish to lead.
The peninsula version, except have a raised bar. Also add a counter in the pantry along with the upper cabinets.
About your kitchen. Think about having a dishwasher by each sink. One for cleaning up from the stove and another to clean up from the table. That way you do not have to carry dirty dishes across the kitchen. Also no need for cupboards. You can store dishes or pots in pans in the draws by where you need them. Ps. There are also microwaves that are drawers so you can put one under the counter
Since you do not like the looks of dishwashers, there are drawer style dishwashers you face with cabinetry. These allow you to run one drawer at a time or both at same time. This allows for small batch washing and energy savings. I agree with dishwasher by cooking area and other by wash sink, cleaner, closer to storage of items based on usage, ergo time saver. Also a pot filler at the stove is a huge convenience for cooking and canning. The island is better than the peninsula and allows better flow throughout the kitchen. Upright freezer is a must have if you plan on freezing fruits and veggies, easy to locate food. Freeze flat initially, then stack vertically in front to back rows based on old to newer freeze dates. You can get with pullout coated metal basket drawers. As for meat freezers, unless you are planning whole animal roasting, again, upright freezer allows use of meat based on dates of freeze, reducing waste, easy of meat location, different shelves for different meat: chicken, pork, beef, specialty. You have out buildings where upright freezers could be located to reduce taking up home space
With winter weather coming, you should strongly consider getting a subcontractor to form and pour the walls. They can do in a few days what would take you weeks to accomplish.
Hoping that you'll give Roman a lifetime free pass for your movie theater ....such a good worker ( don't forget the drinks & the pop corn ) i'm just loving what you all do !
For how many times Cole has been pulled away to other projects it's almost Roman's theater at this point.
I like the island layout, one bigger sink. Can always use “floating shelves” to put some nice plates and glasses instead of upper cabinets. Lower cabinets with drawers and/or roll out shelves (love mines, saves on the back)
Pantry with lower cabinets, some countertop and upper shelves for food items
I would keep the island because if you like to cook and/or bake stuff, there’s no substitute for space. It’s kinda like having a big truck. It’s not always handy but when it is needed, boy is it nice to have!
An island allows for better flow in the kitchen. A peninsula leaves just one way in, which is also the only way out. On top of that, your refrigerator is there at that busy intersection. IMO, an island is the better option.
Cole Do option 1, the island will give you more room and the open concept
Cole consider using a back water valve in the floor drain routed to your tile system. It is basically a flapper style check valve that would keep water from coming back up into your drain from the tile system. This would address your concern of high water table flooding and be considerably more cost effective than a sump pump. Also it is not dependant on a power source to work where as a sump pump could fail you with out electricity.
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Cole, When you have kids it is so much easier to tend to them with an island. Sometimes you need to get to them fast and walking around a peninsula is time consuming. I know, I chase my granddaughter around my kitchen a lot! An island gives you the option of going around either side easily. If you're in the inside of a peninsula you have to run to the opening to get to the child on the other side. Just a thought.
Have you asked your wife about the kitchen plans? Love that you showed both ideas. I do a lot of food prep from juicing to chopping for fresh cooked food. If you cook that way, is there enough room between fridge and wall? And if your wife bakes cookies, is the layout good for that? It all depends on how you 2 use a kitchen.
The center island is a good option, especially if there are several people working, and often there are. That said, the 'kitchen captain' should make the final call (i.e. the wife!! 😊)
ICF are easy and you would be seriously crazy not to use them. If you put a sink on your island,,,, you’ll regret it.
In the kitchen. I have had both a u-shaped kitchen and one with an island situation. The u-shaped looks nicer, but I think you will be happier with an island. You have a large family, and you will probably have lots of potlucks and people eating over. Do the island will be nice to have for that, you lay out all of the food on the island(INSTALL OUTLETS on the island!!!) and guests can walk around it to serve. The u-shape you have that tiny corner area by the wall that is going to become a bottle neck. Someone recommended taping the layout on the floor and walk around it to get a feel for it. That is an excellent idea. Don’t just tape the layouts for one day, tape your favorite out now. And everytime you are upstairs in your house, act like the kitchen is really there. It helps. Also use lots of drawers. The best thing ever! And look into some of the newer corner cabinet options. A big sink is also a must! I prefer a 70/30 deep split sink. Some people like the farm sinks. The new ones that are designed to have various racks are really nice.
If you ever had high Radon levels in the movie theater, the sump pit would be a perfect place to pipe in the mitigation system
Oh come on Roman Cole would never come up with an excuse to get out of work. I just hope he knows how lucky he is to have you and you arent afraid of hard work. The house that Roman built.
Being an older Christian man you cant imagine how happy i am to see a young man like Roman whos not afraid to honor God, thankyou Roman for making my day.
As someone who updated the kitchen from peninsula to island we like the island much better. It is much better flow, Also ignore the look of the cabinets in the bottom go with function over look as you never notice them once installed,
I am glad you are considering ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms). You can build and pour in freezing temps with ICF. Just cover the top of the wall, and you are good. Also much easier than steel forms. A common size is 16" high by 4 foot long.
I. LOVEEEEEEE your design cole. Dishwashers are part of a kitchen. Plus you can get panels that go on front of the dishwasher that makes it look like the other cabinets. Having 2 ways into the kitchen when having big crowds would be more functional.
I have no cupboards up top and I love it. The kitchen is brighter, warmer and more inviting. People always comment on it. Ho with what you like.
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Roman, thank you for sharing my idea about the walls that I have shared 3 times now. 😊
Cole if you don't like the idea of cabinets up above you could always put in floating shelves just a side note with the pantry please make sure you put in electrical outlets in case you might want to put a freezer or some other appliances it's just handy to have them in there have a good one😊
Use calcium chloride to help your concrete cure in cold weather. You will have to calculate the ratio of calcium chloride to water. If you're going to use torpedo heaters, get ready to refuel them constantly. If you do not plan on moving them constantly, I would recommend using a central fuel tank and plumb fuel lines to each heater. Doing this will save your sanity.
ICF for concrete - also insulates the home once concrete is dry. Island kitchen - its a constant struggle hitting into each other going in and out of kitchen with peninsula. You won't regret both.
Oh Roman! I know you will be so glad when the theater is done & you can work inside house