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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Yes. The reality of kitchen costs feels very hidden/obscure these days

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Sami Reiss's avatar

Great one, so excellent and thorough

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Thanks Sami!

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Brittany's avatar

Thank you for making me feel normal!!

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Anytime!

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Emily Grosvenor's avatar

Completely miss f longs. Always trapped between wanting what I want, limited budgets, and the oppression of ecological impact. In the magazine I edit, more and more projects we feature are kitchens in the $150-200K range. My hope is an era of new creativity around spaces, especially kitchens, a la Sophie Donelson’s Uncommon Kitchens. I always love a real take on costs.

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Devin VonderHaar's avatar

Love this. As a wife of a realtor, I think we get stuck in the resale of it all too often. The joy and connection matters so much more to me (even if just to do partial reno. Mostly, I still want this kitchen reno for you!

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Ha! Same!

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Diana Strinati Baur's avatar

I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Getting money back out of real estate projects is such an interesting theme. Here in Germany, people often over-invest in renovation work (even if they rent!) because they plan on never leaving except feet first 😂.

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Smart moves

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WildSedum's avatar

I actually like your bathroom floor tile. Is it porcelain? Great piece tho!!! You've done your hw and your design inspo pics. are so cute!

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Def not porcelain no

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WildSedum's avatar

Haha, yeah good point! I am looking at slate options and so noticed them right away! thank you for your response.

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Robert Khederian's avatar

Obviously I love this

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Lisa C's avatar

Pls make your realtor’s advice a recurring feature!

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cassia's avatar

Fantastic post - lots of insights. Who would take out a bathroom??? Such a terrible call.

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