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Cambridge Condo Kitchen
2 bed / 1 bath Condo · Premium Budget
Project Overview
Property Details
- • Location: Cambridge, MA
- • Type: Condo (L-Shape Kitchen)
- • Bedrooms: 2
- • Bathrooms: 1
Project Scope
- • Type: Kitchen Remodel
- • Budget: $35,000 - $55,000
- • Goal: Premium upgrade
- • Timeline: 4-6 weeks
Kitchen Remodel
Budget Estimate
$35,000 - $55,000
Based on L-Shape Kitchen (Condo)
Design Options
Option A: Modern Upgrade
Update cabinets, counters, appliances within existing layout
- Shaker cabinets
- Quartz countertops
- SS appliances
- Under-cabinet lighting
Option B: Open Concept
Remove peninsula, add island, open to living space
- Kitchen island
- Open layout
- Breakfast bar
- Pendant lighting
⚠️ Compliance Flags
- Dedicated circuits required (527 CMR)
- GFCI for countertop outlets
- Vent hood exhaust review
- Permit likely required
⚠️ Risk Notes
- Electrical upgrade may be needed
- Condo association approval required
- Shared wall considerations
- Higher complexity = higher variability
Key Takeaways
- ✓Condo association approval: Required for structural changes
- ✓Electrical upgrade likely: Modern appliances need dedicated circuits
- ✓Ventilation considerations: Shared walls limit exhaust options
- ✓Open concept trend: Removing peninsula increases usable space