Thursday, May 14, 2020

#ThrowbackThursday: Float Cabin Tours - Kitchen Kapers

Welcome to my next installment of float cabin tours. You've been welcomed aboard and you've seen our cabin's floor plan. Today I'm taking you through the kitchen we remodeled in 2011. The biggest changes were new propane appliances and extra storage space.

Float Cabin Kitchen

We kept our L-shaped counter and sink with a hand water pump. With limited electric power, having manual and propane appliances helps.




L-counter with sink and hand water pump.
Because we live in an area with off-gridders, propane appliances are available. We upgraded to a home-sized Unique brand propane refrigerator and a larger Premier brand propane range. And John built us a custom shelf for our electronics and the storage of large pots. Here are links for more detailed information:

Delivering appliances up the lake.
Selecting a propane refrigerator.
A new propane range.
A custom kitchen shelf.
Hand-powered water pump.
Dining al fresco in all seasons.

Dining al fresco in all seasons.
To save space, we eat at the picnic table on the front porch or on TV trays in the living room.

If you ask Wayne, he'll say the best upgrade is the refrigerator. We have plenty of room for milk (Wayne loves milk and cookies) and freezer space for ice cream.

Thanks for taking the tour today. Come back next week and see where guests can stay and our bathroom addition. -- Margy

20 comments:

  1. So much fun looking back at your trip. The kitchen looks amazing and very practical.

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    1. We did have a nice RV trip this year. We really appreciate the new appliances. The counter space remains the same. - Margy

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  2. Margy - one of my favorite things to do is dine al fresco, so putting the dining room outside is the ticket for me!

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    1. We even eat out there in the winter with a heater. - Margy

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  3. I love to be invited into people's kitchens :-) You made very good use of the space.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. There used to be a blog that hosted guest kitchens. It was such fun to follow. - Margy

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  4. What a great place to live! Beautiful views.

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    1. Yes, the view is amazing in all seasons. We are so happy we found our cabin when we did. - Margy

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  5. Hello, I enjoyed the tour of your floating cabin. It is a wonderful place with fabulous views. the propane appliances sound great! Take care and stay safe. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend.

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    1. We don't make enough electricity with our solar panel for electric appliances. Propane gives us modern appliances to use. Plus, I much prefer my gas range than an electric one. - Margy

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  6. How nice! I would love spending time there! Happy weekend!

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  7. That kitchen has all that you need! I love it that it is compact but complete :)

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    1. John is a great cabin builder. This is his third and in my opinion the best layout. He must have liked it as well because when he built his new cabin it has the same layout but is a little bit larger. - Margy

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    1. Thank you. We were sure it was perfect for us the first time we stopped there in a rented tin boat. - Margy

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  9. I asked the Husband what he thought about having a pump for a faucet in the kitchen. He wasn't too keen about it. I've begun daydreaming about kitchens. I like the L shape of your kitchen. Space, too.

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  10. i really enjoyed the video, what a great tour of your beautiful home!!

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We welcome your comments and questions. - Wayne and Margy