New Kitchen!
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juliaosborne49
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Comments (43)I thought I'd update everyone as to what we settled on as most of you won't have seen the finished post. Went went for Little Greene French Pale Grey on the walls and then a Grey Quartz worktop which had worked quite well. To stop it from being clinical, we opted for some textured wallpaper in the dining area which is Bala Storm (I think) from John Lewis. We then added some natural tones using a wooden table, and then Vitra chairs. Along with wooden fruit bowl etc. The main window will have wooden venetian blinds, and the bay windows will probably be done in a darker grey material as the perfect fit style blinds you find in conservatories...See MoreNew Year, New Kitchen! A Victorian Floor Tile Makeover
Comments (2)Check out the Stunning Tiles from Original tiles here with our bath. As featured in their new Brochure. Link to Website for prices and images Click Here...See MoreNew kitchen , new floor ?
Comments (14)Looking at your ideabook, you're definitely not after the industrial look with your bricks! This is a more toned down colour scheme which is light and airy and still has warmth to it. Maybe you could add pale grey tiles or splashbacks similar to the worktops in this kitchen. Are you adding flooring just to the kitchen or is this part of a bigger renovation project? If so, you might want to consider whether you will want to use the same flooring throughout the ground floor as this will obviously affect your choice. https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/77-glebe-scandinavian-kitchen-london-phvw-vp~24289739...See MoreAdvice on new kitchen, knocking a wall and new floors
Comments (10)Hi! All the pieces of work you mention are best doing as one job as a kitchen fit-out project. You'll be best getting it all designed in one go and then getting a contractor to carry out all works again in one go. It will likely get done faster that way (depending on you getting a good contractor capable of project management - ask referees if they finished by the date in the contract to check this). Your kitchen will be out of action for a few weeks / a couple of months tops. But then it will be done and you can move onto other spaces. Bear in mind that removing the partition wall may be structural so if you are aiming to keep costs down then you may decide that the money spent on the structural change isn't worth it. It's hard to say what kind of layout you will be able to achieve without floor plans. If you find that room cold and if the floor feels cold in particular then you will get a better result from removing the tiles and insulating under the floor, if it's a suspended timber floor. Then use something like sealed dense cork tiles that have an insulating quality or an insulating underlay for a timber / rubber / marmoleum finish - these are more eco options than a plastic laminate or a vinyl. This will make a big difference to the comfort of the room. Hope this helps. Best of luck with your project. Jane www.i-architect.co.uk...See More
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHello Julia,
I think if you were to add a clear tile... like the subway in my image.. for me it's far more tasteful.... Then you are free to focus on beautiful accessories.. Like the pasta pot tap! : ) ) but also... think of warm textures... a stack of chopping boards close to oven/hob, lovely marble pestle and mortar.. and the toaster! Situate these where they are needed.. Dualit is a beautiful piece of kitchen equipment and demands to be seen! Possibly put away the jars and bottles in favour of cleaner lines..
A large wooden bowl of fruit would be nice near that seating area... but if colour is a must, then I do like certain elements of colourhappy's first image, namely the wood and green tile works well with the wolf oven.. it's a different look and quite different from yours.... so with yours I would focus on the sleekness of it and the subtle scheme you can create from the additional pieces... Marble, woods and so forth, smaller accessories.. and a clear subway tile would be my style choice.... : ))
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8 years agoI would consider back coated glass which comes in many colours. It is easy to keep clean and the joints can be aligned with the fitted cupboards.
Glazed tiles will result in too many grout lines which will get dirty. (Why are grout lines so wide these days? In Edwardian times they were virtually non existent!)
The other option is granite. This will be costly but the effect of the worktop lights on the granite might be worth it.
Great kitchen - I hope you find the right solutions
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8 years agoBeautifully designed kitchen. Particularly that worktop!
The design is so simplistic, it would be a shame to visually clutter it with too many grout lines. If you opt for tiles, consider something slightly larger than the usual metro tile and don't be afraid to opt for a matt finish. Matt tile and glass can create a very luxurious look, and a good contrast to the gloss units. This kitchen is kind of like yours if you invert the colours, and you can see how the clean lines of the glass don't detract from the sleek units.
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8 years agoHi
I recently painted the area between cupboards and worktop in a colour that was in some art work that was hung in the kitchen and sourced a 'cost effective' clear splash back to fit on top. Budget was tight so this worked well.
Also just my opinion, the seamless splash back looks quite effective in a contemporary white kitchen rather than tiles. It continues the clean lines and modern look.
If you're not keen on bright colours, a marble wallpaper with the clear splash back would also look luxurious and different.
Add some lighting under the cupboards to highlight the splash back and accent the room with dark wood whether that's the floor or small items like chopping board or utensil holder.
Juliet Docherty