Help with my Kitchen?
nathanbaxter89
9 years ago
Ive got this far with my kitchen. Now i need to add a splash back. I was thinking just gloss white tiles to really make the feature wall stand out?
I really like the industrial look mixed in with modern elements.
any ideas for tile/splash back ideas would really help and maybe something to go on the plain grey wall around the window? maybe shelves? maybe just art? i would like something unique but practical. Any ideas to make it look amazing would really be appreciated.
I really like the industrial look mixed in with modern elements.
any ideas for tile/splash back ideas would really help and maybe something to go on the plain grey wall around the window? maybe shelves? maybe just art? i would like something unique but practical. Any ideas to make it look amazing would really be appreciated.
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boundsgreener
9 years agoOh it looks lovely! Well done. You know, I don't think I'd bother with a backsplash - you have the stainless steel behind the stove and you have the countertop edging (for want of a better word). At the moment, it looks clean and modern but also interesting. A backsplash might make it a bit busy. Plus, where do you end it and how high do you go? Too high around the window and it'll be distracting, just under the window and you'll have to work out how to end it clearly near your upper cabinets. And because of the countertop lip, you would probably then want to go around to the wall to the left of the sink or that will look left out....Water from the sink is obviously a concern, but if that is kitchen or oil-based paint, it shouldn't absorb and leave marks, but just bead. Anyway, that's just a thought.
I'd do slim open shelves or the same kind of railings with hooks that you have the plants in on the feature wall. Nothing too busy or dominating and nothing that blocks the usefulness of that bit of counter. I'd put something on the window wall so that the distance between the shelves/rails and the window frame is the same as the distance between the upper cabinet and window frame on the right.
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Comments (30)well you certainly got my grey matter working on a sunday morning- i'm currently redesigning my own and a family members kitchen so have been full swing in this thought process for some time! I live in UK too so know how difficult it is to work in these spaces- (is the kitchen on side of house? is there garden space behind the cooker/hob wall?) Two questions though are necessary: 1 ) What are dimensions of room? (I'm guessing about 18ft long, by 9ft wide -measuring to the window sill- excluding the 1ft outer wall depth) 2 ) What is your budget? Enough to only stretch to replacing kitchen units? or a whole remodel- moving gas pipe/sink position etc. Are you keeping the floor? I've attached two room designs that I think would work well (assuming you have 9-10ft width to play with). Both I think will give a better flow to the room, and allow you to add the wow factor. Think about how you want to use the space not just the aesthetic look. The first design swaps the layout, and the second- you can have the sink and hob in the island. The best way to keep costs down would be to spend money on the island/kitchen cabinetry and granite/concrete worktop- but use full height MODULAR wall cabinet shelving (any joiner could do, or buy standard shelves/open cabinetry from ikea or affordable places like this)- to keep costs down and open shelving would suit your industrial style too. Interestingly you mention its a 1930s house- are there art deco features in your house? Both industrial and art deco styles have things in common- monochrome colour palette, reflective surfaces (mirrors/stainless steel), architectural elements (strong straight lines/grids- consider crittal windows?? perfect for both designs) and grey would suit both. If you want more industrial style- consider exposed brickwork also. If you can't afford bifold doors- consider French doors and full height window panels either side to give the same effect On reflection- I realise Jo DP and I seem to be on similar lines of thought! Hope these pictures help :) and please send us pictures once you're done. Good luck! [houzz=https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/7-austin-terrace-transitional-kitchen-dallas-phvw-vp~7487236] [houzz=] [houzz=] [houzz=] [houzz=] [houzz=] [houzz=]...See MoreNeed help with my kitchen
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9 years agoThank you all so much for your ideas!! Ive got plenty of ideas for thought now! I have put some stainless steel shelves up on the left near the window. (I will take a photo soon) Which are similar design to the poles used on the feature wall. Ive also just added some industrial stools to the bar table space to give it some edge. Ive tried to take the theme into the lounge as well....Hope you like!! Once again thanks for all your help folks!
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