New kitchen diner and i need curtains!
lynne92
9 years ago
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Comments (18)I would definitely keep the rug, it adds a little pop of colour and lifts the neutral colour scheme, but I wouldn't go too bold and I wouldn't conceal the windows because it makes the room so lovely and light If it were me, I would add splashes of colour here and there accessorising with similar turquoise'y blue/orange'y red colours to pick out those in the rug and dot around some large glass containers with fruit in (edible art!!). A large mirror on the wall would look lovely with some sconces either side, on which you could sit some beautiful vibrantly coloured orchids/candles/vases etc. Then perhaps some shelves above the cupboard by the door with some brightly coloured glassware/jugs. You said you have some young children, what about framing some of their little pictures and putting them up under the shelves? I did something similar in my kitchen and it livens it up a bit (see below) I would also think about perhaps replacing the shade on the standard lamp with something to pick up with the rug, or perhaps match it to the ceiling one Have fun!...See MoreNew kitchen/diner idea
Comments (31)I absolutely know how you feel, I've been in the middle of doing up a dilapidated repossession house for the last year! In my previous flat I had a kitchen island. One of the things I loved about it was that someone could be peeling/chopping/preparing food on one side of the island whilst the other cooked - not get in the way of each other and still able to chat easily. You'll probably find exactly the same thing happens with a peninsula. Its also good for leaving out nibbles when you have guests round for dinner as I always find people loiter in the kitchen! I so wish I had a space for something like the bookshelves around a window. My bookcase is bursting at the seams but there's really nowhere for me to expand into until the rooms upstairs are finished. I'm glad you like the suggestions and I think it'll be an amazing space when it's done - please do post photos of the end results!...See MoreNew kitchen / diner layout - which would you choose?
Comments (5)That's great if you can be flexible with the windows. I personally prefer option 2 but would swap the island and the dining area. A bigger utility would always be my choice. If possible, going for an integrated fridge/freezer would give you more space. I've 'guestimated' where the pillar is... could be in the totally wrong place! I am thinking tall units with double oven/fridge/freeze (built-in) on the entry wall with the pocket door. Or go for combined fridge/freezer and use one tall unit as a mini pantry cupboard which could hide away microwave & kettle. (Light Blue) Sink under the first window (can make it smaller) and then hob could also back wall if you don't want it on the island. Block up the second window potentially. Then can have more tall units by the dining table or low level with open shelves for the dining area. (Dark Purple). If you have tall units there, you can add a cupboard and have kettle etc underneath where the window used to be. Funnily enough, this is what we've planned for our kitchen. Another option, (although I know not everyone likes this style, is run the table off the island). I personally really like this design....See MoreNew Kitchen, creating an open diner by taking down the wall
Comments (0)Dear All, Just bought a house that is need of a complete refurbishment, lucky me, it’s also going to be my first home It needs a new kitchen, pics enclosed are self-explanatory. My plan was also to knock down the wall between the diner and kitchen, to create an open diner. The building survey advised me to put up a supporting beam. Cut and pasted that below “There is no masonry wall directly above this area however, there is a masonry wall separating the bathroom and bedroom, which is approximately 1.0 m away from the lower masonry wall in question and if the wall is removed, a supporting beam will be needed in this location to prevent any downward settlement of any of the internal walls and floors above”. However the structural Engineer says this is not required, which was a little confusing. His opinion is cut and pasted below “We do not consider the Surveyor should have commented on this area as this is more of an engineering function. We checked floor joists at first floor level, and they ran from front to rear consequently there is no load from floors or imposed loads from floors onto the dividing wall. The wall at first floor level however is a masonry wall consequently if the wall is to be removed between the kitchen and dining area, we would advise a steel beam is incorporated beneath the remaining wall at first floor level in accordance with current recommendations for adequate support of the first-floor area” Any advice on how to go about a new kitchen. Is it better to get a local tradesman to do it, or hire a big company? Anyone has taken such walls down? Any advise would be much appreciated Kind Regards Mel...See Morelynne92
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