Something not quite right... But what?!!
kimmyrb
8 years ago
I quite like my kitchen, but I can't quite love it - luckily it's beautifully bright with south facing big windows but never feel it looks quite right! Maybe some colour needed on some walls? Or just missing something to pull it all together? Any ideas please ?
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Brandi Nash Hicks
8 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (30)Hi. I'd remove the breakfast bar. What may work is wooden shelves either side of your tall units using infills at the side so effectively a mix of these 2 pics. Use the shelves for stacking your bowls and plates etc with a couple of decorative accessories. I can't quite see though whether this gives enough space for the sink? Do you also have a row of plug sockets either side? If this isn't do'able what may possibly work is If you continue the worktop under those 2 cabinets. I'd get a tester of a similar colour paint and just paint underneath to see what you think. I'd then just a splashback behind the hob. I'd then add texture for accessories as colourhappy said. The lights don't appear to be placed suitably for a pendant so perhaps a swing arm or arc lamp over the dining table will add interest and height....See MoreWhat's wrong with this bungalow plan?
Comments (25)Lizzi, I’m not being clever but in my opinion saving on professional fees is probably the biggest false economy you could make. I came up with my own plan for an extension we’re doing later this year. I thought it was perfect. I took it to my architect who looked at it for what seemed like 2 seconds and with a quick swish of his pen he improved it greatly. Look around locally to find a good architect - they don’t have to cost the earth - ours is young and hungry and good value for excellent work. He’s also a member of Houzz so he’d better read this! In all seriousness you’ve found something close to what you want. Work with a professional to perfect it. It was be great if you kept updating this discussion as you progress. I’m sure I’m not alone in being interested to see how things turn out!...See MoreKitchen design - nearly - but not quite right
Comments (32)Sorry if I have missed this elsewhere in the thread but the thought that occurred to me was is it imperative that you have the sink under the window? I know that this is very common and what we sort of expect re kitchen design (and likely the current plumbing is arranged for this) but if you are starting all over again you could move the sink and dishwasher. If you swapped sink for the hob and went with a induction hob under the window that would give you a lovely long (wall to wall) run of prep surface. I was sceptical about induction hobs until we inherited one when we moved. Now a total convert and would never go back! The kitchen featured on this blog has a induction hob under window and sink on left hand wall next to oven tower. Extraction is dealt with via ceiling mounted job - or you could just open window! Allows you to get rid of chimney extractor so one less thing on walls. https://www.simplythenest.com/simplythenestjournal/2018/3/18/our-experience-of-using-an-induction-hob...See MoreKitchen diner decor, something not quite right.
Comments (27)paint the chairs the same/similar green as the curtains. either use same fabric for kitchen blinds or use same green/white combo - maybe a stripe or something - you need to repeat that green in the kitchen - adding a big white bowl of green apples would help as a starter! I think part of the problem remains that the balance of light and dark is still not right - there's too much white in the dining and not enough in the kitchen. painting the chairs would help this, bringing the green into the kitchen will also help tie the two zones together. I'd also suggest more big white accessories in the kitchen area to speak to the white table. I'd also make sure there is a tiny bit of black dotted around - picture frames for example, the sharp contrast just adds a bit of edge and takes it all up a level. but looks much better already just having it all painted lighter colour and all one colour makes it all seem like one room rather than two, so it's all going in the right direction!...See More
minnie101
8 years agokimmyrb
8 years agoBetter Minnie? I think it does look better already! I have tried the table and chairs together with the bench seats before but it looked too much. Chalkboard paint sounds lovely though -my kids would be very impressed!
minnie101
8 years agokimmyrb
8 years ago
Brandi Nash Hicks