clinical kitchen
our kitchen cabinetry is a nude/mink colour with a light grey tile as shown on the photo but I need inspo on how to make it look more homely and less clinical.
any advice and photos will be very appreciated?
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How to tie open-plan kitchen/ living/ dining room areas together?
Comments (13)I agree with many of the suggestions above, especially that there's too much furniture in the living room. You're going to hate me for saying this but I think there's too much clutter and busyness overall for such a small space. I'd radically reduce the number of pictures and knick-knacks in both rooms – especially the living room – and move the ones you keep to less prominent places. I'd also take the coat rack and cookery bookshelves out completely, and replace the busy parquet flooring with either not-busy plank laminate or a simple-patterned or solid rug. Finally, I like trees but that spidery palm tree is hideous IMO....See MoreNeed help on Paint for Kitchen & Living Room
Comments (2)Might be time to call in someone to help onsite - F&B have colourists who visit - as do Laura Ashley and then there's a whole host of independent designers - the main issue, I believe, when you want to get a look that's the same in both rooms - is the light ... you probably will need two shades of the same colour - one lighter for the darker room and one darker for the lighter room - then they should give the same tonal feel from one room to the next ( speaking from experience in my own home - I'm a planning geek not a colourist !) I think that little Greene do shades of the same colours - and obviously dulux do - ie choose from the same paint sample card - but if you really can't find the right shade - I'd strongly suggest you ask for someone to come to see what light/dark situation you have and they can advise accordingly ! It will be worth the investment!!...See MoreHelp us stop our new kitchen from going clinical!
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 MoreMore Flooring help needed please
Comments (12)Sure If you let me know the town you live I could give you my best price including delivery!...would you like a sample? I think you could use different colour floor, not matter what type of floor you will choose, every room look independent from each other, I don't know about the individual style of each room . In my house I would put the kitchen on top of tiles so the fitters will have an even surface to install the kitchen units, but probably the best way for you to make the best choice is to talk to the kitchen fitter and ask them what they prefer, than you wont make the wrong decision. In your case a smart decision and a honest answer would be to tile up to the kitchen, you could save quite bit of metres having a large kitchen. one more thing would you like large tile or more narrow? the large tile are 24x96cm the narrow tile are 16x96cm more photo...See More
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7 years agohi Marcin, here is the other side of our kitchen diner :) any design decor advice is very appreciated!
Mairead Moloney
7 years agoHi Danielle, I love you're new kitchen. Yours is very similar to ours, we've just finished the kitchen extension & like you are looking to add a touch of colour to warm the grey tones up. I've gone for Farrow & Ball Railings painted island & trying to introduce a mustard colour also. Ive added an colourful orchid on the window & try & get some fresh flowers weekly to add more colour. I don't think you can see from pics but I treated myself to some Orla Kiely stacking tins & placed them on top of the kitchen units. They are really colourful. I prob will add a lamp of long plant to the dining end. Best of luck with it, I'm sure it will look lovely when you finished, Mairead.
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoHi Danielle,
You have the makings of a beautiful kitchen there.
I'd suggest a wooden top dining table to add warmth, one with some character, reclaimed wood is good for this. You can find inexpensive imitation Eames plastic side chairs in a variety of colours. If you have a 6-8 seater table, you could have four/three pairs in different colours (picture attached for reference).
You could have a feature wall - I don't know how much time/money you're thinking of investing but exposed brick would look nice, alternatively you could put wallpaper on one wall or even just paint one wall a different colour.
I love recessed lighting but when it's the only lighting in a fairly big room it makes it feel slightly clinical, you could add some variety to the lighting by having hanging lights over the dining table? Or a single hanging light statement piece.
Basement Luxury, SW7 - London · More InfoAnd finally - lots of artwork! Some vibrant pieces to bring a dash of colour to the room, or any kind of wall art, 2D or 3D.
Just some ideas - good luck with the room!
Danielle thanked Isidora MarkovicEmmanuelle
7 years agoAdding "old" wood would really stop your room looking too new! An old farmhouse table, old reclaimed wood shelves... Maybe a painted dresser by the table, or a little corner with an armchair and a wooden stool as a coffee table... Soft furnishing would help too... You have a lovely space to start with!!
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Equilibrando... Space Planning with Feng Shui
7 years agoHi Danielle, thanks for the pictures. How about a small natural wood kitchen island between your kitchen and dining room? It would close the kitchen area making it more cosy and you would have more space for preparing food... I like also the suggestions of Emmanuelle. I would also put some plants here and there to add some life and nature to the space. I would also change the colour of curtain. Some good artwork and colourful accessories would also bring some warmness. About the dining room... I think nice rug under the the table and natural wood solid table with round corners would totally change this area. I would also conceder painting the wall behind the table with different colour, how about warm green? I think even soft red would also work in that area. I would also put a big plant in the right corner and change the lamp in the left corner for ikea type paper lamp...
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7 years agoHi Danielle, it's a beautiful kitchen space! I create original abstract artworks and I think some art would really help create warmth and an identity to the kitchen. Here are a few suggestions that would work well.
Please visit my website for more artworks: www.corinnenatel.co.uk
Feel free to email me for more information: design@corinnenatel.co.uk
Danielle thanked Corinne Natel Art LtdMairead Moloney
7 years agoThanks Danielle for your kind words, I can't wait to see you're pics. Just thought I'd show you my stacking tins & my John Lewis clock seems to be a great talking point when we have visitors.
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