What would you change about this kitchen?

7 years ago

We've just received the images from the latest photo shoot. This time, our boldest kitchen colour yet! Created for a young family in their townhouse in Bradford on Avon:

https://www.bathbespoke.co.uk/portfolio/electric-blue-modern-kitchen/

We're really pleased with the results, as our the clients. But I'm interested to discover what you would have done differently?

Blue Modern Kitchen · More Info

Blue Modern Kitchen · More Info

Blue Modern Kitchen · More Info

Blue Modern Kitchen · More Info

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Kyle Barrett

7 years ago

In disagreement with the above two comments, not everything needs to be matchy matchy. I literally couldn't think of any constructive criticism for this place.

I think my only change would be to have a nice Danish mid century dining set and not the Ercol style one.

Otherwise it's nigh on perfection.

That kitchen is so badass, love the wooden trim. I want it.

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minnie101
7 years ago
Hi. Not a lot to be honest! I think it just needs a few potted herbs on the worktop and some stems for the table, maybe in a Clarice cliff vase with bold orange, blue, greens etc. The art looks a little high though and I might add art to the right of the dining table
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honeypoppet
7 years ago
Make sure the lights are the same colour as the kitchen cabinets, or at least closer in colour. I would also avoid such a clump of oak in the corner with the stairs, door and dining table. I might even paint the top of the dining table the same colour as the kitchen cabinets to tie it in.
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I'm in Northern Ireland and used Dee Light Furniture Facelifts NI. He has a Facebook page with lots of photos of his work showing lots of colours so its worth a look there. His standard of work is excellent and came highly recommended by word of mouth. He also builds this tear drop caravans to order! I think it was worth paying someone as he made our existing doors and drawers look brand new filling the holes from the old handles. We could never have done that to his standard
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gold895
7 years ago
I agree with Honeypoppet, but personally, blue is not my favourite colour especially in a kitchen.
strawberry47
7 years ago
Nothing as I like the layout and it's a lovely fresh, open space. I have red splash back tiles, dark chocolate stained cupboards, white and stainless steel benches. I have made a kitchen to suit my needs and style as have these people.
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User
7 years ago
I like the attention to detail with the pine trim. I would have had a tile trim across the tiles to give a finished look. The only think I dislike is the extraction fan over the hob, it looks like a flat screen t.v, but each to their own. As long as the client is happy that's all that matters! Great job!
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Jonathan
7 years ago
I love it when people know what they want rather than play it safe and have a nearly white kitchen. The only thing I would have rather seen is a cutlery/ utensils drawer as I think the drawer opened most shouldn't be hidden inside another drawer.
I agree with the earlier comments that the dining area would have more impact if tied in with the kitchen- I would paint the table legs and light shades to match the kitchen.
Lastly the art and the knives seem to be very high- perhaps your client is particularly tall.
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A B
7 years ago
Love overall look, not a fan of the blue though personally. Also the dishwasher really ruins the look for me. I also thought odd place to have a tv initially!!
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ARC Bespoke Interiors
7 years ago
i really do like this kitchen,it feels like a boys room,i would just change the track pendent lights to a single big round industrial prismatic glass pendent with chrome/stainless steel finishing, that is it
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Amanda Clothier
6 years ago
Love it! (Just really hoping that isn’t a tv above the hob!) All I would do is “cosy” up a bit with some hairy sheepskin style cushions on the dining chairs, potted herbs - adding a bit of soft texture, I guess :)
whizzywig
6 years ago
Love this kitchen and particularly like the stairs - any further info on how they were done? We’ve been trying to plan something like this for a while...
Bry R
6 years ago
Nice modern kitchen. Blue is bold but I love it. Most people wear blue jeans all the time, don't they? :) The wood looks fresh and crisp in contrast, like a wooden skiff on a sunny day.

I think I'd like the dining area lights to be height adjustable, and to add some soft texture (a rug? some sheepskin?) somewhere as it seems a bit hard/echoey looking at the moment.

- - our 1960s renovation project house -
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Rose Williams
6 years ago
The height of that knife rack makes me nervous! I don't care if it means drilling the mount into the tile, it's not like the tiles are special (by that I dont mean theres anything wrong with the tiles). I know what kids are like washing up too, they may be out of reach but not out of reach from a flinging tea towel lol.
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Bath Bespoke
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6 years ago
Thanks everyone for your feedback, some great suggestions.
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Bath Bespoke
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6 years ago
I'd love to see the finished results of the 1960 renovation project Bry R - couldn't seem to find them on that link.
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Bath Bespoke
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6 years ago
Thanks Amanda Clothier Interior Design and Styling, some nice suggestions. Adding some soft texture pieces would work well.
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Bath Bespoke
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6 years ago
Hi whizzywig, thanks for your lovely feedback. What type of info are you looking for?
whizzywig
6 years ago
Hi Bath Bespoke

It looks like the vertical section of the staircase was slotted in the gap between the ceiling and the base (stringer?) in one piece - did you have to widen the stair treads to do that? There’s quite a gap between our current spindles and the ceiling/floor as the stairs go up. Is it possible an extra stringer was clad on to accommodate said verticals?

It looks such a lovely and simple solution but suspect all components need to be spot on to get it right!
User
6 years ago
I like the use of spacehowever, I would add some foliage and texture to soften it somewhat. e.g. vinyl wood effect flooring, a rug, some plants and something less harsh than metro tiles. For me this space is just a little too commercial- looking
E D
6 years ago
I wouldn't hang a TV above the stove...
Lol
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Cheshme Deeme
6 years ago
I like the light wood frame in the kitchen and living room which breaks the blue. May be a different flooring help this open kitchen/living more cozy and possibly a less clinical looking tiles?

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