kitchen furniture/lighting/rug ideas please
This is my first ever post and I’m hoping to get some fab ideas as I know there’s so much good advice on this app.
The first two couple of photos are of my kitchen which will have white oak flooring.
I’m wondering
(1) what breakfast bar stools
(2) lighting above breakfast bar
The second photo shows where dining table (by radiator) and sofa (other end) will go.
Any suggestions for
(3) dining table and chairs
(4) what are people’s thoughts on the sofa and rug ( see photos)
Thanks for any advice you can provide- I appreciate I’m asking a lot of questions!! I suppose I’m a bit all over the place as I didn’t choose the kitchen itself so I’m trying to make it more scandi/light and less super modern...but maybe that won’t work!!
Comments (41)
Carolina
5 years ago
minnie101
5 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (32)Hi. That door doesn't actually seem to let in much light and the current worktop and units aren't bouncing a lot of light so I'm wondering if you need a window once the wall is down? What if you extended the FF run to the end of that run adjacent to the oven and had mirrored backed shelves within a cabinet? (Hope that makes sense!)I think the light units will make a huge difference anyway and you can add a large mirror opposite the patio doors. I agree with the earlier comment re extending the peninsula under the 2nd window. I love banquettes so might lose the sofa in favour of! Here's a link. It's a way off but as you have so many doors I'd paint them all in the wall colour so they blend in. I'd also integrate all the appliances if possible http://www.angelandboho.com/dining-banquettes--chairs-305-c.asp...See MoreKitchen ideas please!!
Comments (6)I think that the fashion is for open kitchens with a connection to the outside so you might explore if this room could be knocked into a room next door. If you post a plan of the house you will likely get some suggestions you had not considered. If you want to keep the space as is then you probably just need a lighter kitchen. The wood finish combined with a cathedral arch on the cabinet doors betrays their age but the floor and worktop does not. As a short term refresh you could have these cabinets painted and I would choose a lighter colour such as a soft white, or a warm neutral. When you do come to replace your kitchen your cabinet choice depends on your personal taste, any things that you have to work with and how big the space is..... for instance lots of sleek handleless designs have horizontal lines and drawers- you can only accommodate and appreciate this in a larger space. If you do knock this kitchen through to another room then you will also need to consider the furniture and the floor you want in their- if your taste is comfortable and homely then a sleek white kitchen may fight with this and you may prefer a cabinet door that looks more like furniture and then choose a colour to match. The photos section of Houzz has lots of inspiration....See MoreProtecting a light-coloured fabric sofa - any ideas please?
Comments (1)Or a mahoosive throw, and try to pin it under the feet... http://amzn.to/2D11Xb7...See MoreKiki Mac
5 years agoMelissa S
5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years agoUser
5 years agoI would also be tempted to add some more colour with the rug. You have the luxury of being able to use any colour but pic below is just example of quite similar colour scheme and blue rug. I think your kitchen design gives you lots of flexibility and I am sure you will end up with something beautiful! Good luck!
Sunnyland Residence · More InfoKiki Mac
5 years agoCarolina
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoThis sheesham wood dining table will add warmth.
https://furnish.co.uk/items/505139-rattan-bar-stool
Is this kind of what you have in mind? Be honest :-)
Kiki Mac
5 years ago
E D
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years agoEmily
5 years agoReally like Carolina’s options and your starting points. Just thought I’d have a quick look for a dining bench set since you’ve got young kids and I know how well benches can work for kids. Was surprised how many popped up so clearly more affordable, the one I added is £419 for two benches two chairs plus table. Think there will be better options out there though and a corner one would be nice for young kids.
Emily
5 years agoFound some on eBay that look like they’ve been made from old church pews and the upholstered one from a site called housing units (never heard of it before) at £1299 for the set. Found these in minutes so must be lots out there.
Kiki Mac
5 years agorajbasra
5 years agominnie101
5 years agoThe sofa is scandi in style it was more about the colour tbh :) I have looked and haven't found a nicer leather scandi style sofa, DFS had a nice warm light'ish grey one but I prefer your choice with the tufting. I'm not sure what you think about this for the living area? I picked a slightly expensive walnut dining table as I thought it would look nice against the floor but just realised you wanted it lighter so John Lewis do a similar extending one in oak (own make). I didnt know if these wishbone chairs would be more suitable for kids with the seat pads although I think the woven ones should be ok. I might just hang pendants at different heights towards the end of the island (as shown in last 2 pics) which might soften the lines. Would you consider a light over the dining table too? I think the kitchen will look great once accessorised, wooden chopping boards, herbs etc and some aged terracotta/earthenware as in the first photo might look good
wishbone chairs
Kiki Mac
5 years agominnie101
5 years agoWell this was the DFS one if you wanted to go for more of the typical grey and white scandi scheme. I must admit I looked at the caramel version of yours and wasn't too sure but by Carolina adding a couple of bits I really like it now!
glendevon
5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years agoCarolina
5 years agoThat corner sofa also comes in 'family friendly aqua clean fabric'. Maybe that's an option?
minnie101
5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years agominnie101
5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years agoI’ve had a look at loaf too.... it’s starting to go above my budget!
I’ve also seen the below- can get leather and fabric or just leather....
minnie101
5 years agojackiep3
5 years agoCarolina
5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years agoMinnie- I don’t have the exact sofa but here’s another version of it
Jackie- I agree however my husband said he doesn’t like it when you can see the backs of bar stools higher than the counter so restricts things slightly....
minnie101
5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years agominnie101
5 years agoIt's a tough one, leather may be a safer option. What do you think of this rug with it, might also go nicely with the first rust stool I posted (the stool also comes with black legs)? West elm have a sale on ATM, think it's 20% off if you spend £500 and 30% off > £1000 so might be worth a look, not sure when the sale ends as it's been on a few days
Kiki Mac
5 years agoE D
5 years agoEmily
5 years agoKiki Mac
5 years ago
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