Is this too wacky or does in work?

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E D
5 years ago
It possibly depends a little bit on the context of the surrounding space(s), if there are any, but I think all your renders look fantastic.

Certainly not tacky.

Slight preference for the dark wall cabinets/lighter wood.
E D
5 years ago
Yes I would have this kitchen in my home!

Thank you for offering...

:-D
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Daisy England
5 years ago
The first picture‘s colours for me. I do wish people dared to be different. It’s not tacky at all. Darker wood and orange go well together.

I don't like the light wood and black half as much.
richard1731
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks so far.

E D - context of the surrounding space - can you see a white sofa in the background of the render? This leads into a family room with said sofa, lounge chairs and then an 8ft long ply dining table. Floor is white painted floor boards. Eclectic mix of furniture, art and lighting.
Emily
5 years ago
Love both :)
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Jonathan
5 years ago
I like the orange too. In my opinion the black is a step too far as you then have the wood and orange and the worktop material as well as the black- it’s too much for a compact space although you might like all black with wood effect worktops and orange niches and perhaps a coordinating splashback.

As far as the kitchen layout goes I would check that the designer has included a dishwasher, that the open shelves above the extractor don’t cause problems with extraction. I would also check that the the extractor offered can be swapped with one that sits inside the cupboard as is therefore not visible. I would also see if the horizontal lines of the base units in the hob run can be continued under the ovens- it would be good to see two drawers under the ovens.

Lastly you mentioned a concrete worktop. I saw a friends worktop in a grey speckled silestone- I thought it was concrete but was actually quartz- so it has the practicality of quartz but with the industrial look.
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Sonia
5 years ago
Not my style as I am so boringly traditional, but I think the images are fab. Reminds me of kitchens we had in the 60’s and 70’s but a million times better!
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Anthony (Beano)
5 years ago
I’m going to say grey! If the wooden faced doors were changed fir her that would really work, the orange and wood don’t go for me, black orange and grey! Oh yes
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Alix W
5 years ago
Orange, orange, orange. Because, 1) it looks fab, and 2) you say you love the orange unit. There are no better reasons. Xx
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Sal89
5 years ago
I love the light wood and black and then the pop of orange colour looks great, that way having the orange unit isn’t too much! Either way which ever one you love. And it isn’t tacky, just unique.
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saraquinnonline
5 years ago
Love the orange - had this colour kitchen through my childhood and it’s warm and wonderful. Think it looks classier with the dark wood. Enjoy
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Claire Garland
5 years ago
Love the light wood with black inset board and orange accent. Stunning. Great trio of colours and textures there. The accent and balance that each provide the other with looks almost rhythmic.
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Ribena Drinker
5 years ago
I personally wouldn't choose it but I do like the wood and orange, the black is a step too far for me though. I don't think it looks wacky.
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J C
5 years ago
Doesn’t look tacky, and while it’s not my taste I could still admire the look in someone else’s home.... if I’d been asked without seeing it, I would have said wood with the black but think the wood and orange works well!
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lynneamandahayes
5 years ago
Looks fantastic but will it date quickly and with a high cost item such as a kitchen it’s not so easy to update.
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E V
5 years ago
People go for ,,boring'' kitchens because no money to change kitchen every so often. I personally get bored quickly with specific colour scheme and if there was more than a blind or accessories to change than id be in a big trouble!
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richard1731
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks all for your comments - certainly some food for thought, especially the comment about the colours dating quickly. Maybe an idea to paint the walls in orange as this can be easily and cheaply changed when/if we get bored.

Jonathan - thanks for your considered comments, there is a dishwasher and washing machine included in the run of units, dishwasher is next to the sink and the washing machine will be under one of the ovens. I agree that we need to keep the drawer line running across all of the base units and we'll make sure that the extractor is hidden in a wall cupboard.

I'm surprised that there haven't been more comments on the bright orange peninsular units - I really thought viewers would have strong views on this.

I've attached another render from a different designer, not 100% on the layout (especially the shelving unit bang in the middle of the windows) but this render introduces colour with the walls and not the units.

Thanks everyone so far! Decisions, decisions......
E V
5 years ago
Is this your home forever and no plans to sell? Are you the sort of person who always go for something like this because this is your style and taste? Just go with your heart, what is the kitchen you are confident you want to be in for decades to come?
Anthony (Beano)
5 years ago
The last two (for me anyway) confirm that the original colours where the best, orange looks washed out and not a fan of the doors, don’t take offence, just my thoughts, the second pic down in your original post gives the impression of far darker units, that for me is the money shot and that’s why I still would keep the black and orange and do dark grey on the ones that are dark wood, the original orange is fantastic! Sorry, just my thoughts, go with your gut! End of the day, it you looking at it.
Anthony (Beano)
5 years ago
Just noticed that the second pic also shows the black bit of the unit being in orange and the alcoves in black! That really looks well, possible that with the alcoves and doors the same colour (matte black or grey) keep the big orange floor unit as is.
Emily
5 years ago
IMO it was the strong all orange unit that made it. I’m not a fan of the pale version either.
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5 years ago
It's that second one with the black for me love it.
Jonathan
5 years ago
In my opinion you should be pushing the designer to do a better job. The washer and dishwasher weren’t shown in the first render- they are now there but the drawer lines are interrupted which doesn’t look great.
I also think you need to consider ducting the extractor - if you are in the U.K. building regs will demand it. If so where does the ducting go? Is there indeed enough room for the motor in the slim wall cabinets drawn?
Personally I think that the high windows limit your options and don’t add anything to the design. I think the drawn shelf unit is a different material and this likely affects your opinion. I like the vertical handle rail with the ovens- perhaps it should be applied to all the units otherwise how are you going to open the tall unit to the right of the oven?

Lastly I like the deep orange, I think it sits best with the dark wood or black but you shouldn’t add too many materials- simple is better.
Daisy England
5 years ago
Just to add to the second design. I personally don’t like the shelving unit in the middle of the wall run. The first plan is better for that. I still love the orange idea.

Perhaps opt for a handless design to keep it simple. You can then have the taller doors joined with a back plate to other doors so you’ll be able to open them from waist height.

Not sure what your plans are regarding hobs but do opt for an induction and not gas. They’re just so easy to clean, streamlined, fast with booster options for each ring and more economical.
Carolina
5 years ago
I like the dark wood with the orange. Just having doubts about the 90 cm deep orange unit against the wall. I'd probably want that to be less deep.
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richard1731
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks again for your comments - we are seeing the designer next Monday to refine the renders.

Carolina - the reason we want the deep orange unit at 90cm deep is because we need somewhere for visitors to stand or sit - at the moment they tend to lean against the kitchen units and get in the way - if we have this unit 90cm deep we can tuck them into a corner out of the way - its a pity that we don't have enough width in the kitchen for an island - this unit should hopefully give the impression of an island whist being fixed to the wall.
Carolina
5 years ago
Ah, I know the 'visitors-problem'. Had the same thing in my previous kitchen. I don't think that this extra deep unit will solve that for you, but I might be wrong.
Carolina
5 years ago
I would consider having a bar type construction on the short side of the deep unit that people can lean on. Something that you can shove two stools under. I think that it will act as a 'barrier' and will be more inviting to lean on than a solid block. Something like this, ignore the tall cabinet obv ;-)
Emily
5 years ago
Is there room for something like this at the end in front of glazing?
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