my kitchen is confusing me! Help!
I want to paint my kitchen white. My husband wants to paint the bottom cabinets grey and white on top. We want to put marble looking counters and white subway tile. Floor is confusing too
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PROJAN MOYER
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoTurn the dang lights on please. load the photos right side UP, and several of them different angles. Come ON........you can do better than that one! You think you're confused? : ) Even our crystal balls won't work.
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Comments (6)Hi. I agree with emanuelle. I'd go for an old wooden table and mix it with contemporary chairs. If the walls are going white then add either colour with the chairs (a mix could also be good) or texture. I'd go for a rectangular table rather than circle. You can pick up contemporary chairs cheaply on ebay...See MoreOpen plan kitchen diner confusion!
Comments (19)Hi, Firstly, I love the room, it has a lovely feel and the table, in my opinion, works really well. The issue for me is about zoning, you need to clearly define the spaces, open plan rooms need to have defined areas. The rug idea is really good idea but you need to make sure it is large enough to define the space and allow the chairs to sit on it even when pulled out. Have you considered putting a larger chandelier in to really define the space ? Something really OTT...... make a statement ! The windows would benefit from full length curtains even if they were dress only to frame the windows. These would soften the dining area and centralise the eye on the table / chandelier. The lights over the island are difficult to specify, if you put modern in the don't go with the dining room, if you put traditional in they don't go with the kitchen. Have a look at naval lanterns. The chrome ties in with the kitchen but the shape is essentially traditional. I use these a lot and they always look good, I hang them in groups of three or four. Love the black stools Jones 1987 have suggested. With regards to the back wall, pictures for me. Large black and black and white pictures. Adds interest and injects personality. Look at the mix of styles in this room, beautiful ! Hope that helps, Martin: www.angel-martin.com...See MorePlease help me with my kitchen!!
Comments (10)Hi Jo, I understand your problem, I had a similar issue in the past and it was the cost of hiring professionals that was the problem and I had to get really creative to solve the issues! Listed building consent is free. You could apply for this yourself, if you actually needed it (planningportal). You could call your local council and speak with the officer about what you want to do and get their advice yourself without having to hire anyone. If this gorgeous place was my home, I would add some beautiful glass / french doors to the conservatory and keep them closed most of the time. Then in the conservatory dining room I would add some gorgeous conservatory blinds (including roof blinds) and or curtains and some great radiators (I really love the ACOVA ones, they blend traditional and modern really well and are really efficient) or use the plug in type to heat the space an hour before dinner. I would probably get insulating blinds and have fun with a colour scheme for all of the soft furnishings such as rugs and anything that will help keep the place feeling warm. I am not sure how large or young your family is, but if you were considering a rejig of the kitchen, adding a small bar area would suffice for breakfast and mean you only had to heat the conservatory on weekend lunches and at dinner times. I hope this gave you some more ideas! ... And some pics to get you inspired.... Have a great day and good luck! Jo...See MoreHelp me finish off my kitchen please!
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4 years agoDont get any flooring that looks like fake wood if it will abut the real wood in adjacent woods -- looks terrible in that situation. Marmoleum could be nice, as could tile. Old wood is remarkably easy to match as well, if you'd really prefer that, but since you can't run it under the cabinets, it might be awkward to use.
Pick the flooring a bit in combination with your backsplash. If you're putting a nice pale gray backsplash with the marble-look counters (nice for bringing out the veining), then a flooring with a coordinating grayish tone would work best, whether tile or any other material. If you want to go white tile with your backsplash, then you're a bit more open whether you stick with the grays or go for something in a more tannish tone.
If you're repainting all the cabinets, you should at least consider whether you'd like bigger pulls in place of the tiny knobs -- could move the location a bit closer to the bottom corner (since you can fill the old holes and drill new ones before painting) or just find something chunkier to balance the cup pulls on the lowers. Lots of hardward in black these days...
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4 years agoIt should work. Let the counter top installer tell you if your cabinets are strong enough to support the stone tops. I have a feeling your current tops are contributing to the strength of your cabinets, so aside from cutting out the sink, I might consider going over your existing tops. See what the countertop guy says.
I like this white and gray combination. The tops are quartz for easy care.
I would select a larger porcelain tile for the floor like 24" x 24" or 18x24to minimize the grout lines.
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