Studio McGee Inspo Pic- Cabinet Hardware
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Feedback from renters; Tiny studio kitchen renovation
Comments (5)The thing is, there is no one right answer for this. For every person like me, who wants a closed-off kitchen, there's someone else who would rip down all the walls and have no barrier between the kitchen and living space at all. And there are a thousand in-between variations, as well. I've read your post on the Kitchens forum, so I have a better idea where you are coming from. For what it's worth, here are some more thoughts. I would not break through the wall into the living space at all. Once you put a window or pass-through there, you are defining the space on the other side of the wall. With the whole wall there, someone could put the head of their bed against that wall, and place a bookcase or other type of room divider parallel to the bed, creating a little, cozy, semi-hidden nook for their bed. Put a window there--it would feel really weird having your kitchen open onto your bed. And the height of the windows you have shown is awkward--the cook would have to bend down to see anything in the living space. I'd take my money and concentrate on "blinging out" the existing kitchen. Not knowing your area, it's hard to say where to spend the money. Definitely change out the "boob" light on the ceiling. Add some undercabinet lighting if you can. If the cabinets and granite are in as good shape as they look in the picture, and if stainless is what the renters in your area are looking for, then concentrate on getting stainless appliances. If the cabinets themselves are in good shape, but you want to lighten up the kitchen, then look into just refacing the cabinets with lighter colored doors. I would not give up an inch of storage space. Unless there is additional storage elsewhere in the building, like a basement lock-up, every bit of a renter's life must be contained in their apartment. Sports gear, clothing for multiple seasons, holiday decorations, the childhood teddy bear, books, CDs, DVDs, shoes--everything has to fit in that apartment. I've known people who didn't cook much who stored CDs or bicycle parts or clothes in their kitchen cabinets. There will always be renters who walk in and say, "We want open concept." But there will also be renters who walk in and say, "Look at all the storage!" You need to pick one group and market towards them. And in the other thread you mentioned fitting out one of the closets as a pantry. I'd suggest not doing that. Let your renters fit out the closets to work for them. Unless they are gourmet cooks, there should be enough space in the existing kitchen for most food storage. A dedicated pantry won't attract the average 20-something who eats out twice a day. They will only wonder how they can make the pantry work for them, instead of seeing it as a bonus....See MorePics of Monocoat oil finish on RH table
Comments (76)@mrscollie why did you end up with a second table if you dont mind me asking? I just read through the other thread and was just getting ready to do rubio at your original ratio. Or I might sand it back to the pine and bleach it and then stain it. After 6 years Im over the plastic. 😂...See Moreoil rubbed bronze hardware on darker cabinets?
Comments (26)Thank you sprtphntc...gorgeous color cabinets-kitchen. In your 1st photo,(upclose) the hardware looks totally pewter or matt silver though not ORB...Can you explain...As I need rich very dark (but not black)ORB matte real iron/metal. I initially though matte black to go with our handmade black custom potrack, wroight iron stair wells etc..and not be matchy matchy with hardware but the black didn't look good with my sample wood and so I'll have no contrast but go with dark ORB. LOVE the look. I am so thankful I found this page/thread..Apparently I'm not doing what is the trend but I go with what I love which tends to be timeless IMHO, traditional with rustic leanings....See MoreHelp with selecting cabinet hardware
Comments (3)Oh boy! I'm so excited (I love living vicariously!) IMHO, black cabinet hardware will be too dark with medium brown cabinetry. Also, if they're semi-open, you might want something lighter so the area doesn't seem dense. Bronze cabinet hardware is very in right now. What if you went with something like these oil rubbed bronze cabinet pulls (http://www.kitchen-cabinet-hardware.com/pulls-handles/studio-pull-handle-3-drillcenter-_WLD-P3010-OBH.php)? The combination of medium brown and darker black tint will combine all the elements you have now without making the room too dark. There's a bunch of oil rubbed bronze variations (light, dark, highlighted etc.) so you can pick the right combo for your cabinetry. I like brushed nickel for the bathroom. It's bright, clean and sleek, and so is chrome for the laundry. Black or crystal are both exciting and beautiful, so they'll make nice options for your daughter's room. Maybe ask which she'd prefer. For the bonus room, I'd also go with a bronze or antique brass or something rustique/gamesy sort of tone. Do you know what I mean? Anyway, I hope this was helpful and not an earful of nonesense! Good luck with your revamp and post pictures when you're done! Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen Cabinet Hardware...See MoreHU-187528210
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