Should I cover an awkward window in my 1930 tudor kitchen?
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Comments (34)Hi Claire, thanks for thinking about my layout issue, and thanks also for the feedback! Yes, I am using sketchup. What program did you use to draw on my jpg? I wouldn't necessarily mind turning that staircase if the benefits outweigh the drawbracks, but I'm not sure what I would do with the rest of the layout, and I would also have to turn the basement stairs (there is a half staircase from the garage to the basement directly underneath the stairs currently in the living room) and the headroom for the new stair orientation would have to come from an upstairs closet (there is a bedroom above most of the current living & dining rooms). Also, the length of the wall where you wrote "open" is only 3' 1" (from the beginning of the stairs to the dining room wall). Our upstairs hallway is 3' wide and it seems very narrow....See MoreKitchen Design w/ Awkward Window
Comments (13)I would definitely cover it up. Since you have so few lower cabinets, consider an 18" dishwasher so you can change your 12" base next to it to an 18" and make both it and the 9" drawer bases. You'll get more storage space and the 18" base will be large enough to put some pots and pans into. You might also consider going to a 33" counter depth refrigerator so you can make the 9" cabinet into a 12" drawer base. What are the plans for accessing the blind corner cabinet?...See MoreRestoring a 1930 Tudor Suggestions!
Comments (7)did your home have stone or brick at one time, I wonder? The Gaines did a remodel on a Tudor in one of their later episodes. had a covered front porch patio like you have. this is the after shot. (beautiful what they did inside too) I know you don't have brick, but perhaps adding some stonework or the trim work that was common w/these homes, would help? go to the link and look at how they did this front porch. https://magnolia.com/our-show/episode-04-scrivano-house/ do you still have the original rounded front door? I love those. have never seen a tudor w/a white picket fence. wrought iron, or stone fence would be more appropriate. I love these homes. my husband and I almost got a 1928 tudor in Ontario a few years back. was going to restore it and flip. I don't know if yours is out in that area, but drive around the historical streets and get ideas for how the homes are done. Normally they are all done to w/period details. Pasadena, San Marino, Anaheim,,,they all have the historical areas as well. some ideas. most Tudor exteriors lean on the dark side. tans, browns, forest greens, dark blue/greens, etc,,,you don't see many white or cream tudors w/blue trim! So, it's up to you in what direction you want to take it. maybe check w/your city's historical society and see what combos they have that were authentic....See MoreShould I paint my kitchen black?
Comments (41)Lovely kitchen! I would paint the wall a dark charcoal and would not add a backsplash to the counter to the right. I personally like the white cabinet since it coordinates nicely with your countertop. I wouldn't paint it an accent color as suggested above. Leave it and continue to play with the neutral and natural color palette by adding accessories to the top that will unify it with the rest of the space. Do you need window coverings for light management or privacy? If no, then I would leave them uncovered. If you need window coverings for function I think a discreet light filtering roll up shade would look nice:...See MoreUser
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