Show me your favorite "statement" island! I'm looking for inspiration.
uscpsycho
7 years ago
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ainelane
7 years agoI've had this photo saved from Houzz for ages because I find it to be such an interesting kitchen, and the island is my favorite part.
VP Interiors 2010 · More InfoI love the warmth of the wood tones against the cool grey. In reality, I don't think sitting down at that lower level would be desirable, so I would play around with that aspect.
I also also like when two different materials are installed next to each other, flush. Like this:
Contemporary Downsview Kitchen Design - Astro Design Centre - Ottawa, Canada · More InfoI think sitting at a wood counter is warmer and more pleasant than stone for feel, even the sound of glasses being put down etc. I also like how it visually delineates the hanging out space from the work space. If I had a large island, I would be excited to incorporate that concept.
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Comments (9)Wow! I was away for a few days, and look at these great responses! But I haven't been idle; I went to the library, and got several books, including Baldwin's book. Love it, because she is apparently local to my area, so she shows gardens in neighborhood I know, including my own! One of my favorites is similar to the Sherman Gardens you cited, hoovb. (Course, I can't tear out pictures from a library book). I'll try to post a picture of my intended plot tonight; maybe you all can help with design....See MorePlease Show Me Your Inspiration Fireplace
Comments (15)This one, I suppose, from the Moonlight Basin lodge at Bigsky, Montana. There are 3 fireboxes the size of the one you are looking at, so most everyone can have a seat by the fire. The major stones weigh several tons each and were lifted into place with a crane. The lodge was built around it after it was done. It's considerably larger than this photo would make it appear....See MoreInspiration Needed. Show me your brick home.
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Comments (33)Shades, congrats on cleaning & organizing! While it's a lot of work, I always feel a great sense of satisfaction when I look around at tidy spaces. Like you, mosaic is one of my hobbies and that's where it's so hard to keep the clutter down. I mean, we need supplies, and when a project's done, I have leftovers that I'll for sure use on something some day. For me, that's where the discipline comes in. I've currently got half-finished projects and supplies for other projects I haven't even started, and yesterday I went shopping for tile! I vowed to myself this morning that before I bought one more piece of tile, I was going to finish all the projects I've got going. No more shopping for new tiles until I've used up at least a good chunk of the ones I have. But the temptation is always there! My heart goes out to hoarders. It's a condition that can really get debilitating for some, and I know how hard it can be to part with things we think we need. When we were moving and scaling down from our big house, what helped me the most was designating the new space first. Then I would decide which pieces to keep based on how much room I had designated for myself. The best example of this was my sewing desk. In the old house, I had a desk with 7 good sized drawers where I kept all my sewing, quilting and embroidery supplies. In the same room I also had 4 large Rubbermaid containers full of fabric scraps, partially-completed projects, etc. That was the spare room we were losing in the new house so most of it was going to have to go, and since I don't do as much sewing as I used to it wasn't a planned space in the new house. So, I bought myself a sewing box--one of those containers you buy at the fabric store that has compartments, etc. That sewing box was my new designated "space" and I only allowed myself to keep what fit in that box. It was hard having to part with some things, but honestly, I've been in the new house 3 years and have only really *needed* the things I put in that sewing box. As for my Rubbermaid containers in the closet, I decided I had room in the new house for one of them. So out of the five, I picked out the things I really wanted the most. The rest had to go. And honestly, I think that's a container I haven't even opened once since I've been here! For me, that was the best way to go through a space and make decisions, as it can be overwhelming trying to decide what can stay/go if you don't have concrete parameters to work with. I don't know if that would work for everyone, but it was one trick that made clearing the clutter easier for me....See More
just_janni
7 years ago^^^ it might be possible if you don't use it. LOL
I, too, am slightly obsessed with big statement islands. Ours will be about 20' and have prep and seating and truly anchor the kitchen / great room / dining room. It better pop.Even though my island will be large, I am NOT going to do 2 levels. I like the look of a smooth plane and my entire house is pretty modern / rectilinear so the island needs to match. I also think that water falling the slab to makes the larger islands feel more connected / grounded.
And I think that SOMETHING on the island needs a pattern. Either book matching the wood, or having some good movement in the stone top.
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