Countertop delimma
Pamela Oryshchyn
6 years ago
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Comments (4)Hi Katkat, Yes! That was what I meant -- a simple curve. When I meant straight bowed (an oxymoron!) I meant a clean curved edge. I am a fan of clean lines as well/ thanks for the picture -- but I think mine has to be a little more bowed or rounded (space wise, that's why I considered a slight indent before the bend in the wood)... I think the granite folks referred to that as a "Roman" edge (?)....See MoreAlmost finished white kitchen...backsplash help!
Comments (11)Thanks all for the compliments...camarogranny--interesting ideas about the glass mosaics, and positano, I love the crackle tile too, so I'll keep that in mind. I may post a follow up of some finalists and see what people think. Does anyone have an opinion about the 4" backsplash? Keep it? The lighting, which I feared would be way too big when it arrived, but which everyone seems to think are great (whew!), are from Troy Lighting, "Maidstone" is the style pendant. Found them on line. And Positano, I was so close to getting Costa Esmeralda too--it's a beautiful stone. I made the roman shades in the dining room--if you sew, it's not an advanced project (I really only do remedial sewing) but I now need more shades for the kitchen and I may do what you were thinking too--just add the ribbon. Doesn't sound like there are too many strong opinions about whether to keep the mirrors or the backsplash--my pictures may have been a little far off too. Here are a few tiles I've been staring at! Thanks again people...such fun to get all these opinions! Here is a link that might be useful: pics of tile ideas......See Morekitchen design delimma
Comments (11)Not sure about counter depth cuz I've never had one but bottom freezers are great. get one with an ice maker in the freezer. Convenient ice but not the mess or expense of ice and water in the door. for best function the counter needs to be on the side that the door opens to....See MoreKitchen Counter Conundrum
Comments (25)Keeping in mind that my laptop does not show colors very accurately: I like your floors, they are a good combo with the cabinets and a little on the warm side with the swirls of neutral colors. So you want counters that harmonize with both the floor and the cabs. I agree that the paint is too cool for the cabs and floor. If you want to stay with blue, look for a warmer toned blue; but I also think that a soft creamy white, or tending toward a light beige, even maybe a warm greige, would be better. I would strongly favor a light, quiet (not a lot of swirls and speckles) counter. I have granite myself, which was a choice based on budget (it was cheaper!) and looks, but I don't have the idea that a lot of people have that granite is necessarily "higher end". The important thing is, does it look right with the rest of the kitchen (and house)? There are many advantages to quartz and in many kitchens quartz is the best look. I think that may be so for your kitchen also! I think a somewhat creamier white would be good, maybe one with quiet tan/gray veining to echo the floor colors. A compromise (and usually economical) choice might be honed steel gray granite-- if you really want to stay with a darker counter. Search the kitchen forum for pictures showing some kitchens that used it. It would be not that dark, would emphasize the gray in the floor, and would work with the backsplash and appliances. Don't worry about matching the appliances. I don't agree that they will be "sore thumbs" if you go with a light counter -- how many times have we seen beautiful black/white/wood combos in kitchens? A lot. In this case, it will the be appliances, backsplash and hardware that bring the black accents instead of the counter. Plus, you never know when the refrigerator will bite the dust, in which case you can switch to SS or white if you wish. (also, appliances can be reface in another color if needed!)...See MorePamela Oryshchyn
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