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Comments (5)The first thing that I would do is ask your architect if he uses any particular lighting showroom when doing projects. Many showrooms do not charge for designing the lighting as long as you purchase it from them. Living in New York, you have the best of everything and should be able to find exactly what you want. Also, if you want some idea of what is out there today, visit some websites and look at what is being offered. If you want to do recessed lighting you can look at Nora, WAC Lighting, Lightolier and Juno. Nora and WAC are less expensive. If you want to do track lighting along the sides of the beams you can look at the same sites. There is so much out there that it needs to be narrowed down as to exactly what you want. Hunting around may be the best bet you have at this point. The manufacturers above also do pendant lighting. I know that track lighting is distasteful to many people. However, it is also inexpensive to start with. What you would do is make certain that you have all the necessary track and track parts to start. Heads with track lighting can be added as you go along. They don't have to be purchased all at once. Many times we have done this for people who are on a tight budget. The other point that I would like to make is that you look at your kitchen at night. Forget about the daytime. Most people tell those of us in lighting about all the sun the room gets. However, that only gets you light during the day. Narrow down what you think you would like to do and take it from there....See MoreHelp Us Design Our Kitchen
Comments (23)Originally, we were thinking about using painted cabinets, but after looking at our current white/gray painted cabinets we noticed there are a lot of chips and we have only been in this house less than a year. You are right that painted cabinets have a shorter lifespan than stained cabinets; stained cabinets are also cheaper. However, you need to be happy with what you choose, so keep in mind that cabinets can always be re-painted. We have browse through thousands of pictures and everything is starting to look the same and we feel like we are in a design comma. Walk away for a while. Sounds like you need a break. It may not be completely you: we do see the same kitchens over and over and over ... and this picture is pretty much it. Our choices for wood from this particular builder is red oak (cheapest), clean alder (more expensive than red oak), rift sawn oak (most expensive). Cost is important, but which do you prefer for looks? How dark /how light? What we are looking for is a timeless look that's modern so we are thinking either shaker or flat panel for the cabinets. These two options are so trendy that they're pretty much all that's offered anymore. As for counter top the builder does offer a wide range of quartz and granite, but we are leaning towards quartz since it is pretty maintenance free. Granite is pretty maintenance free too. Depending upon what you choose, you may need to seal it once a year. Choose what you like -- don't let a 1-hour per year chore make your choice for you. This is the floor that we are thinking about using. It's a nice basic that'll look fine with today's trendy gray or beige /will blend with lots of style choices. It is moderately "patterned" though, so if you do go with this, keep in mind it'll stand out more strongly than a more neutral option. Specifically, if you go with this AND one of the oak cabinet options, I'd be concerned with two strongly patterned woods. If you go with painted cabinets OR the alder, I think you're fine. I'm guessing you are using a tract home builder and are mostly able to just choose the finishes available from the builder. I was thinking the same thing. As such, you have a limited number of choices. Can your designer show you around some of the other homes that're being built /let you see these choice combinations in real life? If you really want timeless, choose something that suits the vintage and style of your house and choose materials and finishes that are not currently super popular. That's great advice if you have a house with a specific vintage and style, but modern suburban tract house's style is "Trend 2018". Looks like a very workable layout. Yes! L + island is -- in general -- probably the best /most versatile layout....See MorePlease help with designing our galley kitchen!! Designers help!
Comments (15)If teal isn’t doing it for you that blue color is really pretty too and still would look gray with brass and the grey floor tile! I found a few good options on amazon for the hardware by searching brass square pulls and also these on way fair: https://www.wayfair.com/Hamilton-Bowes--Ventoux-5-Center-Bar-Pull-24128SB-24128SCOP-L1123-K~HMBW1035.html?refid=GX293766718941-HMBW1035_40348394&device=m&ptid=762818256643&network=g&targetid=pla-762818256643&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=83020192&fdid=1817&PiID[]=40348394&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsbjP3fmW5AIVgrfsCh1oWwbcEAQYDSABEgIS_PD_BwE Here is a link to a similar light fixture! https://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/elegant-lighting-ld6042br-eclipse-brass-and-frosted-white-12-inch-one-light-pendant-2116486.htm?partid=googlePLA-DataFeed-Pendants-2116486&kpid=2116486&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_-All_Products(NEW)&utm_term=&utm_content=multi-converters_(2-5)&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv_64qPqW5AIVFKrsCh0HGQGgEAQYCCABEgJyK_D_BwE I think the subway tile will look classic and gives you more leeway to get a countertop that can be the star! If you picked the geometric backsplash I would say go for simple very toned down counters....See MoreHelp us choose our wall colors for our kitchen and dining area
Comments (2)Paint the walls the same color as the trim in eggshell finish...See Morerantontoo
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