Sneak Peek/Preview - Cpartist's kitchen
We actually moved into the house this past Friday. The house lives really well although there are still lots and lots of things wrong. The house is craftsman inspired. I had told my builder when we started that I wanted a house that at first glance looked like it had been built in the early 1920's and been renovated recently. Because it's a new build, it will never really fool anyone, but I wanted the feel of it.
Here's a sneak peek of my kitchen. Once the house is finally "finished" (HA!) and I have my counter stools, my knick knacks, window shades, stained glass backsplash, my paper towel holder and the wallpaper hung, I'll do a full reveal with open drawers, brands, close ups, etc. Thank you to all who helped clarify my vision. However feel free to ask any questions.
Looking from the dining area towards the kitchen. The island is quarter sawn white oak and matches the fireplace.
FYI: Aisle width between island and fridge is 41".
I love, love, love my 48" wide aisle here.
Head on view between dining area and kitchen area. The distance between island counter and table is 59". Wallpaper will be going in the niche that is unfinished right now. Tall cabinet to right of fridge is DH's coffee cabinet.
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cpartist
6 years agoThank you everyone. I was so lucky to find GW 8 years ago when I did my condo, and now had excellent help from the folks here again.
For the record, your beautiful quartzite changed my mind completely about counters with very strong movement. I was not a fan before, but now realize that with the right supporting choices it can look absolutely stunning.
I'm so glad I was able to at least change your mind and maybe one or two others. I know a busy granite or quartzite isn't for everyone, but it can work well. I know I get such joy just looking at the patterns and colors in it.
One of the things I did was with my "supporting players". The quartzite has lots of random pattern in it, so with all my lighting, my cabinets, tile, etc, I repeated rectangles and squares over and over. I'm having a stained glass panel put into the window in the backsplash and it will have some ginkgo leaves in it, but they're stylized and even the overall pattern for the stained glass is again rectangles and squares.
What are the plans for the walls above the buffet?
It is so beautiful. I just love that buffet-do you have a pic of the wallpaper that's going above it?
Thank you. That niche was made just for the buffet and it almost didn't fit because of the trim molding. We had to remove the top of the buffet to get it in, so whoever wallpapers, will have to paper around the buffet. LOL.
I chose a green on green Bradbury and Bradbury wallpaper. I'd like to leave it as a surprise for my final reveal. ;)
Wow, this is so gorgeous! I didn't know you built the entire house. Great job and congratulations!!!
Thank you. I didn't actually build it. We did have a builder. ;) (Sorry couldn't resist.)
You're going to be SO happy with it when they finally finish it!
Ain't that the truth!
I love your warm tan ceiling. I usually find one new thing every time at look at your photos. And the color selection is always top notch - but the ceiling color being carried down to the hatband really wraps the room so nicely.
Thank you Janni. I had seen versions done with stained wood and loved the look, but wasn't 100% that it would work well with painted wood. I'm happy with how it defines the rooms and cozy's up the room by making the ceilings feel a bit lower.
We need a closeup of the painting cp, not nice to tease :)
Here you go. It's colored pencil on paper. Size is 8" x 14".
This was just out because I was showing a neighbor. I actually have a large landscape painting that belonged to my Mother that will be going on the wall in the niche.
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5 years agoLook what was installed in my kitchen backsplash window today! :) Note I now have real fridge door handles too!
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoHow about a view from the island out the dining room window?
Here you go!
During the day:
And at night showing also the view to the friends' entry and DH's study.
Also two shots of the stained glass window from outside looking in:
And finally some shots of the bookcases dividing the living room from the kitchen and dining room
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5 years agoBeautiful! A very nice reinterpretation of Mackintosh. The kitchen reminds me of his Glasgow house, which is a very good thing.
When I was redoing my living room I decided to go for white painted woodwork and white shades and off white light walls to get a similar light feel, and I combined it with a Stickley settle and some mid-century furniture.
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