RETIREMENT HOME: 80s Golden Oak, No Wall Space, Large T.V. -- HELP!
Map Skraps
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Comments (26)I was thinking about iron - and my wife like the "chanel staircase" look, but I'm afraid it's too decorative for my taste, and also as kswl said, it might be out of style soon. I'd like something a little more timeless. Kswl, thanks for all of your comments - the only real marble is the floor of the entryway, everything else is painted on, thank god. Lazygardens, that was hilarious - and some great ideas. Do you happen to know of a nice example of the california beach house feel? It sounds intriguing. And suer0 - my wife says the first thing she wants me to do after closing is tear down the mirrors - and I couldn't agree more. Yikes! I will absolutely keep you all updated as I go - all of your comments so far have been extremely valuable. Our closing is on Feb 16th. Thanks!...See MoreHelp with furnishing 80's new home please....
Comments (59)Well said palimpsest, and I agree. Its exactly why I am looking to learn more about the house and going to live in it while making my decisions. I don't want the kitchen to look like it does now 1983 nor do I want it to look like so many of todays kitchens....I will find my inspiration. Choosing materials for counters and backsplashes/fireplace will be challenging. I can't afford to come in with all new remodel and furniture so will have to work with what I have as I progress. Here is part of the master bedroom as it looks with current owner, I am hoping to find a bed very much like this one. This floor will have to wait until the kitchen level is done tho. I love and appreciate all the information, opinion and ideas. thank you....See MoreWorking with plain front oak cabinets from the 80s
Comments (20)A white counter topped back splash will brighten and modernize your kitchen but here are a few other suggestions. ~replace wine rack with wood shelves that match the cabinets. ~Add a faux wall next to the refrigerator. It will create a hallway. Instead of feeling as though you are immediately stepping into the kitchen the hallway will guide you slowly. ~As far as the cabinets, I would refinish them first and then decide if you even want hardware. No hardware will keep your kitchen clean and simple. If you do decide to add hardware don't get cheap. I understand you are on a budget but hardware can make or break your improvements. Think it like this--putting cheap buttons on a nice coat only make your coat look cheap. ~Keeping the natural color of the oak is nice but think about going with a cherry stain instead might give it a richer look. ~Replace all overhead lights including the one above your sink. If recessed lighting is not an option there are some good fixtures to choose from that won't break the bank. Consider white globe lighting. It will keep with the rounded cabinet door theme. Hope that helps....See MoreHelp! Love my kitchen but it's stuck in the 80"s. Running out of time!
Comments (23)Thanks for all the thoughts. The electrician and I decided on LED cans around the perimeter and finish the light box with more cans or uplighting strip. (The ceiling can't be raised because of duct work). I don't need more storage or counter space so starting over doesn't appeal to me. I really have loved the kitchen so it works for me, but agree that the next person could start from scratch. For this old lady, I love the forgiving tile as the house sits on a lake and the brown granite that enhanced the oak-trimmed mountain rustic home when gray and black was all that was available. The cabinets were high end CRYSTAL cabinets with real wood, so I'm okay with keeping them - probably better quality than many newer. It's the laminate doors and drawers with oak trim and oak wooden handles that I'd like to replace (not repaint). I have a local cabinet maker coming to bid a simple, flat panel door and drawer in light wood or taupe/gray paint. Appliance garages are history! Maybe glass doors or wood shelving instead of the uppers above the garages? Never gave much thought about the bar sink, but agree the mirror and faucet gives it a vanity feel. The coffee station that is housed in the appliance garage, could be relocated there. And I'll be shopping for a paint color for a softer, modern look. Any other thoughts?...See Morebeckysharp Reinstate SW Unconditionally
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