Need Advice on Furniture and color scheme for my Loft
This is my new loft in Beirut. I am struggling with furniture style between modern and industrial. I need help with placing the TV and fitting enough seating as I entertain regularly. Would love some help.
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Comments (4)In somewhat prioritized order: Knobs: Replacing the cabinet knobs is one of the lowest cost ways to change the look of a kitchen. Maybe an oil rubbed bronze? Backsplash: Replacing the red/pink appearing back splash with new tile would be your biggest benefit. I think cream would go with cabinets/counters but you can try to match to a lighter color that's already in the counter. You can mix it up a little with tile that's a different size than 3x6 . I would recommend against introducing new colors that aren't already present in the counter. Improved storage: Is that a pantry next to the fridge? Could you put in some different shelving to help you store some of the items on the counter easier? Lighting: Some people hate overhead can lights, but if this was my kitchen I'd want to add some LED remodel can lights over the walkways. To me it seems like this would be a dark kitchen to work in after sunset. You could also put in new pendants that have a little more height (maybe 12"-15" high). It looks like you have a 9 foot ceiling so your light fixtures can be a little taller (but not much wider). Also if you do the backsplash I'd add under cabinet LED lighting (doesn't look like you have under cabinet lights right now). Cabinets: You could paint the cabinets an off white if the gold/yellow tint is really bugging you. I can't tell if the current cabinets are oak or maple. Redesigning the kitchen with new cabinets and counters will end up 2-3x more expensive. I would not go there unless you have the money and want to spend it to get all drawers, full height upper cabinets, an extra sink, and move appliances around. A lot of the above can be do it yourself. Replacing knobs just takes a screw driver. Even if you hire someone I'd think budget could be well under $10K including new stainless appliances (more if you have cabinets professionally painted)....See MoreColor scheme? Countertop, Backsplash, Paint, Flooring advice needed...
Comments (1)First thing to do is make sure you have the optimal efficient layout. Even if you think you do, I'd strongly recommend posting it here. The folks on here saved me from a huge mistake, had I gone with the design of the "highly recommended genius architect" that I'd hired to design my kitchen....See Moreneed advice on rug in this monochromatic color scheme
Comments (12)Beautiful room, nice calm feel. My DIL recently bought this pretty jute rug in the color "natural" Venice Jute Rectangular Rug...See MoreI need your advice on a kitchen color scheme
Comments (5)I agree with @Beverly's comments. The wood of your kitchen cabinets appears fairly light from the photos. It's not the cabinets that are making your kitchen not the "light and airy" you want. First, and easiest, is to update the lighting. Second would be to change the bulky black counter stools for something much lighter - those are really sucking both space and light. Third would be to switch the black appliances for stainless steel which provides reflectivity, rather than having the black appliances swallow the light. If budget allows, I would change the backsplash, and if the budget allows, the counters. I would do any or all those things before painting the cabinets. You need to majorly de-clutter. You could paint everything, change everything in your kitchen, but with all the stuff and piles you have everywhere, it still won't look light and airy....See More
Sandra Martin
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
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PROJudyG Designs
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoMy daughter’s loft is in Boston and she has your chandelier. One recommendation I would make is to paint the underside of your island black. Your counter height stools will add a lot to that kitchen area and will need a dark backdrop.
You do not mention budget, but get your inspiration from Roche-Bobois.
The furniture is kept low to the floor, letting windows soar, unencumbered.
samondragon
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ilikefriday
5 years agoHamma
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Kirsten E.
5 years agoFadi Rebeiz
5 years agoSofa is Inn and the kitchen high chairs. Now what? Was thinking of a bar style high table in the dining knook. I have a little space behind the sofa should I move it back a little towards the kitchen? TV will go on the double hight wall opposite the sofa. I was thinking of a flashy arm chair right by the nesting tables. Yellow or something contrasting. What do you guys suggest? Am I on the right track?
Fadi Rebeiz
5 years agoWas thinking of a high table like that for the dining corner with a nice bottle display and wine fridge and shelves on the back wall. I am not fond of the traditional seated dining experience. Wanted an idea for the TV unit and how to hide the radiator within it. This wall is around 18 feet high.
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