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Remodel of my open concept kitchen, dining area and great room.

4 years ago

Hi. In the process of completing update of most of the upstairs of my condo, open kitchen with dining area and great room. Redid top of fireplace to place tv above, totally changing the arrangement of area. All new cabinets in kitchen and added island with seating at end. Thinking of an area rug under dining table. No designated lighting over table. Kept ceiling fans as is.
Decided to keep recessed lights as is also, in vaulted ceiling. From pictures can anyone help with ideas for how to place natural wood dining table with 4-6 chairs with extension leaf.

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RL Relocation LLC

4 years ago

hmmm, I dont want to sound rude, but, as a lighting person, it seems nutzo that you didnt change the lighting plan. I see you do use the fan which I understand. But that blaring can shining at the person siting at the head of the table........not good. and the one that is blaring down on the person that sits on the end of the sofa also not good. On top of that, who needs two can lights shining into the tv over the fire place?? Man who ever installed this should have brought these things to light (no pun intended.)

I would add two more can lights and one light for over the dining table. Then I would replace the fan with one that has no lights and is all white or cream to blend away and be a touch on the modern side. The table, (yes to a rug) will fit just fine in line with the sliding doors.

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Darlene Morris
Original Author
4 years ago
Well just a little rude. Already planned on not using lights over fireplace. Not removing tho. Maybe direct away from tv. Got an area rug for under table and searching for a large arch lamp as chandelier over table. Thanks for input.
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RL Relocation LLC
4 years ago
If you direct them away they will shine at the people on the sofa, why are you against relocating the lights?
Darlene Morris
Original Author
4 years ago
I am not against it just chose not to go that far. We almost completely redesigned kitchen. We are retired and just wanted to update without a major expense. We still have bedroom, master bedroom & master bath on same floor to redo with some other electric needed there. Also want to renovate downstairs walkout basement. We live on a lake, the fireplace use to be a lost focal point do to tv being on side wall before. Now our focal points, lakeview thru sliders, fireplace and tv are combined which we are very happy with now. We will see how we like lighting for now and possibly change later.
Bri Bosh
4 years ago
Sorry but I do agree with RL. If you’re doing this major of a Reno, not sure why you wouldn’t do the lighting. It doesn’t add that much expense to add can lights, but lighting is one of the most important (and overlooked) aspects of a room’s design.
Darlene Morris
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you I will consider your advice.
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RL Relocation LLC
4 years ago
Can lighting is the cheapest thing to add to a space, I hope you consider that on the rest of the project. Best of luck to you. Remodeling is never fun, but always brings a good feeling in the end.
Darlene Morris
Original Author
4 years ago
Project complete!
Darlene Morris
Original Author
4 years ago
We just live it!
Val I
4 years ago
Darbisc, your kitchen is lovely! I love all the storage and I hope you haven't got too much heat about what you SHOULD or SHOULDNT have done. I dont think people realize how much time and energy goes into renovation or building a home, especially if its your first time. Everyone I talk to they say they wish they did this or that differently. I hope you are enjoying your new place. 🙂

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