trying to make home more modern. is it possible with all the honey oak
Painted and getting rid of blinds and furniture. Just not sure what to do to make the room more modern. Considering painting all the trim and railings. Just such a big job. We have tons of heavy oak throughout the house.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Comments (87)Well, I know it has been a while, but I realized I forgot to post an update! We finished everything in Dec '11, and have really enjoyed it. The house went on the market this weekend, so we got a little over a year in our 'new' kitchen. We got a full price offer today, and our home is priced higher than anything in our neighborhood (the house 2 doors down in 500 sf larger, and priced $5k cheaper). I think it was worth it - total cost was right around $7K. Granite: NVG light Gel Stain: Java (General) - 3 coats Tile: Home Depot Backsplash: Home Depot Here is a link that might be useful: More Kitchen Remodel Pics This post was edited by leightx on Tue, Apr 23, 13 at 12:40...See MoreUpdating Honey Oak Cabinets: Ongoing maintenance?
Comments (2)Benjamin Moore Advance or Cabinet Coat are 2 cabinet specific hard curing long lasting paints. Check YT for informational videos. This is something you could do yourself if you do the research and practice enough to become familiar with the product. Plus you'd save thousands and you have no time constraints....See MoreNeed help updating 80's home and all it's honey oak everything
Comments (30)I agree with the first above houzzers.....paint it a warm white and leave it for a year living in it to decide where you want to begin, then begin with one room only and do that room completely.....people get so caught up in saving money, that they invariably end up spending a little bit in each room because they cannot afford to do one room right......I speak from experience! Painting the whole house will cost a lot of time money and headaches especially if you have never painted.....just sayin'.....So paint it a nice white and live in it and then decide where to begin first.... As you have always rented, you can be patient, and keep a list going of what you want to do in each room and then will be able to pare down the list to the most important.....personally I think you will get the most bang for you buck, and great satisfaction by tackling the kitchen after your year of living in the house; that way you get to enjoy all the money you spend before you decide to sell it......good luck, your happiness and joy at what you have accomplished in buying a home, is refreshing and charming and admirable.....See MoreNeed help working around our 80’s honey oak cabinets and black counter
Comments (37)That is not a particularly traditional kitchen. And in my opinion, not necessarily so elegant. It also looks like that kitchen has white cabinetry. There is a ton of contrast in that space you show above, and a lot of ”shine” - on the ceiling alone. The light blue tones of the ceiling may evoke some degree of calmness in the space, though; light/pastel blues on a ceiling can do that, and they can also make the room appear more spacious/ the ceiling appears higher. But the main thing that is saving that space from seeming completely chaotic is the lighting. Notice the lighting in that space. If that space had your fluorescent lighting, it would be a nightmare. Look - there is nothing wrong with your kitchen. Really. Wood for cabinetry is very much en vogue right now - plus is classic. All types of wood are trending, including yours. And the slab front type styling on your cabinetry is also trending. There is also nothing wrong with the finish (shine) on the current granite. It is classic stone, and is not out of date. Would a piece of marble with some shine be considered out of date now? No. These are all personal preferences, at this point - not mandates for what is in style or not. The lighting in your space is the MAIN ISSUE. And if the lighting has not yet been settled, you are not even seeing the space accurately. Your space is really MUCH MORE cohesive and ”calm” than the kitchen in the pic you are showing above. Nothing wrong with your black appliances, either. They worked well with the counters and cabinets. But the stainless is fine, too - and will help to integrate your floor....See More
l pinkmountain
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decoenthusiaste
3 years agoMay we see the stairs? is that a loft space? Consider pony wall to replace the stair railing.
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoDo you have a budget for furnishings with modern lines that have wood trim? I see your two sofas have traditional lines. Your floral rug is very traditional. Paint isn't going to make things too modern if your furniture is too curvy, overstuffed, flowery. I happen to like your oak with the gray. Think about interesting art pieces in grays and golds, very modern lighting.
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3 years agoWood trim and floors, even oak, can work in any style. It doesn't have to be dated or dowdy depending on styles of furnishings, lighting, wall colors.
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3 years agoWhy don't you have a consultation with a local interior designer before you choose your furnishings? Create an Ideabook on Houzz or a Pinterest board for rooms you like with oak trim and floors like yours. The few pieces you show are very traditional. More modern pieces, maybe with a bit of oak trim--sofa legs, chair legs, etc.--can echo the oak just a bit. You do have modern lines in one of the photos you show, so more modern pieces will fit right in.
Showing this room because of the art, incredible light, great chairs, and lo and behold a traditional table. Look how it all works. (Yes, I realize there's no oak trim here but mixing wood and modern is a great way to go whether you have trim or not.)
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This is a look you could go for. Notice how the camel sofa and floors harmonize. The modern chairs are up on legs with a golden wood finish. Ditto the coffee table. The rug is a terrific modern design. Everything has streamlined lines.
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