How can I update this kitchen without painting everything white/gray?
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Comments (39)The window film is a static film and is completely removable. You could buy it this afternoon have it up by this evening and if you decided you did not like it, you could take it down it any point in time. It's the least of your worries. The island is just too small for the space and that's what looks odd and disproportionate. The very visible trash bin is just inappropriate for such a beautiful kitchen. Each of the other elements is quite pretty and I don't think I would mess with them. Since you're planning on redoing the countertop I would add onto the island (and have the add on portion include an enclosed the trash bin and a recycling bin too if you have that in your area). I am not sure why you are saying that the stove is too close to the refrigerator. They look pretty distant to me. What is the issue with their locations when you say "close"? If you are going to move that stove, I recommend that you post a layout of your floor plan and let some of the design mavens on the site offer their suggestions as to how they would rearrange the kitchen. If you start moving the cabinets around, will you have to redo the floor around them or was everything placed on top of the existing floor?...See MoreUpdating Woodwork in 1960's Traditional two story--without painting
Comments (29)We have discussed using a very light green and very light blue for the walls. We don't move in until the beginning of August, so I have lots of time to research. I will definitely post pictures of what it looks like when we move our own furniture in, and after we paint some walls because this bathroom is just TOO MUCH BURGUNDY and the formal dining room's "accent wall" is too dark. Did they do accent walls in 1961 when my house was built? Did I mention that my husband and I were also "built" in the 1960s?? That is another reason it resonates with both of us....See MoreUpdating Oak Kitchen without painting
Comments (19)I have a refreshed oak kitchen with a small moveable island. My kitchen is a little vintage style. https://www.houzz.com/hznb/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~110720042 https://www.houzz.com/hznb/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~109854029 https://www.houzz.com/hznb/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~109854052 I bought my island about 6 years ago from a local Amish furniture store. I originally had an inexpensive butcher block on it but changed that when I did the counters. While there are 3 stools at the island, really only 2 adults could sit there comfortably. I gave up the table space for the island, but my dining room is a step away and is not formal - flows with the kitchen and that is where we eat meals. I have hopes of widening the doorway between dining and kitchen just a bit. I want to keep two separate rooms, but the location of the fridge creates a traffic jam when getting dinner on the table. I love your large window! Here is my wood kitchens idea book with both new and older, refreshed kitchens. Might give you some thoughts: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75202366/list/wood-kitchens If you are thinking of changing the counters, do not do a backsplash. Backsplash comes last. You have a pretty and functioning kitchen now so take your time. I found the sink I liked was much more than I had budgeted, so I put off my refresh while I saved up. A slide in range is more expensive then a regular one - I too looked at that and decided I wanted the money for other things - like the sink. Also, with a slide in you will need a heat/fire proof wall protector - usually a piece of stainless steel that goes behind the range and is easy to clean. Without the back part of the range going up, the backsplash area will get much dirtier and need to be easily cleaned. Tile alone does not always qualify as heat / fire proof because it can transfer heat to the wood studs behind. Do some research on this to decide if you really want to go that route....See MoreUpdating kitchen without painting oak cabinets
Comments (1)Duplicate. Repeating the same post still without pictures isn’t how this is done. Add pictures to your first post, here. Pictures are required. https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5897514/update-my-kitchen-without-painting-oak-cabinets#n=3...See MoreRelated Professionals
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