Brighten this kitchen!!!
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Comments (18)Simplify the backsplash because it clashes with the countertops. Paint over that awful wall color, I agree with you that it's not the best. Paint the cabinets a lighter color, like ivory. Use a bold traditional Oriental rug in the living area to soften it up and bring some timeless warmth, like [this one[(https://www.houzz.com/products/red-persian-rug-105x112-prvw-vr~110577169). Oriental rugs are very versatile and will go well with many different types of decor. Light-hued couches (maybe taupe?) would be great, as well as painting the entertainment center a lighter shade if you have the will to do that. Having such a large, dark piece on the wall really darkens up the room and also makes it look a bit outdated. Other than the coloring, it really does look like a nice home. Congrats!...See MoreUpdating/ brightening kitchen on a small budget
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Comments (1)Are you talking about painting your cabinetry or just painting the walls? I think you have a lovely kitchen, by the way, but I would definitely understand if you wanted to add some in-kitchen seating. One of the first issues I see with your current layout is a range top without a lot of safety space around it and no ventilation system in place. If you are thinking about adding or rearranging cabinetry, this is something you should at least talk about doing, moving the range top to a safer wall location and adding ducted ventilation if you can. That would be a huge step toward making your kitchen work harder for you. As to the island, It's perfectly possible with the proper bracing to add a full 15" overhang to allow for seating without needing to add cabinetry. In fact, you'll need to be careful to maintain a 42"-wide walkway between any overhang and surrounding cabinetry if you go this direction, possibly more depending on the type of seating you have and where it is located. If you are looking at solid surface, are you talking about quartz, Corian, or something else? If you're looking at quartz, if you have a ProSource in your area, they have good pricing on Cambria which is one of the best qualities available....See Morehow to brighten kitchen
Comments (3)Figure out how many of those upper cabinets you really need . Be willing to remove what is not essential . Take them down and at the same time redo the backsplash as it looks off w counters altho it’s a good looking tile . Then compose something w a new tile and open shelves to regain some easy day to day / dish/ glassware storage . This will lighten up that space right at eye level and new aesthetic at same time. And not very costly . You could paint the island but work on the wall first. Island can be redone completely in favor of drawers / new configuration / w great reward for you . Depends on budget but new counters are an option / but if you redo island to a white look the counter there could be light maple butcher block or white -other. The light wood top adds warmth / and I’d Pick that....See MoreLT Dub
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