window design dilemma
shadyks2
4 years ago
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4 years agoJAN MOYER
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Kitchen Window Design Dilemma
Comments (12)not meaning to be harsh...but the window looks old. [it looks like some we replaced] are you due for a window replacement.? But the black color is fine if it's not time to replace....[ currently seeing black details in kitchens] . Use of caulk in the small gap....and you can get gray caulk....then paint the drywall and return around the window one or two shades of gray up from your counter and backsplash color. Then proceed with all your details re valance...window treatment..etc. You will not be concerned once the surface is even, gaps minimized, color blends with good primer and paint, and everything gets done. I would vote for window treatment[ nice solar shade or something]...See MoreOdd number of windows design dilemma
Comments (5)Bumping, but for me, I would do 2 shades. That way each "section" will be even and look more deliberate...the shades will be what people see and I would want 2 the same rather than 3 that are 2 different sizes......See MoreWindow Treatment Design Dilemma
Comments (12)Thanks for the comments everyone. The previous owner had long sheers on the swing rods by the fireplace and back rectangle doors which were decorative only and looked a bit frumpy - especially with the radiators. The original owner (from photos) had heavy large, lined velvet drapes across all three window walls along with hardware on the lower two thirds of each window/door holding permanent sheers across each door and window using a top and bottom rod. If I find the picture, I will post it. It is sort of fun to see. (This is a home that has been in my spouse's family at different generations.) The floor shown is actually the pine subfloor that was under the original horse hair carpet. While the wood is pretty hard given its age at harvesting in the 1930s, it has cracks, splinters, and (in some places) half inch gaps between the boards with light from the basement showing. When the last owner refinished it, they tried filler in the gaps which has been popping out. ddeegw - I would be interested in knowing your thoughts behind not going too cool in the room- especially if the trim is painted a white shade. The intent would be to go into the white family. While I feel bad changing some of the original decor in the home, much is damaged, and the home feels very dark and sort of "dingy/dirty." All of the original light fixtures used that yellow tint glass shade and walls were very yellowy....See MoreWindows... Design Dilemma, help!
Comments (12)Why don't you ask an architect or your builder for sources? You said your home designer died but you know there's more out there to hire? You are building a lux Hawaii home and sourcing these things yourself? I'm currently building in Hawaii too and couldn't imagine how time consuming sourcing and figuring out shipping logistics is. Not to mention the cost just to get it here, yikes! Let me know if you'd like me to refer you to my architect. I've lived in Hawaii 32 years and never had 100% humidity. 60 to high 70's is average....See MoreDLM2000-GW
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