Help with finding a light for my kitchen eating area and other things
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Comments (21)We've been in for 4 1/2 months now and overall are very happy with how our new home turned out. Things I love: Wood floors - Ours are 4" white oak, site finished in a medium stain color, satin finish(not shiny). Dover white laquer painted woodwork, mouldings, and cabinetry. We have stained cabinets in a couple of bathrooms, and I'm glad I didn't go stained in the kitchen and rest of the house. The stained acts like a dust magnet and washes out the paint color on the walls. But most of all, white wood against painted walls and hardwood floors just makes me happy.:-) Love my kitchen. Thank you kitchen forum! Definitely pay a visit over there if you're just getting started. -It turned out beautiful(white custom cabs, arched hood, wood floors) -Lots of well placed lighting all on dimmers -Functional, large layout with specific work zones -Danze faucets and pot filler -Silgranit sinks(love the big single basin and the round prep!) -Bosch ovens -Dacor 36" gas cooktop -Kitchenaid DW and Fridge -Giallo Ornamental granite -Microwave built into the island -Trash pullout -Tons of deep drawers instead of cabinet doors -Step in pantry Smart Strand carpet - feels and looks great - LOVE IT!!! Love our huge paved, curvy driveway and walkways. Lots of room for the kids to ride bikes, scooters, and play basketball. Huge covered porches front and back Exercise room off of master for treadmill and weights Walk in attic access from upstairs Huge bonus room upstairs Big laundry room with 2 washer and 2 dryer hookups, quartz folding countertop, deep stainless sink, and plenty of storage. Love that the dryers vent right outside, not up through walls and then to the roof like our last house. Makes cleaning the duct a huge pain and cuts down on effiency. Sound system with speakers throughout and on back porch Paint colors - Tobacco Road(main), Dover White(woodwork) Lots of lighting throughout almost all on dimmers Schlage door hardware and deadbolts Love being out in the country on a little land with tons of trees and a pond. Peaceful and lots of room for the kids to play and explore. Things I'd do differently - Insulate wall where upstairs bath plumbing runs downstairs for sound reduction. Put in sprinkler system - On the list to do next spring Wish we would've upgraded to satin or eggshell paint in the bonus and kids rooms. Went with flat to save money figuring we could always repaint later....See MoreCasual Eating Area Lighting Help
Comments (2)I thought this looked somewhat familiar! Are you still considering the lights from here: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/decor/msg0415041128606.html?12 Has the CL table been purchased and placed? Why does the print show a round table there? I think the first thing to consider is what is this room really used for. Is it for eating? Can you take the chairs in front of the FP out? I don't think this is that complicated. All of your inquiries seem to put the table outside the center, so yes lighting is going to look weird. Personally I'd center my dining table in that room, hang a nice light over the center, maybe make it an adjustable hanging gig for just in case, and then decorate around the result....See MoreNeed help with kitchen/eat in area
Comments (2)Hi Diana Garcia , Wow, sounds like you're trying to juggle a lot! Let's see if we can help. Rug: Not sure having one in the eating area is essential. It will quickly get dirty & creates awkward movement of the chairs. You have beautiful floors & lots of natural lights - the right curtains would really frame the space nicely. Light Fixture: Painting the fixture has it's own issues b/w heat & chipping. The color is less the problem than the faux-candle light fixtures. A modern pendant would really spruce up the space. Curtains: Gray curtains would fade into your color scheme, making them look bland. Look for something more colorful & let your crown moulding be seen! You don't have to paint the cabinets - an update to fixtures & appliance would go a long way. Possibly the countertop if that's in your budget. For some low-cost options, please check out my video below. We could also share an ideabook here on houzz, hit me up on my profile. Thanks, -frank Build Beautiful Homes...See MoreNeed help with kitchen/eat in area
Comments (1)1. Rug, imo, is too small. As soon as someone sits in one of those chairs, their chair is off the rug. Pile height is fine, I would not go higher. Imagine food particles being caught in a high pile rug? Your walls are gray, table and chairs are creamy. I would try to find a rug that pulls all of that together. That may be tough as the gray walls and honey oak floors are competing. 2. Go ahead and pain the fixture. I probably would paint it all black or all white, no gold. Worst case, if you don't like it you can purchase something new. 3. I don't think you need curtains. If anything, maybe some Roman shades with a fun pattern. But only installing curtains on the double window will look funny and incomplete....See Morecubby14
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