Feedback on new hardware on old table
typeandrun
4 years ago
I have a sweet little table that has been in my family for years. I found a home for it finally after a first floor renovation. The hardware on the table is not original. Please give me your thoughts on this hardware I am considering. If you have other ideas, please send them my way.
Thanks!
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Comments (5)Thank you Lisa_A! I very much appreciate your advice and time. We are trying to avoid and structural changes (which may be unwise) because it's an old house and I am afraid of finding/causing problems. The new dining room wall on the other side of the desk/sink kitchen wall is brick, and there is a large radiator against that wall (love how radiators heat the house, hate how they take up space). The opening is all centered to the new dining room, so I wonder if it causes problems if we shift it down as you see into that dining room from kitchen and from living room. I do think we need to get an idea of what is entailed in moving radiators! I do love the command center unit! That is perfect for what we need. We love the idea of wood on the island. That said, we have 3 kids and a very busy kitchen and I do not know if we are up to the task of caring for wood appropriately. Sometimes (like today) I come home to find crumbs scattered and jam spilled on our current island and its been sitting there a while. Of course ideally everyone would always clean up right away, but it unfortunately does not happen that way all the time here. Design wise and as far as weight/over hang issues wood is our clear choice. Like the idea of a mix with quartz on the work area. The curved island is very interesting, as I can see how that would make it more "social" friendly space. Really like that, not sure I have seen a lot of pics like that so Houzz here I come. I would like a big clean up sink, and see how bringing it out of the corner helps with space. If we can't move the doorway, do you think we could use a 36 cabinet with a 33 sink along the top wall and make that line of cabinets 90 degree turn (lazy susan type) instead of corner unit? The dishwasher would still be on the main range wall, but maybe we could move it closer to the end of the run? Or is it a really bad idea to have sink on one wall and dishwasher on the other even if they are very close? Thanks again so very much!...See MoreAmerock hardware--feedback please
Comments (12)Just an update, I decided to order the pulls pictured above! I was going to order just one as a sample, but then I realized they have no restocking fee for Amerock. So, why pay the s/h twice (once for the sample and again for the whole order). I'll just pay for the shipping to return it if necessary! Thanks for all the positive feedback about this brand. I did look at Home Depot. Some were not so great, others looked pretty good. I'll risk it. I must tell you, I was at a Restoration Hardware outlet store on Saturday--they had the glass bar pulls--50% off. The knobs in my kitchen are crystal balls. I was in love with these--however, I realized that I had just finished putting satin nickel hinges on all the doors and all they had were the chrome and glass bar pulls--they were beautiful though! I will post some pictures once they are installed!...See MoreNew Custom Build in the design stage, looking for feedback
Comments (21)True...each architect has their own, individual approach to design. If the OP has lost confidence in her architect she should select another, not try to design her on her own and crowd source it here. I wonder if the OP understands that architectural design is a simultaneous consideration of site planning, interior space planning, exterior massing and style, and roof design. In other words, design is a three-dimensional activity involving all aspects of a house. A decision made in one sphere has direct impact on all the other spheres. Architectural design is never a single isolated consideration of a floor plan, one floor at a time. That's what drafters and CAD operators do to manage their clients and minimize time on each project. I hope the OP can work closely with her architect, and not in isolation from her/him....See MoreRemodeling entire ground floor of old home. Feedback on flow?
Comments (19)@apple_pie_order That first question is a great one... and it's one that has even my husband, a real estate appraiser, stumped. When we bought our house, it was listed as a 3BR because of the den located through the arched doorway. It technically checks off all the requirements of a bedroom (size, entrance/escape, heating/cooling), but has never functioned as one. While the new plan wouldn't add appraised value necessarily, I do think buyers would appreciate the function of the proposed layout. Once we get a better idea of what we're thinking, we're going to have our realtor give her opinion on market value. The woman who owned the house we wanted to buy bought it for $109K in 2016 and sold it for at least $244K this year with mostly cosmetic upgrades. A lot of that jump was due to overall property values increasing, but people love the historic homes in our neighborhood and I think they're willing to pay for the updates/modernized layouts. 2. We do have one quote for kitchen only at $20K (for mid-range materials and labor from contractors we know), but would definitely seek more in-depth estimates before committing to a plan. 3. He DOES use headphones and is still so loud. Adding sound absorbing materials is a great idea. If we keep the current layout, do you have any recommendations for closing off the room through the arched doorway? Thinking a custom door for this space would be beautiful, but would come with a high price tag. 4. We're definitely considering improving the utility room, but hadn't thought of a third bedroom there. The utility room leads out to a great elevated deck with stairs into our backyard. The deck is built around a huge old maple tree, which is a feature we love, but makes any expansion difficult. Will need to think about that some more! 5. Thanks for encouraging me to think through priorities! At the moment, mine are: 1) Updated kitchen, 2) More open kitchen, if feasible 3) Better use of space, which is as simple as moving the dining room table into the existing entry without any structural upgrades, and removing the existing built-ins. Blocking off the bedroom is something that only comes up when we think long-term future for us or market value when we sell. I think it's probably a necessity if we open the kitchen up to the existing "third bedroom"...See More
Olychick
4 years ago
PROFlo Mangan
4 years agoI would get some antique gold Rub n Buff and redo the existing hardware. I can’t scroll back but i would make other changes. Move pretty painting down and add period lamp for lovely spot to set your eyes on.
Manon Floreat
4 years agoI really like the style of the pulls you're considering, but agree they may be too shiny.
What do you think about these little cuties? I think they're sweet and the finish is a bit more subtle. You could order a couple styles/finishes to see how they look in person then return (?)
Manon Floreat
4 years agoOh, Flo! Love the idea of a period lamp on that table! Maybe a Tiffany or Arts and Crafts style? A porcelain would look nice, too.
Art (not to scale): Erica Kirkpatrick
PROBeth H. :
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoif the table is from the 30's or 40's, those 'batwing' or Chippendale style handles is what was used. they look fine to me.
keep in mind you have two holes on each side. Have you measured them? I think the polished brass is too shiny.
The batwing handles you have on there now will shine up immensely if you use BarKeepers friend and steel wool on them.
you can also spray them w/a metallic painti have boxes of vintage furniture hardware. i'm about to toss it all!
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Flo Mangan
4 years agoWhy not find a Craftsman style cabinet? That would be a style with square features.
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