Lighting above island, kitchen window treatment and paint
Jo R
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Comments (3)Hi Daniellem, A couple of good choices for heat are either a roman shade or cellular shade. Both come in a wide varity of colors. Drawback is they are either all the way up or down. Not too good at controlling light. Another good choice is a wood or faux wood blind. Not as good at blocking out heat but great controling light. Same is true for the patio door. Treatment I like is a verticle cellular, best at blocking heat, very durable and easy to operate. Do you have Kids or pets?...See MoreWindow treatments for off-center kitchen window
Comments (11)You want to center around the most prominent and proximate feature, which, in this case is the window. Center the table and the light around the window. What happens on either side of the window won't matter as it is already different...in width, in door placement. Strict symmetry is only for a very formal space, which this is not; or often an aid for novices who don't yet trust their eye to create balance through massing and scale. Go to houzz.com and look at some kitchens with tables...if you look closely, you'll see a lot that is far from perfect symmetry or balance, but it all works together. For example, this kitchen...the table is not centered on the island, the island lights are not centered relative to the table, but they are over the island... and the dining light is centered over the dining table....each is appropriate to its own space....See MoreI need some window treatment help for this kitchen window
Comments (3)Vicki, I think a roman shade would look very nice! You could install it inside or you could hang it just below the crown molding on the cabinets. Depending on how much fabric you have and how much you want to spend, you could also make a mock roman shade that doesn't function. On this job I have mock roman shades inside the window in one area and then on the outside due to window depth limitations on another area....See MoreNeed help choosing kitchen lighting above island/table
Comments (11)I do agree with Olychick though - the kitchen is very traditional so I'm not sure you can get away with something leaning so far modern. I don't think you have to go as foofy/ornate as the previous owners did - but I don't think you can do super sleek either. I think you're going to have to try and find some kind of happy medium. Groveraxle always has great suggestions, hopefully she (or someone like her - a pro) will weigh in and help find you something you love, but will also work in the space as it currently exists....See Morelindastein
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