Help replacing cabinet/mirror with more contemporary cabinet/chest
Looking to replace the Chest/Mirror with something more contemporary that works with my furnishings. Looking for advise on style, color of accent chest/sideboard to replace the existing one. existing one is to heavy. I would prefer a chest to use as storage. Existing chest is 48 W x 18 D x 33 H. The wall is 72” wide. Would like to see a more contemporary chest with art above it. Please see other pics of the house showing my taste. My dining set is a mink color wood with silver accents., great room is greys with chrome and glass tables, fixtures have chrome accents. Waiting for new foyer piece in foreground - which will be glass with chrome accents. Thanks for any advise on replacing black/travertine chest and black/silver mirror to coordinate with all the other furnishings
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Cindy
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build out flat mirror section to line up with med cabinet
Comments (4)sloyd - yes, I think you are right about building out the plywood. Though think we need to worry about an edge on the bottom. At least the glass guy that was out here already said that glue is not enough for holding up the mirror, need something on bottom (I'm sure clips would work but think a ledge could kind of disappear.) horsenemisis - the details for my inspiration picture definitely explain there is a flat piece of mirror between two separate med cabinets. that's what makes it so great since this isn't obvious looking at it. I agree - the shim edges don't need to be exposed though the only way to open the cabinets is by putting fingers on edge - nothing to grab very well. But this is a separate problem and I'm checking out some other hardware that may help with this. And I think you may be right about there not needing to be a shelf (scratch what I wrote to sloyd) - If my contractor (not the glass installer) agrees, we may go with that assumption. Like your idea about the white boards - my contractor is more of a tile guy than a carpenter so glad to have more details on this. enduring - priming and finishing in advance sounds like a good thing for me to ask my contractor. Thanks everyone. Funny how I panic about these kind of problems which though real turn out to have some kind of solution so far. This forum really helps with my "peace of mind". Thanks again....See MoreDesperately seeking help for mirrors/lighting with cabinet config
Comments (5)I think if since the sinks will not be viewed head on at the same time like they would be if they were side by side, it won't matter that they aren't centered. I'd be sure to use mirrors (I'd use framed ones) a bit wider than the sinks with the sconces at the sides. Get some butcher paper and cut it out and tape to the walls to see how it looks and what size you like and where you want the sconces (do cut outs to stand in for sconces, too). You will be able to tell if the asymmetry bothers you. Here is one with obviously different sized vanities. They used one much larger mirror (which I don't think you need to do) and I think it looks fine. [Traditional Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) Look at the pics of the one I linked, it has a similar set-up to yours, in that they are not the same on both sides. It shows unframed mirrors, which look good, too. Here is a link that might be useful: [bath with corner vanities[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/rose-master-bath-contemporary-bathroom-san-francisco-phvw-vp~4814561)...See MoreMore and questions on recessed lights above mirror x sconce help.
Comments (10)I used 4 similar sconces (Restoration Hardware Double Sutton) in my master and replaced the included incandescent light bulbs with round 40W LED bulbs because I was worried about heat and electricity usage. I'm very happy with the effect - cool, probably brighter though not as warm a glow. My contractor thought 3 sconces would have been enough, but I am happy with 4. I put in 2 75W LED can lights over the vanity, which though bright, cast facial shadows since they were located too far from the wall (10" vs. 4"- 6") - look a little ghoulish at 60+ years of age. We had above mirror makeup lights which I loved, so I would recommend horizontal above mirror lights for your situation. My RH medicine cabinets have 2 halogen lights, so sometimes I use just them to put on makeup, and they do run a little hot. I just don't put on makeup that often. And there is 1 general LED can light with diffuser in the vanity area. This post was edited by gildee on Sun, Sep 7, 14 at 16:11...See MoreHow can I make my kitchen look more contemporary?New canisters?(p
Comments (32)I'll chime in as a fan of contemporary myself, and a not-so-much fan of country. Your kitchen definitely has a country look to it for reasons already posted. The natural color oak cabs unfortunately don't fall into any description of contemporary, but I would expect touching the cabs to be off the table. If you need canisters for practical reasons (e.g. storage), then consider stainless steel. I got a nice set from Costco for not much money, and Crate & Barrel also have nice ones. Your family room has a contemporary look to it (with the exception of the table lamp). If you look at the elements there in comparison to your kitchen, what you see are solid colors, clean lines, and a lack of nicknacks. Look at the window treatments in particular. Solid color valence, and solid color drapes. Also look at the artwork over the fireplace. Dramatic dark frame that matches the color of the fireplace below, complementary colors in the matting, and a repeating dark brown mat towards the inside. So ask yourself, "how do I bring these design themes to my kitchen?" Well, replace the window treatment with a solid color. I would recommend a dramatic color that matches some other elements in the room such as your counters. Vertical pleating such as you have now is more country. No pleating (like your window valence in the family room) or horizontal pleating (like in roman shades) are more contemporary. Although roman shades always have a summer beach house feel for me, but that's probably just me. For the stuff on top of the cabinets, you should replace them with repeating items in solid or repeating colors. For example you could use a dozen clear/colored art glass plates that again match the counters. The key here is to use multiples of the same item in the same or similar colors, whereas currently you have a mix of disparate items (plate, jug, basket, bottle, etc). Anyway you get the idea - repeating elements, repeating colors, simple lines, no clutter. Those things say "contemporary" to me. Good luck and I hope that helps a little....See More- PRO
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4 years agoJinx, lost the white/bar cabinet you suggested, but a little on the pricey side, was thinking under $2000. What do you think of the following. The bernhardt one, i can get at wayfair for an open box price of $1100. Also love the other 2, which are right around $2000
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4 years agoThoughts on either of these 2 cabinets? These are what my sales person suggested. Thank you
Jilly
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoWell, it’s just personal preference, of course, but my opinion is a strong no on the first one. I feel it’s a very busy-looking design, as well as possibly being overpowering there. To me, it doesn’t have the calm elegance of the rest of your decor.
Another thing about a tall piece there, it would partly block this pretty view to the front door and cut the room in half:
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4 years agoJinx the following pictures also proves your point about blocking the view. These pics are from the other direction looking out to back, which you cannot tell at the moment because of the sun, but their is a built-in pool/spa and a small lake beyond the backyard.
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