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kitchen decor (white kitchen)

4 years ago

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Hi Everyone I just moved into a new home and looking to start decorating my kitchen. I am uncertain where I should start . Thanks for your help with decor ideas

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

4 years ago

You are lucky to have an all white space you can add whatever colors you like I would start with small appliances that need to out in a color , then choose the ding table and chairs . Basically work with the big ticket items first .I also would want to change that carpet to the same flooring you already have.

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Jennifer Hogan
4 years ago
Congratulations!

When I move into a new home the first thing I do is take inventory of what has to stay.

Second step is figuring out the things I own that are going into the new home (either can't afford to replace or don't want to replace).

Third step is to pick the colors that make my heart sing that I work with what must stay/will stay.

(For me, there is an automatic assumption that I will be painting, so I don't consider current wall color).

After I know what colors I want to use I pick a neutral that works with my colors.

After I pick my neutral I pick the white that will work best with my neutral.

This provides me with a color palette to work with in each room. Main areas are usually neutral walls and colors brought in with upholstery, accents, art, area carpets . . .

Bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry are usually painted in a subdued version of one of my colors and the neutral brought in in flooring, upholstery, accents, art, area carpets. . .

I started buying MCM furniture back when it was just called modern. Knowing your style and picking appropriate pieces to mesh with your new home is much better suited to some of the other contributors. Showing pictures of some of the things you own and love can help them give you guidance.
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Patricia are you suggesting over time getting rid of the carpet and putting more wood in
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Bb
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Thank you everyone very stressful process once I get settled in I think I’ll be able to enjoy it all
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Bb
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4 years ago
Thanks for the stool recommendations
Connie Stackhouse
4 years ago
Is that adjoining area a dining area? I would take suggestions from the upholstery of the seating there and possibly a rug. Add coordinating placemats and then bring those colors into the kitchen via pottery, appliances, etc. good luck!

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