Where would a kitchen runner go?
4 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (39)
- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
Related Discussions
Kitchen Install - Would you let this go?
Comments (20)" ... my mother was seamstress & always said that "inside of the garment should look as good as outside"...I know, old school" I learned to construct garments this way and have spent countless hours with a seam ripper fixing mistakes that would never be seen by anyone but me. IMO, having something look just as good in the areas that can't be seen is the difference between excellent craftsmanship and average. I would definitely point it out to the cabinet maker, let him know that it annoyed me, and ask him if there is a way that he can make the mistakes less noticeable. Maybe he has a trick up his sleeve. In any case, he should take steps to prevent it on future jobs....See MoreHow to grow bamboo that is a runner and won't go crazy
Comments (2)While this may have worked well for you, in general this is dangerous advice. Your idea sounds about as safe as the "pull-out" to avoid pregnancy. Nurseries and garden centers make mistakes. Sometimes they carry mislabeled varieties. Even if you do correctly identify a species and plant something that's a "zone-pusher", you're risking an awful lot for really no reason. Clumping varities grow very rapidly too. I don't really see the reason for this unless there's a very, very specific cultivar you're after that doesn't have a comparable clumping cousin. What if you accidentally plant something that's super aggressive and you don't realize it until it's too late? The correct way to plant running varieties is in large cement planters that run the length of the fence or desired planting site. Tall edges ensure the rhizomes do not jump out of the planter and spread throughout the yard...or neighborhood....See MoreWhat is the widest you would go for aisles around kitchen island?
Comments (10)If you have to take a step to get from the sink or stove to the island it is too far for efficient work. I think you want to be able to pivot from one to the other. My best advice is to get some cardboard boxes and mock it up to see what feels comfortable for you. There is no one "right" answer. In a very large space I'd want to configure distinct, compact workstations either for multiple cooks or different kinds of activities. In general I think the fridge and the oven can be positioned away from the primary work areas as you don't need to access them very often in the course of most cooking. Having to take several steps to get to them doesn't waste much time. I have seen islands so big the owner had to use a sponge on a stick to wipe the center of it; I think it is safe to say that was too big. I wouldn't make an island I couldn't reach all the way across. Ours is 42", bordering on too big for my long arms....See MoreWhat paint colours would go well with my kitchen?
Comments (12)Using pops of color is a perfectly acceptable answer. I generally do neutrals throughout the main living area, but add more color to bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, Red is a strong color, so it is often better to add some touches rather than paint a whole room. I would try a few whites/off whites, try to get a white with a creamy undertone. Your wood trim and floors are perfect for a white/off white background. You also want to test some different lighting. I like daylight bulbs (5000 k), but I use a lot of purples in my décor and any yellow in the lighting turns purples to mud. It is a very white light with just the tiniest bit of yellow. It is not blue - you will hear that it is blue, but it isn't. The worlds top color experts set the standard for daylight The lower the K value the more yellow the light 2700 k only works in a few homes (Think historic Colonial or Tudor home with lots of dark woods and rich fall colors). Some people prefer a bit more warmth, some prefer less warmth. People in lower latitudes seem to have a preference for higher K values than those in colder climates. Many designers are designating 4000k as the end all be all perfect lighting, but you have to like the feeling that the lighting color creates. Test a couple of light bulb colors in a pair of bedroom lamps and see what feels good to you. Decide on lighting before picking your paint color as the light will change the appearance of the paint color. I would choose a white, off white or light color - something noticeably lighter than your cabinets. I would choose warmer, creamier tones. Something between the orange yellow of the cabinets and the greener tones in the counter. Here are a bunch that are where I would start. I love Creamy, Cotton White and Icing, but you should text a couple of others and see what they look like in your home. Icing is hands down my favorite white, but it has to work for you, in your home, with your lighting and your colors, not mine. You can get the Devine Icing at Benjamin Moore (company is no longer in existence, but the BM version is dead on.)...See MoreRelated Professionals
Hagerstown Interior Designers & Decorators · Owensboro Furniture & Accessories · Palm Springs Lighting · Agoura Hills Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Wentzville Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · South Sioux City Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Carpinteria Furniture & Accessories · Kettering General Contractors · Poquoson General Contractors · Wallington General Contractors · Channahon Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Gaffney Cabinets & Cabinetry · Rowland Heights Cabinets & Cabinetry · Stoughton Cabinets & Cabinetry · North Plainfield Cabinets & Cabinetry- 4 years ago
- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
- 4 years ago
Related Stories

KITCHEN DESIGNWhere to Place Your Kitchen Cabinetry Hardware
Does it go in the middle of the drawer, on the edge or nowhere at all? Get advice on positioning knobs and pulls
Full Story
KITCHEN STORAGEGoing Up: Vertical Storage Holds More Kitchen Stuff
Fit more of what you need at hand by looking to narrow or shallow kitchen spaces and walls
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Confidential: Go Bold on a Budget
Discover 5 ways this black and white beauty broke the mold but not the bank
Full Story
BEFORE AND AFTERSKitchen of the Week: Bungalow Kitchen’s Historic Charm Preserved
A new design adds function and modern conveniences and fits right in with the home’s period style
Full Story
REMODELING GUIDESFrom the Pros: 8 Reasons Kitchen Renovations Go Over Budget
We asked kitchen designers to tell us the most common budget-busters they see
Full Story
KITCHEN COUNTERTOPSKitchen Counters: Granite, Still a Go-to Surface Choice
Every slab of this natural stone is one of a kind — but there are things to watch for while you're admiring its unique beauty
Full Story
RUGSAdd Warmth and Personality to Your Kitchen With a Runner
See why these rugs are an excellent choice for the kitchen, and get the lowdown on which type to look for
Full Story
KITCHEN STORAGEWhere to Stash the Stand Mixer in Your Kitchen
Stand mixers aren’t huge, but they’re heavy. See storage ideas for keeping them accessible and easy to use
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNWhere Should You Put the Kitchen Sink?
Facing a window or your guests? In a corner or near the dishwasher? Here’s how to find the right location for your sink
Full Story
BEFORE AND AFTERSA Boston Kitchen and Bath Go From Dreary to Darling
See how a $25,000 renovation budget gave 2 outdated spaces in a small Massachusetts apartment a brand-new look
Full Story
Jilly