Will be changing out the fridge!

Island does not have to match.

I would do a very pale shade of blue to counter the all the oak.

a more sleek window treatment, like grommet drapes. Some large bold artwork. More modern light fixture? Nice big space with alot of natural light. good luck.

Looks like nice space, congratulations!

Change drapes, remove curtain in kitchen.

Change kitchen backsplash.

Change DR light fixture

Change yellow wall color (maybe light greenish).

Yes, SS fridge.

Congratualtions! Really nice home!

Here is what to do

1) Remove drapes and valance in kitchen ($0). Aesthetically, you don't need additional window treatments and looks like the area is private. So, likely you can leave them with nothing. If you find later you need light-blocking or privacy, shades can be added.

2) Put a counterheight table where the kitchen table is, but move to but up against tjhe wall where the buffet table is. Move chandelier to center over table. Updated chandelier. (You don't want an island here.....will look awkard with the peninsula). Also, finding the cabintry and countertop could prove to be impossible.).

3) Paint color on walls appears to be green. Once you have the furniture in, choose a lighter, more neutral wall color.

4) When you do decorate, don't make the mistake of placing a bunch of small items (like current owner).

5) Remove light in family room and replace with can light.

QUESTION

For family room, will there be a tv? If so, can you show more photos of the space? (Tv will be a little challenging in this room, but where they have it....shoved it the corner does not look good). Best would likely be on the long wall with sofa on the bay window wall.

Good luck! 😀

Thank you so much for the replies!
Any suggestion on what kind of counter top table would look best with this kitchen? And what style for bar stools? I generally like white but not sure how to incorporate more white or light neutral shades with all the wood colors. What wood stain table or chairs should I look for?
The position of the tv is challenging too. I was thinking where the art work is with the console table. Would the space look smaller if I put a sectional in front of the fireplace?
Thanks so much for helping

The TV may be in that location to minimize glare from all the great windows; hate to close drapes/shades to watch TV; might use the same location with a closed back stand.

Will you be using that table space for eating? Do you like sitting on high stools when you eat? If not, would not get a counter height table. Would wait until lived in house for 6-12 months before buying table/chairs for that space if you don't need them immediately.

I think update the lighting for sure and a lot depends on your style . I do agree waiting until you have lived in the space for a bit is always a good idea if you want real change like the island for instance What you want in the kitchen right now is not doable an island is exactly that it needs to be in the middle of the kitchen and you do not have space for one at the moment. The whole house as it is is very traditional is that your style ? I dislike sectionals always . A sofa and 2 choirs are a much better choice IMO he TV would go where they have the console table but without a to scale floor plan hard to give advice on that subject

Design needs to happen in these steps. Any other way is waste of your time and your $

1) Photos of styles you like

2) Floor plan

3) Select furniture

4) Select accessories.

I would not put furniture in front of the fireplace. It is a main walkway.

I would’t make any major changes ( e,g,., island ) until you’ve lived there for a year or so. Things like changing the paint, removing drapery , etc, . okay but nothing stuctural.

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