Kitchen design trends not satisfying my personal taste?
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Comments (37)The world of condos is a fascinating phenomenon that is all about high real estate prices. What has been interesting here in Vancouver has been that, while real estate prices have soared and soared for decades now, the condos really don't increase in value proportionately to detached homes. In other words, if I had bought a same-priced house in 2001 instead of a condo, my real estate would be worth a LOT more. Edb2n, it's great that you feel good about your choices. I know that we pay a high price for living where we do - and it does affect our quality of life in many ways. So many interesting photos being posted! I actually really like the size of a condo kitchen - when the layout truly works. Though I love how they look, I don't think I would feel comfortable working in a huge kitchen. I've always worked in small kitchens because most of my previous homes were very old when small was the norm....See MoreDesign choices/trends for new houses, Parade of Homes observations
Comments (19)Regarding a pocket office--- In my previous home, I had a big office space, but because it was upstairs, I went up there only when I was writing or editing for hours at a time. The day-to-day stuff was downstairs. Now, my office is my favorite new piece of furniture that is at one end of my long, narrow living room. I bought a secretary/desk from Arhaus where the inside space is large enough for me to connect my large monitor when I need to edit. I bought an adjustable leather stool, rather than a chair because it forces me to sit correctly when writing. The bottom area locks, has a file drawer and a printer shelf. Everything I need in one place! I also have an antique pie safe (with glass doors) that belonged to my grandfather. It is coincidentally the same height and width as the secretary. It's at that end of the room, too and I use it as a bookcase....See MoreHired designer with differences in taste
Comments (31)He is the second one that told me that the big veined countertops are out and will be dated soon. The more consistent smaller veins are IN. So? When you're talking about stone countertops -- which are extremely expensive and come with an environmental cost -- you shouldn't pay a bit of attention to what's "in". Rather, choose something simple that will last for decades, something around which you can redecorate, something you'll still like even if you paint the cabinets or make other significant change in the future. In addition, they're saying the mosaic backsplashes with bling are out and so are the picture framed details behind a range or stove Backsplashes aren't as permanent as countertops. Changing out a backsplash isn't as cheap /quick as repainting, but it's a whole lot cheaper /quicker than changing counter tops. The question is, what's going to be the star of your kitchen? If the answer is, counter tops, then stay simple with your backsplash. Or vice-versa. He said thats traditional and does not fit my kitchen style of shaker white outer cabs with black stained cherry wood island. You're using two-toned cabinets ... that's already a stand-out item, which means you need to stay simple with your other choices. Was everything I had in mind the wrong choices? Im confused. I want it plain but classy, not boring. Without seeing the items, I'm going with "Yes, wrong choices". Specifically, I think you have too many "stars" and not enough coordination, not enough thought about how the items work together as a whole. From your descriptions, I don't think you want plain at all; every choice you're making tells me that's not what you want. Overall -- not speaking of you, but people in general -- many bad choices are made based upon the fear of "not being boring".Stay simple (not plain) in your big-ticket items ... bring in trend and personality with accessories, which can be changed out with a trip to Home Goods. Pick a counter with movement or a backsplash with interest. Not both. One. The two together are visually overwhelming. The other element can still have character. It will just need to be less visually complex. Well stated. The reason that you are getting advice to simplify your overly fussy and traditional ideas is that they are in direct conflict with the bones of your very contemporary home. Oh, your house is contemporary? Oh, yeah, you're on the wrong track. No, no, no to white Shaker cabinets (even if they are the king of the kitchen at the moment). Contemporary and Shaker are not friends. No to two-tone cabinets. Instead, look to slab fronts in a deep, rich color. Consider simple, oversized pulls. Pick a strong color for accessories. Think about it this way: By choosing a contemporary house, you've already "set the tone" for your decorating ... going traditional in the kitchen will create a mis-matched look, and it will never work. This is your house? My first thoughts: I don't care for the pale wood. Your cabinets are spread out /unusual in shape ... which is a reason to keep your design simple. The clutter on the countertops /open shelves is distracting. You have no "star", no focal point now. Your uppers vary widely ... too many styles; I vote for no more than two cabinet styles for your uppers. This is a lovely room. I'd like to see some color brought in through pillows and throws, and then don't change anything. This room is simple ... yet also inviting. The items mesh together well. You have two standout items (fireplace and wall of windows), yet they don't compete with one another because of the room's size and because everything else is simple in style....See MoreSo confused! I don't even know my own taste anymore!
Comments (22)Helen, my husband is over here coveting your kitchen. He's a big fan of Prairie, Deco, and Art Nouveau. I'm not sure how things are nationally, although I do know that locally white oak has suddenly gotten impossible to lay hands on, costs the Earth, and comes with lead times in excess of two months. You can have it, but you're going to both pay and wait for it. Just something to ask about when you order, because sometimes lead times can really mess up a reno. It might NOT be a problem with cabs, but yet turn out to BE a problem for flooring, or vice versa. Speaking of, does anybody know if Kohler is back up and running after their factory fire? I seem to recall the Whitehaven sink having a 9 month lead time for a while....See MoreM Miller
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