How do I transition from one trim color to another (den to kitchen)¿
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Comments (7)We took out our half wall between the kitchen and FR but left short 2' wall because we needed a wall for an outlet and the central vac outlet. At first, I was a little bummed, but now I like it because while the rooms are open to each other, they have some separation. I painted my kitchen a bolder gold color and the FR a lighter gold. We also didn't remove the wall coming down from the ceiling, I can't remember exactly why, but I think it was because we thought the short 2' wall would look odd just sortof sticking out. I wished we had trimmed out the opening, but we couldn't find the same trim as the rest of the house, and it was adding up in costs, so we just left it untrimmed. I love the before and after pictures of my kitchen. It was so god awful and I have to take all the credit for that lovely garden wallpaper! Before: After:...See MoreAnother snarly 'how do I trim this' question
Comments (6)The 2X4 idea should look just like another t&g board connecting the cathedral ceiling angle to the horizontal ceiling. The width should be parallel to the t&g pattern. Since it appears that you are beyond the intersection with the hall, the out of squareness should be unnoticible. Work by trimming the existing t&g spacers etc. so that the 2X4 rests flat against the hall ceiling and the edge of the t&g and scribe the 2X4 to meet the t&g. Cut with a table saw to thickness then cut the slope and rout the edges. If the thickness is consistent, it could be done in one cut. If not, it is more difficult, but doable. Poplar would probably be a good choice for the 2X4 so it can be finished to match the t&g. Good luck....See MoreTransition from Kitchen to Another Room - Looking for Photos
Comments (12)You can add a strip of molding on the wall vertically where the paint can change between rooms. In our last house it was all open plan and I had a heck of a time figuring out where to change the kitchen to living room color as it had a lot of angles and breaks in the ceilings and yet the wall went straight along the whole front of our house with no break or corner anywhere. Once it was done, it was never an issue and I bet no one would have noticed whichever way I did it. You can always try one way and rework if it does not look right. I agree about making it along the same color family in different shades or making it an equal shade (like one light color to another, or a medium to another). I don't think you'd want great contrast from one to another. We are making it open plan on this house and will have a light lavender in the kitchen, to a light green color on the back wall to a darker green color on the next wall that is 2 steps from back wall. The front wall will end up the same light green as the back. This way each transition is smooth and yet we won't have it be monochromatic. The space is too big for one color and it will cover 4 separate function rooms (kitchen, den, dr & lr). Some designers would do all one color for drama, but I love to pick paint colors and mix it up, so that is not an option for me. ;) I can also change a wall or 2 without having to do the whole space if I get bored....See MoreTransitioning from one style to another . . .
Comments (11)I suspect very few of us knew our styles when we first got married, and many of us keep fine-honing it all our lives, so you're in excellent company. I love all the great ideas and pictures posted here. I think you'll find some fun inspiration in your local library in magazines and books, and by googling key words and clicking on "images." You can save your favorite pictures to folders on your computer marked "living room," "bedroom," "curtains," etc. Paint is always a cheap way to dramatically change the look and feel of a room. You might even ask the guys at the paint store if you can look at their pile of paints people rejected -- they sell those very cheap, like about $3/gallon, and you may find just the color you want. It's worth a shot. Check out your local Craigslist. You'll find everything under the sun on it and lots of bargains if you're willing to wade through some junk that makes you laugh. You can go see things before you buy, you save lotsa dough, you meet folks and make them happy, and your $ doesn't go to some big box store. Plus, you can sell things you have you don't love and buy things you like better. It's free to advertise there. If you're looking for something specific, check it every day because the biggest bargains get sold fastest. Take pictures of your rooms. You'd be amazed what you see in pictures that you didn't see in person, like a picture hung crooked or too high, or an imbalance in your accessories, or dust bunnies, or whatever... but things will jump out at you. Some things are very easy to do yourself to save lots of money, like re-covering dining chairs, refinishing table tops, stripping old furniture and sewing curtains. You'll learn what you love or hate doing by jumping in and trying. There are tons of instructions for all sorts of projects on the web, and plenty of helpful folks all over the Garden Forum. We're on your side, eager to see your before and after pictures, and happy to help any way we can. Post pics and ask your questions. So yes, you CAN change your home's look and add loads of charm on a very tight budget -- many of us here do that -- and there are many charming cottage designs that say "come on in and make yourself at home!"...See MoreRelated Professionals
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I think at the least, both sides have to End at the same point, the break in the ceiling. So I would remove some of the tile on the left hand side. Yes the countertop will extend slightly onto the other finish, but I think that is the most discreet way to handle this, given the circumstances.
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I appreciate all your advice. I think to paint my bagel trim white is out of the question. It took me 2 years to get all of the rooms painted and it would be an absolute nightmare. I agree that it would help to take down some of the Subway and have it end at the same place as the other side. I'm including another picture of the rest of the den so you can see what it looks like all the way across. I don't know if that helps any. Again thanks for the expertise.
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I think you are going to have to recreate the left bit of wall on the right of the door. The boundary needs to be re-established if you are going to keep the area on the left in the colors it is.
It's abrupt, but the two spaces can't really bleed into each other since they have two different identities and you want to keep it that way.
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I agree that's what needs to be done. I'm a little embarassed to admit it, but that's exactly the way the wall used to be. We had matching wainscoting on both sides of that large doorway. Then, when they came to install our countertops, the wainscoting stuck out too far for the edge of the countertop to be flush against the wall. That's when some dummy (ME) came up with the idea to pull it all out and just extend the tile all the way over. Could kick myself..... I think I will just recreate what was there, before. (see picture) Thanks so much for the advice.
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