Maria Killam Principles or Go my own way - Kitchen Refresh
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Comments (41)No worries on the hijacking. This thread ended up way more interesting than it started and got to the crux of the matter, even if I didn't realize that's I was really asking. The consensus thing is interesting and so right on. I am constantly looking for validation for my choices. I consider this to be a character flaw and I'm trying to change my ways. So the way I deal with things is to not tell anyone what our decision is (well other than a few people like the friend who has been weighing in on design decisions for years and people who I know will nod politely even if they hate it). It is easier for me to be all confident and take on the attitude of "it's my kitchen and therefore the opinions of my DH and I are the only that matter" when I've not opened myself up to hearing negative comments (real and perceived) about our choices. The second I hear something negative it takes a little joy out of it for me. Like I said, it's a character flaw. That's why I don't ask for opinions on GW unless I REALLY want to know the good the bad and the ugly of it. Because people here are honest. That's a good thing, by the way, because it's the kind of honestly you won't get from the "oh that's nice" nodders and sometimes you really need that. You'll notice, for instance, that I never came back to this thread to mention what the decision actually was or to report that I did make one (thankfully just a few days after starting this thread so I could move on with my life). People here tend to be much more positive when they see a kitchen finished not only because they see the whole vision completed but also because they realize that it's not changing now so there is no need to say anything but positive comments (that reaffirm those pesky decisions). The nightmare: a finished kitchen post that only gets a handful of comments because you know people are doing the whole "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything." And of course that's when you wish you had asked for some truthful opinions while you were making the decisions....See MoreWhat color would you paint my small kitchen
Comments (32)Kitchens are a great place to put a lot of color, especially with white cabinets and appliances. You don't have that much wall space left over so it's harder for a color to become overwhelming. You can always put something like the turquoise above a chair rail and a darker shade of the same color -- even as dark as a navy, or a contrasting but more neutral color -- like a cocoa, on the bottom. If you don't have photoshop, make a copy of your photo (color or B/W) and white out the walls, then make several more copies. Get out some crayons or colored pencils and get a feel for what you like. My DH can't visualize things, so we had to go through a similar process with the drawings of our kitchen plans to make some of the decisions....See MoreHelp with my kitchen wall and trim colors!
Comments (27)It IS gorgeous! I looked up questions on the inspiration kitchen and found this about the tile, below. Look at the sink in your inspiration photo, and your overhang looks just like it. Also look at the white sink and compare it to the tiles, and you'll see it's not pure white. January 2, 2016 karebear_0 wrote: Love the backsplash - [Can you tell me where the neutral-toned subway tile backsplash is from? It's beautiful! [(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/love-the-backsplash-dsvw-vd~3588264) Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc. It's a very beautiful glazed hand-made tile, but no longer manufactured. I would look at a line like Quemere, made in Port Chester NY. Or contact Ken Mason in California. Both these hand made lines have lovely glazes. Good luck....See MoreKitchen cabinet color disaster
Comments (59)I would be inclined to use brass (but not the bright polished brass of 20 years ago); I think it would be very pretty with the red. But, black will work. I love brushed nickel (have it in my own kitchen) but I think it is better to repeat elements - esp. if you are going to have metal legs on the table. I love the idea of repurposing your table! If you want a slightly industrial look, you could make the new legs and shelf support out of galvanized pipe with brass fittings (combining black and brass). Or, just paint those table legs, unless you really want the metal element. I would go for recessed light, but I think you need more than 4 (from what I can see). They need to be positioned over the edges of your counters as well as the island. I am having trouble visualizing pendants for the island with the skylight there. Repositioning/installing recessed lights is not hard, but you might have to factor in repairing the holes from the track lights unless they are in the right spots for the new recessed lights. Can you get the new LED disc lights? Very easy to install, I understand. You also might need to do some wall repair from removing the upper cabinets, so don't forget to include that in your budget. Do you need the DR space as part of your kitchen? Would you want that separate room in the future for any purpose? I would wait on demolishing the archway until you see. how everything else works -- unless of course, the space is needed for the table/island. Oh, and when you get the rug to cover the floor gap, make sure it is one that can be cleaned well - colorfast, and can tolerate water. I take my large kitchen rug outside spring and fall and wash it with rug cleaner and the hose to rinse, letting it dry in the sun....See Morecpartist
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