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Nilda Thank you!
We are more traditional type people. Super modern we are not. Lol. ?I like a little country but not over the top. ?My sister is crazy into country. (Like to the point of ridiculous)
I’ve thought about doing some pretty tile on the wall above the counters. ? Yes, plants! ?I haven’t moved my plants over there. ?Need to figure that out. I wish the kitchen window was a Bow window to have a deep sill. ?May have to have a talk with hubby about that! Connie
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On Jan 11, 2022, at 5:32 PM, Nilda <nildamesa@...> wrote:
? Connie - what a great space! That's the size of an NYC apartment. FWIW - decide on whether you like super modern, country, outdoor natural, etc style to start. Then you can look at drawer pulls to match that style. Look at mags online that you like, whether it's Architectural Digest, Veranda, Better Homes, whatever. Even the Ikea catalog, or Restoration Hardware. They all have websites with ideas. Houzz and AT as Jaya mentioned are also good for inspiration. Spotlights, downlights will all modernize the space. Color theory: if you want to minimize the yellow-orange of the cabinets, stay away from purple and blue shades for the walls. Think about whether staining the cabinets something like a deeper?shade of mahogany or walnut might?be?worth doing if you want to keep the look of the wood. Or whitewashing them or staining a light grey if you want to go lighter. Think about whether something like subway tile for the walls might be good, even if it's down the line. I think?on AT they also show these stickon?wallpaper options people use for backsplashes that are reasonable and really change the look of a space. Also, plants. They'll liven up the space too.? Mostly, congratulations! Nilda Hi Connie
no decorating guru here but, if possible, I’d get rid of the fan & lights. Looks a bit old fashioned! Lots of down lights in the ceiling would work I think.
What a huge kitchen, could fit 3 of mine in there!?
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Thanks Mary! Lots of good ideas. ?
Can’t paint the cabinets, though. ?Darryl says absolutely no. ?He was horrified at the mention. They are in like-new condition. ( Especially after all the work we did to scrub and polish them. ?)
Tge appliances probably don’t have much life left. The microwave is the only new one. ?I’m just hoping they hold out for the rest of this year while we pay for everything else.?
I already requested some can lights and under cabinet lights. ?
The counters are very worn. ? In some places, the finish is worn through, so they’re going. ?Just trying to choose the new color/pattern. ?
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On Jan 13, 2022, at 8:12 AM, mary_007usa via groups.io <sewgood5@...> wrote:
?Connie,
Fabulous kitchen space!? You're going to love it, once you do your magic.? You've got good neutrals on the floor, counter top and appliances.? I like the black appliances.? Here are some ideas.
1.? I'd paint those cabinets and buy ultra modern hardware.? Try not to get pulls that have little bars that extend outward from the pull (I've always hated them b/c they catch my pockets as I work!).? Here's a post about how to coordinate with black appliances.? Once you get them painted, the arched bevel will look fine.? I'm into lighter colors, but there are plenty of great examples of darker treatments for a dramatic modern effect. Love the look of dark, but I cook a lot and need a happy, light space.? Might want to consider painting the island an accent color.
2.? Lots of down lighting cans wired into zones, each with their own dimmer switches.
3.? Under cabinet lighting.
4.? Whatever paint on the drywall above the cabinets, paint the ceiling with 20% of that color mixed with your white ceiling paint so it's lightly tinted.
5.? A great ceiling fan or focal point lighting fixture.? This one comes in many finishes.
OR
6.? A Fab light fixture that adds interest and movement:
Don't think I like the clear bulbs on this one, but I do like the swirls and the dark color that marries nicely with the appliances:?
Kitchens offer so many possibilities.? It's one of those places in the home (along with a guest powder room) where you can launch into something more modern and fun, even if the rest of the house trends traditional.
Slap some paint on it and it will look great!
Michael is looking at houses with most of the bedrooms, etc. on one floor.? One is being built near Raleigh's newest shopping area within a mile of our current home, so we are looking.? I'm not sure about moving even closer to a high rise area.? Our neighborhood is already close, but nestled in a tiny wooded pocket.? So many decisions!
Excited for you,
Mary.
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Hi Regan
Very helpful! The appliances are old except for the microwave. ?I will probably replace with brushed nickel stainless so definitely not wanting to decorate to the black. ?I’ve decided to ignore it. ???
Re:removing cabinets Hadn’t thought about that but we do need a new stove hood so putting in a large vent would look nice.?
Glass fronts on some of them would definitely help. ?
The ceiling fans already have burial plots. ?I want something interesting/unusual ?over the island and the eat-in kitchen area.?
I’ve already requested under cabinet lights. ?We put them in here at our current house when we gutted the kitchen. ?I love them.?
Yes, the floor tile is staying but we’re having the grout redone. Do not like the checkerboard look with the black lines AT ALL.?
So much to ponder!!! Connie
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On Jan 14, 2022, at 2:43 PM, Regan Conley <ohthatreganconley@...> wrote:
? 颁辞苍苍颈别—
To me one big thing is what do you want to do with the kitchen long term and how can you move towards that goal? For example, how old are those appliances? If they’re going to need replacing in the next couple years, would you choose a different color like stainless or white? If they’re going to need replacing and you lock yourself into a design scheme based on black appliances, you might have regrets.?
Color-wise, since you’re not going to be replacing the floor, you probably want to lean into that a bit. Here’s a kitchen with honey oak cabinets where the island and walls are painted a similar color as your floor. They’ve lightened it up with white paint for the doors, trim & ceiling, a stainless sink, and nickel for the pulls & faucet, plus that beautiful oatmeal quartz for the counters. Cool colors for accents, like blue, also help balance out all that honey oak. Swapping out the sink for stainless or white enamel wouldn’t be hugely expensive and you could have it done when you replace the counters (and use the opportunity to get an under-mount sink with a large single bowl—but maybe it’s just me that hates double bowl sinks which are too small to soak a pan and over-mount sinks that are grunge traps.)?
One issue is simply how much honey oak there is because you have so many cabinets. Can any of them be removed or swapped out for something else? You could take out the cabinets over the cooktop and replace with a big stainless vent hood. Or swap out some of the doors for glass fronts. Ditch the appliance garage when you have the countertops replaced. Take out the uppers on either side of window and put in some open shelving to show off some white dishes, glassware or some pretty serving pieces that you have, plus a plant or two.
Finally, I agree with whoever suggested ditching the light fixture. It’s too big, dated and in an awkward location. If the budget will allow, I’d install can lights in the ceiling and maybe some pendants over the island, but you could also just keep it open. Under cabinet lighting is also a nice luxury.
Have fun!
—搁别驳补苍
That is SO helpful! I was going to try the Room and Board online design service as I really like their furniture, but things have gotten away from me due to more pressing issues. However, I think we really would be best served by having someone see the actual space toward arranging and knowing what to buy as the new house is positively enormous for us.?jacqueline? ? Jacqui, furniture stores sometimes have a designer/decorator on staff (or might have a referral list). That was my first career out of college back in the 70s. Sometimes it's fee-based, sometimes it's value added with purchase. I worked with builders of vacation homes on placement of things like outlets and baseboard heat units, paneling color, and with clients on furniture selection and placement. The last couple years before Brendan was born, I specialized in high end window treatments. All based in a furniture store in the Poconos. I was salaried, so no incentive to up sell. Ann in PA
On January 11, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
Jacqui My physical therapist mentioned that he had hired a decorator when I was having treatments. So I asked him who he had hired and he gave me her name. She does mostly commercial properties, very few homes. But she was willing to both give us ideas via consultation and do the entire thing - including replacing all our furniture and re-doing the kitchen. Which we didn't want to do so we just had her give us ideas. We then went back to her a year or two later for the master bath when we remodeled that. She didn't give us any ideas on color and stuff there, just discussed layout with us and gave us the idea about hiding the door.?
I think you have to ask around. My son and DIL have just hired a decorator to help them with their master bath and I think they asked around for recommendations. You could also check Yelp I guess.? Jaya-
how did you go about finding a decorator? I would desperately love to hire someone to come in and tell me where our things should go! jacqueline? On Jan 10, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Congrats on closing Laura! Which town will you be looking in? I think you are moving further out from Boston iirc, right? On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 8:50 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: I like strong colors myself - and they will pop next to all that honey colored oak and the black appliances,?
Laura
BTW, just closed on my house in Arlington ?Now to house hunt...
Hey guys!
Happy New year to one and all.? We’ve been so busy trying to get stuff done at the new house that I’ve not had time to even think.??
Anybody here good at decorating?? I have a huge kitchen full of honey oak cabinets that are in excellent condition and too costly to replace.? It needs help to look updated.??
We are getting new counter tops for sure, but I can’t decide what color to paint the walls that will help minimize all that honey color.? I’m not thrilled with the black appliances, but they’re staying for now.? Too much else to pay for—carpet, paint, etc.??
Here’s the pics from the real estate listing.? It’s currently lavender and plum at the bottom below the chair rail.? Does nothing for the room. The border with grapes is already outta there!?
The tile is in good shape but hate the black grout lines so we are having the grout redone.??
This is the countertop color I’m thinking of.?
And ideas are greatly appreciated!
Connie
-- ?Jaya
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House was built in 1999! ?I think the woman who had it built was severely stuck in the 80’s. ?The paint colors and decor screamed 80’s. ?
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On Jan 12, 2022, at 1:27 PM, Melisande R. Wolf via groups.io <melisanderwolf@...> wrote:
? Don’t know if it might help with ideas, but I’ve been doing some house dreaming and have seen some interesting ways to partially update kitchens.? Wonder if looking at what’s going on in some “hot markets” might give you some ideas. ? Looks like a really wonderful space, but yikes those cabinets scream early 80s to me! ? Melisande ? ? Yeah, the fans are going! ?I want something over the island. ? So much to do! ? Hi Connie
no decorating guru here but, if possible, I’d get rid of the fan & lights. Looks a bit old fashioned! Lots of down lights in the ceiling would work I think.
What a huge kitchen, could fit 3 of mine in there!? Beryl
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颁辞苍苍颈别—
To me one big thing is what do you want to do with the kitchen long term and how can you move towards that goal? For example, how old are those appliances? If they’re going to need replacing in the next couple years, would you choose a different color like stainless or white? If they’re going to need replacing and you lock yourself into a design scheme based on black appliances, you might have regrets.?
Color-wise, since you’re not going to be replacing the floor, you probably want to lean into that a bit. Here’s a kitchen with honey oak cabinets where the island and walls are painted a similar color as your floor. They’ve lightened it up with white paint for the doors, trim & ceiling, a stainless sink, and nickel for the pulls & faucet, plus that beautiful oatmeal quartz for the counters. Cool colors for accents, like blue, also help balance out all that honey oak. Swapping out the sink for stainless or white enamel wouldn’t be hugely expensive and you could have it done when you replace the counters (and use the opportunity to get an under-mount sink with a large single bowl—but maybe it’s just me that hates double bowl sinks which are too small to soak a pan and over-mount sinks that are grunge traps.)?
One issue is simply how much honey oak there is because you have so many cabinets. Can any of them be removed or swapped out for something else? You could take out the cabinets over the cooktop and replace with a big stainless vent hood. Or swap out some of the doors for glass fronts. Ditch the appliance garage when you have the countertops replaced. Take out the uppers on either side of window and put in some open shelving to show off some white dishes, glassware or some pretty serving pieces that you have, plus a plant or two.
Finally, I agree with whoever suggested ditching the light fixture. It’s too big, dated and in an awkward location. If the budget will allow, I’d install can lights in the ceiling and maybe some pendants over the island, but you could also just keep it open. Under cabinet lighting is also a nice luxury.
Have fun!
—搁别驳补苍
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That is SO helpful! I was going to try the Room and Board online design service as I really like their furniture, but things have gotten away from me due to more pressing issues. However, I think we really would be best served by having someone see the actual space toward arranging and knowing what to buy as the new house is positively enormous for us.?jacqueline? ? Jacqui, furniture stores sometimes have a designer/decorator on staff (or might have a referral list). That was my first career out of college back in the 70s. Sometimes it's fee-based, sometimes it's value added with purchase. I worked with builders of vacation homes on placement of things like outlets and baseboard heat units, paneling color, and with clients on furniture selection and placement. The last couple years before Brendan was born, I specialized in high end window treatments. All based in a furniture store in the Poconos. I was salaried, so no incentive to up sell. Ann in PA
On January 11, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
Jacqui My physical therapist mentioned that he had hired a decorator when I was having treatments. So I asked him who he had hired and he gave me her name. She does mostly commercial properties, very few homes. But she was willing to both give us ideas via consultation and do the entire thing - including replacing all our furniture and re-doing the kitchen. Which we didn't want to do so we just had her give us ideas. We then went back to her a year or two later for the master bath when we remodeled that. She didn't give us any ideas on color and stuff there, just discussed layout with us and gave us the idea about hiding the door.?
I think you have to ask around. My son and DIL have just hired a decorator to help them with their master bath and I think they asked around for recommendations. You could also check Yelp I guess.? Jaya-
how did you go about finding a decorator? I would desperately love to hire someone to come in and tell me where our things should go! jacqueline? On Jan 10, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Congrats on closing Laura! Which town will you be looking in? I think you are moving further out from Boston iirc, right? On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 8:50 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: I like strong colors myself - and they will pop next to all that honey colored oak and the black appliances,?
Laura
BTW, just closed on my house in Arlington ?Now to house hunt...
Hey guys!
Happy New year to one and all.? We’ve been so busy trying to get stuff done at the new house that I’ve not had time to even think.??
Anybody here good at decorating?? I have a huge kitchen full of honey oak cabinets that are in excellent condition and too costly to replace.? It needs help to look updated.??
We are getting new counter tops for sure, but I can’t decide what color to paint the walls that will help minimize all that honey color.? I’m not thrilled with the black appliances, but they’re staying for now.? Too much else to pay for—carpet, paint, etc.??
Here’s the pics from the real estate listing.? It’s currently lavender and plum at the bottom below the chair rail.? Does nothing for the room. The border with grapes is already outta there!?
The tile is in good shape but hate the black grout lines so we are having the grout redone.??
This is the countertop color I’m thinking of.?
And ideas are greatly appreciated!
Connie
-- ?Jaya
-- ?Jaya
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That is SO helpful! I was going to try the Room and Board online design service as I really like their furniture, but things have gotten away from me due to more pressing issues. However, I think we really would be best served by having someone see the actual space toward arranging and knowing what to buy as the new house is positively enormous for us.?
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On Jan 11, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote:
? Jacqui, furniture stores sometimes have a designer/decorator on staff (or might have a referral list). That was my first career out of college back in the 70s. Sometimes it's fee-based, sometimes it's value added with purchase.
I worked with builders of vacation homes on placement of things like outlets and baseboard heat units, paneling color, and with clients on furniture selection and placement. The last couple years before Brendan was born, I specialized in high end window treatments. All based in a furniture store in the Poconos. I was salaried, so no incentive to up sell.
Ann in PA
On January 11, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
Jacqui My physical therapist mentioned that he had hired a decorator when I was having treatments. So I asked him who he had hired and he gave me her name. She does mostly commercial properties, very few homes. But she was willing to both give us ideas via consultation and do the entire thing - including replacing all our furniture and re-doing the kitchen. Which we didn't want to do so we just had her give us ideas. We then went back to her a year or two later for the master bath when we remodeled that. She didn't give us any ideas on color and stuff there, just discussed layout with us and gave us the idea about hiding the door.?
I think you have to ask around. My son and DIL have just hired a decorator to help them with their master bath and I think they asked around for recommendations. You could also check Yelp I guess.? Jaya-
how did you go about finding a decorator? I would desperately love to hire someone to come in and tell me where our things should go! jacqueline? On Jan 10, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Congrats on closing Laura! Which town will you be looking in? I think you are moving further out from Boston iirc, right? On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 8:50 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: I like strong colors myself - and they will pop next to all that honey colored oak and the black appliances,?
Laura
BTW, just closed on my house in Arlington ?Now to house hunt...
Hey guys!
Happy New year to one and all.? We’ve been so busy trying to get stuff done at the new house that I’ve not had time to even think.?
Anybody here good at decorating?? I have a huge kitchen full of honey oak cabinets that are in excellent condition and too costly to replace.? It needs help to look updated.?
We are getting new counter tops for sure, but I can’t decide what color to paint the walls that will help minimize all that honey color.? I’m not thrilled with the black appliances, but they’re staying for now.? Too much else to pay for—carpet, paint, etc.?
Here’s the pics from the real estate listing.? It’s currently lavender and plum at the bottom below the chair rail.? Does nothing for the room. The border with grapes is already outta there!
The tile is in good shape but hate the black grout lines so we are having the grout redone.?
This is the countertop color I’m thinking of.
And ideas are greatly appreciated!
Connie
-- Jaya
-- Jaya
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Loving all the amazing ideas from everyone. ?I am learning so much! jacqueline?
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On Jan 13, 2022, at 9:31 AM, Jenny Swanson <jenny@...> wrote:
? Me too, we have a kitchen/family room to update when DH finally comes home from Switzerland….. ? Jenny ? ? Mary I really love the way you think! ? Connie,
Fabulous kitchen space!? You're going to love it, once you do your magic.? You've got good neutrals on the floor, counter top and appliances.? I like the black appliances.? Here are some ideas.
1.? I'd paint those cabinets and buy ultra modern hardware.? Try not to get pulls that have little bars that extend outward from the pull (I've always hated them b/c they catch my pockets as I work!).? Here's a post about how to coordinate with black appliances.? Once you get them painted, the arched bevel will look fine.? I'm into lighter colors, but there are plenty of great examples of darker treatments for a dramatic modern effect. Love the look of dark, but I cook a lot and need a happy, light space.? Might want to consider painting the island an accent color.
2.? Lots of down lighting cans wired into zones, each with their own dimmer switches.
3.? Under cabinet lighting.
4.? Whatever paint on the drywall above the cabinets, paint the ceiling with 20% of that color mixed with your white ceiling paint so it's lightly tinted.
5.? A great ceiling fan or focal point lighting fixture.? This one comes in many finishes.
OR
6.? A Fab light fixture that adds interest and movement:
Don't think I like the clear bulbs on this one, but I do like the swirls and the dark color that marries nicely with the appliances:?
Kitchens offer so many possibilities.? It's one of those places in the home (along with a guest powder room) where you can launch into something more modern and fun, even if the rest of the house trends traditional.
Slap some paint on it and it will look great!
Michael is looking at houses with most of the bedrooms, etc. on one floor.? One is being built near Raleigh's newest shopping area within a mile of our current home, so we are looking.? I'm not sure about moving even closer to a high rise area.? Our neighborhood is already close, but nestled in a tiny wooded pocket.? So many decisions!
Excited for you,
Mary.
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Been there! We went 6 months without a cut to try and keep the family safe. ?When I finally broke down and went with Marguerite, arrived to discover ours wasn’t wearing a mask at all! Said she couldn’t due to historical abuse. Sigh.?
Had to find someone relatively quickly because i caught Marguerite cutting her hair with nail clippers out of frustration. We lucked into a great girl who always wears a well fitting mask (for us at least), but she is in a salon where no one else does anymore.?
Of course, it’s Tennessee so we are the weirdos for wearing ours. ??♀??
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? Yes, it is much harder in covid times. I had to get a new hair stylist right after the pandemic started because my long-time stylist moved away to be closer to her children in No VA. I asked a friend and started going to her stylist but spacing it out more so I'm not exposing myself so often. Then the new stylist told me that she doesn't plan on getting vaccinated so I started looking for a new one.
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Me too, we have a kitchen/family room to update when DH finally comes home from Switzerland….. ? Jenny ?
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Sent: 13 January 2022 14:28
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Subject: Re: [yarnmongers] Kitchen Decor help?? Mary I really love the way you think! ? Connie,
Fabulous kitchen space!? You're going to love it, once you do your magic.? You've got good neutrals on the floor, counter top and appliances.? I like the black appliances.? Here are some ideas.
1.? I'd paint those cabinets and buy ultra modern hardware.? Try not to get pulls that have little bars that extend outward from the pull (I've always hated them b/c they catch my pockets as I work!).? Here's a post about how to coordinate with black appliances.? Once you get them painted, the arched bevel will look fine.? I'm into lighter colors, but there are plenty of great examples of darker treatments for a dramatic modern effect. Love the look of dark, but I cook a lot and need a happy, light space.? Might want to consider painting the island an accent color.
2.? Lots of down lighting cans wired into zones, each with their own dimmer switches.
3.? Under cabinet lighting.
4.? Whatever paint on the drywall above the cabinets, paint the ceiling with 20% of that color mixed with your white ceiling paint so it's lightly tinted.
5.? A great ceiling fan or focal point lighting fixture.? This one comes in many finishes.
OR
6.? A Fab light fixture that adds interest and movement:
Don't think I like the clear bulbs on this one, but I do like the swirls and the dark color that marries nicely with the appliances:?
Kitchens offer so many possibilities.? It's one of those places in the home (along with a guest powder room) where you can launch into something more modern and fun, even if the rest of the house trends traditional.
Slap some paint on it and it will look great!
Michael is looking at houses with most of the bedrooms, etc. on one floor.? One is being built near Raleigh's newest shopping area within a mile of our current home, so we are looking.? I'm not sure about moving even closer to a high rise area.? Our neighborhood is already close, but nestled in a tiny wooded pocket.? So many decisions!
Excited for you,
Mary.
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Mary I really love the way you think!
Lise in NJ
Connie,
Fabulous kitchen space!? You're going to love it, once you do your magic.? You've got good neutrals on the floor, counter top and appliances.? I like the black appliances.? Here are some ideas.
1.? I'd paint those cabinets and buy ultra modern hardware.? Try not to get pulls that have little bars that extend outward from the pull (I've always hated them b/c they catch my pockets as I work!).? Here's a post about how to coordinate with black appliances.? Once you get them painted, the arched bevel will look fine.? I'm into lighter colors, but there are plenty of great examples of darker treatments for a dramatic modern effect. Love the look of dark, but I cook a lot and need a happy, light space.? Might want to consider painting the island an accent color.
2.? Lots of down lighting cans wired into zones, each with their own dimmer switches.
3.? Under cabinet lighting.
4.? Whatever paint on the drywall above the cabinets, paint the ceiling with 20% of that color mixed with your white ceiling paint so it's lightly tinted.
5.? A great ceiling fan or focal point lighting fixture.? This one comes in many finishes.
OR
6.? A Fab light fixture that adds interest and movement:
Don't think I like the clear bulbs on this one, but I do like the swirls and the dark color that marries nicely with the appliances:?
Kitchens offer so many possibilities.? It's one of those places in the home (along with a guest powder room) where you can launch into something more modern and fun, even if the rest of the house trends traditional.
Slap some paint on it and it will look great!
Michael is looking at houses with most of the bedrooms, etc. on one floor.? One is being built near Raleigh's newest shopping area within a mile of our current home, so we are looking.? I'm not sure about moving even closer to a high rise area.? Our neighborhood is already close, but nestled in a tiny wooded pocket.? So many decisions!
Excited for you,
Mary.
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Connie,
Fabulous kitchen space!? You're going to love it, once you do your magic.? You've got good neutrals on the floor, counter top and appliances.? I like the black appliances.? Here are some ideas.
1.? I'd paint those cabinets and buy ultra modern hardware.? Try not to get pulls that have little bars that extend outward from the pull (I've always hated them b/c they catch my pockets as I work!).? Here's a post about how to coordinate with black appliances.? Once you get them painted, the arched bevel will look fine.? I'm into lighter colors, but there are plenty of great examples of darker treatments for a dramatic modern effect. Love the look of dark, but I cook a lot and need a happy, light space.? Might want to consider painting the island an accent color.
2.? Lots of down lighting cans wired into zones, each with their own dimmer switches.
3.? Under cabinet lighting.
4.? Whatever paint on the drywall above the cabinets, paint the ceiling with 20% of that color mixed with your white ceiling paint so it's lightly tinted.
5.? A great ceiling fan or focal point lighting fixture.? This one comes in many finishes.
OR
6.? A Fab light fixture that adds interest and movement:
Don't think I like the clear bulbs on this one, but I do like the swirls and the dark color that marries nicely with the appliances:?
Kitchens offer so many possibilities.? It's one of those places in the home (along with a guest powder room) where you can launch into something more modern and fun, even if the rest of the house trends traditional.
Slap some paint on it and it will look great!
Michael is looking at houses with most of the bedrooms, etc. on one floor.? One is being built near Raleigh's newest shopping area within a mile of our current home, so we are looking.? I'm not sure about moving even closer to a high rise area.? Our neighborhood is already close, but nestled in a tiny wooded pocket.? So many decisions!
Excited for you,
Mary.
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Don’t know if it might help with ideas, but I’ve been doing some house dreaming and have seen some interesting ways to partially update kitchens.? Wonder if looking at what’s going on in some “hot markets” might give you some ideas. ? Looks like a really wonderful space, but yikes those cabinets scream early 80s to me! ? Melisande ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of connie@... Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 2:04 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [yarnmongers] Kitchen Decor help? ? Yeah, the fans are going! ?I want something over the island. ? So much to do! ? Hi Connie
no decorating guru here but, if possible, I’d get rid of the fan & lights. Looks a bit old fashioned! Lots of down lights in the ceiling would work I think.
What a huge kitchen, could fit 3 of mine in there!? Beryl
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After taking a moment to figure out how to remove (fingers crossed) all the previous?convos ... As a totally lucky enough to stay at home, not wanting to get vaccinated, 71 year old who is only going three times a year to my long time dentist to get my teeth maintained (eating is my #2 priority, right after #1 Breathing:-) ... I depend on Facebook (and staring out the windows) to build community with my neighbors. There are so many groups that LOVE to recommend their favorite ___ on a hyperLocal level. As I spread my nosy-nessn further and joined groups in Sedona and Prescott (towns to the east and west of me) ... I now converse fluently in "what's going on Over The Hill"?... when my outdoor person is taking a drive - I know more about how to find a LIST of people's recommendations ... than my friends who only know what They like. But that's just me - I love people in the aggregate ... and am improving my ability to enjoy spending time with them ... in the?moment to moment experience.
In love (or at least infatuated with my life) erica ... out in the Wild West and surrounded by The Very Best Peeps!
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Yes, it is much harder in covid times. I had to get a new hair stylist right after the pandemic started because my long-time stylist moved away to be closer to her children in No VA. I asked a friend and started going to her stylist but spacing it out more so I'm not exposing myself so often. Then the new stylist told me that she doesn't plan on getting vaccinated so I started looking for a new one. I used a Whatsapp group that we set up at the start of the pandemic among our Indian friends but I only got one lead and it was a salon, which I was trying to avoid due to interaction with others. My old stylist and the one I've been using both cut in their houses so there aren't other people around. Anyway I posted on a forum I've been on for a while - a spin-off from the old WeightWatchers boards. And someone relatively local has given me her stylist's name. The woman rents a suite in a local salon so there is no one else there and she's fully vaccinated.?
I wear my mask when my hair is being washed and cut - clamping it to my nose but the stylist's mask is always slipping so I'm not happy with going there if she's unvaccinated. My dad is now 94 and I don't want him in the hospital with COVID-19. We've been very careful since 2020. I spend 30-45 mins with her and so it is not a short interaction.
So asking around via email or text or even phone calls, I guess, works in getting recommendations.
Thanks! I struggle with ‘asking around’ because of how insular our covid-world is. Will try to think more out of the box on people to ask. ?? jacqueline? On Jan 11, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Jacqui My physical therapist mentioned that he had hired a decorator when I was having treatments. So I asked him who he had hired and he gave me her name. She does mostly commercial properties, very few homes. But she was willing to both give us ideas via consultation and do the entire thing - including replacing all our furniture and re-doing the kitchen. Which we didn't want to do so we just had her give us ideas. We then went back to her a year or two later for the master bath when we remodeled that. She didn't give us any ideas on color and stuff there, just discussed layout with us and gave us the idea about hiding the door.?
I think you have to ask around. My son and DIL have just hired a decorator to help them with their master bath and I think they asked around for recommendations. You could also check Yelp I guess.? Jaya-
how did you go about finding a decorator? I would desperately love to hire someone to come in and tell me where our things should go! jacqueline? On Jan 10, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Congrats on closing Laura! Which town will you be looking in? I think you are moving further out from Boston iirc, right? On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 8:50 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: I like strong colors myself - and they will pop next to all that honey colored oak and the black appliances,?
Laura
BTW, just closed on my house in Arlington ?Now to house hunt...
Hey guys!
Happy New year to one and all.? We’ve been so busy trying to get stuff done at the new house that I’ve not had time to even think.?
Anybody here good at decorating?? I have a huge kitchen full of honey oak cabinets that are in excellent condition and too costly to replace.? It needs help to look updated.?
We are getting new counter tops for sure, but I can’t decide what color to paint the walls that will help minimize all that honey color.? I’m not thrilled with the black appliances, but they’re staying for now.? Too much else to pay for—carpet, paint, etc.?
Here’s the pics from the real estate listing.? It’s currently lavender and plum at the bottom below the chair rail.? Does nothing for the room. The border with grapes is already outta there!
The tile is in good shape but hate the black grout lines so we are having the grout redone.?
This is the countertop color I’m thinking of.
And ideas are greatly appreciated!
Connie
-- Jaya
-- Jaya
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On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 8:03 PM Jennifer Black < Jen3mjs@...> wrote: My local Benjamin Moore paint store has decorators on staff. They answer questions in store for free but will come to your home and advise you for an hourly rate. They were a huge help to me when I gutted my condo a few years back.
Jen Thanks! I struggle with ‘asking around’ because of how insular our covid-world is. Will try to think more out of the box on people to ask. ?? jacqueline? On Jan 11, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Jacqui My physical therapist mentioned that he had hired a decorator when I was having treatments. So I asked him who he had hired and he gave me her name. She does mostly commercial properties, very few homes. But she was willing to both give us ideas via consultation and do the entire thing - including replacing all our furniture and re-doing the kitchen. Which we didn't want to do so we just had her give us ideas. We then went back to her a year or two later for the master bath when we remodeled that. She didn't give us any ideas on color and stuff there, just discussed layout with us and gave us the idea about hiding the door.?
I think you have to ask around. My son and DIL have just hired a decorator to help them with their master bath and I think they asked around for recommendations. You could also check Yelp I guess.? Jaya-
how did you go about finding a decorator? I would desperately love to hire someone to come in and tell me where our things should go! jacqueline? On Jan 10, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Congrats on closing Laura! Which town will you be looking in? I think you are moving further out from Boston iirc, right? On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 8:50 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: I like strong colors myself - and they will pop next to all that honey colored oak and the black appliances,?
Laura
BTW, just closed on my house in Arlington ?Now to house hunt...
Hey guys!
Happy New year to one and all.? We’ve been so busy trying to get stuff done at the new house that I’ve not had time to even think.?
Anybody here good at decorating?? I have a huge kitchen full of honey oak cabinets that are in excellent condition and too costly to replace.? It needs help to look updated.?
We are getting new counter tops for sure, but I can’t decide what color to paint the walls that will help minimize all that honey color.? I’m not thrilled with the black appliances, but they’re staying for now.? Too much else to pay for—carpet, paint, etc.?
Here’s the pics from the real estate listing.? It’s currently lavender and plum at the bottom below the chair rail.? Does nothing for the room. The border with grapes is already outta there!
The tile is in good shape but hate the black grout lines so we are having the grout redone.?
This is the countertop color I’m thinking of.
And ideas are greatly appreciated!
Connie
-- Jaya
-- Jaya
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Yeah, the fans are going! ?I want something over the island. ?
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On Jan 11, 2022, at 4:01 PM, beryl_cathro@... wrote:
? Hi Connie
no decorating guru here but, if possible, I’d get rid of the fan & lights. Looks a bit old fashioned! Lots of down lights in the ceiling would work I think.
What a huge kitchen, could fit 3 of mine in there!?
Beryl
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My local Benjamin Moore paint store has decorators on staff. They answer questions in store for free but will come to your home and advise you for an hourly rate. They were a huge help to me when I gutted my condo a few years back.
Jen
Thanks! I struggle with ‘asking around’ because of how insular our covid-world is. Will try to think more out of the box on people to ask. ?? jacqueline? On Jan 11, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Jacqui My physical therapist mentioned that he had hired a decorator when I was having treatments. So I asked him who he had hired and he gave me her name. She does mostly commercial properties, very few homes. But she was willing to both give us ideas via consultation and do the entire thing - including replacing all our furniture and re-doing the kitchen. Which we didn't want to do so we just had her give us ideas. We then went back to her a year or two later for the master bath when we remodeled that. She didn't give us any ideas on color and stuff there, just discussed layout with us and gave us the idea about hiding the door.?
I think you have to ask around. My son and DIL have just hired a decorator to help them with their master bath and I think they asked around for recommendations. You could also check Yelp I guess.? Jaya-
how did you go about finding a decorator? I would desperately love to hire someone to come in and tell me where our things should go! jacqueline? On Jan 10, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Congrats on closing Laura! Which town will you be looking in? I think you are moving further out from Boston iirc, right? On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 8:50 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: I like strong colors myself - and they will pop next to all that honey colored oak and the black appliances,?
Laura
BTW, just closed on my house in Arlington ?Now to house hunt...
Hey guys!
Happy New year to one and all.? We’ve been so busy trying to get stuff done at the new house that I’ve not had time to even think.?
Anybody here good at decorating?? I have a huge kitchen full of honey oak cabinets that are in excellent condition and too costly to replace.? It needs help to look updated.?
We are getting new counter tops for sure, but I can’t decide what color to paint the walls that will help minimize all that honey color.? I’m not thrilled with the black appliances, but they’re staying for now.? Too much else to pay for—carpet, paint, etc.?
Here’s the pics from the real estate listing.? It’s currently lavender and plum at the bottom below the chair rail.? Does nothing for the room. The border with grapes is already outta there!
The tile is in good shape but hate the black grout lines so we are having the grout redone.?
This is the countertop color I’m thinking of.
And ideas are greatly appreciated!
Connie
-- Jaya
-- Jaya
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Thanks! I struggle with ‘asking around’ because of how insular our covid-world is. Will try to think more out of the box on people to ask. ??
toggle quoted message
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On Jan 11, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Jacqui My physical therapist mentioned that he had hired a decorator when I was having treatments. So I asked him who he had hired and he gave me her name. She does mostly commercial properties, very few homes. But she was willing to both give us ideas via consultation and do the entire thing - including replacing all our furniture and re-doing the kitchen. Which we didn't want to do so we just had her give us ideas. We then went back to her a year or two later for the master bath when we remodeled that. She didn't give us any ideas on color and stuff there, just discussed layout with us and gave us the idea about hiding the door.?
I think you have to ask around. My son and DIL have just hired a decorator to help them with their master bath and I think they asked around for recommendations. You could also check Yelp I guess.? Jaya-
how did you go about finding a decorator? I would desperately love to hire someone to come in and tell me where our things should go! jacqueline? On Jan 10, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Congrats on closing Laura! Which town will you be looking in? I think you are moving further out from Boston iirc, right? On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 8:50 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: I like strong colors myself - and they will pop next to all that honey colored oak and the black appliances,?
Laura
BTW, just closed on my house in Arlington ?Now to house hunt...
Hey guys!
Happy New year to one and all.? We’ve been so busy trying to get stuff done at the new house that I’ve not had time to even think.?
Anybody here good at decorating?? I have a huge kitchen full of honey oak cabinets that are in excellent condition and too costly to replace.? It needs help to look updated.?
We are getting new counter tops for sure, but I can’t decide what color to paint the walls that will help minimize all that honey color.? I’m not thrilled with the black appliances, but they’re staying for now.? Too much else to pay for—carpet, paint, etc.?
Here’s the pics from the real estate listing.? It’s currently lavender and plum at the bottom below the chair rail.? Does nothing for the room. The border with grapes is already outta there!
The tile is in good shape but hate the black grout lines so we are having the grout redone.?
This is the countertop color I’m thinking of.
And ideas are greatly appreciated!
Connie
-- Jaya
-- Jaya
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Connie - what a great space! That's the size of an NYC apartment. FWIW - decide on whether you like super modern, country, outdoor natural, etc style to start. Then you can look at drawer pulls to match that style. Look at mags online that you like, whether it's Architectural Digest, Veranda, Better Homes, whatever. Even the Ikea catalog, or Restoration Hardware. They all have websites with ideas. Houzz and AT as Jaya mentioned are also good for inspiration. Spotlights, downlights will all modernize the space. Color theory: if you want to minimize the yellow-orange of the cabinets, stay away from purple and blue shades for the walls. Think about whether staining the cabinets something like a deeper?shade of mahogany or walnut might?be?worth doing if you want to keep the look of the wood. Or whitewashing them or staining a light grey if you want to go lighter. Think about whether something like subway tile for the walls might be good, even if it's down the line. I think?on AT they also show these stickon?wallpaper options people use for backsplashes that are reasonable and really change the look of a space. Also, plants. They'll liven up the space too.? Mostly, congratulations! Nilda
Hi Connie
no decorating guru here but, if possible, I’d get rid of the fan & lights. Looks a bit old fashioned! Lots of down lights in the ceiling would work I think.
What a huge kitchen, could fit 3 of mine in there!?
Beryl
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Hi Connie
no decorating guru here but, if possible, I’d get rid of the fan & lights. Looks a bit old fashioned! Lots of down lights in the ceiling would work I think.
What a huge kitchen, could fit 3 of mine in there!?
Beryl
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erica