Before & After Kitchen refresh: Blue Skies! (note: many pix!)
Leslie P
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Comments (16)Maybe the problem is that you're insisting that the wall color be carried on into the other rooms instead of considering other options. There are other ways to approach it, you just need to think outside of the box a bit to do it. For example, our main floor basically forms an L shape with the kitchen and living room at opposite ends of each other and dining room in the middle. We have one continuous wall that goes from the kitchen, to the small breakfast area and into the living room. I don't particularly like the way it looks and plan on installing some 18 inch walls on each side of the entrance from the living room to the dining room to help make it a more defined space. For the time being though, I have a line where the paints change color from yellow to Cream and IMHO it still doesn't look bad. There are many things you could do that are less expensive and would allow you to use different colors in each space. For example, you could install a floor to ceiling wall unit or use a tied back drape. A clever and economically affordable idea my daughter found for their transition is invisible bookshelves. They're going to install them from floor to ceiling and house their vast collection of cook books on it. If you post pictures with views of how the transitions from one room to another look in your space, I bet you'll get several doable solutions to consider and then the options of color for your kitchen will expand greatly. Here is a link that might be useful: Sample of Invisible book shelves....See MoreNavy blue island installed (mostly)! 8 pix
Comments (51)KKS, I don't have a reveal thread because the kitchen was done in steps, and the perimeter was done before I knew about GardenWeb. My perimeter counters are blue pearl granite. They are indestructible :) I don't think blue is cold at all. I think blue is calming and inviting. But then, I love blue! What color are you wood floors? I'm happy with all the color choices we made. The floor is very matte, and I think I would like it a bit shinier, but that's about the only thing I want to change. As far as tiresome - we bought our house almost 4 years ago. Most of the house (including the front door) is done in blue. Yesterday, while shopping for a bathing suit (the dreaded shopping trip!!), guess which ones jumped out at me? The navy and white. Yep, that's what I bought. I just love navy and white together, so nope, it doesn't get tiresome. Good luck and I look forward to seeing your kitchen!...See Morefarmgirlinky kitchen before/after -- too long, too many pictures
Comments (96)This is the kitchen that has been in my brain for at least 10 years, and here you have gone and done it perfectly!!! I'm going to Pinterest the bejebbers out of it as inspiration photos for the coming renovations (as soon as I finish all these pesty bathrooms!). Seriously, I have wanted a 4 oven Aga plus a module for ages. I already have the full 601 fridge & freezer (so a little bigger than your Subzero.) And I plan to put a big barrel hood over it all. And you have a big island with not huge aisles! And you have soapstone! I really think we're channeling the same frequencies. I'm totally in love with your butler's pantry! We didn't inherit one, but I may use the cabinet sliding door idea for the walk-thru pantry I'm planning. It solves my problem of a tight space and not really wanting all open shelves! Ok, I'm off to study this kitchen more deeply! Truly, I know this reveal is several years past now, but wow just the same! Great job! Always ;-) Hunzi...See MoreMy turn for a backsplash question (+ progress pix)
Comments (59)Wow your countertops are exquisite! I thought maybe bamboo granite, but it's quartzsite? I need to learn more about quartzite! Jon, can you please tell me where you purchased your stone? I love green and I love that stone! For your blacksplash. I wish I had a specific product to recommend, but I don't. However I do agree with the others that the tumbled and honed stones don't fit. I think that product is too matte. With your rich cabs, gorgeous countertops and stainless appliances you need something with a little light reflecting sheen. A crackle ceramic subway was the first thing I thought of too or maybe glass, but sandwiched between 2 strong elements I'd keep it simple. I'm not against a light neutral color that's pulled from your countertop, but not sure what. Have patience and take your time because your choices should become more apparent once the countertops and stained cabs are all installed. That countertop is the star and I can't wait to see your finished kitchen!...See MoreLeslie P
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