Dytecture Can you provide more details ?

sam0705 Not sure what the question is, but I believe this is generally disfavored if it's going to put the range against a wall or open on one side.

Dytecture Timeless and elegant design.

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design Enjoy your B & A - It is well done, in fact beautiful!

KBRNY Wonderful job!

Dytecture Great contemporary touches.

Carolyn C Thank you. Paint Colours are P5223-34 and P2726-01 from Para Paint. They were remixed as a Pratt and Lambert with a special formula.

sandkshouse Thanks.

Dytecture Completely different house !

Bay Area Design of the Berkshires Nice After Photo!, Before photo is scary

Dytecture Nicely finished.

woodrina Wow! Elegant yet comfortable!

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design You've created a real beauty - clean lines, great pavers, nice elements for outdoor living and entertaining! Enjoy!

Dytecture Great looking border.

ktk1961 Sounds like you've got it covered then! Have a great day.

Casey Tomlinson You did a great job in your front yard. Kudos to you.

Jeannie Nguyen How about granite?

Dytecture Unfortunately with lengths like that a joint / seam would be required except if you use concrete.

Dytecture Multiple posts.

gronlund dare partnership Your architect should be able to give you direction, taking into account your specific project and requirements. I would discuss this with him/her.

Dytecture Agreed, start with an architect first, then as the project is more refined the architect would be able to suggest what other professionals need to be involved.

Dytecture You'll probably get equal number of people voting to paint over the trim vs leaving them as they are. Personally I would leave it.

ldollers Would I paint the built-in cabinets in the family room white as well?

Judy M You don't need to paint built in cabinets white, but you probably could. I would paint other trim first, then decide on built ins.

Dytecture Either black or navy blue for the front door would be nice.

ktk1961 Are you wedded to a double door? if not, I would switch to a single door with side lights on both sides of the door. Would be much more welcoming, and added value of bringing light into your foyer.

joenefait My house used to look like your. I added an octagon porch with six pillars. The roof of the porch has large white posts going around the top. I have had many people stop and ask who did my porch and copy it.

Jeannie Nguyen Hello! Do you have a photo of your current space to see what you're working with?

Dytecture It depends on the style of the house.

Dytecture Contemporary light wood table would provide some contrast.

Simply Tangerine Check out this nice set on Joss & Main. It's Paula Deen's.

Carolina Photo To Go LLC What about glass? You can clean it with windex or vinegar and water fast. Since they are going to use it for homework, it needs to have a surface that cannot be indented when writing etc. Although, my sons used the dining room table ( nice walnut) just had to keep the table pad on it. They just did not like any other room. They are over 30 now and college grads so all is well that ends well.

A. Peltier Interiors First start with your floor plan and get everything in place. Then you need to asses what you have that will work and what you need to get. Before you purchase, go online, using houzz and pinterest, and start a collection of inspirational photos'. You can take these photos and try and copy them exactly or just use them as a guide. That Boho look is really created by collecting things over time, so don't rush it, take your time and enjoy the process and shop at places like garage sales and flea markets for stuff.

Dytecture Do you have photos of what the bedroom currently looks like ?

Dytecture Do you have photos of the kitchen ?

Carolina Photo To Go LLC If you post pics, you will get better advice. Take one of the drawers to a specialty granite store or 2. New granite can really take cabinets to a whole new level. I would look for some that is cream with veining that is similar to your cabinets. I got some with maple cabinets and it looks sensational. Mine have cream, gray, a little rust and are wow!

Riddle Construction and Design I can't comment on the re-use of your cabinets. However on using all black appliances just be aware that they tend to pull a lot of the light from the space, especially refrigerators which consume a large amount of vertical space. If you have a very bright kitchen you can possibly get away with it, but if its a dark kitchen be wary. There is no rule that says you must have all appliances match. Maybe do a stainless refrigerator mixed with other black appliances. Also the black trim can be pulled out in other ways, such as in the countertop or splash material.

Dytecture Depends what is happening in the room.

SpaceMan Home & Office For a space like this:

Dytecture Consider installing doors to close off the 'mess' of the cubbies.

Nadeen Pagano Love the flooring too.

Nadeen Pagano A new rug or door mat to coordinate with the cubbie curtains would tie it all together.

Dytecture Here is one example.

Showcase Kitchens Whoops, photo did not upload. Here it is.

jcorn1 How expensive would it be to reface the cabinet doors to a contemporary style? I'd be tempted to do that.

Dytecture Hi, the floor plan didn't get attached, try saving as 'jpeg' file.

Dytecture Agreed, tiling throughout would provide a continuity from the bathroom into the closet area.

felixgrantham Having struggled w/ moths in my carpeted closet, I'd go for tile or cedar.

Dytecture The wall color choice feels too dark and closely related to the hardwood. Here is a lighter color choice.

Dytecture Painting it a darker color would help compliment with the brick.

Judy M Very affordable solution!

DMH DESIGN Sstarr93, very close, just lower the espalier to 1 row over the door, leave the pergola, add a column at the outside edge--perhaps a 10- 12" round one, and you have it. Definitely in the right direction!

shawnamcevoy I am in Columbus OH. My painter has someone I can consult with, good idea. thank you!

Dytecture Here is an example with sage green.

Nicastro Contracting Services LLC I would install panels that match your cabinet door style to the peninsula and change the corbels/brackets. I attached the photo if you can see the panel on the peninsula. This customer chose not to use corbels. One end of the granite counter is supported by the cabinets and the other by a heavy duty L bracket which is not visible (it was painted black to blend in with the underside of the granite).

Dytecture Has this been updated or are you looking for ideas ?

Dytecture In higher moisture content areas it's more ideal to use tiles instead of hardwood.

Dytecture Still need photos of the condo.

Angela Pascoe You have a beautiful kitchen, house and you just need cohesion so that it all come together. My favorite color is orange so my house is designed around that color.

Sigrid What struck me is that you have very neutral furniture with neutral walls of similar tones. I'd recommend making the walls either a few shades darker (and maybe less neutral ,go with coral, it you love it). Or maybe doing one saturated accent wall. I think against the right wall, your furniture would be great.

Here's a white sofa in a neutral room that shows what I mean. [houzz=
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olldbobbi Duplicate post.

Dytecture Agreed with giving the cabinets a fresh coat of paint such as espresso for a more updated look.

Galileo Construction Inc. Bonjour, Have a look at ronhazelton.com ( How to refinish kitchen cabinets without stripping) a 5 min video that might help. Good luck

Dytecture Do you have photos of what the room currently looks like ?

Dytecture Try a warmer shade of gray due to the north facing windows.

Warren Mullins Neutral colors preferably grays will make your room seems larger.

carolins Generally cold colours recede and warm colours 'come towards you'. But since your room is North facing, the light is sort of neutral, doesn't have a warm glow to it. So I'd say go for a slightly warmer tone.
I'd trust Rockin' Fine Finish. Edgecomb gray by BM looks like a lovely shade. Try it out on the walls first though. It may look very different in the actual room.

Dytecture Paint would be the more cost effective route to update the exterior.

Dytecture Personal choice, my preference is the bottom one.

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design Love the light in the 1st one and the ability for friends and family to chat with the cook!

Artisan Building and Design, LLC Both are beautiful. While the first is more formal, the second is warmer and a bit more inviting in my opinion!

Dytecture Do you have any photos of the living room?

Dytecture Kitchen and bathrooms would be the top priority for resale. A spacious master ensuite comes in close right after.

Dytecture Personal pick are soft gray and yellow.

Dytecture How do you feel about the way this model home is being set up with the sectional?

cascadian12 No sectional. Creates a visual barrier and impedes traffic flow. Two love seats might be better. Sightline to window should be clear.

Lisa Lornie We love ours !

Fred S For what?

Dytecture Best to look at the fixture in person.

1906 A custom made piece may be less expensive than you think. With an image of a straight table you like for the space, and a plan drawing of the curved wall, most custom shops (wood, stone, metal) should have no problem making the the table top profile... a curved skirt in wood takes a little finesse but should be standard practice for most fabrication shops. If it's a design your looking for, I often provide a sketch on spec if it seems like the project is well suited for my shop. I think this is fairly common.

Dytecture Need more info.

Fred S If you are planning on dressing in there, 7 feet wide, 12 feet with island.

Dytecture Yes, 7 x 12 would be quite a nice sized walk in closet.

Dytecture Don't think anyone makes a L-shaped kitchen sinks out there.

Kelly Do you have a pic of the whole kitchen? Is there room to add a small island and you could put the sink there?

apple_pie_order You can put in a full size non-corner sink next to the dishwasher, but you will definitely have to move the dishwasher over and reconfigure the cabinets there. It's a lot more comfortable to use a sink without an overhead cabinet.

Depending on what is to the left of the dishwasher, you may be able to reuse the cabinet doors creatively to avoid buying new doors for under the sink. The cabinets look like they are unusual in style; it might take some effort to match them.

Hope you like your new oven. Remodelling always makes a temporary mess of things.

OnePlan No, but there's lots of architects who can do that for you ! This is a chat site - so the scope of what you are asking goes beyond what we offer here.

Dytecture Scope of work requires hiring a designer.

Dytecture Agreed with drywaylling over the brick for a more clean, contemporary feel.

moonblue We drywalled over a stone fireplace wall for a clean unfussy look. Had misgivings before, but no regrets once it was done.

Dytecture

carolins Looking through your ideabook, I'd say that you like quite clean lines, contemporary/classic with a bit of bling.
Am I right?

Have you already picked out new furniture for your bedroom? And if you have, could you post pictures of it?

olldbobbi I agree with carolins. The contrast with the dark blinds and light panels is great. And the dark blinds will be helpful at night when street/moon light tries to peek its way in.

Dytecture A floor plan would be useful.

olldbobbi I agree with Kelly, curtains would drive me nuts. I would suggest a daybed for her that she could make look like a sofa. Here are a few ideas for her: [houzz=Studio: Bedroom]
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[houzz=Lincoln Park Master Suite]
[houzz=Brooklyn Heights Living Room]

Dytecture Need more info.

judyg Could you tile it? Like this? Great look.

Judy M

Dytecture Shades of light gray would compliment well with all the whites that is happening.

Design Build Pros Here is a room with Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray and white trim

All About Interiors LLC I would also recommend a light gray something that picks up a green undertone if you are wanting to do an accent wall in aloe.

Dytecture Rectangular dining table would be ideal in that spot.

LB Interiors I like 'carolins' ideas above ... moving dining and adding two chairs. I think this is what you meant 'carolins'.
Here is 'carolins' idea.
I added larger coffee table. Sofa table behind sofa. Buffet with two lamps near dining. Console table near powder room and plants.

carolins LB, exactly what I meant! Thanks for visualizing it :-)

Dytecture No pictures.

Dytecture Do you have any photos?

Dytecture Glad it worked out.

Dytecture Do you have any photos?

jeffgrace1955 I hope this helps?? thank you

jeffgrace1955 I would like it all to blend in and not be so divided up

Dytecture A floor plan would be useful in furniture arrangement ideas.

dbellisario the last photo is the dimensions, but I see now they are hard to make out. the right side with the picture window and the door opening is the front of the house. that wall is 18' 4" including the door opening. the wall at the bottom of the photo is the longest in this space and is 23' 3" this is the wall I want to put the media console on as well as the wall that has the dining table up against it. the open rectangle in the middle of the drawing is actually a closet. that section divides the living room from the kitchen which is quite small and is accessed via the opening across from the long wall (dining table) Hope this clarifies the layout a bit.

Dytecture Liking the option in the middle but hang the picture higher.

printesa You need a larger piece of art there. All the items that you listed are too small. Another idea would be a large mirror leaning against the wall, on top of the fireplace,,something that would go to the ceiling,,It would make the room seem taller as well.

tennisanyone A mirror is only good if it reflects something attractive and not a ceiling fan or ugly view.

Dytecture Perhaps pops of yellow and red to compliment the current greenish color scheme.

Kim B I was thinking about putting some orange so I'm glad you mentioned it! The loveseat and the floral seat are not going to stay in the room.

Suzan J Designs - Decorating Den Interiors Great minds think alike! :)

Dytecture Do you have a photo of the silk curtain panels ?

Natalie Love judyg's suggestion... Perfect!

Dytecture The cost would be similar especially if you are doing it yourself.

Natalie Less time and effort---just paint it...

Denita IMO the mirror seems disportionately small and the shape of the mirror doesn't work right in the space for me.

Leo Dowell Interiors Ok you asked for it. I usually don't offer suggestions unless someone is paying, mostly because people listen much better when they are paying. But anyway, when I design a barrell vault soffit like this, I play it up as an important architectural feature. So I would have either covered all of the space left on the back wall with either mirror or the same decorative tile on the backsplash. I would not have used a shape on the top of the mirror that fights with the arch. I don't usually make the backsplash this high either , but if I wanted to make a statement with it, in other words, play it up, I would have covered the entire back wall with it and hung a mirror that went down to the counter top and hung the wall mount faucet on the mirror. One other thing the counter top can follow the shape of the column detail on the base cabinet without projecting so far out that you run into it , someone is missing on the portions.

Just my professional opinions.

Dytecture Almost impossible to suggest furniture arrangements without knowing the dimension or a floor plan of the room.

alcompton OK, I tried to make a little map of the layout. Maybe this will help.

alcompton There has to be someone out there with a great idea!

Dytecture Replace / resurface the posts and add a border to the walkway to make it more substantial.

DMH DESIGN Shanareed4- Are your existing columns L shaped at the corners and flat in the middle, or all flat? One way to give them a facelift is to simply build around them. It would be helpful to have a close in photo of the top and bottom of the end and middle conditions, to advise further. Proportionately, the width from the front is good, so the issue is how deep are these existing cast pieces? I like the idea of pressure washing the sidewalk, and then potentially staining it, as Sweet Caroline Garden Design often suggests, As you get closer to the house, consider small planting beds beside the walkway (ala Stamps) on both sides with a couple of bollard fixtures about 4' high, that are classic in terms of shape and black.. If the threshold height of the door allows, consider adding slate to the covered patio area, on the top and exposed sides. Ive attached a pic of wrapping the cast metal columns--though not exact, they provide a general idea for you. I don't suggest 'shadow boxing' the base (as in this pic), just facing the entire metal column with 1x material, along with any req'd furring, to make a square column, then placing an 8' mitered wood wrap at the base and a 4" mitered wood wrap at the top of ea.(make sure cement or tile patio are not in direct contact with the wood--accelerates moisture damage) then painting when done. Happy Houzzing.

Sweet Caroline Garden Design I would put a pergola in the recessed entry area and a patio underneath as it appears you like to do some front porch sittin' as we say here in the South, or at least beef up the existing posts and extend the landing out a bit Remove those white shutters and trim out the windows with some blue gray trim and paint the gutters the same color. Below is an example of how nice blue gray goes with red brick . Magnolia Residence 03. Add a border to the walkway and score and stain it blue gray or brown. Yes DMH knew I was gonna say that :-) To bring the runway ( um, walkway ) down to size and make it more welcoming create a bed on each side of it and make a rock garden filled with low growing evergreens, ornamental grasses, boulders, perennials, etc. and then mulch it with pea gravel. You could use a small blooming or ornamental tree on the far right side for balance . Here's my 2 cents worth. Since a picture is worth a thousand words this one may leave you speechless : Sconset Residence and P.S. If you ever change your roof make it a charcoal gray.

Dytecture The floor plan is very streamlined, what sort of improvements are you thinking of ?

Dytecture Liking the yellow and red color combination.

Stamps Design Services I think if you added some artwork, it would helps bring your area to life! The examples I posted are all available from art.com (as well as other places). Area rugs would help to define the sitting area as well as the dining area and provide an additional opportunity to add color to your space :-)

Dytecture The entrance door could be rotated so it opens towards the bottom of the floor plan instead of straight into the loft.

Fred S In my defense, I was in the process of converting to inches.

vjuvvadi Scott, Yes the dotted line where the roof line is changing. I like the suggestion to switch the toilet with the sink. Thanks

Dytecture Do you have photos of the powder room ?

Scott Design, Inc. What's happening on the floor and walls? Sometimes bone can look like a dirty white that doesn't work with anything. Pull all the elements together that you are interested in before you make that decision.

Dytecture Given the ceiling height is quite generous, the blue beadboard would add some architectural details and definition to the open space.

lindahaden Thanks I love the pale aqua idea libredesigneye. Looking at SW Glimmer or Crystal Clear or BM Glass Slipper.

libradesigneye Test also http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6763-retiring-blue/ retiring blue . . . Congrats on your new place!

Dytecture What is the budget and are you keeping all the furniture ?

Kelly I think a room divider could help define the spaces. What do you think about a different area rug? . What about moving that large mirror behind the sofa to reflect the windows? Maybe switch the desk and the cabinet in the dining room.

libradesigneye Raising the low floor doesn't seem to be a possibility due to window sill height. Jackhammering out the stage may not be feasible as it seems to connect to other rooms at the higher level. Challenge is compounded by lack of tall pieces in your furniture so far and mishmash of styles.

Let's assume we aren't tearing out carpet, and let me suggest some things for what you have now. Take the large rug from the sitting area and use it up on the dining area. Take the small rug under your table in one photo (I assume it is a stand in for now, no worries) out or put it on the tile in front of the doors. Turn the table perpendicular to the exterior doors so everyone (save one) gets a view. Put your extra chairs under the long mirror flanking the desk, to open up circulation on that back wall.

Gather an odd number of large pieces of art and combine them with an even number of smaller art elements and hang a gallery wall at the far end with the sloping ceiling above - where the desk is now. Use the height and fill the space. lThis will give the seating area the visual weight and importance you need it to have. Put the sofa on this wall nearest the window with space on back wall to move new things.

Move the heavy asian cabinet into the seating grouping on the back wall, and take the ornate desk up under the long mirror. Then you will have mixed what styles you have for now so the eye isn't so confused by all modern lines in the dining room and all traditional lines in the living room. Take out for now, but eventually paint the white mirror an accent color (sw chinese red?) once you've established some color scheme and have a plan for it. I would move the long sofa under the new gallery wall facing back into the room, and put the asian cabinet on the tallest wall with one large portrait landscape -ish modern art above. When you add chairs - try something with height - wing chairs with a fresh modern fabric would work well with all your players - put them on the back wall where the sofa is now, just in front of / flanking the asian cabinet. You need a big ottoman or coffee table to anchor this seating group, and some large lamps on end tables at either end of the sofa will help you with scale too.


When you select a new dining table, think of it as the centerpiece of the room, so consider if you want to advance a coastal style with an x bottom trestle table, if you want to be formal with extremely traditional pieces, if you perhaps want to layer on the asian with a simple parsons style with asian corners and feet that work with modern lines but continue the things you like . . consider your color scheme, and what wood tones you want to add. I'd like to see some built ins to tie these areas together on the back wall, made of timber sized pine to echo the ceiling, hand planed, floating shelves above some closed storage in the dining area.

You have a modern room here / house, and several pieces that can work well with modern lines, then some really traditional pieces. If you are coastal, and the view is the thing, then count on the warm pine toned wood of the ceiling to help the room feel cozy, and build on that - you can either add blue and white and dijon gold tones to echo the wood and go cooler, or use the reds that you now have in the classic rug, and layer in a warmer autumn color palette that draws on the red. Cinnamon, sage green, pumpkin tones . . . maybe take the walls to a yellow based camel tone (change the carpet first - it is a cool neutral with gray undertones).

Dytecture No photo.

annavic Mabye a soft white would work?

Dytecture Do you have any photos ?

Dytecture Do you have photos of the exterior of your house ?

holly_quinlan Unfortunately, I'm away right now and don't have any. Hoping someone can visualize it without pictures. Thanks.

Dytecture It's more costly to raise the door opening 4" in height, and the difference wouldn't be very noticeable.

Dullea and Associates Inc. I have done this before with success. There are a number of things to consider including proportions and the casing details. It can be done.

Dytecture makes a good point. Raising the height of the opening will required reframing the entire opening. The header, king and jack posts with all need to be removed and replaced which will also get into drywall, trim (base mold, casing and crown), and paint. Since you have already increased the width of the opening you will be addressing the floors.

Dytecture Agreed with jabber629, a solid or half wall would be better suited.

NK Woodworking What about taking advantage of the stair being the 1st thing and making it a focal point with some more design / artistic element instead of hiding it. Heavy materials like your talking about don't have to be cage like...

Another important thought in design for your stairs would be light. Lighting can go a very long way. It is running to the basement, but with good lighting it would take a way the going to dungeon vibe.

Attached are some photos of a pretty heavy style stair with metal posts that we won an award for that is not very cage like - or most people don't see it like that : ) .More traditional designs can go either way was well depending how they are implemented.