Kitchen nook area

9 years ago

I'm wondering what I should do with my nook area. I was thinking of either using a buffet sideboard or wrought iron baker's rack for the wall and then a rectangle nesting bar table/stools on the window side. The cabinetry is dark brown and the countertops are greyish. Ive included pictures of my space and a few items I had in mind. What are your thoughts? All feedback is greatly appreciated!

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jhmarie

9 years ago

My neighbor just finished a similar style kitchen. She used a subway tile - I think white, but it might be cream. She used a herringbone style. It looks great, but some here do not recommend herringbone if there is not a large space, like an area behind a range vent. My neighbor has an over the range micro like you do.

You will want to remove the short 4" splash before putting up a tile backsplash, or just paint the wall above the 4" splash - but do not have both the 4" and tile.

I don't have any recommendation for the nook - agree it depends on what you need seating vs storage.

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Jay Hovita
Original Author
9 years ago
Also, which direction should I go for backsplash? I was thinking of a simple subway tile in a taupe or greyish brown. BTW, I'm planing to do a wine theme in the kitchen...Wrought iron wall art, etc
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Sarah
9 years ago
Do you need more storage? Sometimes I feel that the bakers racks are just clutter collectors. Do you have other seating areas for dining?
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Judy Mishkin
9 years ago
we got a stand alone good quality wood cabinet with granite top from wayfair. they have many sizes ...width and depth. a useful sturdy item that gives usuable counter space is an enhancement rather than a space filler. its worth a look for you.
Jay Hovita
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi nnigrt,

I've been in Wayfair, Overstock, Hayneedle, etc and nothing has really caught my eye. I'm really wanting to stay away from adding more dark storage or a dark hightop to this area. Do you have a picture of what you purchased? Thanks!
Judy Mishkin
9 years ago
don't save it for sundays! a nice meal sitting at the table is something you deserve every day. even a not nice meal seems better at the table.
Jay Hovita
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi jhmarie,

It never occurred to me not to add backsplash above the 4inch. Do you think it would be too busy?
Judy Mishkin
9 years ago
its all by itself in the kitchen alcove. it was too small of a spot to put in a built in cabinet when we redid the kitchen, but needed something for storing bread/cereal and holding the toaster oven. when we have company i put away the toaster oven and set it up as a coffee/tea station.
Jay Hovita
Original Author
9 years ago
Nice! I was also thinking of a creamy white or light grey buffet as well and one of the things I want to remove from the counter is a toaster oven...also, a 7 qt slow cooker. These things are taking up too much space! All cabinets are full at this point, so no luck there
Judy Mishkin
9 years ago
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my dark cabinet (you can just see it on the far right edge of the photo) matches my island, my perimeters and baking cabinet are white. so i'd not say no to doing a contrasting cabinet.
Jay Hovita
Original Author
9 years ago
Wow!! Your buffet is spot on with the island! Great match. I love the contrast in your kitchen.

I guess in my situation I'm most worried about what color buffet to go with it being off to the side of the rest of the cabinetry and the color of the high top table furthers my dilemma