Help Me Decide What To Do Please!

7 years ago

I bought a retirement bungalow that was built in 2001. The house has a good layout and is contemporary overall but I don't know which way to go style-wise vis a vis furniture and accessories. The floors are light-medium oak strip and the walls are neutral (can be changed of course). The kitchen is raised-panel light-medium oak doors (hidden hinges). I love my artwork that is mainly abstract and would like to put it up along side new furniture that I plan to buy. I am thinking contemporary (like Crate and Barrel) or Shaker. I don't want to go stuffy traditional or outre modern.

The only real BIG change that I contemplate is MAYBE having the kitchen cabinets eventually painted white- after living with them for a year.

What say you?

I am really open to all suggestions and want to decide which direction to go BEFORE I invest in stuff!

Thanks.

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grapefruit1_ar
7 years ago
Could you post pictures?
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7 years ago
If you are now retired, my comment would be to buy simple furnishings that don't require a lot of maintenance, no pillow-back sofas which in time will sag, a comfortable club chair with a matching ottoman with a side table and a good reading lamp. Be sure to visit the store and sit on what appeals to you to make sure it is comfortable. I like options with CB because they have very good salespeople who could guide you in your shopping. If you have a tv, but sure to mount it on a console so that you have the correct eye-level viewing. After your furniture is delivered, the fun part starts with hanging your collection! I think it's smart to wait on those cabinets which might grow on you after you've settled in. Good luck in your new home!
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
7 years ago
Your plans sound great and so does your new cottage- congratulations. I would add Design Within Reach to your list of furniture stores to consider. Their things are pricier than C&B, but a little bit goes a long way with some of their gorgeous pieces, like an LC sofa, for example.
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hollybar
7 years ago
Congrats on your new adventure. If you could share some pics or a simple floorplan you will get better advice.

I think that saving some pics in your ideabooks is really helpful to hone in on your style. What looks like YOU to YOU. & Often your art can give many clues about the colour palette/mood you might enjoy most.
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Yayagal
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Here is a sample of some artists homes. I keep mine pretty basic as I'm surrounded by art, sculpture, and pottery. You might want to do the same. I do admire some of the pieces on the CB2 site. If you can add photos, it would be so helpful to us. Congrats on the new place. homes
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