I hate my new island top. how can I improve this?
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Comments (247)Wow @akallen228. I love the changes. Your new kitchen looks great! I'm also buying a new construction home, not by K. Hov (though they are building homes just down the street). Is there any way you could post a close up picture of your new cabinets and countertops? I'm a fan of the mixed finish cabinetry but am having a hard time picturing what the final result would look like in MY kitchen and no amount of Houzz photos will help me. From what I can tell, there are some slight differences -- you have antique white cabinets, I have winter white. You have Venetian Gold granite, I am considering Giallo Ornamental. Also, slightly unrelated, how do you like your floors? I assume they are engineered wood, with or without a bevel?? Anyway, thanks for the update!!...See MoreHow do I properly seal my butcher block top on my island???
Comments (5)Hi Aimeelynn11, There are a couple options for your situation. First, you could start applying a beeswax product on your top to create a waterproof layer. We recommend Howard Products Butcher Block Conditioner. You will need to apply a coat twice a week for the first month to get a good protective layer and then only once a month just to keep the waterproofing. Secondly, you could try Waterlox Original Sealer. With this finish you will need to sand off the current finish on your countertop so the raw wood is exposed, and then apply a few coats of waterlox. This stuff is completely waterproof with zero maintenance. Let me know if you have any more questions! Hope I could help! WalnutWoodWorks...See MoreWhat style is my house and how can I improve curb appeal?
Comments (25)Definitely Craftsman style! You can do soooo much with this! It is a charming house style! See if you can build out the verandah support posts wider as in this image. Your house is too beige. Needs a contrasting trim. White perhaps? Can you have someone clean the roof or as Katherine suggested, get a metal one? Some look like cedar shakes and are insulated. You won't hear rain. We used to have one. Paint the railings and trim around the windows. Get permanent steps made. If you paint wooden ones, remember to add grit to the paint to stop them from becoming slippery. You also could use porch furniture...wicker maybe? With brightly patterned colourful cushions. in Ontario Canada there is a very expensive area called The Muskoka's. It is just north of Toronto. Traditionally the cottages there are Craftsman style. Many movie stars like Goldie Hawn have places there. Here is one cottage I LOVE! You can paint up yours similar. See the cut out window above the roof? Just like yours!...See MoreI hate my new backsplash. I should have trusted a designer!
Comments (38)Some commenters are a bit harsh with their comments. Houzz is harsh. people are very opinionated about design and really like to have their voices heard. try not to let it get to you, it happens to almost everybody here! how long do you think you will wait before considering replacing your counters? if you think you need to wait about a year, you could paint the existing counters with a product that's developed specifically for this purpose. I believe it only works for laminate (otherwise it'll chip too easily). for the best look, I'd opt for a solid color, satin finish, in dark charcoal or soft black. it won't look as good as real stone, but you could use it as a test run to see if you like that color in there. you can put down a couple of big cutting boards for the high use areas to protect it. I only suggest this as a temporary fix, 1-2 years max. (and honestly, if I had your kitchen, I could live with the current counters for another year. it's really not that bad. way better than what I have!)...See Moreshead
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