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Kitchen finishing touches

2 years ago

I started out with a kitchen completely gutted, with the landlord being as kind as he is, he has allowed me to put my own stamp on the place and has been assisting me in bringing the dream and the ideas to life. I have always felt a flare for interior design and work towards becoming a professional interior designer but sometimes we all need a little perspective. I have become so wrapped up with the opportunity to start with a blank canvas of a home and see my design, style and creativity come to fruition. How would you finish off this kitchen? What finishing touches would you add?

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Filipe Custom Woodwork
2 years ago
We need a picture of what you have and a layout.
Keagan Hood
Original Author
2 years ago
Hi Filipe,

Thank you for the response, I had assumed I added the pictures that my post referred to
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Ditch the heads. They have no place in the kitchen. Use the shelves for stacked plates , bowls. Bring in an accent of the yellow to include the fridge color somewhere else. Maybe a roman shade with some yellow in the fabric over the window. sleek and simple. A rug with it. A bright yellow bowl on the shelf. Last bring in a plant. Obviously it is a small space so less is more.
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I like the heads. I like to see things that have a bit of personality. It looks like they are vases? Maybe use one to hold your utensils rather than the plain jar I see in the corner. Things can be quirky and functional. Definitely add more yellow to have the bright yellow fridge make sense in the room. Maybe replace the black pan on your stove with a yellow enamel lecreuset style pot? Or replace the electric kettle with one in a bright color?

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