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Special kitchen touches

3 years ago

Recently finished redo of a very old kitchen.


will attach some photos, need ideas for a pop of color and ideas what to add to countertop.


thank u




Comments (14)

  • 3 years ago

    Well done! I think it’s great! Perhaps a larger runner or rug instead of the small dark mats. A bowl of fruit or vase of flowers, or one or three pretty ceramic pieces you find beautiful and that make your heart swell when you look at them. I prefer vintage to random home store finds, but that’s me. It may take a while to find the right things- do not rush it.

    Elle thanked chinacatpeekin
  • 3 years ago

    I would have done a fabric roman shade for color, colored small appliances but looks like you have already have stainless. Put some colored pieces in the glass door cabinets. Large pieces that show up. Change the rugs to ones with patterns of color

    Elle thanked jck910
  • 3 years ago

    I agree, I have not done the window treatments yet. (those are from my previous kitchen). I plan on getting just one fabric roman shade (under the cornice) and then it now goes into our den will match the large window in there with same roman shade and fabric. I have a lot to do. Haven't even began on attached den.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    “Put some colored pieces in the glass door cabinets. Large pieces that show up.”

    That would be nice! In the far left cabinet in your first pic (above TV) maybe just one item on each shelf for simplicity. It can be nice if most items behind the glass are kept simple, but I totally understand that’s not always possible.

    https://sanctuaryhomedecor.com/how-to-style-glass-kitchen-cabinets-18/

    https://www.cabinetchic.com/blog/styling-glass-front-cabinets

    Elle thanked chloebud
  • 3 years ago

    I would get rid of the brown shade and go for a print. Pick your favorite color and use it there, add some glassware in the same color family throughout the cabinets and get a floor runner that isn't so dark. The dark shades are just depressing.


    You went light and bright, don't gloom it up.



    Elle thanked Sherry Brighton
  • 3 years ago

    So you did an all white kitchen and now it looks a bit plain and boring. It’s pretty, but vanilla. I would add soft colors using dish towels, a rug, some art, the blinds. What colors are in the adjoining room? Soft blues, yellows and greens work well together.

    Elle thanked ShadyWillowFarm
  • 3 years ago

    Barstools and window treatment, blue colors would look good in here.

    Elle thanked RL Relocation LLC
  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Is it possible to remove the mullions from the glass cabinets? They seem to fight with the shelves inside. Then you can add your colorful dishware and cookbooks. Or, perhaps paint the backs of those cabinets!

    Elle thanked bpath
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    IMO colored stools would have been nice but I think nothing looks better than a fresh bunch of flowers from the supermarket I buy yhem every week so affordable and that is all you need on the counters . Are the glass cabinets lit? I agree the muntins are overkill. BTW I never like rugs in kitchens IMO a tripping hazard but the new roman shade will give you another spot to add color.

    Elle thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 3 years ago

    Thank you everyone for your advice and expertise. I realize I am not done making it my dream kitchen/den. This is the basic style I was thinking of for window treatments.


  • 3 years ago

    As far as mullion I can change out the windows to a square or rectangular, but all the other windows in my front have the diamond mullion. Not sure what to do there either.

  • 3 years ago

    Your kitchen is stunning! Enjoy!

    Elle thanked Stacey
  • PRO
    3 years ago

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