Before and after Kitchen

12 years ago

last modified: 12 years ago

I just had my kitchen and living room and dining room redone. Looking for art and drapes for windows. Behind the bench seating should I do cafe window sheers or panel drapes?

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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.

12 years ago

Hi tippy999, Marie here. Very nicely done - except I'm noticing a bit too many hanging lights in your kitchen - its a bit distracting.

For your arched windows - definitely do a gorgeous tone on tone roman shade.

For your artwork, this can be more personal to you - whether you prefer landscapes or abstract, I'd bring in burst of colour if that would excite and appeal to you, if not gorgeous textural mirror in wood or metal. Earthy, for sure - as the tone on tone kitchen works well with texture for interest. Good Luck with your project.

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felixgrantham
12 years ago
Shades with valances. You don't want a weird gap at the top like you had before.

What is in the alcove with the 2 globe lights?
Kelly Abercrombie
12 years ago
How were the cabinets refinished?
sdrooks
12 years ago
something simple, a lot going on..if there is no issue with privacy back there why not leave windows open?
Carol Brittsan
12 years ago
Lovely kitchen. I like the hanging lights better than the recessed ones.
ash redmond
12 years ago
I'd just hang a drapery panel on both side of each window. I have done that in two homes and it looks great. I don't even use a long rod but rather two short rods on each side. It's a great look.
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Stamps Design Services
12 years ago
Do you need light control or just want a finished look? For light control use roman shades or blinds, for looks use sheer panels or stationary panels, either in the same tone or an ivory. I posted some draperies done over a window similar to yours. Check with a company that specializes in window treatments, they can show you all your options. :-)
ej610
12 years ago
Much better without the floating recessed lights.
gracey999
12 years ago
Lots of lights and lots of chairs...Mirror on wall and not much on windows...though I dont know what....love the lights
Lynn Babin Fontaine
12 years ago
I like it, but there is just to much going on with the lighting.
dianekharrell
12 years ago
Panels with color. Bring that color to accessories also. Very pretty
goldie08
12 years ago
Were the cabinets refinished? Painted?
INGRID HARRINGTON
12 years ago
Love the curved banquette with round table. I'm doing the same. Who built the banquette for you?
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Studio NOO Design
12 years ago
Nice job !
K Short
Original Author
12 years ago
These are the hanging lights in back area you barely see from picture. Knocked out a wall. Trying to determine which of these 2 lamps to use now. Bought the banquette bench at io metro. Interior designer did all. Everything you can see. Since there is no depth I can see where it looks like a lot of lighting but this is across 1200 sq feet. We have dimmer lights. Inside of cabinets painted as well. Brown glaze on top. Color is antique white.
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Specialty Doors
12 years ago
Gorgeous Kitchen! I think shutters like the picture above would be a nice addition. It is a clean look that does not age, easy to clean.
sdrooks
12 years ago
i agree about the shutters..brass and blue light colors but i like tall shape of lamp better