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Too much reclaimed wood?

12 years ago
We are getting our kitchen remodeled and were hoping to buy this kitchen island from williams sonoma. We already have the emmerson reclaimed dining table (see pic) which would be placed not too far in front of the island. Our cabinets will be white and we will have two small reclaimed wood open shelves above the sink. If we were to get this kitchen island, would we be overdoing it with reclaimed wood? Thanks for your feedback!!

Comments (15)

  • PRO
    12 years ago
    My opinion is that it would be too much.......but lets see what others have to say.......
    melaniecp thanked Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
  • 12 years ago
    I don't think it would be too much, but it looks like a maintenance and functional nightmare with all the slats and open bits.
    melaniecp thanked User
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I am a nut about real reclaimed wood, so a biased go for it! Just keep the rest white and simple.
    melaniecp thanked ASVInteriors
  • 12 years ago
    I dont think it would be too much but maybe put a rug or something in between to break it up
    melaniecp thanked carrieii
  • 12 years ago
    Do you love the island or can you envision an alternative? Are you going to regret not getting it? What does your gut say?

    I love reclaimed wood and don't think it would be too much. carrieii has a great suggestion with the rug to break it up. If you love it, it will work.
    melaniecp thanked michele1975
  • 12 years ago
    I think it will be great. You can pull it off by adding the rug and some awesome accent colors.
    melaniecp thanked Anita
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks everyone for your feedback! As an alternative, I am considering this french island from Crate and Barrel. Though it is beautiful and would break up the wood nicely, it doesn't afford as much storage as the reclaimed wood one so it's a tough decision! Or I'm even considering this one from Sur La Table but I'm not sure I want butcher block. Any additional feedback would be greatly appreciated!
  • 12 years ago
    The SLT one is by John Boos. As a bonus, the Boos company is located in Effingham, IL and they make other designs as well.
    melaniecp thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    The island is very handsome. Could you paint the legs of your dining table for contrast?
    melaniecp thanked Linda Kurth
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I do not think it would be too much as long as you do not go overboard. I would add a rug just to break it up a bit. Simplicity is sometimes the key to success sometimes.
    melaniecp thanked DSC DesignWorks
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks for the suggestion regarding putting a rug under the dining table. I've never had a rug under a dining table. Since this would be our main eating space, should I be concerned that the rug would get too dirty?
  • 12 years ago
    Look at indoor/ outdoor rugs...can be hosed off!
    melaniecp thanked fissfiss
  • 12 years ago
    we have an outdoor rug made out of recycled plastic.. you would never know it feels nice to stand on, is UV resistant and is easy to clean and it was cheap.. :)
    melaniecp thanked carrieii
  • 12 years ago
    I'd take the island and paint & distress the trays and bottom slats, keeping some of the wood natural.
    melaniecp thanked The Lamp Goods
  • 12 years ago
    i like the first two pictures the best, and maybe put a brighter color cushions instead of white. That would break it up some.
    melaniecp thanked Anita