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One Kitchen, Two Views

lolakimono — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:43:49 GMT

Usually when I find pictures to discuss, there is only one view. This has two, and I find myself thinking that it almost feels like two different spaces.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

wilma — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:53:23 GMT

@lolakimono

I totally agree with you. Looks like 2 disparate design styles in one space.

The heavy stone fireplace and rustic beams seem to contrast the clear acrylic chairs and white cabinets. Maybe that’s what they wanted, but the elements don't seem to fit and flow as one space to me.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

Lucky Charm — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:01:31 GMT

With that fireplace, I'd force myself to have a huge wooden dining table in front of it. I think that's so romantic to have a fire lit while you're eating. Many restaurants up north have that and it's so cozy/toasty.

I'd forego the island altogether and would probably have picked wood stained or at least cream colored cabinetry

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dulwich — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:10:23 GMT

@lolakimono This is so like ‘kitchens’ / family rooms I have had or been in Cornwall in U.K. almost deja vu!

Lots of us buying old dilapidated cottages unearthed - behind plaster walls - big beautiful original old granite fireplaces and just had to keep them hence it may look odd in your pics - as the kitchen shown appears very modern whereas ours were more ‘rustic’ - but it brought back so many memories.

The two pics do look like they could be two different rooms but I think if you stood in the room it would gel better? Not keen on the style of the bar stools, do like the cabinets.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

Peaches McPhee — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:22:21 GMT

For such a huge kitchen, that has remarkably little storage space.

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hopi — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:23:15 GMT

The fireplace across from the stove looks out of place, redundant and ridiculously. Two heat sources facing off. Looks like a duel

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:25:52 GMT

It definitely does look like two separate spaces. I personally would rather have that fireplace in my family room......The kitchen also needs more storage!

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hopi — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:30:38 GMT

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
For such a huge kitchen, that has remarkably little storage space.

Some one who does not cook must have had the dream of a fireplace in every room.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

Imaoldhippie — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:31:41 GMT

For me the only thing that looks out of place are the acrylic bar stools.

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spiderw — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:10:34 GMT

This is an appealing look and I do like it especially the fireplace.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

dulwich — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:52:51 GMT

@lolakimono P.s. to my earlier reply.

There would be no island in our type of cottage kitchen at home just big farmhouse table also one or maybe two comfy armchairs near the fireplace.

This pic made me very homesick for my cottage but cannot travel yet! Thanks for sharing.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

kitcat51 — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:00:11 GMT

Looks the same to me...you see it in the photos from the side & then the front, no difference at all.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

Spurt — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:18:32 GMT

It does look like 2 different rooms .... It looks like they thought by combining rustic with elements of the farmhouse style that both would blend into one cohesive style, but instead it looks disjointed......But I DO love that fireplace!...

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

KaySD — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:40:29 GMT

Aren't you dying to see what the other half of that space looks like? Maybe it goes perfectly with the fireplace? Leather chairs, maybe, or as someone else said, a big solid dining table.

Meanwhile, I LOVE those six windows wrapped around the kitchen. That would be just wonderful to work in and hang out in.

I also love the idea of having that big island with nothing interrupting the surface. You could do so many different things on it!

Maybe I would have used the same color on the lower cabinets and the island, to help the cabinets gain some visual weight on that side of the room.

Also, I'm not crazy about having the fridge and the sink separated by the stove and all that counterspace. I'd rearrange that if I could. Schlepping food back and forth to the prep area would get old fast. I always think that whoever arranged things that way must be a non-cook.

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AuntG — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:45:07 GMT

So little storage space but nice views. The island doesn't work for me.

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Patriot3 — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:48:54 GMT

Love this kitchen. The only things I would change are the bar stools. They seem out of place to me.

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DREAMON — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:13:04 GMT

I really like this kitchen. I would have a large dining table and ditch those acrylic bar stools for sure.

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stevieb — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:19:20 GMT

Of course there are things I'd change. I'd prefer a more coordinated perspective rather than the mix of rustic and contemporary... of new and old... but still, I think it's a very nice looking kitchen.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

coco14 — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:59:36 GMT

@dulwich

You may be interested in a book I ordered today - At Home in the English Countryside by Susanna Salk -

I love English interiors and am looking forward to receiving this -

Love the fireplace/wall in this kitchen.

Re: One Kitchen, Two Views

sceniccoast — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:43:34 GMT

@lolakimono

It's very nice esp. the kitchen. Love all the windows for the natural light & the white cabinetry.