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Before & After Kitchen

wilma — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:58:32 GMT

What do you think of this remodel?

Overall, I think they did a good job. I like most of the changes they made. I like openness of the after. It really lightens & brightens the space. Not crazy about the counter stools.

My main criticism is all the white, but I’m seeing lots of all white rooms right now. White cabinets are fine, but I don’t like a white backsplash. A darker color there would add some contrast & be more my style. I learned my lesson with stains on light chair cushions, so I would use a darker color chair or maybe even a subtle print to add a bit more color.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

NicksmomESQ — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:05:56 GMT

Overall I really like it.I would change out the table with a lighter color wood & add different chairs.I would also put in high stools with backs at the counter.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

eddyandme — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:06:36 GMT

This seems mixed up to me: the cabinets don not eude a modern theme, yet the stools and dining area do, imo.

Also, not a fan of all white kitchens; think white cabinets have been exhausted.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

LindaSal — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:30:14 GMT

I think they did a decent job. I too cannot stand a stool without a back. I like the contrast with the light chairs and dark table. The chairs look like they may be easy enough to wipe down, they don't look like cloth to me. Agreed the white cabinets are not impressive at all.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

queendiva — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:31:57 GMT

I had a very similar before in my previous home. I do not care to see the mess I made in the kitchen when my guests and I are eating in the dining room. Also not the biggest fan of the completely open main floor plan. I opened up the doorway between the DR & kitchen to a generous width. Brought a lot more light from the glass doors into the kitchen, while also keeping my budget in check.

To each his or her own . No right or wrong way. A lot depends on the size and and age of the home .

Re: Before & After Kitchen

Mz iMac — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:38:05 GMT

The before pic is children & pet friendly.

The after pic is for a home w/no children & pets.

As for the white kitchen - too much DAILY cleaning to remove "grease" splatter for those that "cook." Even those that don't cook much, will still be "wiping" down the WHOLE kitchen DAILY.

Overall, the after pic is very pretty. I love it. Just not for my lifestyle.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

violann — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:40:06 GMT

I won't hedge my bets on this one- I think it's fabulous!

I'm just starting to brood a little about mine. We've been here for 4 years and I still can't get a handle on what I'd plan to change.

I LOVE the brightness and sophistication of it.

GOOD CHOICES on your part!

Re: Before & After Kitchen

Mellyg — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:11:10 GMT

I am laughing about the comments about the stools....because I have them in my kitchen 😂 I'm hardly offended, because they are ugly! We recently did a complete renovation of our kitchen. It's all done, except for stools (we couldn't find any that we both found comfortable). We are using these a temporary fix until the ones we eventually ordered come in. But in the meantime, we joke about these stools (because they are more comfortable than we care to admit). And there will be days when we both look at them and laugh about how ugly they are. Then other days that we look and say "they aren't THAT bad". Anyhow, I got a laugh at the comments on these stools seven been rolling our eyes at for a bit!

Re: Before & After Kitchen

Sooner — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:13:42 GMT

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
Overall I really like it.I would change out the table with a lighter color wood & add different chairs.I would also put in high stools with backs at the counter.

@NicksmomESQ Our bar area is a place where we walk by a lot and no matter how much space there is, if it is in a walk by area you don't want backs on the stools!

Especially if you like to go through the house at night and don't turn on the light. . . or with people milling around.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

bigtraps — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:32:58 GMT

WOW Nice.

@wilma wrote:

What do you think of this remodel?

Overall, I think they did a good job. I like most of the changes they made. I like openness of the after. It really lightens & brightens the space. Not crazy about the counter stools.

My main criticism is all the white, but I’m seeing lots of all white rooms right now. White cabinets are fine, but I don’t like a white backsplash. A darker color there would add some contrast & be more my style. I learned my lesson with stains on light chair cushions, so I would use a darker color chair or maybe even a subtle print to add a bit more color.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

NicksmomESQ — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:49:55 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@NicksmomESQ wrote:
Overall I really like it.I would change out the table with a lighter color wood & add different chairs.I would also put in high stools with backs at the counter.
@NicksmomESQ Our bar area is a place where we walk by a lot and no matter how much space there is, if it is in a walk by area you don't want backs on the stools!

Especially if you like to go through the house at night and don't turn on the light. . . or with people milling around.

@Sooner I have a bar area too where we walk through a lot. It has high back chairs & we've never had a problem. We find backs more comfortable when seated.

To each their own.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

Iwantcoffee — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:02:07 GMT

I love it. I think it is beautifully done. I do not know how easy the dining room chairs are to clean but I do like the look with the dark table. Love the sitting area on the deck so convient to the kitchen and dining room.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:13:08 GMT

It is so odd that the cabinets and backsplash are pure white then they put in grey appliances. They stand out like sore thumbs.

I like light cabinets but I like more of a real wood look with a hand glaze applied. Those look like white plastic.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

sometimesQVCaddict — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:26:42 GMT

That kitchen is roughly probably as big as my own! So from very personal intimate experience, I can say that white REALLY REALLY REALLY (did I stress really?) lol brightens up a small kitchen if you have one!!! I had super dark cabinets mostly original to the home built in the late 50s. It looked like a black hole, uggh! I completely (down to the plaster walls) remodeled late last year and tore down half a wall (it's probably the most open concept I'll ever do which I'm not really a fan of). I have white cabinets, silver handles & stainless appliances, a gray/blue/shimmery pearl white backsplash & accent row, grayish floors, and medium/dark blue quartz countertops. I'm in HEAVEN! I almost slept on the kitchen floor the first night it was totally finished, it is that gorgeous to me! HA!

Also from personal experience, white cabinets are not really hard to clean or look messy. I do stay on top of wiping them down if I'm making something messy or greasy (and use splatter guards on my pans), but no more than normal. I don't live with a family of 10 kids and 5 dogs, if that makes a difference, but I don't see it as any more 'work' in cleaning.

So I'm a fan of this look! I agree about the stools being too modern though. But as ugly as they look, they also look comfy, so who knows?!

Re: Before & After Kitchen

ninjawife — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:35:49 GMT

I have similar chairs in the eat in area bewteen my kitchen and family room. They are from Ikea. Mine are slipcovered and when I purchased them I bought extra slipcovers in case a slipcover got stained so badly that it could not be restored in the wash. I have never had to use the extra slipcovers in the 7 years I have had the table. In fact I have never had to wash any of the slipcovers either and they look just like the day I bought them.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

January121 — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:42:31 GMT

It was done very well .... I LOVE IT!!!! ❤️

Re: Before & After Kitchen

GenXmuse — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:51:09 GMT

I like it-the stools especially

Re: Before & After Kitchen

sceniccoast — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:58:30 GMT

What a stark difference!

The first pic only shows a small portion of the kitchen so you don't get a true idea of what it looked like.

The after pic is very nice. However, to me, the cabinets look more of a cream color when compared to the white in the dining area. I'd prefer white cabinets. The stools look like they belong on the "Jetson's" cartoon. While the dining set looks nice, the white wouldn't be practical for a family with kids. I like that they painted the french doors white & changed out the chandelier.

Overall, it's a much brighter area.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

sceniccoast — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:05:36 GMT

@sometimesQVCaddict

Your renovated kitchen sounds lovely. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

Re: Before & After Kitchen

Lucky Charm — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 01:37:21 GMT

The kitchen is done in warm colors and the dining room is done in cool colors. Too much of a clash for me.

Although both rooms needed to be done over, it's a shame they don't blend together better, especially since the open concept.

I prefer the kitchen over the dining area. Don't like *cool* at all.