topic Living, Dining, & Kitchen Remodel in Home

Living, Dining, & Kitchen Remodel

wilma — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:50:54 GMT

This is quite a change. What do you think?

I’m not really a fan of huge open spaces, but I like the way the space is opened up more. I like that the kitchen is not completely visible when sitting in the living area.

Even though I like the space, I’d have to change most of the colors & furnishings. The after space looks a bit boring & bland to me. There’s too much white & I need color. Looks like they painted brick white in the kitchen - don’t like the way it looks. I wouldn’t choose that dining table & chairs. The sofa looks ok, but I wouldn’t choose such a light color. The floor looks nice.

Lots of things hanging above the sofa. Wonder what those are? Not really loving the oval mirror or artwork(?) on the back wall or the large glass jug on the floor (see right hand corner of photo).

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:55:57 GMT

Definitely an improvement in the after, but it looks rather boring, needs some color, either in the furniture, accessories, or on the walls!

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Kachina624 — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:05:21 GMT

Anything would have been an improvement. "Before" was as bad as it could be. However, I agree "after" needs a little zip. Looks like a hospital.

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Kitlynn — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:08:36 GMT

The after is a huge improvement! However it is very cold and sterile looking. It needs some color to warm it up. I would also change the dining room chairs.

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January121 — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:22:00 GMT

The “after” looks better than the “before” but, I don’t like either one of them 👎

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faeriemoon — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:39:47 GMT

The after is a vast improvement.

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:47:19 GMT

The after is a definite improvement but is too stark for me.

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Mj12 — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:54:35 GMT

I would have liked the rest of the kitchen wall knocked down to truly open up the space. Also wish the kitchen cabinets ran up to the ceiling. And IMO that header beam looks odd sort of sitting on the small pantry cabinets. DR chairs/table/table lamp/wall art would have to go. It's a huge improvement though.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:08:59 GMT

MUCH better in the "after" pix. Clean, no wallpaper!!! Love the after!

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DREAMON — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:37:38 GMT

The after is a major improvement.

I would have a larger dining table with comfy chairs, a different light fixture, and a fresh flower or a green plant centerpiece...that would work for me.

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Still Raining — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:01:51 GMT

What is with that mess all over the washer/dryer? And on the floor on front of them. That hurts me 😢

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Sooner — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:23:29 GMT

I think it is lovely, reasonable, not perfect, but something that a homeowner would be able to afford and make a huge improvement in their living circumstances and the value of their home.

I don't need color here. I would just revel in the improvement!

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colliegirls — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:53:53 GMT

LOVE the after! It has great clean lines and looks relaxing. I love the monochromatic choice!

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:28:29 GMT

@wilma "Before' is truly ghastly. "After" I don't like as I hate using black for any decor and don't like the color or cold feel of the whole room.

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froggy — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:35:31 GMT

Anything is better than seeing the washer and dryer (and laundry) from the living room.

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queendiva — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:38:50 GMT

I did a total kitchen remodel on a budget in my previous home. I wanted more light and a more open feeling in the kitchen without removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room. I wanted to retain two distinct rooms and did not want to eat in the DR while looking at the meal prep "mess". Open concept would have looked strange in that 1970 split level architecture, too. I opened the doorway between the rooms, very similar to what is pictured. What a difference that small, inexpensive change made! Much more light from the east facing sliding doors from the DR out to the deck into the kitchen. Improved ventilation as well..

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vsm — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:26:30 GMT

Looks like they disliked the "before" so much that they decided to go for a blank slate. I don't like either.

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spiderw — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:27:36 GMT

I do not care for either, both have little to no appeal, a big no for me on both!

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stevieb — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:36:56 GMT

Given what can be discerned from this picture, pretty much anything would have probably been an improvement and so this is, but the after decor in pretty uninspired.

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jannabelle1 — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:39:39 GMT

Compared to the Before photo, the After looks terrific to me! I don't care how they decorated it....I think the story would be the architectural changes that really improved this place!