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Harmonious Open Living Space

jubilant — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:35:59 GMT

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Citrine1 — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:38:10 GMT

Beautiful!

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Queen of shop — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:46:42 GMT

@jubilant Very nice. So bright.

Thanks for the post.

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stevieb — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:59:49 GMT

Hey @jubilant good to see you. I'm not much into open concept but as spaces go, this is a nice one, though I'd choose different furnishings, lighting and accessories for sure.

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sometimesQVCaddict — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:00:28 GMT

Hate open concept-everytime I see it I think of contractors who saved money by not building walls yet charging more because people like it and think its trendy.

The lights wrapped around the beam is totally atrocious (also trendy right now)! I do like the ceiling treatment and the wood on the island is an interesting cool idea!

But everyone likes different things!

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kaydee50 — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:06:20 GMT

I like open concept but that ceiling and the pendant lights wrapped around the beams--no!

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wagirl — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:23:29 GMT

I like it too and I like the lights around the beams, like the colors andeven the fireplace--hate walls the cut off space --pretty sure it costs way more to add walls----

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DREAMON — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:30:41 GMT

I like this space..I would only change the pendant lights and the area rug. Two easy changes that would make it perfect for me.

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Patriot3 — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:58:33 GMT

I like it except for the lights around the beam and the island lights. I would also like more upper cabinets.

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faeriemoon — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:20:27 GMT

Aside from the rug under the table, I love it!! Love the lighting above the table.

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vsm — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:23:04 GMT

Welcome back, @jubilant -- hope you and your family are easing into a more peaceful new year.

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BlueFinch — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:41:38 GMT

When younger enjoying lots of get-together's and parties, I would have enjoyed this open floor plan. It would've been a great way to keep up with what everyone was doing, particularly if stuck in the kitchen, or serving guests, as I often was.

Being so open, it's still light, airy and appears comfortable. So, for the right person, or family, I can see it would be quite appealing.

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Oznell — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:57:41 GMT

Have missed you, @jubilant . Very glad to see you.

This is a wonderful space. I always go by "mood" first, rather than decor details -- the feeling I get when I first look at something-- and this one is happy, cheerful, airy, uplifting. A great space to cook, eat and live, with that beautiful light coming in, and the character-filled reclaimed woods that they used.

Always love a deft combo of glass, wood and stone (in the fireplace) like this. I don't know why that combo is exhilarating, but to me it is! Reminds me of cathedrals...

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HonestLife — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 17:03:25 GMT

I can't stand "open concept". If there is one dish left out on the kitchen island/counter the entire area looks messy. When I went to a very good friend's new home for a dinner party, and everyone moved from the dining table to the Living Room, she was rushing around cleaning with 4O9 to make it sparkling clean. A week later, she told me much she regretted buying the home.

As far as the elements of this space, it works well. I can't imagine how long it took to get such a conducive environment.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 17:55:50 GMT

I love this. I'm a fan of open, light airy spaces.

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ECBG — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:00:23 GMT

Love the feeling of this room. BEAUTIFUL space!!!

I'd change the rug and hanging lights as well.

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jubilant — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:11:35 GMT

@stevieb Thanks....It's good to be back.

Usually I'm not into open concepts that are open to a kitchen but I did like the open and airiness of this one and found it to be a little different.

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jubilant — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:19:04 GMT

@vsm Thank you. I'm glad to be back. Things are more peaceful now but I still find myself thinking of running to the phone and calling Mom.

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Sooner — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:23:35 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
I like open concept but that ceiling and the pendant lights wrapped around the beams--no!

@kaydee50 I agree! Some open concepts are a little too open for me, but all in all we have a more open concept and we use the whole space in a way that we never did, or never could, in our last house.

It gives you a lighter, more spacious feel, and makes the space and furniture more useful.

And I agree too about the ceiling. Rustic isn't my thing.

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jubilant — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:25:38 GMT

@Oznell Have missed you, too! It's good to be back.

When I saw this room it cheered me up. I'm all for glass with a fireplace, too. While I am not big on open concepts....this one spoke to me. Like you, I think it just "set me in a mood"!