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Kitchen: Before and After...

stevieb — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:33:42 GMT

Would be nice if the two pictures showed the full area, but yes, this is the same kitchen. Honestly, I like the cozy warmth of the first, but the light and bright and nice appointmets of the second. I'd also rather have the eat-in table than that massive island, though it is a nice color.

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Jaspertimes — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:38:08 GMT

I love the charm of the first. I'd open those doors and enjoy coffee there.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:38:58 GMT

Definitely prefer the second one--clean, modern. Is that wallpaper in the first kitchen??

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Foxxee — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:54:14 GMT

I like the first because it is comfy cozy, welcoming, and has a lot of character. I'd enjoy coffee at the table looking out the French Doors.

I don't care for the wallpaper, though. I'd add a bit more color.

After is so typical of similar blah cookie cutter neutrals that for me have become so tiring and lack interest. Too sterile and uncomfortable for me.

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Chessa35 — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:42:41 GMT

The first has a little more of a country vibe , to me . It's nice , but I love everything about the second picture .

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Marsha2003 — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:44:10 GMT

I liked both for different reasons, but I don't like sinks in islands. I just know I would slop water over the back edge. Besides, I'd rather look out the window when doing prep or clean-up work.

I disliked the floor in the Before version, but loved the pink and white stripes and cozy table.

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wilma — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:46:50 GMT

I like the warmth of the first one. The doors are nice. I don't like the wallpaper, and the floor looks dingy.

I like the bright clean look of the second one with white cabinets & green touches. I'd prefer a darker counter to offset all the white.

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Patriot3 — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:58:13 GMT

I actually like the first one better except I would change the floor and wallpaper.

The second one is too sterile and it's hard to compare them because of the angles of the pics. Where are the doors in the second one?

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DREAMON — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:01:33 GMT

I would choose the after kitchen but there would have to be a large dining table beyond that island. A dining table is a must for me in a kitchen

The before kitchen isn't horrible... some decor changes would make a big difference. The wallpaper and floor would have to go.

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frenchie — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:02:21 GMT

I prefer charm too but the new one could be altered to my liking. I like table and chairs instead of an island, paint the walls, a darker countertop and change the gold hardware. I like the hardwood floor.

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spiderw — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:08:40 GMT

For me the first kitchen is the appealing one. I am not an island fan and much prefer the table and chairs. It is a warm inviting area and I do love the doors where you can enjoy nature as you have your meal. It is just a very pretty setting! I am not a person who spends a lot of time in a kitchen but in this kitchen I would.

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Puppy Lips — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:16:57 GMT

I honestly don't get the appeal of a white kitchen.

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ECBG — Tue, 16 May 2023 17:04:43 GMT

It appears the 2 pictures were taken pointing toward the same wall looking at the French doors

I don't like the wall treatment in the first picture and would prefer the counter wasn't a big black "thing"; I would use off white.

I do prefer the wood flooring in the second picture, but the space looks "cold" to me.

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 16 May 2023 17:19:46 GMT

I actually don't care for either one but at least the first one is warm and inviting. I'd paint where the wallpaper is, put down hardwoods or laminate flooring like the After kitchen and replace the table & chairs. The after kitchen looks cold and sterile and is just not visually interesting whatsoever. I do love the sleekness and simpler lines of the "after" though.

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manny2 — Tue, 16 May 2023 17:21:22 GMT

I would take the second kitchen with a lot of tweaks. No wall oven, and no white appliances. Stainless would add more dimension and movement to the room.

I love all things modern. My home is modern. It’s not ultra-modern with all hard lines, but it’s sleek and modern. I love it. No clutter.

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OKPrincess — Tue, 16 May 2023 17:48:35 GMT

I love the second one.

Love a white kitchen and a touch of green.

I lived with dark walls and kitchen for so long and now I'm enjoying lt gray and white walls and cabinets.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 16 May 2023 19:47:23 GMT

I like the warmth and coziness of the 1st pic-do not like the Floors or the wallpaper, but love the French Doors.

The 2nd pic is a nice kitchen, but very cookie cutter and lacks warmth, but I do like the Island, especially the Green-thats a nice pop of color.....Wish they would have kept the French Doors in the 2nd pic!

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Nightowlz — Tue, 16 May 2023 19:48:14 GMT

I like the first one better. I don't like the wallpaper.

White kitchens are not for me. If it were a different color I would like it better. Plus get rid of the gold I hate it.

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Oznell — Tue, 16 May 2023 22:25:55 GMT

I can't say that either is my ideal. The worst part of the first kitchen is the tile floor with dark grout.

Both kitchens have that more "standard issue" feeling for their time -- the first, a 1990's vaguely Tuscan feeling, with the Italian chairs, iron chandelier and wallpaper.

The second kitchen is lighter, but the white is not warmed by other elements. The rest, with the long, bar drawer handles, the prominent hood, the three pendants lined up, feels too much like a formula to me. The rug seems not to relate to anything else. I do like the green chair, picking up the color of the island. and the mid-toned wood floor.

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kindred cats — Tue, 16 May 2023 22:52:02 GMT

I love the makeover @stevieb . Very very appealing to me.