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PACIFIC NORTHWEST KITCHEN

Oznell — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:25:23 GMT

I couldn't quite pinpoint it, but something about the relationship of brick, to glass and sunlight, to wood, in this kitchen, struck me as so right! LOVE those counter stools, which look vintage but aren't.

Lucky homeowners, one of whom is a cookbook author. Nice working conditions! The hearth-looking area is a pizza oven.

They have just a little open shelving, but the other cabinets are closed or glass-fronted. The painted part of the cabinets is Farrow and Ball's "Shaded White", but the other warm elements like the wood and brick keep it from being too stark.

Most of the appliances are in the pantry, they said.

Those pendant lights are antique, which surprised me. Their coppery tone picks up the copper accents of the cookware.

Love the way the dark wood of those enviable counter stools looks, against the lighter wood of the island....

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We rescue cats — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:51:00 GMT

Those 'antique' stools are reminiscent of the ones we had at my parent's home! I'm now officially old! LOL!! I love the kitchen but I cannot deal with open shelves nor glass cupboard doors. They would drive me to distraction cleaning up the grease splatters and dust from my cooking. I am NOT a neat cook, I am constantly cleaning my pendant light shades and the microwave door.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:10:45 GMT

@Oznell I really like this and I am super picky. AND I even like the light fixtures! Those are my big bugaboo when it comes to decorating and the first thing I notice and either like or hate. Love the brick especially.

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stevieb — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:04:20 GMT

Like the room, the windows, the natural light, brick and so on. Not a fan of the massive island and can take or leave the stools.

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CarolinaGirl88 — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:49:45 GMT

I love it. Beautiful!

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lynnie61 — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:01:37 GMT

@Oznell Very nice. I love the sunlight, the brick, and the island is my favorite. (I have very little counter space now). I also like closed cabinets without glass, but one or two shelves would be ok, but the rest I LOVE! That sunlight and doors make it! And if that is a butler's pantry on the left, even better.

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OKPrincess — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:50:48 GMT

I love it 😻 I love the white because it's open and fresh and clean looking🥳

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Sooner — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:53:37 GMT

Our last house had a large brick fireplace and archway where the cooktop was. I don't recommend it. The space could be better used in a kitchen.

I do like the cabinet color and the countertops, not a fan of open storage for a kitchen.

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In-x-s — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:41:37 GMT

It is beautiful, and maybe I'm just not seeing it, but where the heck is the refrigerator?? I'd have a hard time cooking in there since it doesn't have the sink/stove/fridge flow.

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spiderw — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:44:59 GMT

I find this kitchen to be appealing. However, I am not a fan of islands or high chairs but prefer a kitchen dining table and chairs. That is the only thing I would change!!!

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Lilysmom1 — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:11:03 GMT

@We rescue cats Those pendant lights are a big no for me too. I had them in my last house and said never again. Pot lights all the way!

Love the stove though!

Also love how bright the kitchen is.

Thanks for posting @Oznell .

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DREAMON — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:35:06 GMT

I love the kitchen but am not a fan of the stools.

They look uncomfortable to me and the dust would get in to all those crevices.

I would replace them with a more comfortable clean line stool.

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faeriemoon — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:51:51 GMT

I love this kitchen.

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:22:15 GMT

At first glance (the first picture), the kitchen looks charming and well put together (well, except for those chairs at the island which I would throw in the fireplace) but as I look at the other pictures I see many things I'd change. I'm not a fan of open shelving for dishes & glasses but I do like the ones at the kitchen sink window which I would use for potted herbs, other plants and a few knick knacks. I normally like at least one kitchen cabinet with glass on the doors but since there are so many windows in the kitchen, I'd opt for a normal wooden cabinet door. I'm not really fond of the lighter wood in the island and would have it the same color as the cabinetry. As I mentioned, the island seating would have to go too.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:28:57 GMT

I love the kitchen, very beautiful, bright and airy but I do not care for the stools. Too much upkeep in keeping them clean and dust free. I would replace those. Is the refrigerator in the pantry?

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DSD2 — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:37:07 GMT

All I could focus on were the floor to ceiling windows that let all that luscious light in! Beautiful!

The white is cheerful and I love the floor. Many pretty elements including the lights.

I don't care for the wooden island or the chairs.

So airy and lovely.

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:18:51 GMT

Very nice, but I would have to have some color somewhere. Those stools are very uncomfortable to sit in. I had some similar.

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Sooner — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:44:27 GMT

I am a huge fan of windows and light but honestly I do not like all the light in that glass wall. I would feel like I was cooking in the garage with the door up.

Cut it down to windows above a half wall and a nice french door. More storage, not cooking out on the patio then. . .

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Nonametoday — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:04:46 GMT

I love the way the kitchen is so lighted up by the glass and the brick is just a juxtaposition that I really, really like. The only think I don't like are the bar stools and they HEAVY. I had those eons ago and they are just so heavy. Nowadays we have lighter weight stools that are so much easier to live with and IMHO more attractive.

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QVCisFun — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:06:00 GMT

@Oznell wrote:

Like the look of mixed metal colors - copper, gold, silver, brass, nickel, iron . . . also like a mix of brushed and shiny textures . . . Like the brick, wood, glass, too. Nice kitchen.