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[Pezzie]

If I was a guest, I can definitely do "moody".  However, for my day to day living, I need more light and airiness. 

[shoptilyadropagain]

Green isn't my favorite color but I do love this kitchen.  I'd probably prefer it for a mountain vacation rental but I'd still take it for my personal kitchen too.

[Carmie]

I love it.  I am not a fan of open shelving though.  I'd use this shelves for my cookbook collection.

Bright kitchens and bedrooms are not my thing.  I am always looking for ways way to block the sun out. The sun ruins the finishes on wood floors, carpeting, cabinetry and window treatments and makes the room too hot.

[on the bay]

Even though I do like white bright kitchens, I love this one too. I would call it cozy and comforting rather than moody. I don't like the bulbs on the chandelier but like the iron part.

Yesterdays picture you showed I thought was moody but liked the bookcase and the color of it very much. I agreed with others it did need some light and brightening up.

Some friends of ours have their dining room painted a dark navy blue and it is so striking and elegant.

Their living room and kitchen is light and bright with lots of windows to the sun. Just to say I guess we can like both.

I like both the pictures you showed @faeriemoon!

[deepwaterdotter]

I would have trouble reading from a cookbook or recipe card.

[KathyM23]

I kept looking at this kitchen trying to see something I liked.  Didn't come up with anything.  Thought about the fireplace maybe but I have stone in my kitchen and prefer that to old brick.  

[eddyandme]

Love it, warm, cozy and always welcoming!

I much prefer this as opposed to the boring white-on-white kitchens.  This kitchen, though modern and new, beckons to times past and welcomes the comfort of friends imho.

[LavernLuvsShoes]

I love everything about it, except for the open shelves and the uncomfortable-looking bar stools.

[Venezia]

I think it looks like the witches from "Hocus Pocus" could be brewing something up any minute!

Looking out the window, it's a bright, sunny day.  Inside?  Dark and overcast.  Not to mention I'd need a stepladder to access most of those shelves.  Easy pass for me.

[BirkiLady]

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@Carmie wrote:

I love it.  I am not a fan of open shelving though.  I'd use this shelves for my cookbook collection.

Bright kitchens and bedrooms are not my thing.  I am always looking for ways way to block the sun out. The sun ruins the finishes on wood floors, carpeting, cabinetry and window treatments and makes the room too hot.

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@Carmie 

The correct glass in the windows solves the problems of fading finishes on woods and textiles, as well as keeping the heat (or cold) from entering a comfortable home. We changed all our windows in this house to ensure those concerns. It has worked wonders on the energy bills as well!