Kitchen Reno - to match the tap and appliances, or not?
9 years ago
Hi all! I'd really like a white tap in our new kitchen, as something a little bit different. But I can't help thinking that it would look a bit odd with a stainless steel oven and cooktop which will be quite close to it (about a metre).
Does this matter? Or should I try and match them? The most reasonable white oven I can find comes from IKEA, so I am not sure about its quality.
If it's going to look odd then I'll choose stainless steel appliances and a chrome tap, but if I can make a white tap work I want to.
Any advice gratefully received!
Does this matter? Or should I try and match them? The most reasonable white oven I can find comes from IKEA, so I am not sure about its quality.
If it's going to look odd then I'll choose stainless steel appliances and a chrome tap, but if I can make a white tap work I want to.
Any advice gratefully received!
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Comments (3)Hi! WOw! It's going to be quite a make over! I think you have a great opportunity to have an amazing light here to rock the kitchen! And if you're nervous about introducing coppper (or any metallic in case it dates), you can stay with the black (which will show up nicely against the white gloss background). Such as this http://lucretiashop.com.au/pendant-light/replica-lindsey-adelman-bubble-chandelier-8.html this http://lucretiashop.com.au/pendant-light/replica-mimosa-pendant-light.html or a series of these (depending how long the bench will be) http://lucretiashop.com.au/pendant-light/replica-moooi-random-pendant-lamp-black-50cm.html or these http://lucretiashop.com.au/pendant-light/replica-himmeli-small-pendant-lights.html Personally I don't think it matters if you mix up brands of appliances as long as they all 'work' visually together. Good luck - I'm sure it will look fab! Monique...See MoreKitchen design for reno before council planning approval?
Comments (8)Why wouldn't you get your architect to provide a sketch design of the kitchen? As in like a preliminary sketch of what it could look like from the front? That should help clarify any concerns you may have. On occasions where something like this is important to the client I'll knock up a rough sketch to demonstrate how I visualise it integrating and managing the requirements that (should) have been defined in the design brief. In regards to finishes etc that really doesn't need to happen now, but layout should be relatively clear and indicated on the plan as to say where the sink, fridge, oven, pantry, mixing centre, dishwasher etc are positioned. That can be shown at 1:100 no issue. Your architect (should) be the logical person to best understand the space and balance of it all.. I've commented many times previously how design is an "inside to out" process, and so the architecture resolved should have been super responsive to the specific (client) requirements of the internal fit-out and the design process should have managed this competently so you don't get down the line and go "oh, we now can't find that french door fridge or wall over etc". If you're not sure about that level of detail, you're still in design and not at planning IMO. You're right on one hand in that it needs to be "designed" and resolved now, but also understand that there needs to be some flexibility at your end as when you're dealing with council nothing's 100% and it could be a waste of time designing internals before planning - definitely your architect's correct in his advice on the typical process. We sometimes integrate/incorporate"sub" design consultants such as interiors to handle the fine detail of fit-out if the project calls for it, however invariably it's down the line at width late documentation (Stage 3) or early construction (Stage 4), but never in Stage 2 planning Hope this helps Cheers PD :) www.pauldistefanodesign.com...See MoreKitchen Laundry Reno Layout
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PRO9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoPersonally I don't think a white kitchen tap would look odd at all with your stainless appliances, especially if there is a neutral colour scheme. Another aspect to consider is whether you are planning to go with matte white or gloss white tapware? Or perhaps you could go with a white kitchen mixer like the one below with chrome trim? You can customize the look you want- after all it's your kitchen do it your way! All the best!
Faucet Strommen, Pegasi Sink Mixer in Gloss White · More Info
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