Handle dilemma - new build kitchen
Kate
4 years ago
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Comments (8)I ended up going with no handles for the upper cupboards, but handles for the lower cupboards and drawers for the following reasons: - they were mostly hidden from view anyway due to the island bench; - they were quite a bit cheaper than shark nose (i.e. no handles); and - I wasn't overly keen on crumbs and other kitchen mess making its way into the drawers due to the shark nose design. These articles may help: [https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/is-a-handleless-kitchen-right-for-you-stsetivw-vs~49954976[(https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/is-a-handleless-kitchen-right-for-you-stsetivw-vs~49954976) [https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/6-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-handles-for-your-kitchen-cabinets-stsetivw-vs~30734212[(https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/6-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-handles-for-your-kitchen-cabinets-stsetivw-vs~30734212)...See MoreNew build kitchen colour dilemma
Comments (8)Hi Bradleys54, as you are creating a 'contemporary' style home, I would keep your kitchen finishes nice and simple - white on white. Then bring in colour variation by selecting a paint colour in a gorgeous, sophisticated grey, for the surrounding walls/bulkhead. Taubmans Cloudburst or Taupe Grey are both great interior colours. Your white kitchen will look fresh and crisp inside this colour. Consider a mirrored or grey kick face to your kitchen to work in with this scheme and glass pendants with grey or black fittings. I'm assuming that window will become your Kitchen Splashback.. If you wanted to steer away from an 'all-white' kitchen, then you could select Caesarstone's sleek concrete for your kitchen island bench top only, which would work in beautifully with they grey interior paintwork. Good luck!...See MoreShaker Style Kitchen - Design Dilemma!! Please Help :)
Comments (7)Hi Rebecca, There are never any set "rules" about what is right & wrong it comes to design and detail, however "balance" is always a good thing. Generally the shaker style is referencing the traditional/bygone eras which is fine, but why you more likely see this style of cabinetry coupled with handles than coupled with the shadow line finger pull which is a contemporary detail. Unless the proportion of the cupboards is carefully managed and balanced you're probably correct with your instinct (that you must always trust!) that it will be a busier rather than sleeker look, which may in fact defeat the purpose of the no-handles thing that you're shooting for. Whatever you do I advise on being consistent and confident with your decisions, in that there should be good reason for doing something in a particular way. The risk you have doing what you're proposing is trying to be two different things.....it's kind of either go retro and embrace it, or go contemporary/sleek and be confident with that.. Hope that helps...Good luck! Cheers PD...See Morethe biggest dilemma where to put each room on new design
Comments (30)Obperth2014, I would suggest standing in the middle of the block, and getting to know where the sun comes up and goes down, and where the breezes come from. Yes we can all do this with a map, but it is good to actually go to the sight with a compass and a map. In Perth we have the strong southerly winds, and westerly winds from the coast. Therefore cross ventilation from that direction is good for cooling the home down in summer. We also have a hot easterly wind in the summer, coming off the desert. This time of the year is great to stand on the block and see the winter sun direction. In my previous post I have mentioned the summit home design, "the mod" I still think this is a good design for your block, with west side covered with a large vergola or fixed system. This will then utilise the full yard from your living areas. Front living room windows can be moved to be north facing, with a smaller window on the northwest frontage. Anyway, food for thought....See MoreLisa Elliott Interior Design
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