Kitchen: From u-shape to island with desk
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Comments (4)A big island would be good, if you can afford that space in front of the fridge and dishwasher. Microwave can go up higher in the cupboard space to give you a bit more bench top area, or can go under the bench of the new island....See MoreDark kitchen and Lounge not well-shaped wall. Color variation
Comments (10)I'd be inclined to move couch & armchair along wall with large recess if they will both fit. Mount TV onto flat wall opposite. You could have a low unit to house electronics, or use the one you have. Have purpose-built storage cabinet w/shelving built into smaller recess. Some of the shelving portion could be backed w/mirror to help throw light into room. Use the shelves for books, objects of art, photos etc., and the drawers or cabinet below to store things you don't want on show all the time. I also think a large area rug will ground the family room area from dining/kitchen. A neutral one perhaps or you can inject some colour. Large art pieces on wall as mentioned. A largish plant in a raised pot would add some greenery. You may find you need a floor lamp near couch & chair. Regarding the kitchen, I think you might be able to fit a narrow timber sideboard at end of island bench so you have some additional storage there. I say timber because it would warm up the coolness of kitchen. I agree undercabinet lights good idea for additional task lighting. You could either go mirror backsplash or some gorgeous tiles. As there are a several changes you want to achieve in this space, it might help to do it in stages. Storage seems to be a priority (fam rm & kitchen) and rearrangement of furniture & TV. I would tackle this first. Additional decor ie rug, art pieces on wall(s) could be addressed next. Then splashback and some additional lighting if budget allows....See MoreI need to select a bench top for my kitchen u shape
Comments (5)personally I know it is modern but I do not like the wooden addition to the bench. I would suggest you just carry the bench (black marble if you can afford it) so that it has a greater over hang and serves the same purpose as a breakfast bar. To me the wood currently looks an eyesore....See MoreFrom Blob to 'U Shape'
Comments (4)Hi oklouise, Sorry about the small plans - I'll try upload a better version shortly. In regards to the garage on the middle, i'm not so keen on that, but was going to use that as more of an internal courtyard/entrance way. The rear of the house is north facing and we have view a nice rear outlook which was why the two separate living areas at the back was more appealing It's probably quicker to list what I do like about this house as opposed to what I don't ;-) but basically there is a lot of internal rooms, due to the addition of the family/games rooms before we bought the house. The kitchen looks on to the back of the bedroom wall. Also, as we our needs change as a family, it would be ideal to have a separate teenagers retreat - which is why the two pavilions under the one roof was appealing Thanks for the reply :-)...See Morebronwenh8
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