Pictures of Kitchens
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Define the look and feel of your new kitchen
Now it’s time to define the look and feel you want in your new kitchen. The best way to find out what you like in kitchen finishes is to look at pictures of kitchens. You can see right away which colors appeal to you and what gives you the look you are after. Most people just can’t visualize what certain finishes will look like as a final product so seeing pictures of kitchens gives you a good idea of what would work for you.
Don’t get distracted by things you don’t like in the photos. Just pay attention to the overall feeling as it relates to the look you want to achieve in your new kitchen. For each kitchen photo I will give you the things I love and the things I would change. However, it is just my opinion and you may not agree with my advice. I just hope it gives you some things to consider when making all those choices for your new kitchen design choices.
What I love
- Best of both finishes with off white painted cabinets and dark stained island
- Lots of room beside the stove for prep work
- Breakfast bar is flush for comfortable seating height and extra counter space
What I would change:
- Lighter contrasting counter on island
- Save money by using a standard fridge making sure it was flush with cabinets and had minimal space around it.
- Larger light fixtures over island
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What I love:
- High ceilings are accented by double row of upper cabinets
- White space is warmed up by wood floor, beams and hood
- Antique light fixture adds character
What I would change:
- Continue glass upper doors to top cabinets beside sink
- Nice to have cherry or walnut counter on island to tie in with hardwood floor and add warmth
- Add curved overhang with one stool on end of island
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What I love:
- All glass upper doors lighten up and balance dark feel of wood finish
- Open book case on end of island
- Large windows bring outdoors in and create open feeling
What I would change:
- Install lighter tiles on floor for a higher contrast
- Lower oven and microwave 6″ for easier access
- Reduce number of pot lights and add hanging decorative lights over peninsula
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What I love:
- Fresh country look , open plate racks
- Use of marble and wood counters gives an unfitted look
- Stove and sink connected by counter, veg sink on island
What I would change:
- Add overhang breakfast bar to island
- Replace florescent light fixture with pot lights over counters
- Continue marble back splash to cabinets
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What I love:
- Rich warm cabinet color
- Use of recessed lights over counter and hanging fixture over island
- Light floor contrasts nicely with cabinets
What I would change:
- Change fridge to stainless finish
- Move sink to stove side if possible
- Would like counter to have some lighter shades mixed in to pick up floor color and contrast with cabinets
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What I love:
- Black paint on island contrasts with wood floor and white cabinets
- Custom depth cabinets beside fridge to contain microwave
- Window opens up corner to bring the outdoors in
What I would change:
- Add stools to island overhang area
- Replace island lights with larger fixtures
- Replace black tile behind stove with continuous dark gray/mix back splash
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What I love:
- Keeping room feeling created by comfortable seating around table
- Balance of light stone floor and dark woodwork
- Unique barrel ceiling created between beams
What I would change:
- Lighter artwork to brighten paneling
- Pedestal table would give easier access
- More classic pendant light over table
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