Comments on: Design Dilemma: What Would You Do?

By: Cyndy Aldred

Cyndy Aldred — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:50:45 +0000

My first instinct is to do a pop of color on the cabinets, walls white and a great painting. However, I like the idea of a bold geometric wallpaper and white cabinets. I think this space needs something bold somewhere. There is no doubt that whatever you decide to do will be amazing girl! Big hugs!

By: Antique Homes and Lifestyle

Antique Homes and Lifestyle — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:32:56 +0000

In reply to Lisa @ Shine Your Light. Oooh! I like both of those photos! That would definitely work.

By: Antique Homes and Lifestyle

Antique Homes and Lifestyle — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:25:14 +0000

Finally was able to find a picture to go with my comment above. It shows the wainscot walls with the open custom shelves. Here is the link: http://www.fancyarch.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/open-shelving-for-the-kitchen-open-kitchen-shelves-inspiration.jpg

By: safaffect

safaffect — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:57:50 +0000

Paint the lower cupboards a mid-tone grey, like the grout in the 'tile' floor. Paint the upper cabinets in a white. I agree with @Lisa @ Shine Your Light's suggestion for open shelves and under shelf lighting for the wall behind the sink. Perhaps the shelves could be in a rustic wood that draws on the taupes/browns in the floor. If you can't add any sort of interesting tile / panelling / paintable wallpaper to the wall behind the sink, then I suggest also painting that in a feature wall colour.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:34:40 +0000

Molding would definitely help and new hardware is going to do a world of good. A cool light with some painted subway tile backsplash would look great behind the sink. Can't wait to hear your ideas and see you transform this space.

By: Antique Homes and Lifestyle

Antique Homes and Lifestyle — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:34:05 +0000

Do you have the budget to use some wainscot wallpaper as a backsplash? I would also add some crown molding to the top of the cabinets to dress them up. They need something. Definitely the wainscot and some shelves over the sink for some interest and extra storage. Something substantial for the shelves with some nice trim work around it – maybe some wooden or metal corbels holding up the shelves. Good luck! What a fun project!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:30:20 +0000

I agree with Lisa…The space above the sink needs some help. Since this needs to be a cheap fix, I would probably remove the cabinets & add shelving. I would add crown molding to the top of the other set of upper cabinets & paint all the cabinetry white. I would probably try to do something with the counter tops too. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

By: 17e8f4c0-8586-11e2-a26b-000bcdcb2996

17e8f4c0-8586-11e2-a26b-000bcdcb2996 — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:41:37 +0000

Could you add some wood trim/moulding to the doors to dress them up a bit?
Kate

By: Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Lisa @ Shine Your Light — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:57:00 +0000

Oh juicy project!
I think that space over the sink is really awkward. I would mount two or three shelves, and use that light source for an under-shelf light that hidden. Then style the shelves with pretty pitchers, etc.
Something like this:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/286823069991632544/
Possibly take off those glass doors to the left and right of the sink and make it one open shelving space, styled all pretty 🙂 like this……
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/286823069987866887/

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!