If this was your kitchen, what would you do?
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Susan S on Nov 05, 2012Julie - I think it's perfectly gorgeous!! So don't you have both B & W now? Did you develop a little bit of OCD while doing this? I think you need to just STOP - step back, take a DEEEEEEEP breath and leave it alone. Just walk away Julie. . . . . it's ok Honey, we're here for ya! LOLHelpful Reply
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Carroll A on Nov 05, 2012LOL I agree with Susan S. It's beautiful! I think you have found the perfect balance of the black and white.Helpful Reply
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Shirley C on Nov 05, 2012Hi Julie, I think your look is divine! Your ideas are lovely and personally, I have searched far and wide for dark and light cabinet combos and I came to the conclusion that it can look very "high end". My kitchen is no where near as custom as yours but I am really enjoying my dark cabinets along with my lightly distressed off white. I chose this option because I needed to work around white appliances I did not want to replace due to downsizing in the near future. Remember, if you walk in your space and feel wonderful....that's all that matters. If you like it then its perfect. ShirleyHelpful Reply
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Shirley C on Nov 05, 2012To view more of my before and after please visit: http://www.organizethings.blogspot.comHelpful Reply
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Redheadcandecorate.com on Nov 05, 2012Shirley...I love the pots!!! And you are right...if you walk in and it feels wonderful, that's all that matters! Yours looks wonderful-I love the mix! Susan-as a matter of fact I do have OCD. Diagnosed, treated, and doing pretty well. Sometimes it does sneak up and influence my decorating decisions. But that's my nature anyhow...I love change, and risk taking. That's more of a personality trait than a disorder. For our kitchen...it was too dark. I knew it all along-pure denial, so adding more white feels good. Still love hearing other opinions to see what they think. Having fun with all of it :)Helpful Reply
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Susan S on Nov 05, 2012Julie - you KNOW that sometimes getting MORE opinions can work against you and end up being confusing instead of validating!! STOP while you're ahead!! It's perfect!! @Shirley C - I think your kitchen looks great too. You should post it separately so others can see it. I like that you have the cooktop in the counter and separate ovens. If I ever completely remodel my kitchen this is exactly what I would do!!Helpful Reply
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Trent-Tonya Sharp on Nov 05, 2012great job !!!! love the updateHelpful Reply
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Jamala W on Nov 05, 2012Why mess with perfection?Helpful Reply
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Ahna @ Easier Than I Thought on Nov 05, 2012Your kitchen is beautiful! The blend of black and white with the rich wood tones is striking.Helpful Reply
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Bernice H on Nov 05, 2012Julie, the difference is awesome. It is very rich looking , very elegant without being pretentious.Cozy. I know the feeling tho, "not quite right". I hate that feeling.Maybe you need to leave yours and do someone else's ..hint hint! :) @Shirley C I love yours also. Nicely done girls!Helpful Reply
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Redheadcandecorate.com on Nov 05, 2012Can't wait to show u nice folks the end result. Bernice...you could be right-lol. Get OUT OF THE KITCHEN would be good for me, huh!?Helpful Reply
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Country Design Style-Jeanette on Nov 06, 2012Nah, I think pink! Just kidding!!! You have done an awesome job on your kitchen and I sure the part 2 changes with be just as incredible!Helpful Reply
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Somewhat Quirky on Nov 06, 2012I would try living with a while. I adore how it looks now. Your kitchen is fabulous - black or white!Helpful Reply
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WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson on Nov 06, 2012Great foundation and neutral enough for resale. All that is left is some staging/ accessorizing. Pop it with some bright color like yellow, green or red. You have a lot of places that will work. . . behind your glass doors, table and/or counter tops or even above the cabinetry. Great job.Helpful Reply
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Pat aka Queen of Thrift on Nov 08, 2012It is gorgeous! I don't see how it could be more beautiful! I love the Swiss Coffee color from Behr. I had all my ceilings painted that color when we built our home 2 years ago. The Bright White Crown molding really shows up next to it!Helpful Reply
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Sharon B on Nov 11, 2012U have a beautiful home, wow and old looking .....that fireplace is fabulous, wow....it looks like an old mansion....to me anyways, love it and all u are doing.....the windows and doors are so great........can't wait to c all doneHelpful Reply
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Redheadcandecorate.com on Nov 11, 2012Thank you Pat & Sharon. Old yes, mansion no. Only feels like a mansion when I clean it :) Thank you for those kind words!!! Keeps me going!!!!!!!!Helpful Reply
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Sharon B on Nov 11, 2012Wanted to ask u, r u keeping the blue and white dishes and all in the kitchen or redoing all that?Helpful Reply
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Redheadcandecorate.com on Nov 11, 2012Good question Sharon! I am in some areas, not in others. I love those plates. Just waiting on the darn back order for light fixtures I found on sale.Helpful Reply
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Sharon B on Nov 11, 2012Reason I asked was I have some for sale but it is cobolt blue, my honey use to collect it and we had a nice hutch with it in but decided not to do blue any more and as we r getting older want to sell it....here is the site on Craigslist with it listed, one of them http://greenbay.craigslist.org/clt/3393864809.html in case u know anyone that might b interestedHelpful Reply
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Redheadcandecorate.com on Nov 11, 2012I will check it out. My sister loves cobalt..me too :)Helpful Reply
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Ellen Killeen Kroliczak on Feb 10, 2015I would do the top cabinets in a grey, or blue shade. Light color, not quite as stark as the whiteHelpful Reply
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Mandy Urquhart on Feb 14, 2015I fell your pain!!! Having the same conflict, I like black and I like white...you're a lot further then me though...Mine are still a Loooovly shade of Home Depot Oak!!! <sigh> I can't wait to see how yours turns out!!!Helpful Reply
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Carol on Mar 08, 2015The secret of great art is knowing when to stop. I think this kitchen is great. Add your few favorite things and stop. Stand back and look what you created.Helpful Reply
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