Kitchen

Les - Interesting, end of island facing dining area could be used to display happy dishes and accessories. Gayle - Yes, happy displays are desirable.

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Les - Interesting placement of paper towel holder in island. Don't know if that gains anything as I'm fine with towels on counter. Your thoughts? Gayle - I really like that!

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Gayle - the crisp blue and white tiles bring me joy, especially as a backdrop for bright pops of color in the fruit. This is something Matisse would have painted in one of his interiors. In the photo, the abundance of crisp white in the setting keeps it fresh, pure and uncluttered. Les - I like also. TBD if it fits with our kitchen.

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Gayle - I like the pendants and the backsplash. Les - I also like the lights (pendants)! I do NOT like the backsplash and would prefer mosaic tile with a splash of paint color.

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Gayle - I like the sink. I also like the gray and white countertops over white counters. Les - I agree on sink and color scheme. I like that ceiling is beige which provides nice contrast to white. Wood floor is too dark.

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Gayle - We could have a beige or taupe color scheme instead of white. Les - I agree. Do NOT like dark countertops and dark wood.

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Gayle - I like the white counters and tops, contrasting island and pendant lamps. Les - I agree. Wood floor is too dark.

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Gayle - Too cold and stark. Les - This is NOT welcoming and is look to be avoided. Wood floors are too dark.

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Les - Yellow island adds a splash to this kitchen. Gayle - I like this. The color isn't oppressive and there aren't too many elements making this busy..

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Les - I like this style of white cabinet. Gayle - I like it too, especially with the strong mesquite pieces we'll have. It avoids being too much.

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Les - Interesting chairs at island. Gayle - I like them too but nothing else about this kitchen. Colorful seating a possibility too.

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Les - A few specific items of this photo appeal to me. I like splashes of yellow paint accenting white ceiling and cabinets. I like the tile back splashes. Gayle - yes, good use of accent color and pattern without being too busy. see this example from LA Times. http://www.latimes.com/la-lh-klasfeld-compound-20170713-016-photo.html

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Gayle - I like these wicker seats. Les - Agreed! Gayle - I also like the island color (although I'd paint it a lighter shade).

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