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Archive through January 08, 2007

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Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
They can be called soffits if they contain ductwork, I know that much. Otherwise, I may begin calling them furdowns! If anyone says to me, "wtf are furdowns?" I'll just tell them Tex says they're called that!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 1:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Thanks you guys! I knew you'd help.

The cabinets will stay as is. I do like the idea of different color appliances. SS would be ideal. I especially HATE our fridge. It is too small and I often forget about food that is down low or int he back. I really want a tall side by side or freezer on the bottom one.

The single best idea you guys brought up is getting a new light fixture. Funny how you see something everyday and never even give it any real thought.

I'd love a new contrasting countertop, but right now no way is that in the budget. (Either is new appls. Not yet.)

Texannie, I am still looking for the right big & bold piece fort he island. Part of the problem is that the island is relatively small, so it can't be too big. ALso, I have tried some vases with cool flowers, but my one dang cat can't seem to stay away from many floral/plant arrangements (especially with longer skinny type leaves) and would chew many up. Not to mention knock them over.

Mocha, those are blue tiles. If and when I do paint, I think blue would be the color to go with. A deep blue. Hmmm, maybe I will start to consider painting the soffit (never did hear of "furdown" before.)

THANK you all so much!!!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Hey, what do you guys think of starting a new thread where we'd post pictures of our kitchens (or bedrooms or whatever) and we would give each other different decorating ideas? Preferably cheap ones, like moving things around, taking pieces out or adding cheaper things.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I also think you need to remove some of the framed pics and try something else outside the box

Okay, help me think outside the box!!

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 2:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Good idea on the new thread.

I had never heard of furdowns either.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 2:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Well, then that's it...Tex made that up.

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 2:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
I don't like the black frames...not sure why...I love your light and airy kitchen... Still think you need more punch on that island.

C

ETA: ditto my made-up blue frames. Guess I'd suggest the beige frames or going in a completely different direction. Copper? LOL!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 2:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Julieboo, under General Discussions/Home and Garden, there is a Home Renovations thread. Maybe that would be a good place to put the decorating ideas. I think it would be a fun thread! Either that one or make one up called Help Me Decorate or something similar.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 2:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Think plates, horseshoes, clocks, different shaped mirrors, signs, or get a stencil and stencil in the dark blue you like. Paint the wall a lighter contrasting color.

Also, laminate for countertops if inexpensive and easy to do yourself. Lowes carries all different types, but you need a dark color on the counters to break it up. You can also paint formica any color and sheen you want. A high gloss in blue would be pretty.

OH WAIT, the same tile that is in the backsplash (the dark blue) solid on your countertops. Tile is a lot cheaper than you think. That would be perfect and easy to clean. It would really break it up too!. Then I would get a small blue vase and put some bright yellow flowers in it or white daisies for POP.

I decorate, there for I am.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
TILE!! <slaps self upside head for not thinking of that!> That would be such an easy and cheap way to make that island stand out!

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 2:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Yep good idea bout the tile for the countertop. And as Escapee said lots of things you can put up on a wall. Even some shelves for nicknacks.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Keep up with us Mocha...I said that a whole page ago.


runs screaming from this thread before the boots come out...

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Another easy thing to do would be to take some hooks and place them either in a straight line or staggered and hook funky coffee mugs or pretty tea cups the length of the wall.


Also, the counter on the island and the rest of the counters must be the same.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Lol Huk. Oh and kill the white curtains.

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Julie, you're looking for inexpensive solutions? Nothing major, right? So that means accessories, curtains, that kind of thing? Here's a "clean slate" for everyone to think about...

C

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Escapee, I went Googling and found that it is no longer the standard to have your island match your countertops. In fact, it is considered "warmer" to have them not match ("...as long as it is harmonious with the room's overall design"). I knew that's what I'd been seeing on the hundred or so home improvement shows I watch. For that little island, she could use granite and it would be ideal for rolling out dough, etc without being horribly expensive.

I didn't even see that there were curtains in there. I tried to look closely to see if they were miniblinds or something.

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
I've seen them both ways and have liked both looks...how about a plate rail with blue plates placed over the cabinets that would pick up the blue in the tile?

C

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
You'll need a third color to complement the look...yellow? C

ETA: This has been a lot of fun, Julieboo! Thanks for the diversion today.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
No, thank you!!!

Mocha, I didn't even think about the curtain. That certainly is the easiest short term solution! THANKS!

I will for sure make a new thread. In the meantime, what do you think of blue walls:







Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Vee, if I stick with lighter walls, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the blue frames! And Yellow is a great color to add!! ANd thanks for the"blank slate"!!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 3:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
ANy ideas for thread titles?

Help me decorate

Let us help you decorate

Change your room ideas

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 4:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
(The messy table doesn't help, shoulda cleared it off... Oh well.)

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
I like the first picture with just the soffits/furdown painted. I just wouldn't pull it around the corner into the other room (that last little bit on the far left), and I would choose a blue that matched the inset tiles of the backsplash.

Oh, and I'd have to vote for "Help Me Decorate" since I thought of that one and all...

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 4:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Hmmm, I also very much like that blue plate idea. Maybe even just hanging them with plate hangers.

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Huk's right...whatever blue that tile is might work very well and the blue and white plates would just touch it off...

C

Okay, I've been in your kitchen long enough, Julie, time to get in my own! Ha!