Kitchen
My modern kitchen is yet to materialize, but no matter: it is still a vastly improved space from the seemingly unredeemable one we found when viewing the property : 1980s cabinets and garish wall-tiles, underscored by lino in questionable taste. Its saving grace was an original serving hatch to the dining room and a double sink. However, we had other projects which needed to take precedence, so a full kitchen refit was not the first item on our agenda and there was nothing for it but to 'make do and mend'. Not to mention scrub, bleach, clean, and scrub again. We then positioned all our nice pieces - some old, some new - a retro table and 1950s curtains and hoped for the best.
The result was surprisingly pleasing: the white backdrop of the kitchen came to life when we added colourful accessories, making a jolly space in which to cook and have breakfast, and the cheerfulness of the room made waiting on a new kitchen quite bearable. Posh fabrics, kitchenware and effects create an illusion of refurbishment, and add interest and sophistication. All told, the kitchen is quirky, pleasant, bright and workable (though the fridge is too small and we had to have a dishwasher fitted as there was none) so there is no hurry. It may well be the room we tackle last of all.
The result was surprisingly pleasing: the white backdrop of the kitchen came to life when we added colourful accessories, making a jolly space in which to cook and have breakfast, and the cheerfulness of the room made waiting on a new kitchen quite bearable. Posh fabrics, kitchenware and effects create an illusion of refurbishment, and add interest and sophistication. All told, the kitchen is quirky, pleasant, bright and workable (though the fridge is too small and we had to have a dishwasher fitted as there was none) so there is no hurry. It may well be the room we tackle last of all.
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