japanese2english's Profile

Wow, the blue chair with the white spatter is breathtaking. What's it called, the Lewinsky?

Pyrexmaniac's comment above is cracking me up. He/she regrets looking at the "after" photos? REGRETS? That's a pretty firm stance on someone else's kitchen remodel, buddy. Actually laughing out loud, here.

Those cabinets were AWFUL and your kitchen looks amazing now! So fresh looking. Great job, and kudos to your "no charging anything" rule. This is inspiring!

I don't think you should bring it up to the ceiling! Modlife posted that it would bring height to the room but I don't think that's the case with your vaulted ceilings! It would look choppy. I agree with Spanky.

I love trunks as end tables and storage, but ours is very old. Any tips on getting the musty smell out?

The island was build by Anne's husband, according to the post (not an Ikea cabinet, as bepsf indicated). If that's "characterless," I don't know what HAS character.

I gotta say, the before seemed so unfocused... I can't relate to those who say they liked it better.

I want -- no, NEED -- that print of the soldier on the horse. Please share where you got it, Anne!

Also, this is a very impressive transformation with what is, in the scheme of kitchen redos, little effort. To the comment about the "apartment grade" cabinets, I think photos can be deceiving, and upon close inspection they appear to be decent-quality wood and not really apartmenty at all. (When I think apartment grade, I think pressboard covered in white veneer with fake walnut accent, haha).

Perhaps adding some hardware would help change that initial response, though, and pull it together a bit more? Just a thought.

Either way, great job!

I should clarify -- a film, or a flat panel would help achieve this look. You may even be able to fit a tension rod in your window frame and change out a sheer panel.

I think treatments like this can really shorten a room's height. Better have high ceilings before attempting at home...

Or better yet, maybe just don't do this, haha. Sorry, not a fan.

RobotLover -- I WOULD be amazed. Pls elaborate.

I have a full kitchen, but I also have an electric griddle and I love it. Mine has lasted forever, too. I had a less-than-ideal kitchen in my first college apartment, but I was still able to crank out pancake breakfasts for me and my friends on hungover mornings. You can pretty much make anything on it, and it stores easily because it's thin and flat.