tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post7755478855466273896..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: Reader question: Can I have three finish colors in my new kitchen?Paul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-28468677589390361012010-05-13T01:05:04.952-04:002010-05-13T01:05:04.952-04:00Kathy: The look you notice is what a couple of the...Kathy: The look you notice is what a couple of the design gang here have called out. It's called an "unfitted" kitchen and its goal is to lend the appearance of furniture that's been shoved into a kitchen. It's a look pioneered by my old pal Bill Draper and his studio Draper DBS in New Hope, PA. I'm pretty keen on it too.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-59284665340950614972010-05-13T01:00:35.782-04:002010-05-13T01:00:35.782-04:00I am a complete and total non-designer. The uniti...I am a complete and total non-designer. The uniting factor in all of the photos that you have shown is that each piece is highlighted as a singular, stand-out/stand alone piece of furniture. It is a look that I LOVE. On to the results post....Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653269933972890038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-45326707267399665932010-05-10T23:36:36.520-04:002010-05-10T23:36:36.520-04:00HGTV's always behind all of these hackneyed &q...HGTV's always behind all of these hackneyed "design rules." I blame them for resale value obsessive compulsive disorder too.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-11264610993164612792010-05-10T13:16:22.797-04:002010-05-10T13:16:22.797-04:00Three colors? I believe that's called a "...Three colors? I believe that's called a "triadic" color combination. It's a classic! Whoever writes those "rules" isn't very well educated. (Was is someone very young and bubbly with a boob job and a stint on HGTV?)Nicolette Toussainthttp://www.comfortandjoydesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-48803916924437304792010-05-10T09:27:26.765-04:002010-05-10T09:27:26.765-04:00Coming soon to an island continent near you I hope...Coming soon to an island continent near you I hope.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-42966191490710070412010-05-10T09:12:54.278-04:002010-05-10T09:12:54.278-04:00Love all those kitchens! Swoon!Love all those kitchens! Swoon!Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-26971893657308918772010-05-10T00:31:47.189-04:002010-05-10T00:31:47.189-04:00Saucy: Mixed metals rock!
Kelly: Wait a minute. I...Saucy: Mixed metals rock!<br /><br />Kelly: Wait a minute. I thought design was all about people surrounding themselves with things <i>I</i> love...Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-4805060610951145552010-05-09T23:32:28.910-04:002010-05-09T23:32:28.910-04:00I love the look of kitchens with cabinets in diffe...I love the look of kitchens with cabinets in different colours and/or materials. Great to see that you're encouraging your reader to go with what she loves. That's what design is all about -- surrounding yourself with things you love and that make you happy.<br /><br />I hope your reader will let you share some pics of her kitchen when it's done :-)<br /><br />KellyDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-91252692790542349122010-05-09T20:58:40.451-04:002010-05-09T20:58:40.451-04:00I'm sorry. I panicked. I'm reading them n...I'm sorry. I panicked. I'm reading them now!<br /><br />I was probably going to do it anyway just figured I'd ask so my big reveal would be less awkward. ; )ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-80636375079968817642010-05-09T20:49:52.541-04:002010-05-09T20:49:52.541-04:00Melody: Timeless Kitchen Designs is in Malvern, PA...Melody: Timeless Kitchen Designs is in Malvern, PA. That's practically in your back yard and you home is screaming for one of Kevin's unfitted masterpieces.<br /><br />Ade: Fantastic point, I never thought of it that way. Your Mom's a smart one.<br /><br />Saucy: By now you should have my archives memorized by chapter and verse but I'll cut you a break. I believe mixing metals was my first reader question more than a year ago. Ecoutez: http://www.kitchenandresidentialdesign.com/2009/02/reader-question-what-about-mixing.html<br /><br />Bill: Thanks! All those rooms need is some tile from Avente.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-11745346906735797572010-05-09T20:35:55.694-04:002010-05-09T20:35:55.694-04:00Great question. Fantastic response. Awesome sele...Great question. Fantastic response. Awesome selection of images to drive the point home.Avente Tilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07062625318318137389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-58109103308003257182010-05-09T19:47:47.893-04:002010-05-09T19:47:47.893-04:00I love it! Feels more organic and less sterile. ...I love it! Feels more organic and less sterile. In a related question what is Paul's non-rule for mixing hardware finishes? Say chrome and stainless in the same room... TELL ME!!!!ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-77999250661372520452010-05-09T17:05:11.027-04:002010-05-09T17:05:11.027-04:00Of course HGTV would disagree, most of their "...Of course HGTV would disagree, most of their "experts" are bubbly 25 year olds with boob jobs and freshly minted real estate licenses.<br /><br />I remember this issue came up when my Mom was setting up the first showroom, and her response to my questioning if that was a 'good idea' was this: "Sure! Mother nature mixes woods and colors all the time, why can't we? Go take a look at the forest."<br /><br />Happy Mother's day! :)Adriennehttp://www.blog.susanpalmerdesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-40603989821135155822010-05-09T16:01:56.228-04:002010-05-09T16:01:56.228-04:00The first kitchen is what I'm hoping ours look...The first kitchen is what I'm hoping ours looks like someday. Will you remember that when the time comes to re-do ours? I see so many things that like and I know I'll have to go digging through your website to find all of them, but the look of that first one really grabs me. I think something like that would look great in our place.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124636214096825169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-31067802099243930972010-05-09T14:50:19.726-04:002010-05-09T14:50:19.726-04:00Thanks Gina, happy mother's day!Thanks Gina, happy mother's day!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-70617091773846770252010-05-09T14:37:51.332-04:002010-05-09T14:37:51.332-04:00I find this topic very interesting! Great post!
...I find this topic very interesting! Great post!<br />xx-GinaWillow Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792285019821194768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-11681450061815992002010-05-09T13:12:07.187-04:002010-05-09T13:12:07.187-04:00I'm with you Sue, give me an unfitted kitchen ...I'm with you Sue, give me an unfitted kitchen any day.<br /><br />Sarah: Now people are going to the "the rule of three" has to do with colors. Hah!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-10101382273253242612010-05-09T13:01:23.710-04:002010-05-09T13:01:23.710-04:00Great advice Paul, 3 colors is great when it works...Great advice Paul, 3 colors is great when it works with the concept and the house. I don't think I've ever done more than 3 in one kitchen (maybe that's the "rule")? I'd like to pay a visit to the (Mac)temple of these "graven images" - with a few cans of spray paintClarityK (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16851859161326760677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-60761978364552093882010-05-09T12:38:09.405-04:002010-05-09T12:38:09.405-04:00I love doing Kitchens with more than two colors. ...I love doing Kitchens with more than two colors. Gives the Kitchen a very unfitted feel. Especially wonderful for European or Country kitchens, since in the "Old days" Kitchens evolved over time. When done right it creates a feeling it has been there forever.Sue Murphyhttp://www.suemurphydesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-21789515685082399652010-05-09T12:08:20.105-04:002010-05-09T12:08:20.105-04:00Great minds indeed Sharon. All these rules of desi...Great minds indeed Sharon. All these rules of design folks get on my nerves.<br /><br />Kelly: I'm glad I could start your day off with a guffaw. It's true though, Lordie it's true. I'm dying to see photographs of this place when she's finished with it too!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-87128320497128715952010-05-09T11:42:10.575-04:002010-05-09T11:42:10.575-04:00Oh yes, listen to Paul--that's good advice. (&...Oh yes, listen to Paul--that's good advice. ("graven image of resale value" -- I choked on my coffee, so thanks.)<br /><br />I love doing 3-color kitchens, but I don't get many. The last one I did the client ended up with a moss green sideboard, taupe cabinet on the main walls with a couple of moss green wall cabinets to tie in the sideboard, and a pecan-colored island. <br /><br />I think most people don't think they can pull off that many colors, so it does help to have someone with the experience to help you see the vision through. Also, I find it easier to achieve multi-colors in kitchens with higher ceilings of 9' and 10' high ceilings, like above, but that's probably just me.<br /><br />Will there be pictures? (she asked hopefully.)Kelly at Kitchen Synchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222988371455223006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-81413329737918268202010-05-09T11:01:21.866-04:002010-05-09T11:01:21.866-04:00As I was reading this post and before I got to you...As I was reading this post and before I got to your comment saying the same thing I was thinking in my head, "It sounds like this person has received some HGTV advice." Great minds...<br /><br />SharonSharon Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374987332093426718noreply@blogger.com