Happy Thursday. I have a busy week so I thought I would just pop in and share some ideas for the kitchen in our new home. The kitchen is already lovely but I thought I would just share my ideas for some simple changes to make a kitchen personal.
Those of you who have been here long know that I am a big proponent of bringing the outside in so to speak. If you have a beautiful view, don’t fight it. The former owners did a wonderful job of “tucking the home into the landscape”. All of the exterior finishes blend with the surrounding landscape.
This is the view from the pool area onto the hills beyond.
The kitchen looks out onto the pool area. My pictures are not that great. We are always in a bit of a hurry when we are there.
To the right is the spa area with the rose garden beyond.
These areas are visible from the kitchen and great room area (more on that to come later). That room will remain intact except for a new light fixture (the former owners are taking it)
Kitchen Island Area Now
Here is the kitchen with its beautiful beam work.
Proposed Changes to Kitchen Island Area
I want to add larger pendant lights and leather counter stools from Pottery Barn. We will probably paint the island either white like the cabinets or more likely one of the creamier tones on the counters. I think the leather stools will echo the beam color nicely.
Kitchen Banquette Area Now
In the corner is a cozy banquette area (I have never had one).
Proposed Changes to Kitchen Banquette Area
Please excuse my amateur mock-up, I use a combo of Canva and photoshop. I am not proficient at photoshop yet as you can tell. Here we may use the wicker chairs we have now in our breakfast room or we may purchase three of the PB leather chairs that match the counter stools. I will recover the banquette in a neutral color (performance fabric) probably the same one that is on my sofa. I just realized I photoshopped in the larger light fixture instead of the smaller (that we have in our current home now). I will link both below the post.
SHOP UPDATED KITCHEN
That’s it from here. I will post more as things progress. You might enjoy the post My New Courtyard Design and Sources here. Thanks for reading Simple Changes to Make a Kitchen Personal.
Lovely new house and kitchen. Have you every thought about painting the island a deep chocolate brown? I think it would give it some heft and really ground it and look amazing with the new pendants. But your idea is good too!
Enjoy the process and I will come and have a nice glass of Prosecco by that pool and then we can whip up a big glorious supper in this wonderful kitchen!
Amanda
Cindy,
What a beautiful location. I love the view and the patio and pool area. This kitchen is amazing. Those beams, be still my heart. It will be fun to see it with your details and style in place, but it’s beautiful.
xo,
Karen
Hi Karen
Thank you so much! I do love the beams.
So happy for you & Steve, this home is gorgeous, and that view! and those roses, here it’s near impossible to have any roses resembling robust.
when I got to your kitchen, I thought leather bar stools & better lighting….aren’t we good?! well pass, you are, massively talented, enjoy the process. know I will enjoy the reveal
Hi Disney P
Great minds think alike!
I’m so happy you shared this preview, fabulous plans! I appreciate your kind words about the former owners. Too often others slam previous design choices and I think, boy I sure hope former owners don’t read this! There’s nothing to criticize here but we all want to make things our style! Watching with interest your island color, as we have similar cabinet/island colors and I was just wondering about an update.
Hi Carol
When we saw the house with the owner’s beautiful art collection, we knew it was the home for us with very few tweaks needed!
Hi Cindy,
A gorgeous home, and will be spectacular when you put you magic touch on it. Perfect choices for the new light fixtures, the space can take the larger sizes. I’d like to add a banquet to my kitchen, I think you’ll enjoy having one!
Can’t wait to see all the changes!
Xo Heidi
Hi Heidi
We are looking forward to the move (well not the actual move) but moving! Hope to have you ladies down soon!!
I would cook all day in that kitchen! Stunning!
Beautiful home and landscaping!! Can’t wait to see your touch on this home….
Everything is Beautiful! I can’t wait to see what you do ! I love the ideas for the kitchen !
What can I say, but…Wow!!!!!!!! Incredible home!!
What a beautiful house and setting with the rolling hills. Heaven. Can’t what to see what magical touches you bring.
Thank you Pam it is a beautiful spot.
Oh My Goodness! That view would make a great Pat Huber painting.
Hi Holly
I hope Pat is reading right now. I totally agree!
Cindy:
Ya new home is one would never want to leave, would feel like am on vacay all the time.
The grounds are breath taking as the interior
Exceptional.
Thank you
Hi Karen
We are hoping it will be Karen.
Those oaks on those rolling hills say California. Beautiful. Not to be a downer here, but I hope the all-too-frequent wild fires in our state will not find you. They got me in my rural home two years ago, and now I live in town (next to the golf course and its sprinklers.) I look at every location in terms of fire risk now. Please stay safe.
Hi Kay
You are so right. We do have to worry about that constantly. This area does have natural springs and a stream behind it, which should help.
What. house, what a view! Beautiful. I love the kitchen! It’s huge. Can’t wait to see your finished masterpiece.
Hi Nancy
The kitchen is huge, We have never had a large kitchen. We will be in heaven I think.
your new home looks really nice, Cindy and you have also good ideas to enhance the kitchen which is so huge I envy you for that. Curious to see how you decided on the chairs etc.
Hi Rena
Thank you so much. I think they will compliment the beam work.
What a dreamy setting, Cindy! I love it so much and could move right in. The kitchen is already beautiful, and I know it will become a gorgeous space to live since your touch is involved. Peace to you, friend.
Hi Michelle
Thank you so much great to hear for you!!
Dear Cindy,
Your NEW home is SPECTACULAR! Your lovely choices will make it your own, May you experience great joy as you create.
Diney on Camano Island
Hi Diney
Thank you so much! I so appreciate it.
Cindy, what a stunning place. You will work your magic and can’t wait to see the results.
Hi Mary
Thank you. so much. It is already a lovely home.
Your new home is just so beautiful, the garden, the views are spectacular. Your vision of changes is so right on.
You are going to have so much fun in this home.
Thank you for sharing and inviting us into your new nest.
Thank you so much, Katherine. We are really looking forward to it.
Those beams in the kitchen! The garden, the views! It’s all beautiful, Cindy.
I can see why you love this house! The views across to the hills are spectacular and you will be without neighbors again. Your kitchen proposals sound like winners and I see where the tv is gone in one picture. I hope I’m not offending you (if you’re keeping it) but it stands out like a sore thumb in the pictures that show it.
WOW!!! This is awesome. Love the direction you are headed.
Thanks pal can’t wait to see you!
Beautiful home and good luck with your renovations! I really need to know if you find a round table (simple, wood and 40” or so)! I’m having trouble finding one that’s not painted or cheap looking.
Thank you for sharing
Hi Beth
I will keep my eyes open!
So excited for you Cindy! What a gorgeous big, light and bright kitchen. Love the direction you’re going with the island and banquette. Can’t wait to see more! xo
Hi Juliet
Thank you so much!
Your home is amazing! I love both kitchens!
Hi Rose
Thank you so much!
I love your posts about the changes to you homes and gardens. The look is wonderful and I wish it was fitting for a Midwest home. I can dream.
Hi Judy
I love Midwestern style too!
Beautiful home and I can’t wait to see more. Have fun making it your own.
Hi Deb
Thank you so much! We are looking forward to it!
I love what you are doing to make a nice space gorgeous. With just a few tweaks, the magazines will come calling…
Hi Gray
Ha ha!! Love your she shed!
That looks a gorgeous new home, thanks for sharing.
Hi Mari
Thank you so much!