Kitchen island help.

4 years ago

I think that I have opened my mind up more to painting my island navy blue instead of the walls in our kitchen.

Right now the front of our island is ho-hum. I was thinking of installing shiplap. My question is should I do standard horizontal ship lap or in a chevron pattern?

I also need some suggestions on pendant lights for above. My style tends to be lean rustic.

Also, for curtains should I leave them where they are or take them to the ceiling? We have 9ft ceilings.

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4 years ago

Check twice. Ship-lap is going out of the style.

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EBL Construction
4 years ago
Your wall color seems to be a nice fit, but I do think you could use a pop of color. The island might be a great place to do that or perhaps even just in the barstools.

If you're considering shiplap, I would not suggest a chevron pattern. This look is very much on its way out if it isn't already. Even just adding barstools will improve what is otherwise "ho-hum."

Regarding pendants... your kitchen isn't rustic. Be careful not to choose something too rustic because it will not be a good fit.

Moving your curtains up will elongate the space and could be a nice touch.

Please keep us updated on your choices and thanks for sharing!
jck910
4 years ago
The curtains do need to be raised, so longer panels needed. Also the panels should look like they will cover the window when closed (even if you never close them) so you probably need 3-4 on each side. I would leave the island alone and use rustic accents to warm up the space.

Pendants frim shadesoflight.com

Stools from grandinroad.com
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ShadyWillowFarm
4 years ago
Maybe try color via curtains, rugs, barstools, art, etc before painting? Would you do shiplap and paint the shiplap? It’s pretty but a bit neutral.
Sonya Oden
Original Author
4 years ago
ShadyWillowFarm -- I would paint the shiplap. I am wanting a deep navy, like Hague Blue. I originally wanted it on the walls but am re-thinking it because it is an open concept.

jck910 -- I love those lights. My husband wants bar stools with backs since we have littles.
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Timeless Wrought Iron
4 years ago
I would bring the color to the stools and match with new curtains all the way to the ceiling. These are easily changed out as your tastes change in the future. Glass pendents with the same finish as your hardware and faucet in the kitchen will look great.
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Color Zen
4 years ago
I would honestly leave the island because once you add some fabulous stools & island lights, all will be well.
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4 years ago

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4 years ago
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chuppi
4 years ago
your whole kitchen is neutral, blue for island will be too much of contrast.

Couple of thin bands of chevron in middle could do for island, going with diagonal of backsplash, but that will not be very prominent so you could save some work.
Sonya Oden
Original Author
4 years ago
Celery girl- I like the shiplap looks. This is going to be our long term/forever home, so on trend doesn’t bother me as much :)
Sonya Oden
Original Author
4 years ago
Icon I love the pendant lights in that 2nd picture!
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Sonya Oden
Original Author
4 years ago
Those are fabulous!
Irene Morresey
4 years ago
Some inspiration
RedRyder
4 years ago
I think a navy island would be very pretty. There are a lot of “rustic” pendant ideas out there. Your kitchen will be wonderful. It’s very pretty now.
Consider moving the curtain rods to the ceiling.
Sonya Oden
Original Author
4 years ago
Has anyone used the ceiling mount brackets for a curtain rod?
chuppi
4 years ago

If you like blue, just one life... go for it :))

(plus its just paint you could change it easily).

But you need to more of that colour or a colour that goes with blue like yellow.. in kitchen & dining(open floor plan) in form of accessories … fabrics of drapes, stool, painting etc.
chuppi
4 years ago

Or you can keep the neutral look of kitchen & still bring in some contrast & pep by painting island a gray or more nuetrlish colour.

& have fun with pendants & stools.
chuppi
4 years ago
Pls watch this video for a simple makeover of island, Sarah style!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqoxsACa4a0
Sonya Oden
Original Author
4 years ago
Chuppi -- thanks! We take possession of the house next week and I am super excited to make it "ours". I was definitely planning on drapes and throw pillows in the living room to tie it in.
chuppi
4 years ago
So exciting! congratulations & enjoy your new abode
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essentials inside
4 years ago
Love the blue on the island. The kitchen turned out beautiful.
jpp221
4 years ago
I like shiplap, but any finish has to be part of a broader plan or it looks like one thing plonked into the middle with no rhyme or reason. Shiplap on the island with cupboards that are either shaker or vaguely colonial (?) just don’t belong. It will look like an add-on, like, “I walked into cpstconand there was a sale so this is what I got.”

To me, shiplap is very seaside/coastal/arts and crafts/beach cottage, or maybe farmhouse chique.

I’d consider the broader question of style for the whole space and then the little questions almost answer themselves.
ulisdone
4 years ago
I say yes to a shiplap type treatment for the island. The room could use some texture.
Cheryl Hannebauer
4 years ago
following
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago
Beautiful kitchen!

I would finish the kitchen before I considered adjusting the island. I don't know that I would want to commit to blue on the island.

You can attach battens to the face of the island............maybe not as thick as these.

This bluish gray is still fairly neutral and current.

The right color gray is always an option for an island

Your island may just need the contrast of bar stools and light fixtures.
Robin Thomas
4 years ago
This looks great! http://itoolsdownload.info
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Kitchen Ideas, LLC
4 years ago
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I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of photoshopping your photo to get a visual idea of what your island would look like with navy blue shiplap accenting the seating side.

Additionally, I thought about this kitchen designed by our design partner kp-design in the Denver, Colorado area, combining white wall and counters with blue cabinetry.
RedRyder
4 years ago
I think a softer blue might be prettier. It will depend on the furnishings in the rest of the house since it sure looks open concept.
Jora
4 years ago
Not sure if you've done anything with your kitchen island yet, but one suggestion is to keep it the color it is and trim it out with moulding. You'd be surprised at how fantastic it will look!
jbtanyderi
4 years ago
Where are the drapes? When you get them, hang double fullness from the ceiling. Mirror the area above the cabinets. Use a rich colour for the island. You might even consider an interesting wallpaper for the front.