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Any suggestions for finishing my kitchen/living room

jacksplash
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi all!
I have been working on my kitchen for a while now but would appreciate all your input to help me finish.My living room which is part of the kitchen could also do with some input.
Any suggestions for table and chairs,art for the walls and please let me know if my sofa cushions are a bit outdated, I have painted both rooms so won't be changing colour.Thanks in advance.
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    flair lighting
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago
    take the tv out of the corner, it just looks ever so odd there. recover the dining chairs. maybe bring in some teal blue and gray to the pallet for cushions or chair fabric gray would be nice. i would have the couch facing the kitchen and the tv on the half wall wall mounted or on top of a the console you have. and i would put the tan colored chair on the opposite wall it is now. also center the dining table to the room, add a chandelier over it. and pendants over the island if you can.

    Comments (592)

    • Fred S
      6 years ago
      Rule #8- make sure they do dishes before inviting them over to your houzz ;D
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Or call your dishwasher chic to join. LOL ;D
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    • Fred S
      6 years ago
      I'm not sure this kitchen thread is rated for that kind of talk!!! LOL
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    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Sorry... :(
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    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      :b
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    • Vintage...VJ Jazzy Jazz
      6 years ago
      Hi jack...
      For a moment ..
      I thought your thread
      had reopened ..
      Break all the rules
      As they were meant toooo
      Be broken ...
      With fun laughter smiles
      Oh and of course an up yours lol ..

      Shame that we will not get picture updates ..
      We have Houzz toooo thank for that ...
    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Lol,Lol, VG. you have such a good heart, cheering everyone on and never a mean word.
      I'm sure I speak for a lot of Houzzers when I say never leave us! Lol.
    • Margo
      6 years ago
      OK- what did I miss??? Jacksplash?? I hope a few off remarks did not chase you away from your dilemma??
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    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Yep....that's what it was. They said we chit chat. Although, I've caught them doing the same???? Watcha gonna do? :)
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    • Margo
      6 years ago
      If you only knew how many times I have been scolded, lol, for going *off topic*?? Who cares, nobody is paying Houzz for their dilemma and the people who offer advice need to have a little fun. Chit chat away, I say;))
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    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      This is why I like you Margo! If you're working, you must add some fun in the mix. It's like leaving the sugar out of your cake if you don't. LOL ;)
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    • Margo
      6 years ago
      last modified: 6 years ago
      OK- here is where Vintage comes in with a poem on cakes and sugar and all things fun....take it away Vintage;))
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    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      LOL :D
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    • Vintage...VJ Jazzy Jazz
      6 years ago
      last modified: 6 years ago
      Rescipe for Houzz cake

      1...... A big pinch of Margo ..add more for taste
      2..A lot of Zaz
      3 kind words from Ali
      4....chit chat from jacks ...that's enough of that lol
      Not her fault we know ....
      5 ...Broken rule book ...
      6 .. Old classic dilemmas ..only the best will do ...
      7 ...Photoshoper who's name I've forgotten
      8 ... Some Pros for keeping us on track .
      They should be so lucky ...
      9... Lots of caring plenty of sharing
      10 .Add more laughter lol
      11. Funny pictures men ironing naked tooooo
      12 toooooo many Os

      Find a large mixing bowl
      Throw in Margo
      lamp and all ..let's not forget the donkey ..
      Push in Zaz kicking and screaming
      Gag poor jacks not her fault we know ...
      Beat in the rule book ....
      Sprinkle in a classical dilemma
      Add some wishy washy water ..
      Mix up some granite
      bash
      With a Pro

      Bake in the oven till you think your dilemmas over
      When done ..
      Sprinkle with lots of caring
      Let's not forget the laughter

      And your fruit cake is done ..
      Oh no I'd forgotten the photoshoper
      Leave tooooo cool
      Eat quite fast ..
      As I am sure your want another...
      Addictive fruit cake we know ..
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    • Margo
      6 years ago
      Add a Vintage on top!!
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      @Margo. Scolded! yes I probably was!but hey as I says before it was a storm in a teacup, Lol. I think they said that serious designers had left the site! And honestly the Houzze team were not involved! I will probably post the end result in a few weeks when I'm done.
      Thanks for popping in.
    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      lol Vintage,I'm in stitches! How do you think them up.Brilliant I say.
    • Vintage...VJ Jazzy Jazz
      6 years ago
      I have a ghost writer ..
      She's called vintage jazz ...
      That's from the horses mouth ...
      Drawn by myself of course ...
      Thanks jacks
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Lovely eyelashes on that horse,wish mine were as long!
    • Vintage...VJ Jazzy Jazz
      6 years ago
      He got them from boots ..
      Or was it hooves ....
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Ahahaha.
    • everdebz
      6 years ago
      last modified: 6 years ago
      @zaz and I forgot what exactly I agreed with -- but this morning -- I agree with VG's poem absolutely... and you know what? it gave me such a kick that I about cried, why? I had fun in my eye :))
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Jazzy, you never cease to amaze me!!!!!!!!!! You're great. That was one of my favorites. :D
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Hi jacks!!!! :)
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Hi Zaz,how's it going? Did you get your granite? Great poem by VJ for sure,how does she keep coming up with them!!!
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Yeah jacks, I just got in a bit ago..... will post pictures soon. ;)
    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Ok,I will pop over shortly and have a look,are you defo going for granite, or not decided yet?
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      who knows...depends on my mood. lol :)
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Missing your poems VJ, everything ok? Maybe your just busy? Hope you come back soon.)
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Hi jacks, I agree! Where the heck is jazzy? I figured she'd be on by now. I miss joking with her already. :(
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      It's not like her Zaz, I know we all have lives outside houzze though.probably just busy.
      This old post keeps reviving,but I just don't like asking questions on other people's posts, even though I know you don't mind Zaz.
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Jacks, come on really....do what ever you want on my post. I really am glad to let you. :) Really, truthfully! I hope she's well. By the way, how's your son? :)
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Doing great Zaz,nearly fully healed,thanks for asking. Still waiting on granite? Or thinking of the travertine?
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Glad to hear he's doing good. :) I heard from the guy and evidently he is having problems with the granite yard. He was supposed to be calling back to let me know??? Who knows...I'm real close to keeping the stupid wood....just to be done. LOL :) that's no joke. I am leaning towards travertine/marble....asked about that too. He said the papers said it was marble??
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      I think your right to explore it,because you liked I think the idea of granite or stone from early on. If you keep the wood (I have to say I like it) I still think your kitchen is great,honestly. It's late here,I will pop in tomorrow to see how your getting on.Nite nite Zaz.
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Goodnight jacks. Zzzzzzzz :)
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Hi Jacks, How is your daughter and the baby? I hope all is well. I know you're busy. :) Congrats!
    • jenstnz
      6 years ago
      last modified: 6 years ago
      Yes, ditto Zaz's comment:) -been thinking about you:) and btw I missed your reprimand on Zaz's dilemma:) Hope all is well!
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Jacks, I hope you pop in soon. Hope all is well. :)
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    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Okay Jacks, you have me worried for ya! I'm hoping to hear from you soon and see how your room is going. If I don't hear from you..... have a great holiday and a happy new year with your family. :)
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    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Hi jacks, I see you were looking for me. Thanks. :) I hope you have a great new year and many, many more to come! You won't find my dilemma, someone from another thread reported it. It's not on the site anymore. I can see it if I sign in, but if I sign out it's gone. Probably better that way anyway. I have to give props to bluenan and groveraxle.....they were right..... in most situations chit chat is not too wise. :) I did enjoy getting to talk with you though. :) Have a good one jacks! C-ya! :) ✨
    • Ann
      6 years ago
      Zaz, I'm seeing the Nashville thread again and someone posted on it this morning.
    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      What a pity Zaz,who will I pop into now!?and I'm definetely not opening this one lol
      Have a great new year and i will no doubt see you around houzze.
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Hi jacks, just refreshed and saw your comment. Hey, that's life, right? Well, I believe it is active, but I requested it stay closed. I'll gladly answer if I see you. See you around. :)
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    • Vintage...VJ Jazzy Jazz
      6 years ago
      Hi jacks & Zaz
      Not sure what's been going on ..
      In the Houzz ...or why your dilemma Post has gone !!!
      Alone with the Nashville post in OTHER
      I just know ....that ....
      I am saddened by it !!!!
      As ....I am sure you are ....
      along with the many ...that posted in yours ....
      and in the OTHER post .....
      I guess that's life in cyber land
      You never know which way it will turn
      Or who or what will turn it ...


      Oh talented one ...
      I know you will finish...
      Your kitchen ....(so kiddo get your A@£? Into gear..smiling as you do it )
      And YOU will be pleased with what YOU
      Accomplish.....have faith you can....
      And will do it alone without Houzz
      It will be fab ...
      I would ...
      like tooooooo wish you
      and jacks a Happy New Year 2015
      May it bring you all you wish and desire
      In real life .....
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    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      Oh VJ,I don't know what has happened....I could not find Zaz on her dilemma yesterday...I did find her on another post though.it looks like I can't find her today either...This old post keeps getting revived though lol.
      Shes an artist so I know that kitchen is going to look great when she's done with it.
      Here's wishing you a very happy 2015 VJ.)):
    • zazfuzzroc
      6 years ago
      Thanks to the both of you. I have no one to blame but myself. I became way too involved and voiced my opinion too much, although all the truth......but I feel I should have just walked away. I admire you jacks, you are a far better person than me. That's the truth. I wish you both the best. Honestly, I don't know what to say or where to say it anymore? Even if it seems right...it is wrong.
    • jacksplash
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      I am Definetely no better than anyone Zaz. It's a new year and maybe best to forget about it all.
      You give good advice on Houzze IMO which is what people come on here looking for.
      I've learned that no one can hurt me when they are not my family,that's why I found it easy to walk away from my "dilemma".its just a design site albeit a very good one.
      I'm not sure what happened but if it was me I would just keep giving advice where it's needed.... Hope you finish your kitchen soon,it's going to be great.!
    • Vintage...VJ Jazzy Jazz
      6 years ago
      last modified: 6 years ago
      Hi ...Zaz
      I am not sure what went on here in Houzz ....
      While I have been away ..(sneezing coughing sweating)
      Whatever it was
      Move on from it !!
      as best you can ...
      Otherwise these things eat away at you ...
      And being on a downer
      that's not good for anyone ..........including you ....
      You have a Talent truly you do
      Lots see it ......
      Even if you can't .......

      So
      Put it toooooo good use
      If not for yourself ........
      Then for others so they might enjoy it
      Seeing others smile from
      Something you have done
      Is gift.... I know
      I love toooooo
      Give that gift of a smile .....
      Be it from writing or resisting my Poems
      Playing my little ukuele
      Painting

      So dust yourself off there's work toooooooo be done :@)
      Get your a@£&
      In that kitchen ...
      Today is the start of a new
      and better year ......
      Of which only You
      Can make happen !!
    • zazfuzzroc
      5 years ago

      Hi Jacks, not sure if you still get notifications from this dilemma?? But I wanted to wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day! :) Hope all is well in Ireland! :)

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