POLL: What's the first thing you see in this photo?

Emmeline Westin

8 years ago

This kitchen is brimming with beautiful features, but there are a lot of them! Which one stands out to you?

Lexington Aravaca · More Info

The floor

The exposed brick wall

The stainless steel storage units

The stars

The open shelves

Something else! - tell us below

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8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

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Marc Croyman
8 years ago
The exposed brickwork looks great. If you are lucky enough to have a property with that style of brickwork, you have to make a feature of them.
graceteddy2
8 years ago
The work top, it stands out between the contrast of the brick and units
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helsbells12
8 years ago
The beam.
Belinda Harris
8 years ago
the light reflecting all around the room
Jane Bateman
8 years ago
My God, that floor screams!
gilliifer
8 years ago
I noticed the floor first. I love this kitchen.
berniepoppins
8 years ago
The heavy dark beam at ceiling level
mummabearbignell
8 years ago
The extractor fan outlet cover - a blend with the bricks would be better.
breda44
8 years ago
The domestic clutter On interior clutter
weeducks
8 years ago
clutter I'm afraid
faymcdade
8 years ago
the ugly steel cooker hood I'm afraid...not my style of kitchen at all.
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Anne Curtis Interior Design
8 years ago
Clutter for me too! Only afterwards appreciated the exposed brick wall. Don't like the steel units.
Maggie Clarke
8 years ago
the cooker hood against brick
2oconnells2
8 years ago
First thing i saw was the beam, the kitchen style doesent appeal to me. Not to my taste.
Orina
8 years ago
Much too busy and conflicting.Forever wiping fingerprints off stainless door fronts. The timber floor next to jazzy tiles, too much. One or the other. Like the brick wall tho'
Josephine Geeson
8 years ago
Sadly it all stands out - too much going on!
mscle
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
the high split level window stands out for me. It's a small kitchen and I would have used the same plain flooring but neither the tiles not the wood strips on this kitchen.
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Pat Oliver Interior Design
8 years ago
Too much going on visually so that one can't focus. Lovely steel units and individual shelves. The check floor is also wonderfully different. What about painting the brick wall an off-white so you still have the texture, but it doesn't compete with the units for attention. Also, are you able to extend the check flooring? If so, using just the check would make the kitchen feel bigger.
lindalis
8 years ago
Love the contrast between the exposed brick and the stainless steel but the work tops look completely out of place and the floor makes the kitchen look cluttered and disjointed
contempohouse
8 years ago
The floor for sure! The kitchen is a great example of modern industrial. . .this is great. But the floor tiles do not work with the rest of the design.
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Sorrells Custom Wine Rooms
8 years ago
Very small wine rack of course!
mirapunch
8 years ago
Too much clutter, especially in right corner.
rogerelihooper
8 years ago
Clutter!!! Far too much so nothing really stand out. Not my cuppa!!
Annalie Evans
8 years ago
the floor....chequered tiles
onwh
8 years ago
Clutter!!
Kelly Thompson
8 years ago
I see the stars then the drawers then the floor - s'nice but my mind feels busy so I would like clear surfaces! :-)
Kate Fullerton
8 years ago
the floor tile
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self builder
8 years ago
Emmeline
Could I get a copy of the photo of the black white tiled kitchen please, as we think it may assist us in our new building design

Regards
Frank and Christine
Alex Parker
8 years ago
The wooden beam jumps out at me.
lannar
8 years ago
I saw the stainless steel cupboards and drawers first, most likely because of the shiny surfaces, and then the brick wall. For me there are too many competitions colours and surfaces for me and seems too busy. My eyes were pleased to find the red chair to rest my eyes.
Emmeline Westin
Original Author
8 years ago
@self builder - You can save it to your ideabook on Houzz! Here's [the link[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/lexington-aravaca-industrial-kitchen-madrid-phvw-vp~32303782) - there's also an option to print if you click through. So glad to hear it inspired you.
dm11
8 years ago
Pleased to see most people like the walls as mine are similar. I agree about too much clutter. The shiny cupboards are not for me - will show every mark and require a polish or the whole kitchen will look grubby. Not a fan of timber tops as not robust enough in the kitchen. After 19 homes I still like a slightly flecked white ceasarstone best, although marble can be sumptuous in the right setting.

Tiles on the floor not for me as are hard and can make your feet sore standing a lot and every glass breaks. Like an easy lean splash back though. The beam looks incongruous. I would prefer it took a backseat. I like to add drama with lots of light options and a sculpture, plant or other personal objects. This allows you to turn the volume up or down to suit the mood. Saw some amazing lighting ideas on recent Europe trip. Needs more exploration.
waltecd
8 years ago
i used to suffer from this. 100 beautiful things purchased. each one chosen with loving care. each item with it's own story, and each item put out on display. the result.. a cluttered space devoid of a focal point, with too many contrasting items fighting for attention, and nothing grabbing your attention. i have been there and tried to say my style was boho chic meets eclectic. your style can inspire many people as there are nuggets of genius here. however, looking at the kitchen is like opening the most expensive box of chocolates that money can buy and eating them in ALL in one sitting.
Erin Cook
8 years ago
In answer to your poll, the first thing I see is the checkerboard floor.
Iona
8 years ago
Hello Emmeline, pretty eclectic picture! Like the stainless front cabinetry but should hate to keep it clean. Like the brick wall but ditto. Too cluttered for me. But I would not turn it down if it were my kitchen!
keen bean
8 years ago
the MESS..!! Clear up the clutter and then we'll have another look. Oh. Stainless Steel. Ummmm 2 grubby little boys with jammy fingers. And look at those wine bottles in easy reach of curious hands. Nope. Practicality is zero here. If I was moving into a house with this kitchen I would do all I could to persuade hubby to let me rip it out and splash out on a new one.
Karin Madgwick
8 years ago
The red chair
breda44
8 years ago
No definition.
mrsbran747
8 years ago
Counters
Donald Mclean
8 years ago
Think its a mess!! Only thing that stands out ti me is that horrible looking cooker hood
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Caroline Crawford Garden Design
8 years ago
Love the exposed brick, but the overall look is too busy for me. Maybe a plain floor? Or darker worktops for more contrast?
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Louise Jackson Interior Design Ltd
8 years ago
Each element is fab, love the steel kitchen units, the open brickwork walls and the stars. However collectively the eye dances around all over the place. The steel against the open brickwork is great. The flooring bothers me as it is shouting for attention against strong core elements. Less is more and decluttering would be an advantage.
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Parable Designs Ltd
8 years ago
I actually saw the extractor first but it may have been the way the image loaded.
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Studio180°
8 years ago
The whit S T A R just stood out *** *
karown
7 years ago
Clutter!!
Maura O'Connell
7 years ago
The floor
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Bowerman-Gill LTD
7 years ago
love this look... the stars add a lovely magical dimension to the room
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June Rayfus Interiors
7 years ago
I love the rustic feel to this kitchen so love the exposed brick! JRI
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Hamish Dougan Joinery
7 years ago
Liked the brick wall. The Stainless Steel will take a lot of cleaning even with the special clothes.
lisa77226
7 years ago
As usual I see clutter. It needs pairing back a little bit for me. No one thing stands out, it just looks unorganised and a bit messy.

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