Need ideas for first time home buyer!
Attached pictures of front of house, living room, kitchen, and one bathroom. Just would like some painting/decoration opinions :)
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As far as the rest of the kitchen, I would definitely recommend changing the wall tile. It looks to be exactly the same thing as the floor....and the shape is clearly a floor tile. The wall tile makes it look more like a bathroom or laundry room. I'd also suggest switching out the dishwasher to black or stainless so it's not so stark against the cabinets. Changing the counter to a stone with some pattern and energy might help break up grid of the tile and the subdued color scheme.
The exterior is really nice. Your probably won't need to do more than tweak it. You may want to remove those wood half walls on the sides of the steps or replace them with something a little more shapely in a different material. Adding some curves to the patio and the path leading away would help balance out the straight lines of the roof and garden. You might consider adding some more wispy or whimsical garden elements, whether they are flowers, tall decorative grasses, or trees.
I love the floor in the living room! That room should be easy to decorate.
You could consider adding a warmer color to the bathroom to contrast the browns and blacks throughout the house (which I love!). Maybe a warm gold or a bright primary color.
Congratulations on your first house, and have fun making it just the way you want it.
Again thank you so much for the comments!
The black cabinets are quite contrasting with the rest of the finishes in the kitchen. I get where they were trying to tie in the white appliances by adding a white accent glaze to the cabinetry. Looks like a lot (but not all) of the rest of the trim has been painted black as well. I think if you'd like to keep the black, at least re paint the cabinets and eliminate the white glaze detail. I would repaint the trim on the pass through, columns doors and window frames to match the baseboard and window casings. It would brighten the space and create a less busy foundation for adding your own furnishings.
Good luck with your new home! I'd love to see what every changes you do and when you fill the spaces with your own touches. =)
However, I do love that door! If you dont mind me asking, where is this from?
You could look into going with one door and transoms which is cheaper. I am thinking of doing the same thing. Another idea is to see if you have someone in your area who could convert them. See this link for ideas http://doorconversion.com/