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I had to take down my old post. I got a few messages since then how it is now that it's "done".

I am not completly done, in winter I will install the backwall of the kitchen about 30-35 cm high against the wall with the same material my kitchen counter is. Or I will use tiles to spice it up, but haven't decided what colors would fit or if I will just stick with the kitchen counter as background.

I know it will get dirty, especially with the coffee machine near the wall but thats a winter project for me.

So here is the endresult with the open wood ceiling.

Edit: Oh and one shelf on top is missing that will be installed in 5 weeks though, will just fix the symmetry

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

Looks fantastic. Amazing job!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Neatly done, would recommend to have some more colour put into the kitchen though, by either more plants or some decor that isn't black. Just my two cents though, creates a warmer feeling.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thanks. Yes I am adding more color with curtains and hanging plants, clock etc

Im not really done yet in that regard becsuse I havent moved in yet

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Oh i see well keep us posted! 🙌

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Looks good, really love those ceiling beams! Personal opinion, not that you asked for it: I like the white walls. I would be concerned with the countertop material that the room would become a little too dark, especially in winter.

You could put a white tile up as the backsplash on the wall. That would keep it bright but easier to clean (totally understand what you’re saying about the wall getting dirty, especially from the coffee maker, but if this is just temporary and you know you’ll be covering it soon who cares?). I think a lot of people go with what they call subway tile in the US, to the point where it may be over done, but I think it’s popular because it looks pretty decent, is fairly easy to install and usually not expensive, and is simple enough to not be distracting. Of course, you could also do a more geometric shape, perhaps two different shapes where the larger is white and the smaller gives pops of color for contrast.

I’m not the decor person, though; I generally defer to my wife on that because she usually has stronger opinions in those areas. And I’m generally not up to date on what’s currently fashionable, so don’t put a lot of stock in my opinions.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Congratulations on a project well done! :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Put all the cabinets and drawers handles golden/brass, as well as the faucet, it will be beautiful!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Maybe will do one day, but I matched the color of the faucet, handles etc. anthracite because I have a visible steel beam in front of the kitchen in anthracite that matches well

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I really like this design. Well done!