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She’s been through it three times now, so Barbara has
no shortage of tips on how to make your kitchen renovation a success.
Among her most important hints: “The less you move
plumbing and electric, the more money you save.” She also suggests looking
beyond the obvious. “Research bargains on the Internet and floor sample sales at
local showrooms.” Don’t be afraid to pepper the space with your personality. For
instance, introduce artwork into your kitchen. For an expensive look, display it
in sophisticated, gallery-style matching frames. Most important of all, even if
you’ve scrimped and saved, it’s essential to indulge yourself a little. “Splurge
on one or two items, like a plasma TV or some other perk. It’ll make the
sacrifices seem smaller.”
(g) In the sitting area, Barbara displays exuberant goat
imagery by Helen Durant, one of many artists featured in HOME COMPANION over the
years whom she has met, befriended, and collected. (h) Before the addition of wood wainscoting, furniture seemed dwarfed by
the high
ceilings.
(i) Golden oak wood blinds with wheat-colored
woven straps lend a retro quality and gently filter light. (j) A coffee
table is an old air intake cover for which Barbara commissioned a base.
(k) Bistro-style dining. (l) Pedestal table was a
carryover from the previous kitchen, but Barbara softened the look by sanding
and pickling the top. Collage by Clare Goddard hangs above the paneled
wainscoting, which was matched to existing woodwork. Terrazzo tiles hide
dirt.
REMODELING RESOURCES
All major appliances, Viking. Sinks, Elkay. Paint,
Ralph Lauren Paint. Tile, Ann Sacks. Blinds, Levolor. Frames, Larson-Juhl.
Sofas, Lee Furniture. Flooring, Fritztile. Cabinet hardware, Liz’s Antique
Hardware. Ceiling fan, The Modern Fan Company. Jute rug, Home Decorator’s
Collection. Striped rugs, Dash & Albert.
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