tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post6223372931360111234..comments2024-03-19T07:46:40.858-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Kitchen table, move or not?Thrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-25426673895210148782014-08-01T10:21:47.708-04:002014-08-01T10:21:47.708-04:00Very good advice!Very good advice!Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87533325711912956032014-08-01T10:20:43.775-04:002014-08-01T10:20:43.775-04:00We have the money to do it now, I just want to con...We have the money to do it now, I just want to consider all the options. The cost to add/remove doors and windows is enough that I want to sit on it for awhile to decide. I usually have to live with things for a while before I know what I want to do! :)Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-86678641800646758362014-08-01T10:18:20.933-04:002014-08-01T10:18:20.933-04:00Thank you! I moved the sofa table to another spot ...Thank you! I moved the sofa table to another spot and am liking it open behind the sofa, but I may play around with it all more! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84671766338252810232014-08-01T10:17:07.020-04:002014-08-01T10:17:07.020-04:00I thank God for my home, job and family every sing...I thank God for my home, job and family every single day. EVERY single day. I don't take one bit of it for granted. I don't know where you go the impression that I consider this a problem. Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30053465861678282972014-07-31T23:27:06.267-04:002014-07-31T23:27:06.267-04:00You should be happy you have a home, a job and a f...You should be happy you have a home, a job and a family. I have none and live in a 440 sf apartment, at least for a while longer. I wish I had your "problems".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-82295169942824046952014-07-30T22:04:17.631-04:002014-07-30T22:04:17.631-04:00I too love the table in the new area. The extra sp...I too love the table in the new area. The extra space is wonderful. You have room for enlarging your island like you have wanted. I know you will come up with something. Like you said, live with it for awhile. Mull it over for awhile. Everything you have done looks wonderful. And speaking of kitchens, I am trying to talk my hubby into doing what you did with your island and covering 3 sides with beadboard and painting it. ;) Love how yours looks. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895535159666065770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-83951012368292108292014-07-30T19:43:35.393-04:002014-07-30T19:43:35.393-04:00Love the new look. I agree that the table looks g...Love the new look. I agree that the table looks great in the open space - away from the bay window...we did this years ago (even tho my space is no where near as large as yours) and love it. Are you planning on ever wanting to add the sofa table behind the sofa again? Do go for as big an island as you can. Personally...I'd leave the door where it is and skip the French doors. With the area opened up, that door will be much easier to use and give you better access to outdoor area from kitchen area. Of course, ,whatever you decide will be perfect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-79032060164161618392014-07-30T14:16:40.035-04:002014-07-30T14:16:40.035-04:00I would keep a door in the kitchen. Must have acc...I would keep a door in the kitchen. Must have access to the BBQ grill, and if you do any entertaining, people tend to congregate in the kitchen and meander outside. Provides logical flow. Nothing wrong with moving the table out. Looks great! Love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40945071382317832942014-07-29T21:25:08.391-04:002014-07-29T21:25:08.391-04:00I agree with several others, my first thought was ...I agree with several others, my first thought was also to put a couple comfy chairs in there to enjoy the view, a cup of coffee, etc. You could still enlarge the island. Love your blog!!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414609321305350016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-90876405956866072672014-07-29T10:56:03.648-04:002014-07-29T10:56:03.648-04:00I agree with Anonymous above, move the table, keep...I agree with Anonymous above, move the table, keep the doors as they are, and expand the island. The bay window area with the door will look purposeful and you will appreciate not squeezing through to get outside. You probably just need to live with it a bit to get used to it.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-88308994715267548502014-07-28T20:28:06.066-04:002014-07-28T20:28:06.066-04:00I would move the table, keep the black door to out...I would move the table, keep the black door to outdoors, and nix the idea of new French doors. I wouldn't add anything in that bay window area. With the door going outside and the door to the pantry I think you'll appreciate it being nice and open. Once you put the island back in it will look great! You don't need any furniture over there IMO. It's looking good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61294377860518522252014-07-28T15:54:35.560-04:002014-07-28T15:54:35.560-04:00The table moved is perfect. It lines up with that...The table moved is perfect. It lines up with that wall behind the black chest. Don't worry about open space. It is nice to have, you would have room for a bar cart/drink station as mentioned above and I love that idea. Enjoy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-46981881087041482082014-07-28T15:28:29.191-04:002014-07-28T15:28:29.191-04:00I love the table in it's new location and yes ...I love the table in it's new location and yes a bigger table would be great since you have a ton more room now. I think you would really enjoy a larger space for your family to dine. As far as your empty bay window. Perhaps you could get one of those swanky bar carts or something and make a little drink station. It could be an all season place. Hot chocolate in winter. Sweet tea in summer. Cider in the fall. It would also be great for entertaining. I know you will think of something functional to do in that space. You always do! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308451204015282108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-17662764077299835652014-07-28T10:51:12.676-04:002014-07-28T10:51:12.676-04:00I didn't read all the comments, but I totally ...I didn't read all the comments, but I totally agree with you that I would use this as the chance to make the island much larger to use that extra space. The extra storage and counter space would be totally worth it!Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-23276072505543735622014-07-28T10:47:52.051-04:002014-07-28T10:47:52.051-04:00Agree with Lisa's comments completely!Agree with Lisa's comments completely!Guerrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01896747944152857012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43154137143992051132014-07-28T10:28:23.918-04:002014-07-28T10:28:23.918-04:00I like the table moved over and replacing the door...I like the table moved over and replacing the door with a window and having a small seating area in the bay window. I think that would be so charming.Sheila Weltonhttp://homecreativehome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-27827800041252192742014-07-28T10:06:47.044-04:002014-07-28T10:06:47.044-04:00I think you have 2 good options; if you move the t...I think you have 2 good options; if you move the table to the center of the room, you could put a reading chair in the nook! Or making that nook into a banquette would be adorable and I'm sure you'd love it; though you would probably still be cramped at the pantry. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01090272958828813469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49588361630261602102014-07-28T09:41:38.321-04:002014-07-28T09:41:38.321-04:00I feel like the table just looks kind of lost and ...I feel like the table just looks kind of lost and like it's floating in space when it's moved by the couch. Maybe it would be better with the light fixture moved and a fug to ground it.. but that bay window area just seems made for a table- especially with some built in seating. I know that is an added cost and you love saving money, but isn't it better to save up and do it the right way? With something you LOVE instead of something that is nice or good enough? I don't know, it just seemed to me that you love the thought of built in banquette more than the table moved over. Either way, it's your house and you should have it exactly how you love it!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012169092206996618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-57531028830035372002014-07-28T08:58:18.783-04:002014-07-28T08:58:18.783-04:00The table looks great moved, you might need to add...The table looks great moved, you might need to add a few things to define that space, maybe move the chandelier to above the table. Also the island extended to the edge of where your cupboards end would work well I think, lot's more storage and space to use! Goodluck! Jillian @ JST Designhttp://www.jstdesign.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-82705444855787783432014-07-28T01:01:39.399-04:002014-07-28T01:01:39.399-04:00I love your flowers in the teapot/pitcher. I think...I love your flowers in the teapot/pitcher. I think you have inspired me on how to incorporate those old heirloom teapots into my tiny apartment! Cathryne Klisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156237965938779149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7904176181863668112014-07-27T22:33:27.153-04:002014-07-27T22:33:27.153-04:00Ooo, this is what I thought, too! A great spot fo...Ooo, this is what I thought, too! A great spot for morning coffee or a book with the boy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-86032177084702100482014-07-27T21:29:56.179-04:002014-07-27T21:29:56.179-04:00I apologize if someone already said this, but I ha...I apologize if someone already said this, but I haven't read all the posts. You could consider increasing the island to have even more seating. You could have enough room for your whole family to eat at the island and also have large gatherings where no one had to hold their plate in their lap. What if you flipped the idea of a banquette so it combined with the island, similar to these on houzz: http://www.houzz.com/photos/1639482/Insidesign-Project-6-traditional-kitchen-atlanta or this one: http://www.houzz.com/photos/2913667/Made-in-America-House-traditional-kitchen-richmond Your might not have any curve in it, only a straight bench. But, the curves are so interesting to look at. You would keep your current door, etc.Dianne M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01701192922200864238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-45895639960368972452014-07-27T17:33:04.486-04:002014-07-27T17:33:04.486-04:00Your project is so exciting! It looks wonderful a...Your project is so exciting! It looks wonderful and I can tell that it's really going to work for your family! You've made some very big changes and that takes some getting used to. Allow yourself to enjoy the new expanded area you have created. Sit still for a bit and take your time on the backdoor area. I've been in the same situation and it was hard not to fill up empty spaces, but force yourself to wait. Embrace the emptiness for a while. I think you'll be surprised at what you discover.Mrs. O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04835651772603569136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31025307021888555002014-07-27T12:50:54.200-04:002014-07-27T12:50:54.200-04:00I love the table moved! I do think you can work y...I love the table moved! I do think you can work your magic and make the table more of a longer farmhouse style design to fill the space. I definitely vote for a longer island! My wishlist is two dishwashers, too! I am still working on convincing the hubby for that one, though. Keep the door in nook for now. However, where you are planning to put in french doors, I would definitely add a trio of french windows with actual door where that black chest is now. A wall of outside coming in! If your climate is mild at times you could do slide folding so you can open the back of the home and really let the outside in. Not sure you can do that in Indiana, though. Betty Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09228398406782196945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84854853968183312372014-07-27T12:08:39.680-04:002014-07-27T12:08:39.680-04:00If you are interested in putting in a microwave or...If you are interested in putting in a microwave or small refrig in your new island - don't forget to do the electrical wiring now. Also, would you want to have a small ice machine or small wash basin, then there is plumbing to be roughed in. Do those things now, before the floor is redone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com