Comments on: Dianne’s Design Dilemma

By: ChrisToronto

ChrisToronto — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:10:37 +0000

I had to laugh when I saw the Mies MR chairs included in your mood board. Unbelievably, I found three of these chairs on the street after they’d been put out as garbage; the cane seats were shot so I’ll be recovering them with leather slings. Absolutely free . . . thanks God!

By: Blayne

Blayne — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:15:12 +0000

Love all the ideas here! I also love the light fixtures over the island. I’m sure the after will be amazing.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:32:43 +0000

Love the retro, yet modern, kitchen! For those of us who are a little on the cheap side, Target has a bowl very similar to item 6, but for only $30! I put oranges (another dollar) in mine.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:12:42 +0000

What a beautiful kitchen. I would love to have a fireplace in such a perfect eatin-in nook!! Great job guys!

By: Anna See

Anna See — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:25:50 +0000

I am drooling over this kitchen and loving your suggestions!

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:49:56 +0000

I hate the apple.

By: Jean

Jean — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:34:55 +0000

Hi, Dianne. Would you mind sharing where you purchased the island lighting fixture? Thanks! (What a fantastic kitchen.)

- Jean

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:17:07 +0000

It doesn’t sound like anon has ever purchased anything from whiteonwhite.com so I don’t know how he’d know that it’s not as good quality as the real thing. I actually own the marble table shown above, and it is certainly of the highest quality and absolutely an heirloom quality piece that can be handed down from generation to generation.

The only reason things are less pricey at whiteonwhite.com are because they’re replicas and not the actual name brand- but they’re made just as well as the real thing if not better due to newer and more effective techniques.

And on a personal note I think the actual texture of the marble stone will look a lot more rich and elegant than the laminate top. Great choice Sherry and John!

By: anon

anon — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:06:19 +0000

I wouldn’t get the table from whiteonwhite. The quality isnt as good as the real thing, and if you are “splurging” then you should get something which will last a lifetime (or a few lifetimes). We got the laminate top original from Knoll and its worth every penny (i actually like the laminate better than the marble and it costs less)

By: jbhat

jbhat — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:27:40 +0000

Bravo! Your suggestions are right on the money, and I’m glad to see that Dianne loves them. It’s a beautiful kitchen already, but your touches really will make it perfect.