I feel the best posts are the ones that truly show how you live, not just how you think you will. Today I’m sharing details about our latest kitchen update – replacing our kitchen with a dining table – and what I love most about the refreshing design. Sometimes the most meaningful change is not guilty of adding something new. They will finally respect what your space has been asking for all along.
Our kitchen design in the kitchen
When I started drawing inspiration from our eat-in kitchen, I saved a lot of warm, eclectic spaces. Most focused on the dining table instead of the island. I had planned to put a table in the dining room, but during the whole design process, I got advice from someone else that the island would work better. They said the island was designed with the kitchen concept in mind. When everyone gathers and chats, they want to stand and lean against the kitchen island. Finally, I agreed, and the island was included. And while there were things I liked about it, the idea of ​​a kitchen table never left my mind.
In retrospect, it’s a great example of why it’s so important to follow your convictions when making creative decisions. You are the one who actually lives in your home, day in and day out. Those little voices of doubt or longing often know something that even the best advice won’t answer.
Instead of an island with a round dining table
In the summer, four years after the kitchen remodel, we took out the island and added that Joe wouldn’t want to make this change after all, but he was actually happy about it. He thought the table would allow more space to walk around the dining area, and he ended up loving it. There’s something reassuring about making a change you’ve wanted for years and it feels right.
I love how the new table works in our play kitchen. I originally wanted it to be oval so I could better fit the foot of the room, but the round shape works well. It softens the lines of the kitchen and creates an intimate gathering space that encourages conversation in a way the island never did.
A moody, timeless palette
When we brought a new table to our kitchen, we also added rug and raised chairs in the beautiful Olive Green vessels. The green color works well with our blue and pink-mauve cabinets. It acts as a base, a natural bridge between cool blue tones and warm mauve. All three colors share the same softness and degree of saturation. Instead of competing for attention, they create depth issues that feel both sophisticated and lively. Olive brings an organic, earthy quality that makes the Cabinet more unexpected and the colors have a purpose rather than being trendy. It’s the kind of palette that will age gracefully because it’s based on nature rather than a specific moment in time.
A few finishing touches
While this space was successfully completed, there are a few small changes I want to make next time. The pendant light above the dining area is not focused above the new table. Finally, I’ll want to move this light frame to work with the new layout. But I can’t hurry. I also want to bring a piece of art to the restaurant, but I’m just waiting to get it.
I tend to design a bit, and these days, it takes me a while to figure out what I want. While I wait for the right piece to catch my eye, I borrow pieces from different rooms, experimenting with options until I make a decision. This slow approach has taught me that living with space – really living with it – often reveals what you need better than any initial Vision Board. Our kitchen certainly taught me that lesson.
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