Layout Dilemmas: 5 Questions for Design Stars

Houzzers, are you up to this question of solving this week’s query roundup? Please share your information about that pesky space above the kitchen cabinets and creating the perfect cozy vacation cottage — or assist user jdevine decide whether or not to make a deal on a house. Read on, then click away to discuss your design information that is savvy.

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Houzz Design Dilemmas

1. How do I enhance the landscape because of my terraced front lawn?
“We only bought this house and have been renovating indoors. It needs some serious work for curb appeal. It had completely overgrown junipers and we took them out, but we do not know what to do . I’m debating painting the door but I’m scared. Please assist!” Click here to answer.

Houzz Design Dilemmas

2. How do I add personality to a suburban tract house?
“My husband and I are thinking about placing an offer on the house. If it weren’t for the awesome neighborhood and large backyard I likely wouldn’t look at this house double. It has no curb appeal at all.

My issue is, what do we do to make this house look pretty? I’m thinking French, with large black urns filled with blossoms. Any other thoughts? What about in the winter when there aren’t any flowers? The house is stucco. Thank you!” Click here to answer.

Houzz Design Dilemmas

3. How should I decorate above my kitchen cabinets?
“I’ve floating cabinets in my kitchen and want to add decoration to the top. I’m not into imitation plants, plates or roosters. Any hints?” Click here to answer.

Houzz Design Dilemmas

4. How do we provide our home the expression of a Northeast cabin?
“We are renovating a cabin with four households and are working on choosing colors for the living/kitchen location. We finally have a totally empty space, but have selected organic hickory kitchen cabinets, pine for the cathedral ceiling and a moderate pine for the floor.

Any hints for colours for walls, counters, backsplash? We are trying to get that”upnorth cabin” feel. Thanks.” Click here to answer.

Houzz Design Dilemmas

5. What colours match dark cherry floors and black appliances?
“I’ve recently purchased dark cherry laminate floors with black weave throughout and have black appliances. What color cabinet wood would be complementary, and what color paint and granite countertop and backsplash? Our kitchen is 26 x 10 ft. Any help, please? We are compromised! Attached picture is of the older kitchen.” Click here to answer.

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