Kitchen

Kitchen island or harvest table?

Lagerlings
Angie wrote in yesterday looking for some inhalation for her kitchen reno:
"I am going to be renovating my 112 yr old abode soon. Though the home, itself, is very traditional (10 ft ceilings, magnificent casings and moldings, wood floors throughout) my special tastes and decor tend toward a bit more recent. Problem: I am torn between the practicality, functionality and direct the eye of a large center island (I just delight in a dark brown island topped with of little breadth black and white marble). On the other palm and fingers, we lived in Europe for a while and I cannot get the images of old landed estate tables in the kitchens (surrounded by made of wood and upholstered chairs) out of my head. I effectuate that there are advantages to both. However, I rarely see kitchens with an old landed estate table (in lieu of an island) in magazines these days. I comprehend what I am getting if I go with the island, but would love to see images of old landed estate tables in modern kitchens. Succor! And thanks!!!" I wrote back to run over her how much I ADORE a harvest table paired with fresh chairs, which she loves too. I found some photos of both harvest-time(somewhat) tables in modern(ish) kitchens and some unenlightened wood islands - but which to choose???!!!

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