B's Kitchen

 B reached our to me to help with kitchen ideas, and specifically asked for tile ideas. 

Here is B's kitchen:

When I first saw these photos, I thought, " OH! Wow! There's a lot of potential there!"  I feel like the ceiling and the fireplace are the statement pieces in this space.  However, I feel like the lights and dark cabinets are a bit heavy, distracting from those pieces.   If the budget allows, I would get new doors for the cabinets.  If not, then I would keep them.  Either way, painting the cabinets a lighter neutral color would brighten the space and highlight the ceiling.  

Here is a great photo to use as a launching pad for this kitchen...

A few highlights:

1. Paint Cabinets

2. Update backsplash

3. New lighting and hardware

4. New counter top

For your backsplash tile- A rectangular or square subway tile would a fresh and clean option. Floors and Decor always have great prices on this type of tile. 

For your countertops- I love the contrast that the black adds to all the wood in the room. 

For lighting- I would replace the current lights over the peninsula with two or three pendants.

https://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/golden-lighting-0806-s-abi-keating-antique-black-iron-one-light-mini-pendant-2177663.htm

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sea-Gull-Lighting-Division-Street-15-in-W-1-Light-Weathered-Gray-Pendant-with-LED-Bulb-6517401EN3-846/303975816?epik=dj0yJnU9bmo3T0VlS0NtTWpUeWpqV2JMeTJYdG9pdXBqYklIYmYmcD0wJm49TnE4ZmpzRTBCWlUxcHhPZ1BkdkJSdyZ0PUFBQUFBR0FpOFBB