Kitchen Inspiration board - round 1

Kraftmaid Cabinetry has a cool tool on their website - an inspiration, or idea, board builder. I use idea boards all the time, both personally and professionally, though I call these versions Vision Boards.

Essentially, an Inspiration board is a visualization tool that allows you to take all your whirling ideas out of your head, desk drawer or shoebox, and put them down on paper. You ideally use images, but you can add words or quotes as well. Take a look at my first draft for the new kitchen. Go easy on me - it isn't complete and it only has finishes, not structure or architecture. And, it only has about 30% of that!

In fact, I've been puzzling over this all week ... Here's the text of an email I sent to a VERY clever design friend of mine - you can see how much still needs to be decided.

"Have any thoughts on these ideas for my kitchen?

Right now the idea board is too traditional. I want the space to be 30% timeless (cabinets, trimwork, floors), 30% vintage (sink, faucets, backsplash, hardware, ceiling, windows/doors, door knobs), 40% fresh and modern (lights, countertops, wall covering, decorative items, fabrics). I'd also like to add some unexpected elements to the space so I can have a little whimsy.

The new kitchen will be a decent size and we're likely going to add a hearth room off it. I want to do a small vintage-y corner fireplace, TV above. Cast iron or soapstone probably, an insert or freestanding set into a hearth. The furnishings in there will be the 40% fresh/modern and I'll add vintage and whimsical design elements through the pillows and decor that I can change seasonally. I have a nice, small collection of vintage toys that would be fun to display. I want a LOT of light - the hearth room will be almost sunroom-like with all the windows.

Questions -

Stamped tin backsplash? - I would probably paint it, fyi

glass knobs and hardware or too done?

beadboard ceiling with coffers or too heavy?

I love mercury glass for lighting - thoughts?

heated tile floors in the kitchen and carpet in the hearth room

I'm going to start getting designs finalized and quotes in the next month! Maybe if I dream it hard enough, everything will come through :) What do you think??"

I've attached a few images I also like for the space. I love the red doors for my mudroom, and I love the cobbled floors.

Tell me what you think? Any great ideas?