Thursday, August 25, 2011

Kitchens You Can Really Live In (and Love!)

Here are a few kitchens that are truly lovely, but also look very realistic in terms of liveability.  Hopefully these will spark some ideas you can do in your own kitchen sometime soon.


This looks like a real "working kitchen" to me, with all kinds of great elements like the glass shelving, plant (although I'd prefer fresh herbs) and spices on display. 
Plus, the tribal rug is FAB.

IO Metro
That bench is a refreshing change to the typical four stools - very clever.

Mcalpine Booth and Ferrier
The perfect layout for a very functional kitchen, I think...


There are so many great details in this kitchen but the barn door is the star! 
I'm thinking this would be a pretty easy addition to a regular kitchen cupboard, as long as you have an open wall on one or both sides.  Has anyone tried this?

 
Brooke Gianetti of Velvet and Linen
 What I like most about this kitchen is that eating area tucked into the kitchen area...so cozy for casual family meals together.



The cool elements in this kitchen work so well together without being too formal.

Brad Ford
My current favorite in terms of counters and cabinets...very simple and classic. 


Lonny Magazine
What I admire in this kitchen is all of the counterspace to display artwork, plants, sculptures, etc...what a great way to expand your design space into the kitchen!  It has great potential for the Kitchen Kick Starts I blogged about here.

As an aside, you may have noticed my insanely small header.  :(
I redesigned it with new images yesterday and was so happy with the results.  BUT, when I went to upload it, blogger gave me all kinds of problems.  I'm working on it and hope to have a new and improved header soon!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Simplicity...

Today I was inspired to share some of the simplest decorating ideas I have come across.  I found it interesting as I put this together that almost every picture includes white and some type of natural element - wood, flowers or something else...hmmm...maybe that is telling me something...  Enjoy!

via Design Dreams on Pinterest

Munger Interiors



HB Home


Haven Interiors




Pottery Barn



via Home Goods Open House

Dreamy Whites



What does simplicity mean to you?

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Entryways to Envy...

For me a beautiful entry sets the tone for the entire home...so I put a lot of weight into designing and decorating a beautiful one.  Because of that, I have collected quite a few great ideas - even more to come in a future post.  For starters, take a look at some of my favorites with comments on the key elements that I think make each particularly great.  I'd love to combine many of these elements in my "dream entry"!!

via Pinterest
 Those mirrors!!!  Nothing like a pair of something and
symmetry to really boost the impact.

Rebecca Bradley
The columns add such great architectural interest. 


via Homecreat
A little sparkle never hurts and the collection of glass is beautiful! 
And, what a way to welcome your guests with an inviting bar right off the bat.

via Belgian Pearls Blog
 Soothing, dreamy art...

via Eclectic Revisited Blog
 The rug, the wall color, the art, the bench...wow!

via Decorpad
The floors...I am speechless.  :) 

via Dallas Magazine
I typically wouldn't add pink to a room but in this space, along with that amazing chandelier, it looks really incredible! 

via Enchanted Home Blog
More amazing floors but I also am really drawn to that great carpet running up the stairs. 

via Lonny
A killer stool, succulents and a Buddha head?  Yep - I'm sold. 

Erinn Valencich
That detailed table and spanish elements really impressed me! 

Interior Philosophy
All of the natural, simple elements here are so beautiful and carefree -
a great tone to set in a beachy home or vacation getaway.

How do you like to decorate your home's entry?

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