Knowing your own style is an essential building block of decoration. Do you know yours?
One of my favorite desserts that my mom makes is her chocolate pudding. It is a really easy recipe. I make mine a little richer than hers with more cocoa powder. I like to put it in mugs and make a marshmallow whipped cream to mimic hot chocolate.
The bathroom is almost done. Almost. I still have to hang the towel rods, the mirror, find a few accessories and artwork and it will be ready for a reveal. In the meantime, I'm looking ahead to the renovation of the kitchen that will expand into the old bathroom and pantry, replacement of several windows and a French door. Oh, and appliances and new cabinets. I was anticipating having cabinets custom made. Something like these. ...or these. Have you looked at the Plain English website? But when I saw the line item estimate for those, I was stunned. It's like buying a new car....and I can't afford a new car. I thought I would check out a local cabinet business for a reality check. There were some beautiful options. I was immediately attracted to this cabinet door with a rope detail. Beautiful. Apparently it's also THE most expensive door available too. Funny how I can do that. So maybe I could do something a little simpler... ...but use hardware with a rope detail to get the same feel. We went through the showroom and discussed a million details. Raised panel/flat panel, overlay/inset--did you know inset doors and drawers add about 30 percent to the cost of cabinets?-- lazy susan/blind corner, square edge/eased edge, apron sink/undermount, range hoods, on and on for about an hour chosing every last detail. I handed over a copy of my blueprints with the kitchen layout and they'll work up a plan and an estimate. And I left feeling disappointed. Shouldn't redoing a kitchen be exciting? When I got home, I checked my reading list a there was this post by Camille. She also links to a post by Joni Webb from Cote de Texas if you're so inclined. Go ahead and check it out. Take your time. I'll wait here. Okay. Ready to go? I find this unfitted kitchen much more interesting: "Unfitted" meaning not not necessary corner to corner....made from parts. Another image I've had on my Pinterest kitchen boards. And this kitchen from the movie "Message in a Bottle" has been in file for years. Even Steven Gambrel uses large furniture pieces for an unfitted look. So why can't I find a few pieces of furniture and cobble something together with some larger lengths of countertop, a nice new sink and new appliances? Just "make it work." So I hopped in the car to hit a few antique furniture stores. My karma must me good this week. Check this out: An 1880s, probably Danish, pine store counter with amazing details. It's over 11 feet long. I can't even fit the whole thing in one photo. Has eight of these columns. They almost feel like something from a Viking ship where the oars would go. Eleven feet of thick walnut on the top that could be repurposed. The back side has two eight-drawer sets of cabinets. The drawers move like butter! I don't love the color and it definitely needs a little love but there are a lot of really great details. Broken down and reworked, it's piece that could be given a new life and used for another 100 years. Suddenly I'm excited about a new kitchen!
Completed in 1978 in Santa Monica, United States. Images by Liao Yusheng, Flickr - User: Ken McCown, netropolitan.org. When Frank Gehry and his wife bought an existing house in Santa Monica, California, the neighbors did not have the slightest idea that the corner...
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Kitchens are the hub of the home, the place where meals are cooked, shared, and memories are made. Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, there are a variety of kitchen designs to choose from. In this article, we will explore ten inspiring kitchen design styles that will add character...
I like a kitchen that has style. I have seen huge kitchens loaded to the rafters with all the latest counters and appliances and back splashes that contractors will tell you that you must have in today's kitchen. Usually they come off cold and antiseptic....not what a kitchen is suppose to be at all. Plus when you go next door, there it is all over again. I am not a trend driven person, in interiors or fashion. I am impressed by a sense of style not cookie cutter looks, especially in kitchens. The focus of this blog is the rustic country style kitchen....a unique kitchen that reflects it's owners charm and personality. Also there will be some country kitchens that give you a ‘vintage’ feel with their overall style, one that fits with an earlier time. I hope these images will give you ideas on how to make your rustic kitchen as authentic as possible. Always warm and inviting, never without style, these unique kitchens are delightful and will have you falling under their spell in no time. traditionalhome.com Any signs of age only add to the charm of the room. You don't want your tables and chairs to be in pristine condition. The checkerboard painted floor and the sunny yellow trim all add to the warmth of this kitchen. indulgy.com Most rustic kitchens create a feeling of comfort. Exposed beams are one of the quickest ways to set the stage for the rustic kitchen. Stone floors will also add to the look, however I think a rug would warm up a space like this that can tend to look cold. 4himglory.tumblr.c Baskets, buckets and a butcher block all add to the warmth of this country kitchen. atticmag.com The white rustic kitchen is my personal favorite! White exposed beams are a wonderful design element for the rustic kitchen. Look for an unique work table, shelving other than the conventional kind, and metal lighting. Dry some herbs for a delightful accent of scent. home-designing.com Of course rustic kitchens can be colorful! The beauty of the farmhouse kitchen is in the use of furniture for storage instead of modern kitchen cabinets. villalerose.com I suggest tables that can double as work tables instead of islands in a rustic kitchen. countryliving.com Bakers tables are always nice. desiretoinspire.net A kitchen this rustic is for someone who appreciates wood and stone. The more natural stone used in a kitchen, the more rustic the feel. pinterest.com What a wonderful space!!!! It would be so much fun to cook in here. cdn7.buildingmoxie.com www.canyoncabinetry.com This rustic kitchen is softened by the addition of gingham and ruffles. Notice he curtain treatment of the class cabinet doors. Axel Vervoordt Touches of a rough-hewn material such as a wooden pantry door or pine island complement this welcoming, and comfortable environment. The touch of blue and white make this kitchen especially pretty. google.com Consider yourself very luck if you have a fireplace in your kitchen. A long harvest table is a must for the rustic farmhouse kitchen. greigedesign.blogspot.com www.houzz.com This kitchen features an antique baking table, a hood framed with antique beams and a bold stone and hardwood floor. The long wooden trough looks lovely filled with flowers. Also try something different with lighting....like these wire baskets. brabournefarm.blogspot.com A collection of crocks is a great addition to the rustic kitchen. dreamincream.blogspot.com sandykoepkeinteriordesign.co If you like chippy decor, the kitchen is the perfect place for a piece or two. lh6.ggpht.com Who wouldn't like to cook in this wonderful kitchen? acquiredobjects.blogspot.com kellyharmondesigns.com In the farmhouse kitchen you don't want to hide everything behind cabinet doors. persephonesbox.com A rugged and colorful kitchen. Kitchens should be fun.....after-all you spend much of your time there. source unknown veranda.com I love furniture like armoires to be used as kitchen storage. It makes for an interesting and authentic rustic kitchen, sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net The door, exposed beams, stone floor and whitewashed walls all set the stage for this kitchen. Now add in the right accessories.....wrought iron chandelier, pottery bowls, cooking utensils that are exposed instead of hidden away, terracotta flower pots. All this adds the charm to the rustic kitchen. countryliving.com pinterest.com Rustic kitchen come is all styles. This one has a nautical feel. architecturaldigest.com Remember you are not looking for perfection in the rustic kitchen. The paint on these beautiful cupboards is not in pristine condition. This is the charm of the rustic kitchen and you must enjoy the patina of age to be happy with this style of kitchen. To see rustic French kitchens click here French Kitchens....Keep Them Authentic Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/11/decorating-your-home-with-pinkgreen.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
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Les earthships sont des habitations destinées à l'autoconstruction, dans le but d'édifier des logements respectant la nature à moindre coût, en se basant sur la récupération et le recyclage de matériaux. L'origine de ce type de projet remonte à la période hippie et la volonté de retour à la terre, durant les années 1970. Le promoteur des earthships est un américain, Michael Reynolds. La première communauté créée sur ce principe l'a été au Nouveau-Mexique à Taos sur un terrain de 640 hectares. Flickr La construction des maisons reprend de nombreux matériaux qui peuvent être : pneus usés, canettes en aluminium, bouteilles en verre, boîtes de conserve... Vintage Home Les constructeurs reprennent aussi des techniques utilisées depuis longtemps comme les murs en torchis ou autres. La vie de tous les jours au sein de ces earthships se fait elle aussi en adéquation avec la nature, le but étant l'autosuffisance. Eco Houses Les eaux de pluie sont récupérées, l'énergie est produite à l'aide de panneaux solaires, on utilise souvent des toilettes sèches, une serre est intégrée et utilise les eaux usées pour faire pousser des plantes comestibles. Tree House Holodeck RogueSquid From Moon to Moon - Les différentes étapes de la construction du modèle ci-dessus - Neon Deon An Introduction to Earthships Earthship Kirsten - Autre exemple de construction - Salvador Source texte : Wikipédia Source image à la une : The Black Attack
I dream about kitchens…we are just starting the process of building a house, so my late night wanderings through Pinterest or my favorite design blogs (like Bungalow Classic) often result in REM tours through imaginary rooms that haven’t been designed yet. I love when stoves are used as a design focal point in kitchens, especially as […]
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Certainly the most striking thing about this kitchen is its windows, which blur the line between wall and ceiling and give the feeling of cooking, if not outdoors, at least in a very luxurious greenhouse. If your windows do not magically turn into a ceiling you can still emphasize them by painting the inside frames black, which will turn them into a striking architectural feature even if they only just go up and down, like boring old windows do.
Today is Monday {duh}, but it is not a normal Monday. J is off work for the week so we can try and hammer out our built-ins!!!! We will be in serious DIY mode over here all week, and we couldn’t be more excited. Here are some beautiful images to get all of our weeks […]
These Miso Glazed Melting Sweet Potatoes are deliciously tender and caramelized with a sweet and salty maple miso glaze. Simple, easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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The Beauchamp family home is a victorian house situated in the town of East End. Joanna Beauchamp has lived in the house for generations with her two daughters, Freya and Ingrid. The house was built hundreds of years ago presumably during the victorian era. The house decor is very eclectic, this is due Joanna housing items that she has collected over the centuries. Noteable rooms include the kitchen, where many scenes take place and the Living area where the breakfront is situated which is home
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