26Oct

New And Timeless Kitchen Trends

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so there’s a reason that people tend to get a little obsessed with it. Now, as interior design becomes ever more important, families are looking for ways to up the ante with innovations and trends. The kitchen, once just a small room at the back of the house for chopping vegetables has fast become one of the most exciting places to be. Families and companies are always on the search for new ways to add utility to the space, and consumer tastes are changing all the time. Here are some of the kitchen trends that are timeless and hot right now.

24Oct

Timeless Kitchens: 11 Kitchens With Stained Cabinets

We all love painted cabinets in the kitchen because of how crisp and clean they can look. Stained cabinets, on the other hand, can also look clean and fresh especially after they are upgraded with white stone, wood washed techniques and beautiful cabinet hardware. After that, they are not only beautiful, but they are timeless kitchens that will stand the test of times.

If you happen to like traditional design with a modern twist, then you will love these timeless kitchens below. Each and every one of them has what it takes to make anyone want to reverse their previously painted kitchen cabinets to natural wood color again. All these kitchen images were found on Pinterest where it is really hard to track the source and credit. If you happen to be the photographer or designer of one of these kitchens, please leave a comment, and I’ll be happy to credit you.

22Oct

How To Make A New Place Feel Like Home

Moving into a new place is really exciting, but it can take time to make a new place feel like home. Many people may feel like they’re living in someone else’s place for a while, or they just can’t feel comfortable in the new space even for weeks after moving day. The feeling of unfamiliarity can be even worse if it’s a rental home which you won’t be able to make fully into your own home. However, it’s not impossible to make a new house feel like a home that’s warm and inviting. Below we have a few easy tips that can help you make your new place inviting and homey in a flash.

Aerin Lauder’s Kitchen via Elle Decor

05Sep

Design Trends For Fall 2018 Anyone Can Follow

Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean fashion season has ended. In fact, there are plenty of exciting fall trends to look forward to that will make a nice transition into cooler weather. Fur accents, sophisticated neutral tones, dimensional art, and layers of white are some of the fall decorating trends you can embrace. Read on to discover the design trends for Fall that anyone can follow.

Design Trends For Fall: Updated Neutrals

Decorating with neutral tones can create a bland look unless you add some visual interest. With a room that’s painted or wallpapered in a tan, beige, or another neutral tone, the key to design success is adding in shape and texture. This year’s Fall trends call for texture without being excessively rustic. Fur throws and pillows, three-dimensional fixtures placed on walls and used for decoration, and unique lighting fixtures are some creative design elements you can use in Autumn decor to improve the room’s appeal without using bold, loud color.

20Aug

10 Elegant Tile Backsplash Behind The Stove Ideas

A beautiful tile backsplash behind the stove can instantly be the focal point of the kitchen. Granted that the kitchen is the heart of the house, serve well to treat it like one. A well-designed kitchen requires proper planning as well as good Interior Design. The kitchen backsplash is more than just a pretty design element; it serves the purpose of protecting the walls behind the stove and the sink from getting water or any other type of liquids. The choice for backsplash, whether for behind the range or for the entire area, is quite overwhelming.

The final choice will depend on the style of your kitchen design, from traditional subway tiles for a classic interior design, glass tiles for contemporary design to stainless-steel tile backsplash found in modern interior design. Keep the design understated and simple by continuing the same material as the countertop onto the backsplash behind the stove or go ahead and make a striking statement by using a different design behind your stove. In the end, the main purpose of good Interior Design is to make your home a personal reflection of yourself. Here I’m sharing with you 10 beautiful ideas for the perfect backsplash for the space right behind the stove. Go ahead and get inspired.

White Marble Slab Backsplash

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This kitchen has a very elegant and timeless white marble slab as backsplash behind the stove with a simple shelf that serves for easy reach for spices and condiments. See the rest of this home here.

21Jun

Kitchen of the week: A Miles Redd Kitchen

kitchen designed by Miles Redd via belle vivir blog

This kitchen designed by Miles Redd for a family in Connecticut is in the July issue of Architectural Digest. I love how the blue of the walls and wood color of the cabinets contrast each other. Miles really knows how to make an impact. Enjoy!