A strong design statement brings a warm contemporary feel to a normally rustic space. To brighten the darkest room in this home, designer John Oetgen and kitchen designer Sally Ann Sullivan put a modern twist on mountain aesthetics. Jewel tones were pulled from the living area of the open plan, setting the foundation for the [...]
Stainless Steel Range Niche
by Allison on February 2, 2012 in Features
An overabundance of stainless steel is successful due to the balance of details. Sometimes less is more. On the other hand, sometimes more is better. Such is the case with this stainless steel range wall. It’s not unusual to see a sheet of stainless used for the cooking area backsplash – something architect Ken Linsteadt [...]
Antique Island Kitchen
by Jane F on January 28, 2011 in Yellow Kitchen
Pale yellow and dark wood blend with marble and steel in a contemporary cottage. There’s something very neat and understated about this East Coast country house kitchen which shows a welcome balance between warm and cool, old and new. On the warm side are the elegant pale yellow, Shaker style perimeter cabinets around a dark [...]
Turquoise Tile Kitchen
by Jane F on December 16, 2009 in Blue Kitchen
Long a fashion color, aqua creates a clear “statement kitchen” The spirit of Mexican and rustic California Mission architecture is embodied in this kitchen which combines vivid turquoise – declared “color of the year” for 2010 by Pantone – with the warm reddish browns of Mexico’s natural Saltillo tiles. The centerpiece — an island with [...]
Modern Eucalyptus Kitchen
by Jane F on September 16, 2009 in Modern Kitchen
Simple, luxurious and perfectly planned down to the last tiny detail This contemporary kitchen, with its glorious book-matched sustainable Eucalyptus veneer cabinets manages to be both exciting and serene. While the stainless steel lining of the stove cove requires considerable maintenance, the workability shines through. There is acres of prep area on the mammoth island [...]
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Informal Picture Wall
January 16, 2011
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Eclectic Gender-Neutral Nursery
July 10, 2011
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Sophisticated Safari Nursery
June 19, 2011
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Serious Cook’s Kitchen
January 9, 2011
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My Daughter’s Dining Room Redo
February 6, 2011
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High Tea
February 10, 2012
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Modern Designer Rugs
February 9, 2012
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Bathroom Murals
February 8, 2012
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Modern Mountain Kitchen
February 7, 2012
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Bookcase Pinboard and Laptop Niches
February 6, 2012
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