Compose a color picture wall using frames, mats or a vibrant background with neutral or colorful images. I’ve fallen in like with the idea of a color picture wall. In my dining room, I have pale green on the wall behind the pictures and my frames are white -- very trad. So I was extremely intrigued by a few different strategies I spotted for adding color to walls. Many prefer … [Read more...]
Nordic Color Kitchens
Inspired by nature, Nordic color kitchens are the ultimate mix of pale tones with hues of sea and sky. The Belgian kitchen aesthetic has been touted on many blogs but Nordic color kitchens are lesser known. Derived from Swedish, Danish and Finnish décor these are based on a mixed neutral palette inspired by nature. Essentially, the color schemes are derived from the colors of … [Read more...]
Aspects of Gray Kitchens
Gray kitchens began trending after photos of Martha Stewart’s Bedford house kitchen were published. Now, half a decade later, gray has overtaken the all-white or black-and-white “Something’s Gotta Give” movie kitchen that caused such a sensation in 2003. One thing that continues to push gray forward after all this time is the wide range of tones -- from light to dark. What’s … [Read more...]
Custom Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
Clever built in kitchen cabinet ideas for storage and workability. We've all seen the spice drawer with labeled bottles, as well as the currently popular base cabinet drawer dowels to hold dishes. It's great to be organized and even better to have built-ins that make everyday life in the kitchen convenient. So who wouldn't love this partitioned utensil drawer next to the … [Read more...]
