A few changes redefine a French rustic kitchen. Several years ago, Jane featured the charming Mother Daughter Rustic Kitchens [below] belonging to Houston designers Pamela Pierce and Shannon Bowers. I instantly recognized Pierce's now not-so-rustic kitchen in the current issue of Veranda [top]. Having grown tired of the decor, Pierce did a remix of contemporary pieces with … [Read more...]
Patterned Tile Backsplashes
Patterned tile backsplashes emerge after a long decade of plain glazed subway tile. Patterned tile backsplashes have always been around and there are many different types. But until the last few years, except for revivals, vividly patterned tile was not in favor. Pattern was pretty much confined to the floor. Lately, we’ve seen pattern creep into the featured space between the … [Read more...]