Oh, hello... I think i love you. I know we just met but I hope you won't mind if I start moving all of
my china in tomorrow..... (if it's wrong to love cabinetry then I'm guilty as charged)!
Showing posts with label kitchens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchens. Show all posts
Sand Castles
I have never outgrown my love of building sand castles. If there is a group of kids on the beach, you'll find me right smack dab in the middle digging and sculpting with the rest of them. Someday I hope to build a real sand castle that overlooks the ocean. I envision morning strolls on the beach, magnificent sunsets in the evening, lobster bakes with loved ones, and falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing outside my bedroom window. Would you love to live on the beach? If you are lucky enough to already do so... what is your favorite part about it?
Sur la table Giveaway!
My new favorite store is Sur la table. They recently opened one near by... oh, happy, happy discovery! Call me crazy, but seeing all of the beautiful colors makes me want to redo my kitchen. Oh, a purple kitchen would be so cool. Then I see citrus colors and think, "I could so rock that." Who does that? Does seeing a plastic mixing bowl make you want to redo an entire room?!
I want to share my newest obsession with you, (my extended family), in the form of a $50 gift card to Sur la table!
How to enter:
This giveaway is open to all follower of Inspired Design.
Simply leave a comment below to be automatically entered.
Extra entries: Tweet about the giveaway or become a fan on Facebook, (leave a separate
comment for each).
Winner to be chosen at random on January 31st. Good luck and thanks for entering!
Side note: Thank you so much to all of you for your heartfelt comments in regards to
Saturday's post. It meant the world to me. xo
I want to share my newest obsession with you, (my extended family), in the form of a $50 gift card to Sur la table!
How to enter:
This giveaway is open to all follower of Inspired Design.
Simply leave a comment below to be automatically entered.
Extra entries: Tweet about the giveaway or become a fan on Facebook, (leave a separate
comment for each).
Winner to be chosen at random on January 31st. Good luck and thanks for entering!
Side note: Thank you so much to all of you for your heartfelt comments in regards to
Saturday's post. It meant the world to me. xo
Moen Arbor Kitchen Faucet Review
THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .
I've always regretted my kitchen faucet choice for this house. Not that it wasn't functional and nicer quality than any faucet that I had previously, because it was. Not that I spent a lot of time stressing or thinking about it, but it just wasn't pretty. :-( Our house is an open floor plan, and our kitchen faucet is very visible -- so, I've always wished it made a bit more of a design statement.
So when I was offered the chance to review this Moen Arbor Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet, to say that I was happy would be an understatement.
It comes in three finishes and I chose stainless (isn't it pretty?!!!).
I wasn't paid for this review, so I don't have to say anything positive about it, but I have to be honest. I love it. Besides it just generally being so much better looking than my previous faucet, I really like the way it functions. It has one handle that pulls out and in for on and off, and forward and back for cold and hot.
It's so much taller than my previous faucet and allows me to easily put a large pot underneath for filling. The black button that you see is for turning on the spray.
The sprayer hose is long enough that you can even pull it over onto the counter to fill something if you need to for some reason (the black button has a pause feature to stop water flow as you're pulling it over the counter).
My husband thought the installation was simple (disclaimer here: he is pretty handy, so if you're not, it could be more difficult - or not - don't know). His one complaint was that he felt the plastic wrench that was provided could have been a little more sturdy.
All in all, I'm very pleased with both the beauty and function of the faucet and, since my kitchen is a busy place over the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm excited to have it in time for that!
Don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY!
{Interiors} Soothing Sage
This chandelier had me at hello....
Photo credits: 1) High Street Market (blogspot), 2) Desire to Inspire
I am grateful that I get to spend an evening at home... this cold rainy weather makes me want to curl up with a good book in front of the fireplace! Although I love to travel, I am
such a homebody at heart. My husband is a homebody too so it works out perfectly. Any other homebodies out there?
I am grateful that I get to spend an evening at home... this cold rainy weather makes me want to curl up with a good book in front of the fireplace! Although I love to travel, I am
such a homebody at heart. My husband is a homebody too so it works out perfectly. Any other homebodies out there?
DIY for the Kitchen
THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .
Mirrored glass on cabinet doors can give the appearance of more space in a small kitchen...
Mirrored glass on cabinet doors can give the appearance of more space in a small kitchen...
House Beautiful photo credit: Francesco Lagnese
A pantry makeover complete with efficient (and clever!) DIY corner carousels by Decor Chick
BEFORE
AFTER
DIY Recyle Bins by Generally Creative
BEFORE
AFTER
One of my favorite things in my kitchen is the divided cupboard above the stove where I can store all my cookie sheets, etc. If you like that idea but don't currently have one, Marthastewart.com shows you how to organize your pantry or cupboard using simple tension rods...
Chez Larsson couldn't find the right tension rods for the Martha Stewart project shown above, so she used metal lantern sticks that she already had and installed them in holes drilled in the bottom of her cabinet (tutorial here)...
DIY silhouette dish towels by Rene at Cottage and Vine ...
I thought these cute, whimsical kitchen utensil key hooks from Design Sponge were fun...
Have a great day!
Hanging Pillows and Cushions
THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .
The cushioned banquette in the image below divides the kitchen from the eating area. Very clever idea, don't you think? But what really drew my attention in this image was the back cushion. Notice how rather than upholstering the back of the bench, they've hung a cushion from pegs?
The cushioned banquette in the image below divides the kitchen from the eating area. Very clever idea, don't you think? But what really drew my attention in this image was the back cushion. Notice how rather than upholstering the back of the bench, they've hung a cushion from pegs?
myhomeideas Photo: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn
A few things that could make this a great idea to copy:- If the fabric gets soiled (which can easily happen in any eating area), it can just be removed and cleaned (assuming they've made it with a zipper so that it can be removed).
- When you're tired of the fabric, just make a new cushion cover - no reupholstery required.
- It's unique and creates a different look than the expected upholstered back.
- The use of hooks would keep them in place a little more easily than just ordinary cushions or pillows.
In this Coastal Living Idea House, they used 3 twin size mattresses and fabric covered panels to create the daybeds in this sleeping porch. They do call them "hanging bed cushions", but in the image they almost appear to be attached to the wall, possibly with velcro strips or something similar? Just guessing, but it seems like that would be an additional solution to keep them from shifting around.
Coastal Living Photo: Tria Giovan
If pillows are more your style, Martha Stewart shows you to to make these hanging pillows.
What do you think? Is this an idea you would use?
Happy weekend...
A Cheerful Home
THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .
When I ran across California designer Jamie Levitt's cottage style home on the Family Circle website, I was immediately struck by how bright and cheerful it was. I saved the link, and this beautiful, sunny Sunday just seemed like the perfect day to share it. :-)
When I ran across California designer Jamie Levitt's cottage style home on the Family Circle website, I was immediately struck by how bright and cheerful it was. I saved the link, and this beautiful, sunny Sunday just seemed like the perfect day to share it. :-)
For the complete story on this home, and for Jamie's tips on how to get the look, click HERE.Friday's post: Bedroom Inspiration
Saturday's post: Decorating With Ribbon
Photos by Edmund Barr
Decorating With Ribbon
THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .
I doubt that the art in this home designed by Lynn Morgan Design is actually ribbon, but it looks like it could be, doesn't it?
It would be fairly simple to recreate the look of this Ballard slipcover using ribbon...
We've seen the idea of embellishing window treatments with ribbon before, but I thought this oversized tattersall pattern was interesting and the look could really change from cute to sophisticated depending on the fabric and style of ribbon used. Midwest Living gives you step by step instructions.
Two more of their projects with tutorials are:
Free form design pillow using gathered ribbon
Ribbon pillow using a variety of widths/textures/styles of ribbon...
For more inspiration on decorating with ribbon, check out this post: Adding Custom Detail With Ribbon
I doubt that the art in this home designed by Lynn Morgan Design is actually ribbon, but it looks like it could be, doesn't it?
Photo Evan Joseph (via cococozy)
A cute ribbon wall in this girl's room from Ivory Living...
It would be fairly simple to recreate the look of this Ballard slipcover using ribbon...
We've seen the idea of embellishing window treatments with ribbon before, but I thought this oversized tattersall pattern was interesting and the look could really change from cute to sophisticated depending on the fabric and style of ribbon used. Midwest Living gives you step by step instructions.
Two more of their projects with tutorials are:
Free form design pillow using gathered ribbon
Ribbon pillow using a variety of widths/textures/styles of ribbon...
For more inspiration on decorating with ribbon, check out this post: Adding Custom Detail With Ribbon
Shelf Inspiration
Elle Decor Photo: Peter Murdock
Just a hodge podge of shelf inspiration today that I had saved and thought you might want to see. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
A shelf across a window (how amazing is the window?!!!)...
House Beautiful Photo: Simon Upton These custom bookshelves from BHG.com were created by raising up ready-to-assemble cabinets, adding custom doors and topping with a bridge to make them look like built-ins...
Built-in shelves around the doorway...
houseandhome.comI like the way Style at Home editor Erin McLaughlin utilized this wall space in her small home...
style at home Photo Virginia MacDonald Putting a bookcase on this wall was a great solution to utilize this akward space and move the furniture away from the wall...
allyou.com If you're short on display space, how about using your windows as a shelf? (obviously you don't want to go crazy with this idea or it could get pretty cluttered, but I think the way they've displayed the artwork in this room works)...
myhomeideas.com A wall of shelves makes a statement...
Frank Roop
marthastewart.com These shelves at diyideas.com were made from drawers...
How about this staggered display shelf from BHG.com?...
BHG.com says, "A recessed nook is the perfect place to show off your favorite art and display your collections. Remove a section of drywall to reveal a 4- to 8-inch-deep niche between wall studs. Consult a contractor to make sure it's safe to remove any horizontal bracing elements. Then add shelves"...
houseto home A clever idea and great use of space to add the shelf/desk at the end of these bunkbeds...
myhomeideas.com Photo Tria Giovan
Kitchen space saver. A TV shelf built into the island...
Coastal Living Photo Dominique Vorillon We've seen variations of this idea before, but I still love the idea of utilizing the space underneath the stairs...
Coastal Living Photo Matthew Gilson
In a small bathroom without much storage or room to set things, a shelf above the sink can be a perfect solution. BHG.com shows you how to make this one...
Set-in shelves above the tub are another way to gain storage and display space in your bathroom...
Good Housekeeping A bookshelf "headboard"...
bhg.com BHG.com shows you how to make this bedside shelf...
Marthastewart.com shows you how to make these ribbon bracket shelves...
and this suspended shelf...
If your shelves are less than organized and you want to hide the clutter when company comes, Real Simple suggests adding some sliding panels...
How much fun are these bookshelves from Graham and Green?
Etsy shop Little Fish Furniture makes bookshelves. Literally...
This post may have also given you some inspiration for accessorizing your shelves and bookcases, but if you're looking for more accessorizing inspiration, click HERE.
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