Country English Kitchen

Posted on | November 3, 2009 | 6 Comments

I love simple kitchens in soft earthy shades. An English kitchen is utilitarian but remains homey with interjections of antique tables and objects. Exposed beams and butcher block counter tops further warm up the space. Below built in cabinets line a wall next to a large kitchen table. A work surface can be added or removed based on your needs. The open storage below the cabinet allows for storage and easy clean up. Check out more of the home on lightlocations.com.

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Category: interiors, kitchen

Plain English Kitchens

Posted on | June 25, 2009 | 8 Comments

I love a simple kitchen in creamy whites and grays. To me a kitchen should be utilitarian. I love walking into a airy kitchen that is organized and clean. I would take any of these dream kitchens designed by Plain English Cupboardmakers. Totally gorgeous and perfect.

Category: interiors, kitchen

Leather Drawer Pulls from Turnstyle Designs

Posted on | March 2, 2009 | 1 Comment

Gorgeous leather drawer pulls, knobs, and handles from Turnstyle Designs in England. The leather has a great equestrian feel. I would love these on my kitchen drawers or even on a dresser. Click over to Turnstyle’s website to check out many more variations and color options. (Thanks Lizzie for the tip!)

p.s. see more leather drawer pulls by clicking here.

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Category: kitchen

Leather Pulls for Kitchen Drawers

Posted on | February 27, 2009 | 3 Comments

I love this leather pull resource via one of my favorite blogs, Remodelista. Spinneybeck is an instant bookmark. Check out a great kitchen featuring these drawer pulls on remodelista.com.

p.s. check out another great knob source here.

Category: kitchen

Earthy Ceramics and Kitchens

Posted on | February 23, 2009 | 4 Comments

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I love the simple lines and glazes in these tabletop pieces from Simon Pierce and Heath Ceramics. I’ve been gathering some kitchen inspiration for our house renovation. I’m eyeing kitchens with earthy hueded cabinets, butcher block and dark slate accents. Cleaned lined tabletop pieces would be gorgeous in any of these kitchens. A few of my kitchens favorites below.

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Category: interiors, kitchen, tabletop

A New Greek Revival Home in the Hudson Valley

Posted on | February 4, 2009 | 2 Comments

This interior comes to us via The New York Times. Designed by architect Gil Schafer the home is actually new but made to reassemble historic greek revival architecture. I fell in love with the interior paint colors, textiles, and feminine wallcoverings in the home. Just the right mix of country charm and sophiscation. The kitchen is to die for. I love white cabinets paired with butcher block and brass knobs. To view more image from the home check out: nytimes.com.

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Category: bedroom, interiors, kitchen

The Stove is in!

Posted on | September 15, 2008 | 1 Comment

Getting the stove up the stairs and into the kitchen turned out to be quite a project. We had to remove a number of the pieces to clear our 27 inch doorways. The door, front panel, knobs, grates, burners, all had to come off. Lifting it up the stairs was incredibly hard because the stove was still pretty heavy at about 150 pounds. We made it up the stairs and through two doorways with a lot of sweat and patience.

The last door into the kitchen prove to be the hardest. The door was the smallest measuring at 25 inches wide. We had to remove the back panel to make it fit. Getting it though the door required us to pretty much bench press the stove up and over the sink. I can’t believe I actually did it. I guess I really wanted the stove. My arms are still pretty sore today. We got the stove back together on Friday night at around midnight. The whole process took us 4 hours. Crazy! I love the stove but it does look pretty silly in our ghetto kitchen. I’m just glad I can finally cook again.