Breaking Down a Great Kitchen

Now here's a kitchen that really speaks to me.  I like it so much I thought I'd share IT and some of the reasons I love it.

• Vintage style and white(Christopher Peacock inspired)
• Inset doors on the cabinets
• Ceiling is covered in tongue and groove paneling painted semi gloss
• Light fixtures don't all match, but they go together and there are several of them for plenty of light (I can't cook in the dark)
• Upper cabinets have glass door fronts that make the space feel bigger.  I think I like this better than open shelves (less dust).

source: for the love of a house

• Three windows over the sink come almost to the countertop
• Natural Roman shades (bamboo?) break up the all white-ness.
• Plants
• Bridge faucet 
• Undermount white porcelain apron sink (A word here--my deep undermount sink gives me a back ache when I wash pots and pans, the bending over and reaching down is not good but I love the look)
• Contrasting countertops
• Marble on the island (this is bianco Venatino)
• Urn and wire basket
• Contrasting hardware finish
• Clasps on upper cabinets--vintage look all the way
• Brackets under the cabinets
• Beaded board back splash
• Wide board floors in a dark stain
• Sub-zero
• Wine cooler
• There's a Wolf range not pictured

I think one thing I love about this kitchen style is it's timelessness. Scullery kitchens like this have been around a very long time. We see butler's pantries in this style all the time in vintage bungalows. 

What do you think?

Later,

Patti

Have You Seen J.Lo's House?

Have you seen these pictures of J.Lo's new California digs featured in Veranda?
That gal has good taste! and a great decorator.

image source: Veranda

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There's an accompanying article from Veranda you can read here, AND see more photos on Michelle Workman's (the designer) website here.

Are Farm Tables the New Kitchen Island?

Lately I've seen tables used in the kitchen where I'd expect an island to be.


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This is NOT new.



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Is this a NEW MODERN trend?
I think so and I like it.


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 My Scandinavian Retreat


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House Beautiful 


House Beautiful


Suzanne Kasler via


Country Living


Country Living


BHG

 
Skonahem


Apartment Therapy


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I think, especially in bungalows and cottages where space is limited and rooms have to do double duty, a table in the kitchen makes total sense.  Plus to eat, I'd much rather sit at a real table and on a real chair than perch on a stool at an island. However--here's the disclaimer--tables don't provide the storage space of an island. There's always that pesky give and take.

What do you think?

Kirstie Alley's Maine Cottage

When Kirstie Alley does a cottage she goes all out.

Her cottage is for sale for a mere $2,350,000. Really, that doesn't sound too bad for 16 acres on the water.

The listing from Sotheby's says:

Beautiful Cottage nestled on a private 16 acres with gorgeous oceanfront on pretty Islesboro Island. Take the ferry in Lincolnville for a short 20 minute ride across the Bay, you will find yourself breathing differently. Built in 1993 you have the beauty of new and the charm of yesteryear. A year round paradise with cozy nooks, fireplaces, and sunshine galore. A family retreat that will give an otherwise hectic life some peace and tranquility. A place to live simply and simply live!

image via Trulia

It's a cottage with 3,140 square feet--not big at all.

 Do you have cottage overload yet?

This is the only dining room pictured. Does it seem too small for a house that has 10 parking spaces?

There are 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 partial bath.

This must be one of the family guest rooms.

 Another guest room.

 The loft overlooking the living room, I presume.

 I absolutely love the lot and the exterior.
 This porch is to die for.

 All images via Trulia.

Wouldn't it be great to visit for a long weekend?

Later,


linking to:

Serenity Now--Weekend Bloggy Reading
Just A Girl--Show and Share Day