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Fashioned from Indonesian river rock, this solid tub is outfitted with dramatic uplights for bathing after dark. The tumbled-stone wall behind is covered in mesh-backed pebble tile and features a water spout, which was custom made by designer Iwan Sastrawiguna. The handheld shower and faucet are from Kohler. Serene & spiritual.
Island - Printed tile. Covering the base of your island with patterned tile, like the lovely damask design shown here, is a simple way to transform a ho-hum space into something unique and eye catching. Have a pretty wallpaper you’d love to use instead? Wallpaper can work beautifully, but you will need to have it covered with a sheet of clear acrylic to protect it from damage.
Remember this! 10. Make paring back an art form. Keep the best and ditch the rest. Keep only the best knives, your favorite set of glasses, the most adorable teakettle, the most frequently used kitchen tools and so on. Be ruthless about purging clutter. And it wouldn’t hurt to choose clear glass and acrylic for the items you keep on display — transparent items make a room feel more spacious.
Gorgeous cabinets, white faucet 8. Cabinets to the ceiling. Why stop a foot short when you can take the cabinets all the way up? Even if you can’t easily access what’s in the top cupboards, in a small space it’s still worth having the storage option. Having ceiling-height cabinets also helps visually expand the space.
7. Minimalist hardware. It may seem like a small thing, but in a really narrow galley kitchen, it’s easy to knock into bulky knobs and handles. Keep things looking and feeling sleek by choosing slender, minimalist pulls. High-gloss cabinets and proper lighting also help open up the tight kitchen here.
Spacesaver open drawers, style of island 5. MacGyver-style island. Instead of lining up everything galley style, try opening up the room and putting all of the necessities in a compact all-in-one island. The custom island shown here contains a sink, a stove, a range, prep space, storage for pots and pans, knives, spices and garbage. As if that weren’t enough, the opposite side has space for a few people to perch on stools.
Large s-hooks and style of bars. The same idea works equally well for pots and pans — don’t stop at one row; use all of the space you have! And notice that in both of these photos, the homeowners painted the storage wall black (chalk paint would be nice too), which makes the arrangement feel more intentional and hides scuff marks.
See lamp on table & juxtaposition of couches.
An oversize floor mirror draped in string lights helps create the illusion of a larger space. French Right-Arm Chair - Restoration Hardware.
Windows, doors, island
Window & Tiffany chandelier
Hobbit House. Dug into the earth, built up boulders, use of space, round & eyebrow windows.
Super pantry closed up. Great storage.
Lots of storage in a really good-looking space. Small area, too.
See inside of slat divider, tab curtains.
See slate divider, also used for art space.
White, clean lines. Like slates, captain's bed, spareness.
Arched windows and doors, colors, sheer charm.
Colors, louvers, light, windows
Like cupboard profile. small kitchen - extraordinary use of space,
Not quite sure why in particular I love this kitchen, but I do.
Good use of space, and it's all white without being cold. Love the lights, and the dark floor looks good against all that white.
Love the use of space, the cupboard in the wall, and the way the table, although dark, seems to float. Like the horse, too.
Now this is a small kitchen! Wonderful.
Lovely kitchen, nice island, check out the block of wood on the counter. "A towel holder on one end puts this cottage-style island to work."
Clever little island. Like the yellow/mustard contrasting with the white. "Small islands earn their floor space when they're cleverly designed. Drawers, baskets and shelves house sundries, and there's even room to tuck in a stool that can be pulled out for a guest to perch on."
Great small island. Like the soapstone countertops.
Fortuny Scheherazade ceiling fixture? Gorgeous, whereever it's from.
The Bed, oooh the Bed! "Palm-pattered wallpaper adds a hint of tropical colonial but without creating an overly themed room. Mixing styles is an important way to keep things from going overboard."
Project: Home-a-Rama 2011 Love the knobs used all over the house. And the cabinetry seems to have the same proportions.
Project: Home-a-Rama 2011 Yum, just...yum!
Gorgeous kitchen, light, bright, but warm. Lots of architectural detail (besides hidden door pantry). Like the use of the subway tiles.
Hidden pantry door closed. I want this table! Farinelli Construction Inc - Project: Home-a-Rama 2011 (40 pics)
FarinelliConstruction.com Same great kitchen as hidden pantry door. Note gorgeous table and dark floor.
Love this pantry! Also creamy white.
Check out the light! "Design finds: Moroccan tray tables, floor cushions, poufs and paper lanterns. Try this at home: If your living room is feeling a little stuffy, try adding a touch of the souk — low furniture paired with floor cushions creates a more relaxed vibe."
"Design finds: Oversize mirrors and artwork, chippy chairs and case goods, capiz shells and vintage musical instruments. Try this at home: Add a sense of history by allowing the rough edges and chipping paint of your vintage finds to show through. Have fun treasure hunting at antiques fairs and junk shops alike, and once you get home, challenge yourself to put your finds to work in an unexpected way."
"Design finds: Crystal chandeliers, vintage silver, an enormous wood table (the largest size that can fit in your space), nubby linen upholstery and chevron or herringbone floors. Try this at home: A single decadent touch — a fancy crystal chandelier, a beautiful silver candelabra, a wash of luxurious color — is enough to uplift your entire space."
The Old Painted Cottage (store?)
Cool shape, color. Remember Barn Light Electric Co
Odd space, well utilized, efficient. Love the beadboard.
Contrast of white and gray. Nice - gray-streaked white marble countertop versus gray-marbled and white-grouted tiles.
Pot rack
Yum! Note the different size glass doors, and the carpentry.
Is this 1/2 plus 1/4 round on the cabinet doors?
Use 1/2 round to create panels on plain doors?
Glass door cabinets with closed doors above. Cabinets on pedestals.
Ooh, those posts and coffered ceiling! also note different color on top and bottom cabinets. The pendants look too big or too low??
Beadboard ceiling, variety of pendant lights. cup pulls. "8. Pendant lights. Low-hanging pendants help a kitchen feel cozy and also provide all-important task lighting. Select models that have a retro feel, with shades of seeded or frosted glass or brushed nickel. If you like, mix the pendants with vintage-inspired sconces and perhaps even a lamp or two to create a collected feel."
six-paned glass doors, lights under cabinets, skirt around sink, differing sizes of cabinets, small, small kitchen
cup pulls
Hanging bed!
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