achieved aesthetic balance in the pantry by pairing granite-topped gray cabinetry with white window trim, black walnut flooring and yellow wallpaper. “This way, as with the other rooms in the home, the decor doesn’t scream an era or a decade,” she says. “It’s fresh and timeless, as it blends warm and cool.”
wanted this home to have a palette that similarly was unexpected and atypical of most homes,” Thornton says. This colorful ottoman in the family room reflects that idea. Draperies with a bold graphic pattern dress one wall and tie together the other green accents in the room. “Anderson’s films always nod to vintage fashion and styling,” Thornton says. “So we wove in lots of vintage pieces to give the home a curated feel that isn’t too current or trendy.” THE OTTOMAN
OBVIOUSLY THE CEILING!!!! but also the Gathered Bed Skirts The gathered bed skirt is one of the most popular choices, perhaps because it happens to be the most widely available at stores. It’s always a stylish idea to duplicate the bed skirt fabric as a pillow on the bed. Though you need only one matching pillow, you’ll often see an entire layer of pillows that match the skirt.
interesting color for exterior,,,works in a farm setting!
wood n stone; colors, furniture...
using the room as a den but replaced the plain gray walls with cloud-patterned wallpaper, sun disk mirrors and quilting fabric curtains in a deep magenta print. More Indian fabrics mixed with remnant pieces of Scalamandré silk velvet dress up the couch and rattan armchairs. “You can buy remnant pieces of Scalamandré fabric on eBay for a fraction of what they cost in designer showrooms,” Mack says.
Carpeted stairs, painted wood details and millwork, a honey-colored floor topped with rugs, and a beckoning sunny living room combine for a sense of warmth and refuge.
intricate scrollwork, and a beautiful blue built-in storage and display cabinet.
this is in a hallway! love the colors, the elegance, even the painting. love it!!!!
Coastal Designer: Victoria Hessler of Distinguished Kitchens & Baths Location: Lantana, Florida Homeowners’ request: An open kitchen that can function for two cooks and has a coastal cottage look Style shot: Clean, contemporary feel through white perimeter cabinets, with a coastal vibe coming from white oak in a driftwood finish on the island. Blue island stools, a porcelain-tile floor with a natural wood look, a woven wood shade and bronze pendant lights with a linen-shade interior also contribute to the coastal charm. Other special features: Large island; paneled appliances
Carolyn Reyes SaveEmail Mack loves using paint to transform a space. “You can do amazing things with paint,” she says, adding that if you make a mistake, you can just paint over it. Here, Mack transformed the previously plain wood top cabinets into artwork. The bottom cabinets were painted black to offer contrast.
Consider glass doors. Glass cabinet doors allow you to showcase your dishes, collectibles and other special items. And white or cream frames won’t clash with your colorful treasures. Paint pick: Try Nilla Vanilla from McCormick Paints.
Multiples of the same item displayed as a collection can be styled to look incredibly chic, and this tactic works especially well when the collection is interspersed with functional items, as in this gorgeous kitchen cabinet setup. Paint your pineapples metallic and watch them shine among your everyday items.
exposed ductwork because it enhanced the industrial vibe of the space. “We used off-the-shelf rigid metal ductwork, which the contractor installed on-site,” he says. “Cooking was another important aspect for our clients, and we helped them look through various … options before they settled on a Falcon range and hood.”
the whole house to feels like a relaxing spa. Albertsson designed wood slats, which were painted white, for the existing stairs that lead to the cabin’s upper level. “The wooden slat wall is an airy addition, so the stairway doesn’t feel completely enclosed,” Albertsson says. “The slats also continue the cabin’s thematic decor of white horizontal paneling, only turned vertically.” Behind the stairs are a bathroom, bedroom and laundry room.
Natural woods, mirrors and metals add earthiness and reflection to the otherwise all-white interiors.
In one daughter’s bedroom, two alcoves create cozy nooks — one for a window seat, the other for a built-in desk.
MISTED GREEN---NOT GREY CASHMERE, BY B. MOORE. SIMILAR SAME KITCHEN HAS COLOR RECORDED INCORRECTLY
In the kitchen, a large island does a tremendous amount of storage work so the Grays can forgo upper cabinets and preserve the view to the water through a wall of windows. The island holds the cooktop, downdraft, steam oven, microwave, dish storage and more. PAINT COLOR: GREY CASHMERE, B. MOORE
Swimming pool blues with a teal cast can be oh so chic when paired with taupe, metallics and abstract art. Using large-scale pieces splashed in these blues will make you feel as though you’re enveloped in a swanky cabana overlooking the Mediterranean. Add a plant, an old-fashioned cocktail and some tumbled stone flooring, and you’re there.
burgundy,claret, deep reds, purple reds vs rich deep blues and creams
. Balance for a smart look. Create balance in your moody kitchen with a single wall and the floor in a rich, dark color — anything from a gray like this (Dark Lead Colour by Little Greene), to navy or deep green — and the ceiling and other walls in white. To keep the look on the lighter side, you could try painting a kitchen island in a color somewhere between the light and dark shades to add a subtle ombré effect.
The bookcases here are painted in the most breathtaking of refined pinks, Pink Peppercorn by Dulux. Despite the trio of pink upholstered pieces, the room feels thoroughly adult and unexpectedly yet perfectly classic.
CABINETS AND RIM (HATE THE TILE)
CHAIRS; YELLOW AND WHITE WITH TOUCHES OF RED- THE ROOM ARRANGEMENTS IS SO COZY- ALL THE DETAILS MAKE THIS A GREAT SPACE
the combo of dark brown with rich purple (and jewel tones in general with brown)
the blues
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