An easy and fairly inexpensive way to update your kitchen is with paint. Whether you choose to paint your walls, cabinets, or just the kitchen island, you create an instant and refreshing change with new kitchen colors! Photo by A43 Architecture Now that I’ve repainted several rooms in my house, I have the itch…
Kitchens typically command the highest price tag when it comes to room renovations. Projects range from a full gut job to a fresh coat of paint. But when it comes to specific features of a kitchen, five elements top the list of upgrades. 1. Kitchen Counter Top According to the recent 2019 U.S. Houzz Kitchen…
Get ready to set your eyes on a unique steel and marble Victorian kitchen that blends Old World charm with fresh modern function! Photo by Sustainable Kitchens You might not think of putting contemporary elements like marble and steel in an Old World Victorian kitchen, but this blend is eclectic and charming. The rich marble…
Would you ever paint your kitchen cabinets black? Today we’re touring a beautiful black kitchen with equestrian touches. Photo by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR) Black kitchen cabinets give the room a rich traditional look. Framed horse prints hang from the papered walls. Photo by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly,…
Welcome to the second installment of my Holiday Home! My kitchen is dressed in a bit of Christmas flair, ready for friends and family to drop by! You can enjoy another week of home tours by following the links at the end of this post. Thanks to Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing…
Remember when most new homes in the 70’s came complete with a kitchen peninsula? Today they’re being replaced with kitchen islands, but the peninsula has features and benefits that might make you think twice before tearing it out and replacing it with an island. Photo by Elizabeth Lawson Design Kitchen peninsulas are connected to a…
No doubt about it – summer is my favorite season. The earth is bursting with life and all its goodness. My favorite room in the house this time of year is my cozy kitchen. Welcome to another installment of our Cozy Living series. My blogging friends and I are sharing how we make life…
Create a country inspired summer kitchen with simple farmhouse decorating details. Open shelves and free standing pieces recall days of a simpler time in the heart of the home. (This post contains affiliate links.) Today I’m joining a talented group of bloggers for the Seasonal Simplicity summer home tour. A special thanks goes out…
First let me say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We all have our unique tastes which is why there’s a wide variety of clothing styles, furniture designs, and so on. I find today’s kitchen to be the most beautiful kitchen ever and understand if some of you disagree. But for me,…
Lately I’ve been a bit obsessed with kitchens and I don’t really know why. Maybe it’s just the combination of the functionality and aesthetics of a kitchen that draws me in. Or maybe it’s simply because the kitchen is the heart of the home. Today’s farmhouse kitchen is beautifully decorated in gray and white. The…
Yes! My farmhouse table from Pottery Barn finally arrived! I ordered the Stephens table last October and for whatever reason it was on back order for a while. But it’s now in my breakfast nook and it was worth the wait. (This post contains affiliate links.) My new farmhouse table is solid wood. The…
Granite, marble, and quartz counter tops might be the most sought-after kitchen element, but my heart belongs to butcher block. The warmth of the wood, the organic appeal of the grain, and the sturdy functionality are just some of the reasons to install butcher block counter tops. Here’s a roundup of gorgeous kitchens that have…
Did you survive the holidays? I realize Christmas and New Year’s can be stressful or even depressing for some, but I truly hope that you were able to find a special moment to treasure. I’ll share a little snafu we experienced on Christmas Eve later in this post. Right now though, I want to show…
Many years ago my parents gave me a kitchen island, without kitchen stools, as a housewarming gift. I had just purchased my own home as a single mom of three school-aged children. Sure, I’d bought a home with my first husband, but this home (my current home) was my very own. Being a single parent…
Our farmhouse kitchen just got cozier with a new kitchen island! I waited until it arrived before decorating the kitchen for Christmas. Hubby and I assembled the island in two hours flat. Now that it’s complete, I’m ready to share Christmas in my cozy kitchen. I’m joining other bloggers for our Seasonal Simplicity holiday tour,…
My flea market kitchen table has seen better days. It’s rickety, I’m constantly re-painting it, and I think it’s way past its prime. After having success with my new dining table, I started the hunt for the perfect kitchen farm table. I’m sharing some examples of style I considered, and then I’ll share the kitchen…
