Finding the perfect balance between cozy charm and contemporary design can be a challenge. But this modern farmhouse kitchen proves you truly can have the best of both worlds. By mixing graphic focal points, architectural details, and clean-lined millwork, it creates a cozy, hard-working family hub. (All photos by Clay Banks.) Keep reading for the…
There’s something wonderfully calming about a kitchen that doesn’t try too hard to make a statement. This beautiful green and cream kitchen creates interest through a thoughtful combination of warm cabinetry and handcrafted-looking tile. The result is a kitchen that feels fresh and inviting while still having timeless character. (All photos courtesy of istock.com/Alexander Nevmerzhitsky.)…
There’s something especially appealing about a kitchen that doesn’t look as though it arrived all at once. Instead of perfectly matched cabinets, an unfitted kitchen feels as though it has evolved over time. An old cupboard might sit beside painted cabinetry, a worktable becomes an island, and a freestanding hutch provides storage while adding the…
Today I’m so happy to share the Massachusetts coastal kitchen that belongs to my friend and fellow blogger, Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies. Danielle has made recent minor updates to her kitchen. I love that the room keeps the integrity of her home’s age intact. Rich wood floors and white painted cabinets set the…
We’ve been talking about how wallpaper is making its appearance once again, and today we’ll see how pretty it looks in a fresh, white, beach style kitchen. Lots of windows provide sunny appeal and leave you feeling like you should be whipping up a healthy salad before heading outdoors for a nature walk. You…
As the holiday season approaches, most of us will enjoy a cozy kitchen for our creative culinary tasks. It’s colder and darker outside, and the warmth of a kitchen becomes conducive to baking and whipping up our favorite comfort food recipes. When I think of a cozy kitchen, I tend to gravitate toward English style…
Soft hues can be especially pretty for the holidays, and this pastel Christmas kitchen is proof positive of that. When I was a kid, we always had a live, flocked tree that towered above me to the top of our living room’s vaulted ceiling. My mother trimmed the tree with pink and aqua beaded ornaments…
When you live in an old house, storage is a highly-prized commodity. In the good old days, homes were taxed on their number of rooms. Closets were counted as a room so many older houses have as few closets as possible to help keep real estate taxes down. We have one closet in our house…
I know, I know. Most people think that all-white kitchens are cold-looking, not warm. But I think this white Scandinavian kitchen will convince you that there is such a thing as “warm white” when it comes to interior spaces. After all, even light bulbs are defined by the type of white light they produce, from…
Today I’ve got a cheery, Scandinavian cottage style kitchen to share with you! When I came across this beauty it felt so homey and casual. It’s not perfection – instead, it looks lived in and loved. It’s the type of kitchen where homemade meals taste their best because you know a lot of love went…
Are you lovin’ the longer days of spring as much as I am? It’s incredible how a few more hours of daylight can put a pep in your step. Today I thought it’d be fun to share some photos of my kitchen from 5 years ago. It includes the pops of yellow that I’ve been…
Hello friends! I have a special kitchen to share with you today – it’s a cabin style kitchen that belongs to my friend Dawn who blogs at Creative Cain Cabin. She was one of the first bloggers I ever started following and she’s also part of our cozy living team that posts about cozy stuff…
Welcome to my Christmas Farmhouse Kitchen! I think it’s been a while since I shared a kitchen post, so I’m excited to show you my holiday decor today. First, let me give a shout out to Krista at The Happy Housie for hosting the Seasonal Simplicity Christmas tour this week. It’s a lot of…
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…
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…
