The White Kitchen Counter

White gives a fresh, CLEAN, bright, open style to a room. 

However, wood and deep rich tones lend warmth 

and a bit of a nice, old-fashioned home-y feel.

 Combine the two, and Voila!

 Here are some beautiful examples:

LOVE that last thick White Cliff Cambria!


Have a great day --












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Best Celebrity Kitchens

Dear Kitchen --

   Kitchen, love, I am disliking you right now.  You need ...oh, I don't know. A lot. You're stuck in the 80's, even though...well, despite lack of funds, I have tried mightily to bring you into this millenium. With money tight, I guess I've done as well as can be expected. But if I had more, I'd be stealing ideas from these famous kitchens, giving you the makeover you SO deserve. I want to love you again...

Paula Deen : I want that tool tray. It's a great touch!

Andie MacDowell

Celine Dion

Jerry Seinfeld

Cher

Meg Ryan:

P.S. Kitchen, I know you work hard, and I love you for YOU. But I'd lke to love you for your sheer gorgeousness. I know you want to be beautiful too. We're in this together.


Be Strong!
xo
Valerie




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Kitchens: From Country to Stainless Steel Modern

“Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” 

                                                            --William Cowper

Here is a true variety of Kitchen designs.  They are all gorgeous.

 Sweet country kitchen nook:

THIS is awesome! 

 Dual refrigerators with freezer drawers,

 Undercover as a lovely Hutch:

Love that. Oh, yes.

Happy happy happy!

So many excellent choices, so little time...

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

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Bathroom Ideas, from Cute to Classic

I've enjoyed this new trend among many of my friends

 to go absolutely wild with the bathroom decor...

...which usually happens in a guest or half bath, if you have one. 

It's a nice, small ( usually) space with which to let your design ideas go wild!  

Meanwhile, here is a small array of bath designs to spark your imagination

 for the real, hardworking bathroom:

Love that bathroom design and layout:

Love the orange, and  LOOK AT ALL THE WONDERFUL DETAILS:

Love the liittle (useful!) pedestal table:

Even a hardworking bathroom deserves to have a little fun!

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

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Exquisite Kitchen Design and Detail Ideas ~

Ideas, Ideas, Ideas...!

This kitchen corner below grabs me and calls me in...

Wood cabinetry with glass fronts and  checked fabric,

 pretty metal hardware, with a metal flower vase,

checked floor, rich trim, patterned ceiling...

I wonder what is behind the curtain covering the 

picture frame-sized opening in the wall by the window.

 This has great pendants, countertops and hardware, 

not to mention the cooker! 

All set off by a happy and clean white paint:

CLOCK! I am stealing this idea the second I find that clock...

Check out the wainscotting/millwork/trim. 

And sconces. And ...just look at these details!

This is a look that will never go away because it is so comforting, warm and cheerful.

 And check out the cabinetry, especially the  hardware!!!

For laypeople like me, this is a challenge to the eye, 

to what is expected, but a great lesson, too:  I love the mix of lighting 

and the finish on the refrigerator doors.

This kitchen focuses on simplicity, with each

 item simply designed and well made. 

The view becomes the detail.

I think of this as The Library Effect,  with the shelving color and style,, 

unusual cabinetry doors (mirrored!), and lighting.

Small, super simple.  The white and steel, the uncovered windows revealing gorgeous greenery, and the lighting and lack of clutter give it such casual élan.

So I can do lack of clutter and the clock idea, and get very happy!
How about you?!
Have a happy day!
xo
Valerie

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Rich Brown Wood + Unique Kitchen Cabinetry

I admit it. 

I've stuck with white as the Main Event in my kitchens. 

I had NO idea I could have done at least as well--if not better -- with simply brown wooden cabinets.

Here's what I mean:

Last week I started to wax romantic about wood in "designer" rooms.  
I guess I was only getting started!
I adore each and every one of these rich wood cabinets.
Brown is Beautiful!


Have a Beautiful Day!
xo
Valerie




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