Showing posts with label modern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label modern. Show all posts

Monday, May 7, 2012

Preparing my cocoon

In the near furture we are going to build a home of our own (excitement and glee sounds streaming through my mind!).  And the one place I want to begin my design nucleous is in the kitchen.  I think I have narrowed down much of my design choices..
  • Dark large plank wood floors
  • Black pane windows (as big as the builder will allow)
  • White walls (until we are bold enough to try other options)
  • Paint grade doors (black I think)
  • White moldings

Sound boring?  I know, as I read it I feel the same way, but it's how I use it, as a base to show off the things that will really matter in our home.  I want it to be timeless & with all my many moods of home decor a constant background will make it beautiful.

Where I am perplexed though is the bathroom floors.  Should I keep the wood floors flowing into them or be more savvy with a slate or other natural stone?  I prefer natural surfaces versus a man made but there are so many great & affordable options these days to be to quick to rule that out.. in my findings thus far a smooth slate is what excites me the most, plus with a young family and wear and tear it will recieve it may be the better choice.


Back to the kitchen.. I think I like a white kitchen, you want it to feel clean and sanitary and white is that classic clean look.  I would like to include a butcher block, carrerra marble {as long as I'm brave to the stains etc..}, and unique {possibly brass} hardware most likley a stainless steel again sanitary finish.
Here are some pictures I've collected on pinterest that are apart of my happy place.



{I love the windows and overall simplicity this room has. 
It gives my white kitchen a run for the money..stainless steel cupboards is another great idea}

{rustic yet modern and organized..}

{I have admired countertops that continue down the side}

{a great show off and use of space to have the bakers rack to the ceiling}

I am on the hunt and still gathering ideas..

What is on your homes dream list?


Monday, September 19, 2011

I'm on a Architect Hunt






An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't.  Anatole Franc



There is so much I wanted to know before we buil or buy a home again.  So in the meantime between motherhood, wife and keeping things real.. I hunt & try to educate myself.  I'm in the midst of searches for architects, I need ideas to nail down for "our home" solutions if its affordable to hire one.  So, I googled local architects and low and behold here is one I have admired unknowingly for years.. I have a few of his homes articles ripped from magazines in my "future" book.
Andersson-Wise Architects have naturally stunning details, clean and modern, yet completely livable with that unique quality I SO desire.  If things could go perfectly my way.. my hunt would be over.  

So while I educate myself on building or buying & remodeling, I will learn all I can and be a savvy little house momma.

Home designed by Andersson-Wise isn't she lovely?  Or am I to dreamy eyed?





Monday, June 6, 2011

Be kitchen Inspired










The kitchen, also known as the heart of the home has always seemed to be a puzzle for me to finalize on a singular design.  There are so many useful and functioning components let alone the aesthetic and mood I want to instill upon the occupants (the family).  Creating comfort and that special place for lingering.  Oh my.  Each of these kitchen provides a certain mood that inspires me.  Little by little I see my version of a homes kitchen melding together.

The key elements.  Warmth.  Clean lines. Function with invitation to stay.  Modern, shiny & yet traditional pieces.  These few gathered thoughts will make the future home's kitchen all worth while.  Can you start smell the goodness?


Photos gathered from Ina Garten's barn by Robert Stilin, Keith Johnson, House & Home, House Beautiful, Design Sponge and other sources.

Feels so good to share.  

Happy Monday!

kristine