Monday, January 12, 2015

My Kitchen Inspiration

Let's talk kitchens!!!

The kitchen is often the center of the home and family. Especially in my case. For this much loved room in my farmhouse I wanted to stay true to the over 100 year old house, but also put a whole lot of  dreams in it. 
PROCEED with a VISION.


Scary, I know......
You haven't met my FIL!!! He does it all from brick masonry to general contracting. I am blessed you guys!!

The view from the opposite doorway.

In two days time, the wall with the sink was gone, allowing for a natural flow into what will become the dining area. The poor original wood floors....they had been "updated" many times over.Talk about tarred and feathered. No. Seriously. Tar paper along with  many layers of flooring nails. *SIGH* Tragedy I tell you!! That also came up (mostly). 

Now, for some beautiful dreams for this space!

 There is something about wood countertops. It brings to mind a lovely, summer day. All billowy clouds, blue skies and a fresh breeze through the open windows. Slicing lemons for a buttery homemade pasta dish. My son sitting to one side as he dumps chocolate into the brownie batter.....chocolate finger prints smeared across the top.



Before you go thinking full country on me(not a bad thing I promise) here is the twist.

Beautiful soft dove grey cabinets. French grey. Old french homestead design. 
That mixed brick? Yep. That's going to happen too!!

Here is the rest of this kitchen dream of mine!
ENJOY!

Vent Hoods
favorite vent hood

I like the shorter corbels for hood vent - so not to take up precious counter space




This kitchen is amazing!!!! My first kitchen inspiration that I love everything about.
 Joanna Gaines speaks my language people!!!!

To see MORE beautiful inspiration visit magnolia homesFixerUpper2.2_035

Gray cabinets

Retreat by Sherwin-Williams. Paint color on cabinets.               http://www.housebeautiful.com/_mobile/kitchens/dream/ocean-inspired-kitchen?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1451_80105353#slide-2

How perfect if those were windows to either side of the hearth (cooking area) Miller Dahlstrand Architects


a beautiful French grey kitchen ...



Decor and Styling
French vintage baker's rack shelving and by AMFKStainlessSteel, $1299.00

Dining room

this is how i want to hang my dining room light fixtures French Country Cottage Kitchen :: Hometalk

Décor de Provence: French Charm...


I forced paperwhites for indoor blooms at Christmas planting simply in aquarium rock (bulb slightly into the rocks).  Keep water just to the bottom of the bulb and your blooms will be gorgeous in 4-7 weeks.  Start early if you want them blooming for Christmas gifts.  This blog has some cute ideas for gifting and display.


Another shot of the apothecary jars and greenery. Perhaps incorporate tall white candles as well?

Ohh, would love to redo a table like this for my craft room. Love the measuring tape detail

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