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Kitchen Pantry Ideas

gray butler's pantry #kitchens

A beautiful, functional butler’s pantry. It’s a space most of us only dream of having. While not all homes have the space or layout for a large butler’s pantry, most kitchens can incorporate a pantry. They can be designed in a variety of ways and sizes. Some are located in a side closet and separated by a door, while others are in a hallway just off the kitchen. One of my favorite pantry style is built-in and a central part of the kitchen itself.

Here are just a few kitchen pantry ideas …

kitchen pantry ideas

This built-in pantry by Brayer Design has the look and feel of a refrigerator. Love the racks on the cabinet door for spices and smaller items.

kitchen pantry cabinetry ideas

Here is a similar pantry by Leslie Ann Abbott that is flush with the refrigeration units.

kitchen pantry under the stairs

The space underneath a stairwell sometimes goes unused. In this kitchen by Mark Williams Design Associates a clever and very stylish pantry is created giving a little more storage.

archway kitchen pantry

Spotted on Pinterest, I love this pantry with arched cabinetry doors. Makes a lovely architectural statement.

colorful kitchen pantry

A hallway can also be a great place for a pantry. Love this one by Karen Swanson. The colorful cabinetry and patterned wallpaper is so playful next to the all white kitchen.

Inspired? Me too.

happy decorating,

cristin

*first image via DecorPad

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Read full story By on April 28, 2014 in interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Organization, pantry, Uncategorized

Boho Chic Style :: Teen Girl’s Room

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It’s an eclectic mix of rich texture, pattern and color. It’s always laid-back and approachable. And I’m totally drawn to it. I’m talking about Boho chic style. The layered approach is the perfect direction for a teen girl.

boho-teen bedroom for girls - simplified bee

chandelier // headboard // elephant pillow // sheet set // artwork  // nightstand // wallpaper // pouf // rug

happy decorating,

cristin

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Read full story By on April 2, 2014 in Bedroom, bedrooms, beds, Boy, Features, Get The Look, girl's bedroom, interior design, Interiors, teen rooms, throw pillows

Kitchen Design Crush :: Lauren Liess

I’ve loved watching Lauren Liess’ career explode over the past few years. Having had the pleasure of meeting Lauren at a design conference in LA., I can say she is super down-to-earth, approachable and beautiful. Just like her interiors!

Lauren Liess Designs

In the last year Lauren opened Lauren Liess & Co., an interior design studio and home furnishings boutique in Virginia and launched the textile company, Lauren Liess Textiles. She did this all while raising her adorable three young boys (Christian, Justin and one-year-old Luke) and doing a huge renovation on her own home. Can we say super woman?! Her new home graced the pages of the latest Domino Magazine. It’s amazing. The open modern, yet rustic kitchen is a standout and gives you a great peek into the beautiful juxtapositions Lauren achieves so effortlessly in her designs.

open kitchen shelving  - Lauren Liess Design

The rusted iron opening shelving flanking the oven’s hood caught my attention first. They are so unexpected. Love, love, love! She also pairs modern white perimeter base cabinets topped with black soapstone with an island wrapped in reclaimed wood and topped with clean white marble. Although contrasting Lauren achieves a relaxed balance kitchen design that’s pleasing to the eye.

art wall in the kitchen - Lauren Liess Designs

To make the sink area a focal point in the kitchen, Lauren created a whimsical art wall. Daring? Of course! She’s breaking all the “rules” here, but I love the result. Speaking of silly rules, did you notice Lauren didn’t add a backsplash and mixed hardware finishes throughout?

reclaimed lumber and marble kitchen island - Lauren Liess Designs

I mixed  a variety of metals throughout the space for a relaxed collected feel- brass, iron, stainless steel, galvanized steel, bronze and more.  My husband, David, found the antique apothecary drawer pulls on ebay. – Lauren Liess via Pure Style Home Blog

eat-in kitchen by Lauren Liessopen-shelving kitchen by Lauren Liess Designs

To display barware, vases and serving ware, Lauren hung butcher block shelving from Ikea next to the refrigerator. The wood gives the space a little warmth that contrasts nicely with the dark, honed soapstone perimeter countertop

relaxed open kitchen living room - Lauren Liess

Here is a look at the kitchen from the living room that sits right off of it. As you can see, Lauren continues her relaxed, layered approach here to. It’s so friendly, just like Lauren.

happy decorating,

cristin

*Photos by Helen Norman via Pure Style Home

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Read full story By on March 28, 2014 in brass, curated look, family rooms, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, vintage

Bathroom Vanity Ideas

Last week my own home project got underway. In need of some extra space, we are adding a master suite onto our existing house. I’m most excited about having a new bathroom and am in the process of narrowing down tile, lighting and plumbing fixtures. The vanity has proven to be more difficult for me to design. We want to have the most storage we can get out of it, while not having it feel too heavy. So most recently I’ve been on been on the lookout for smart bathroom vanity ideas. Here are a few beautiful custom vanities that have caught my eye.

bathroom vanity with tower cabinet

Love the extra storage that this vanity with cabinet combo provides!

mirrored bathroom vanity

Although a little too glam for my taste, I think this vanity, marble counter and lucite mirror pairing is fabulous.

gray and white bathroom vanity

This vanity looks like an antique chest of drawers which I love, but is too petite for our space. But, isn’t the tile outstanding as well?

bathroom vanity with lucite pulls

This is a beautiful vanity in a traditional style, but with a contemporary lucite pull. Love the grasscloth here too!

glam bathroom with layered mirrors - Suzane Kasler

I love the this vanity that feels like a vanities may look like freestanding pieces of furniture. The beautiful layered mirrors  also caught my attention.

bathroom vanity with leather pulls

The extend countertop and leather pulls had me loving this modern bathroom vanity.

light gray vanity with double sinks - bathroom

The open shelving separating the sinks on this vanity had me taking a second look.

blue bathroom vanity - Jamie Drake

This vanity in glossy powder blue with opening shelving is a fave. Love the charming cutout pulls. Paired with teal grasscloth, gold fixtures and neutral tile floor, this bathroom is a stunner.

I’ve pinned so many more inspiring bathroom designs on my Designer Bathrooms Pinterest board and am having a hard time narrowing down what I want!

Also, if you are looking to update your bathroom soon, check out Joss & Main’s bath sale – they have some great tile, vanities and facets on sale!

happy decorating,

cristin

* image sources from top to bottom: houzz, Elizabeth Bauer Designs, Pinterest, DecorPad, Architectural Digest, Pinterest, New England Home, Phillip Jefferies

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Read full story By on March 24, 2014 in Bathroom, bathrooms, interior design, Interiors, pinterest