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Design Crush :: Black and White Kitchen

kitchen with stainless steel countertop and black window

Black & white. It’s a classic color palette for kitchen design. This chic kitchen by Tommy Smythe features upper cabinets in white and lower cabinets in black. The timeless color combo is paired with industrial stainless steel countertops, appliances and hood. The movement in the white Carrara marble subway tiles backsplash pulls it all together beautifully. The most striking element in this kitchen vignette however, is the window pane painted black. Love!

For more black and white kitchens and so much more, visit my Designer Kitchens board on Pinterest!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Cristin

*image via DecorPad and Pinterest

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Read full story By on October 4, 2013 in contemporary decor, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, tile

5 Faves from Lonny Mag’s Latest Issue

Hello September! You are one of my favorite months; The kids are back in school, the weather is perfect and college football is in full swing (that last one is for my hubby!).

In addition, Lonny’s September issue is live and is loaded with inspiration. I’ve pulled five images that feature some current (and some longstanding) decor obsessions ….

chic marble bathroom tile

(marble bath)

cane furniture in living room

(cane furniture)

designer wallpapers

(designer wallpapers)

lucite chair - home office

(lucite chair)

red chinoiserie decorative cabinet

(chinoiserie cabinet)

Happy new week!

Cristin

*images via Lonny Mag

*photo credits: Ball & Albanese, Coral von Zumwalt and Genevieve Garruppo

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Read full story By on September 3, 2013 in 5 favorites, Bathroom, bathrooms, chairs, chinoiserie, Features, furniture, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, living rooms, office/study, wallpaper

Client Design Reveal :: Kitchen Design Transformation

Today I’m excited to be sharing a client’s eat-in kitchen that was recently updated. I’ve provided before and after pictures so you can see the kitchen design transformation. It’s quite dramatic.

Kitchen Design Update with Carrara Marble Countertops

In the kitchen the counters and backsplash were replace with gorgeous carrara marble. The gray veining is really beautiful. The island originally didn’t allow for seating, so we extended the marble and provided space for three barstools. The base of the island was painted a stoney gray to provide contrast with the white marble.

Other updates in the kitchen included new cabinetry hardware, a pair of pendant lights and an under-mount sink in stainless steel.  The cabinetry, flooring and appliances all remained the same.

cararra marble kitchen islandcarrara marble kitchen counters

To maximize the space in the dining area, I had a custom L shaped bench created (with storage drawers of course!). It is topped with a kid-friendly vinyl cushion in a metallic silver.  A rectangular trestle table and bright yellow ladder back chairs were also added so that the whole family can enjoy the space.

yellow and gray great room kitchen nook

The family was thinking of moving to a new home, but after the kitchen was updated they decided to stay. It makes me so happy to think I helped a client love their home.

I have more pictures of this clients home that I’ll be sharing soon!

A big thank you to Michaela and Summer for helping me with the photoshoot!

– Cristin

*Photo Credit: PlumLily

 

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Read full story By on October 29, 2012 in breakfast nooks, Interiors, Kitchen, lighting, storage, tile