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10 Sunday Nov 2019
When it comes to kitchen design, we have seen so many trends come and go in the last few years, but one that has been going strong for some time now (and will continue to be seen in 2020) is a combination of painted (or in this case, sprayed) cabinets accentuated with natural wood. In fact, natural wood cabinets should be the hottest trend in the new year and that goes for all spaces in the house, not only kitchens
How I love the feel of this kitchen! It feels spacious and BRIGHT, which is so important in any kitchen.
Walls are âBenjamin Moore Graytint 1611â.
The perimeter cabinets are âBenjamin Moore OC-17 White Doveâ. âBM White Doveâ is a classic and timeless white paint color, often recommended by cabinet makers and interior designers. The kitchen island and hood are Natural Oak.
The countertops are Calcutta Quartzite.
Range: 48â Wolf range
Kitchen Cabinet Door Style: Flat panel, shaker style with inner panel slight round-over detail.
Backsplash tile is by Waterworks
Hardware â Restoration Hardware Ephram (Egg Knob) â Polished NickelÂ
Cabinetry: Shelves are made of Natural Oak.
These are one of my favorites counterstools because theyâre timeless, and especially because theyâre easy to clean.
Counterstools:Â Serena & Lily.
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Hardwood flooring is 5â Natural Quarter Sawn White Oak with Bona Finish and great for dogs! (Hides scratches!) Did I mention I have the 2 cutest dogs in the world??
     For Your Dream Kitchen call me, Martha Wolford@ 502.387.5935!
Thank you to Home Bunch for the ideas!!
02 Saturday Nov 2019
Hi, everyone! How are you today? Do you remember the other day when I mentioned I had done a little decor shopping for my house? Well, I must confess that the shopping was bigger than I planned it to be and it really inspired me to do a huge cleaning around my house. I didnât change any piece of furniture, just moved them around and I changed the decor â pillows, rugs and decorative items and, together with a REALLY deep cleaning, my house now feels new, fresh and completely renewed â without going through a real renovation. I look around and Iâm in love with my home and thatâs a wonderful feeling. Now, donât ask about my back⊠I can barely move today! đ
Now, letâs talk about todayâs Home Bunchâs Top 5 Picks! If youâre new to it, I started this new series on my Instagram, where I choose my âTop 5 Picksâ with the goal to inspire you and bring you some extra information on interior design. While I was preparing this post, I realized that it would be impossible for me to pick only 5 kitchen island design ideas so I hope you donât mind but I have chosen a few extras! đ
Make sure to click the links provided under each photo so you can see the full posts and know all details and sources.
Have a great time, my friends, and thank you so much for you presence and continuous support. I canât even tell you how much I appreciate each and every one of you!
1: Walnut Kitchen Island: If you read the blog for a while now chances are that you have seen the kitchen above. This grey kitchen became one of the most popular posts on Home Bunch and I am sure this kitchen island has a lot to do with it. The island is Natural American Black Walnut with 25% sheen. Design: @the_brothers_stonington đ·Â @chrisveithinteriors.
2: Traditional Kitchen Island Design: Talking about popular posts, this entire home got a lot of love when I shared it on Instagram. This kitchen features a white kitchen island with a traditional and timeless design. Design: @gerrardbuilders đ·: @joepurvisphotos.
3: White Oak Kitchen Island: Thereâs nothing I donât love here! The White Oak kitchen island brings warmth to this entire space. The double x insets are custom and the island countertop is Calacatta marble slab, polished. Design: @Pattersoncustomhomes & @Brandonarchitects đ·: @chadmellon.
4: X Inset Kitchen Island: This is a very popular design used on both sides of the island. The paint color is Deep Space by Benjamin Moore. Design: @graystonecustombuilders & @blackbanddesign đ·: @ryangarvin.
5: Narrow Kitchen Island: Letâs be honest, not all of us have a huge kitchen and this is when a narrow, but functional, kitchen island comes handy. This one is perfect from every angle! See dimensions on this post. Design: @briahammelinteriors đ·: @spacecrafting_photography.
6: Long Kitchen Island: I mean, who needs go to the gym having an island this long at home? Just run around it a few times and youâre done for the day! Jokes apart, this is a dream kitchen and this is, by all means, a dream kitchen island! đ Design: @akconstructionent.
7: Double Islands: I will be honest with you, I have never been a fan of kitchen with double islands until I saw the kitchen above. The paint color is Sherwin Williams Software. đ·: @pictureperfecthouse.
8: Dark Kitchen Island: This gorgeous modern farmhouse kitchen features a combination of Maple cabinets, white cabinets and a dark kitchen island. Paint color is Dark Pewter by Benjamin Moore. Design: @kelseyleighdesignco & @mcgregorhomes đ·: Nested Tours.
9: Hickory Kitchen Island: This is yet another very popular post on Home Bunch. The Hickory island features X insets and shiplap. The finish is a natural stain. Design: @timbertrailshomes đ·: @stofferphotographyinteriors.
29 Saturday Jun 2019
Posted Architecture, Entertaining, home building, Interior Design, Luxury Homes, Remodeling
inFrom Wolford and Home Bunch!
Interior Design Ideas: Modern English Tudor Design….
Hello, my wonderful friends! Itâs great to have you here for a new âInterior Design Ideasâ. Meticulously built by Hendel Homes and with interiors by Danielle Loven of Vivid Interior Design, the architectural direction of this Modern English Tudor residence expertly balances modern and traditional elements, reflecting on the common threads of an English Tudor country house and Hamptons grandeur. The result? A casual, sophisticated home that feels perfectly at ease in its Midwestern foundation. This modern reinvention of timeless design delights with highly refined and detailed living spaces spread over three floors and I am sure this house tour will inspire you from the beginning to the end. Try to relax, have a good time and pin your favorite interior design pictures! These stunning pictures bySusan Gilmore Photography and Landmark Photography should fill up your boards!
Interior Design Ideas: Modern English Tudor DesignThis home is a flawless modern interpretation of English Tudor architecture and itâs situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood in Minnesota. The stucco is custom color. Landmark Photography. WindowsWindows are Marvin Windows in âBronzeâ. Landmark Photography. Front Porch
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24 Monday Jun 2019
Whether itâs a splash of color in the cabinets, a champagne-brass drawer pull or a wall of open shelving, the kitchen ideas homeowners and designers are loving now can elevate everybodyâs favorite gathering space to home showpiece status.
Kitchens remain the most popular room for homeowners to renovate, and itâs no wonder why â thanks to the array of popular and practical countertop, cabinet and lighting styles out there, an updated kitchen can make a house feel fresh again in a way other rooms canât. Here are the kitchen design ideas that pros, homeowners and Houzz photos say are taking off or still going strong.
Trend No. 1: Colorful Cabinets
What the pros say. âPainted cabinets are having a bit of a moment,â says designer and decorator Nancy Harper of Washington, D.C.-based Studio Miel. Harper and other pros agreed that blues and greens are the go-to non-neutral colors of choice now, but Harper says she could see other bold hues â emeralds, darker shades â also take hold soon.
What popular Houzz photos say. Seven of the 10 most-saved kitchen photos uploaded in the last three months feature cabinets with some color, including four examples of blue cabinets, one example of green and two black. Even if gray and white are still more common in most remodels, many Houzz users are drawn to brighter pops of personality.
Getting the low-key look. Paul McAlary, of Pennsylvania-based kitchen and cabinet design firm Main Line Kitchen Design, says more colorful cabinets, particularly bolder shades like navy blue, can cost more. He doesnât recommend painting them yourself as it can damage the quality of the cabinets. Instead, he suggests homeowners get their color fix through the easier-to-update walls or backsplash. Still, painting your cabinets yourself is definitely the affordable option if you want to get the look for less.âTheyâll never look quite like they actually should, but itâll be [an updated] color and theyâll be OK for a few years,â McAlary says.
Getting the full-out look. Incorporate vibrant cabinetry in just the island or base cabinets, or create dimension and visual interest by pairing all-around colorful cabinets with contrasting countertops and on-trend brass or gold hardware.
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Trend No. 2: Marbled Quartz
What the pros say. Homeowners looking to make a more dramatic, organic statement with their kitchen countertops used to gravitate toward natural stones such as granite for the unique speckling and veins. But pros say more natural-looking quartz â an engineered product that contains mostly quartz mineral, as well as resins, pigments and polymers â is showing up in more kitchens.
Designers are seeing more and more higher-end remodelers opting for quartz countertops that are designed to look like marble. Mary Kathryn Reese of Dallas-based Kitchen Design Concepts says slabs of these types of quartz, such as the popular Aurea Stone shown here, also are available in larger slabs now, making it easier to create seamless countertops.
Granite, still pricey but available in more affordable varieties than quartz, still reigns in some areas.
What homeowners say. Engineered quartz overall beat out granite 43 to 34 percent among homeowners updating countertops in the 2018 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. (Countertops, homeowners said, were the kitchen feature they were most likely to splurge on.)
Quartzâs expanding pattern palette may be contributing to its growing popularity, along with other pluses like its stain resistance and durability. Homeowner Jennifer Dabbs, who worked with Studio Mielâs Harper to renovate her 1894 Washington, D.C.-area kitchen, says quartzâs reputation for being a more contemporary style initially gave her pause. âI was afraid it would look too modern in our home,â Dabbs says. âHowever, we chose a stone that replicates a marble and turns out to be exactly what we wanted in terms of functionality â low maintenance â and look.â
What saved Houzz photos say. Favorite kitchen photos from the previous three months feature a number of white and white marbleized quartz countertops, including Cambriaâs Brittanicca and Walker Zangerâs Calacatta 981 Quartz, which can be striking against a wood butcher-block island or countertop extension.
Trend No. 3: Open Shelving
What the pros say. Open shelving can make a kitchen look taller and airier. As this look gets more popular, Luke Owen of Kansas City-based Owen Homessays his team has seen a corresponding spike in requests for hideaway places for smaller appliances, outlets and other clutter.
Dishes, plants and knickknacks displayed on open shelves need thoughtful curation to avoid a cluttered look, so having spaces to tuck away less-attractive counter-crowders can keep things balanced and tidy. Having fewer pieces on the shelves also minimizes the risk of your favorite platter crashing down. (Open shelves typically arenât made to withstand the weight cabinets are.)
What homeowners say. Though it can work with a number of styles, the sometimes minimalist, sometimes rustic vibe of wood and metal open shelving fits right in with transitional, contemporary and farmhouse kitchen styles â the first, second and third most-popular new kitchen styles that renovating homeowners chose when updating their kitchens, according to the Houzz 2018 Kitchen Trends Study.
What saved Houzz photos say. Natural wood open shelving seems to come up the most in recent popular photos, though white and black examples also appear.
Getting the low-key look. Even just a few shelves can draw the eye up and make a small space look bigger.
Getting the full-out look. More shelves mean more styling and maintenance to keep your kitchen from looking too busy. To create that sleek, intentional feeling with more shelves, group items by color, leave some shelf space open and carve out plenty of sturdier, hidden space for bulky appliances and mismatched dishware.
Trend No. 4: Still Shaker
What the pros say. The versatility of basic Shaker cabinets â defined by their flat center door panels and a generally clean raised-square frame â continues to make them a popular pick for kitchens. âShaker-style cabinets are very popular because they can look a little bit traditional and they can look a little bit modern,â Harper says. âThey have clean lines, so depending on the hardware that you choose and other elements in the kitchen, it can go either way.â
What homeowners say. By choosing Shaker style for her cabinet redo, Dabbs says she was able to give a nod to her traditional houseâs history while giving the space a fresh update. It also saved her a significant amount of money, as the inset cabinets she had initially wanted would have cost $20,000 more.
And sheâs not alone: Shaker cabinets remain the most popular among all segments of homeowners, according to Houzz research.
What saved Houzz photos say. More than half of the 20 most popular recent kitchen photos featured Shaker-style cabinets.
See more kitchens with Shaker-style cabinets | Find cabinet pros
Trend No. 5: Staying Connected
What the pros say. High-tech touch-screen refrigerators and ovens have yet to really catch on with the typical homeowner, pros say, but smart electronics are appearing in the kitchen in other ways.
The Dallas-area clients that Reese works with can be a little leery of major appliances with too many bells and whistles, Reese says. âTheyâre a little afraid of that technology,â she says. âIs it going to break? How much will it cost to fix it? How long will it take to fix it? Is it going to be too difficult for me to actually cook even though the whole premise is to enable the whole cooking experience?â Other pros echoed similar sentiments.
Where technology is cropping up more in the kitchen is through wireless speakers, smart lighting and voice-controlled TVs and assistants. Harper says her clients are always looking for more outlets and often a separate charging station in the kitchen for powering their devices, though sheâs noticed sheâs adding fewer USB connector ports as technology evolves.
What homeowners say. Touchscreen controls or built-in speakers appear in 1 in 4 new appliances that homeowners are choosing as replacements for their old gadgets, the kitchen study found. Wireless and voice-controlled appliances appear in 11 percent of upgraded appliances.
Getting the low-key effect. A voice-controlled or wireless speaker or digital assistant comes in handy in the kitchen when you need a measurement converted or background dinner-making music.
Getting the full-out effect. Homeowners reported their refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves and range hoods were their top updated appliances, so tricking out those major players with touchscreens and smart controls may be the way to go if youâre tech-happy (and have the budget for it).
Trend No. 6: Going Gray
What the pros say. Thereâs nothing drab about gray these days, and there hasnât been for quite a while. In fact, a lot of pros consider it the new(ish) neutral.
What homeowners say. While white still holds the lead for most popular cabinet color among homeowners, gray wins for go-to wall color.
What saved Houzz photos say. Gray shows up in Houzzersâ kitchen ideabooks constantly.
Getting the low-key look. A gray island, accent wall or tile can add an element of calm sophistication to a kitchen.
Getting the full-out look. Because gray is so mellow a color, your kitchen may be able to handle gray cabinets, shelving and backsplash, like the kitchen shown here, without feeling overpowering.
Trend No. 7: Let There Be Light
What the pros say. Owen says good lighting is the second-biggest kitchen priority he hears from clients behind opening up a kitchen space into a living area. To get it, he might add a picture window above a sink or score more natural light by knocking down a dividing wall. Statement pendants, like the ones shown here, are also popular, as are sconces, which can come in handy in illuminating an open shelf.
What saved Houzz photos say. Dramatic pendant lights and chandeliers, many with gold details, are a repeat sight in the recent most-saved kitchen photos.
Getting the low-key look. Light fixtures can be a great place to test out a trend, as theyâre typically easy to replace or upgrade, Harper says.
Getting the full-out look. Statement lights you can control with your voice or a smartphone are all the rage.
Trend No. 8: White Everything
What the pros say. The all-white trend doesnât seem to be going anywhere, to some prosâ dismay. âYouâre spending all this money for cabinets and all this money for countertops and everything else, and when everything is white nothing stands out,â McAlary says. Harper says if her clients are leaning toward a white-on-white look, her team will typically suggest adding tile or backsplash that makes the space a little more dynamic and unique â an approach she expects to see more of going forward.
What homeowners say. White still tops remodeling homeownersâ favorites list when it comes to cabinets and backsplashes, and it narrowly trails gray in wall color preference, according to the Kitchen Trends Study.
What saved Houzz photos say. Survey-taking homeowners and pros say all-white everything is still the most common choice in practice, but when Houzz users are planning or daydreaming about their next projects as theyâre scrolling through photos on the site, itâs mostly shades of blue and gray they covet. Could that mean white kitchens might get knocked from their popularity throne in the next few years?
Getting the low-key look. White is classic and crisp, and it works with all kinds of kitchen styles. White countertops paired with either white upper or lower cabinets or a white backsplash leave room to break things up with a gray island, black countertops or another colorful accent.
Getting the full-out look. White cabinets, countertops, backsplash, appliances â go to town!
Trend No. 9: Mixing Metals
What the pros say. As cabinet pulls, light fixtures, faucets and other hardware are one of the easiest parts of a kitchen to swap out, theyâre a logical place to try something new. And pros say that while oil-rubbed bronze and brass were must-haves recently, people are experimenting with a variety of metal finishes, including champagne brass and charcoal stainless.
âItâs not just about brass anymore. I feel like for a while everybody wanted brass, but there are so many beautiful options out there,â Harper says. âAnd I think people are a little bit more comfortable mixing metals too.â A client might opt for brass hardware and a different metallic colorin lighting, she says.
What saved Houzz photos say. Saved kitchen photos from the past three months feature a mix of more golden brass hardware and darker bronzes, often set against the glint of stainless steel appliances.
Getting the low-key look. Just one element â a pendant light, stool legs, a faucet â with a different finish can help you avoid any matchy-matchy monotony and give your kitchen a bolder, lived-in edge.
Getting the full-out look. Incorporating too many different finishes in one space can feel busy, but two or three can make things interesting and sophisticated.
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19 Sunday May 2019
This idea aligns with some broader trends as well. The 2018 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study shows that half of homeowners are opening up their kitchens to interior spaces, and that the most popular kitchen layout is the L-shape. This openness means the kitchen is always on display and therefore in need of a good focal point. A full-tile feature wall draws your eye in, whether through shimmer and texture with something like a simple white subway tile or through bold color and pattern as with a Moroccan design.
Itâs also a relatively cost-effective way to achieve a stunning effect. Buying an extra several square feet of tile wonât break the budget, but it looks high-end.
3. Wood on wood (on wood). Many of the most popular kitchen photos in 2018 featured lots of wood, and itâs easy to see why. Wood adds loads of warmth and character, and it pairs well with whites and grays, two of the most popular colors for kitchen cabinets and walls.
Ott says sheâs seeing an increase in interest for medium-tone woods rather than super dark or light ones. Wood also adds charm that aligns with the trend toward farmhouse style, which has been gaining in popularity every year for the past three years, according to the recent Houzz kitchen trends report.
4. Cream-colored cabinets. White is still the top choice for cabinet color, according to the Houzz kitchen report, but no two whites are created equal. Some paint companies offer more than 150 white paints â how do you choose?
Many homeowners are moving away from the bright, stark whites and embracing off-whites that feel warmer and cozier, like Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball, shown here in a Boston kitchen by Lisa Tharp Design.
5. Quartz countertops. Engineered quartz was finally crowned the most popular countertop material in 2018 following a three-year decline in granite, according to Houzz research.
The natural stone and resin material is incredibly durable and can visually mimic the look of more expensive and maintenance-heavy materials like marble and slate.
In fact, quartz is so popular that even risings costs associated with trade tariffs havenât dissuaded homeowners, who save elsewhere in their remodeling budgets in order to still get quartz countertops. âPrices for quartz that either was made in China or routed through China are now seeing 20 percent markups to make up the increased purchase price,â designer Carl Mattison says. âI find in my world people are relying on me, the designer, to help offset costs so they can still get what they want.â
6. Emerald and deep teal islands. As youâll see later in this article, darker, moodier colors seem to be catching on. Mattison sees a lot of emerald and deep teal being used in kitchens, especially for islands, like the Deep Sea Dive by Sherwin-Williams on the island in this St. Louis kitchen by Jennifer Chapman Designs.
âThe perimeter cabinetry can be a neutral from white to gray and the island can bring a pop of color to the space,â Mattison says. âBy doing only the island a color, people can see the color without it being overwhelming.â
7. A new take on white subway tile backsplashes. A backsplash in standard white 3-by-6-inch subway tile is a classic look that works in almost any style of kitchen. But as with everything that peaks in popularity, design fatigue can set in and designers and homeowners start looking for an alternative while sticking with the freshness of white tile.
Larger-format tiles in herringbone, chevron or stacked patterns â anything other than the traditional offset brick pattern â gives the same crisp look but with a bit more nuance and interest, without taking a huge design risk. âWith the larger size, the grout lines are minimized, and a clean, fresh take on the old is just what people are looking for,â Mattison says.
Ott is seeing even more of a departure from standard rectangular tile. âSharp, linear geometric patterns are being nudged aside by softer, curvier, abstract organic patterns and nature motifs,â she says.
The circle-pattern tile in this Charlotte, North Carolina, kitchen by Walker Woodworkingand Greenbrook Design Center is a good example.
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8. Custom drawer inserts in an unexpected color or stain. Designers often suggest that homeowners splurge on the areas they interact with the most. Cabinet hardware is a good example, because youâll be touching the handles or pulls several times a day. But designer Sarah Robertson likes to go a bit further.
She often encourages clients to go with a custom drawer insert in an unexpected color or stain, different than whatâs on the cabinet drawer exterior. Shown here inside her own kitchen are custom stained walnut drawer inserts. âThese are something I really try to talk clients into doing,â Robertson says. âYou donât think about how often drawers are open in the kitchen. Youâre in and out of them all the time. Itâs such a beautiful touch to have inside drawers.â
11. Black is back. OK, itâs not like black ever went away, itâs just that weâre finding homeowners are more open to really taking a chance on embracing a heavy dose of the dramatic color in their kitchens.
Large swaths of black range hoods, island accent colors and even full-on all-black cabinetry has been popping up a lot lately. Many of the most popular kitchen photosuploaded to Houzz in 2018 featured black or dark cabinets.
Pair black cabinets with white walls, backsplash and countertops for a dynamic, sophisticated and high-contrast look.
Blackâs reemergence is probably a reaction against all the whites and bright colors that have been popular for so long, Ott says. But thereâs also a confidence element at play. Ask homeowners to imagine black cabinets in their kitchens and they might think youâre crazy. But show them a stunning photo and they might reconsider.
As homeowners see photos on sites like Houzz that show big doses of black cabinets or painted millwork, and as they work with professional designers and color consultants who tout blackâs design strengths, they become more confident that they can pull off this elegant, luxurious look in their own home.
Karen Dubinsky of Marcia Moore Design says she used photos she found on Houzz to persuade her clients to go with all-black cabinets and trim in the St. Louis kitchen shown here.
13. Gray, white and wood. While the aforementioned kitchen trends will certainly show up again and again in 2019, itâs worth looking at whatâs likely to be the most dominant kitchen trend. This photo of a Boston space by Hawthorn Builders is a good example of the type of kitchen youâre likely to see more of in the coming year.
This kitchen combines almost every top trend from the recent Houzz kitchen report: an L-shaped layout, transitional style, white Shaker-style cabinets, white quartz countertops, gray walls, a white backsplash, wood floors and stainless steel appliances.
Bathrooms
14. Destination bathtubs. Thereâs been a lot of debate over the years over whether you should keep a bathtub when remodeling your bathroom. But itâs clear that those who enjoy taking baths really enjoy taking baths. Couple that with people spending more to increase the size of their bathrooms and create a spa-like environment and youâve got some homeowners who arenât just keeping the tub, theyâre celebrating it.
The ever-popular freestanding tub is now more like a free-range tub, out in its own pasture, creating a destination all its own, with a great view and other accessories to turn bathing into a significant event.
If youâve got the room, itâs worth considering putting a freestanding tub off on its own. Most people donât use their bathtub every day, so keeping it out of the more frequent daily path from shower to vanity makes sense.
15. Natural wood vanities.Bathrooms can often look and feel cold with all that tile, glass and metal. Wood vanities help bring a large dose of warmth. And while wooden vanities arenât new, whatâs catching on is a turn away from dark stained and lacquered vanities â which hide things like grain pattern and knots â toward reclaimed wood or light wood with clear stains that celebrate the details of the grain.
16. Electric fireplaces. Going back to the destination tub and the idea of creating a spa-like environment in the bathroom, is there anything more luxurious to go with a good soak than flickering flames from a fireplace?Â
Electric fireplace inserts are relatively low-cost and easy to install, so they can be a worthwhile investment for all the pampering they afford.
17. Easy-reach shower controls. Reaching in to turn on the shower in the morning and getting hit with a cold blast of water is no way to start the day.
Relocating the shower controls to an opposite wall during a remodel solves that problem. You can see in this shower by designer Bronwyn Poole how the controls are on the wall opposite where you enter, far from the shower spray to the left.
Talk to your designer and builder about the additional cost that might come from adding the extra plumbing to get this feature.
19. Moroccan tile floors. Moroccan-patterned tile has been a popular choice for kitchen backsplashes and fireplace surrounds for years now. Increasingly, though, itâs showing up in large swaths as bathroom flooring. You get the clean feel of tile with all the color and style of a bold rug.
In this bathroom by designers Alexandria Hubbard and MJ Englert of Case Design/Remodeling, concrete tiles with various Moroccan-inspired patterns read as one pattern, and correspond with a shower niche.
20. Drying station. Few things convey a sense of luxury in a bathroom more than a designated drying station, as evident in this space designed by Howell Custom Building Group and Leana Porter of Shutter Dog Design.
The station features an inset white oak drainable drying platform, a linen closet made of custom maple in a driftwood stain, a built-in bench and a skylight.
21. No-glass showers. Glass shower enclosures are great for controlling water spray while keeping an open and airy feel. But cleaning such enclosures is no day at the spa.
If youâve got the room, you can create a completely open shower area like the one in this Tiburon, California, bathroom by Schneider Design Associates. A small curb and partial wall offset a large marble-tiled wet area with enough room for multiple wall-mounted shower heads, a rain shower head and a freestanding tub.
Living Rooms
22. Spanish style. Implementing Spanish-inspired style and other Mediterranean influences in a living room will automatically check a lot of the boxes on many homeownersâ wish lists. Light, airy, relaxing, casual, comfortable â these are all elements that come naturally with the style.
Creamy white plaster walls, linen upholstery, a collected look, wrought iron light fixtures, large fireplaces and natural wood architectural elements like ceiling beams define this approachable look.
23. Mix of fabrics. âAfter years of iconic midcentury modern furniture being all the rage, thereâs a shift toward softer, more comfortable pieces that have a âlived inâ vibe,â Ott says.
One way designers and homeowners are embracing this is by mixing various fabrics and patterns for a generous collection of textures and sheens.
This New York living room by Studio Aubergine Interior Design features a mix of leather and upholstery, a deep-pile rug and textured wallpaper behind the display shelves.
24. Custom wood wall treatments. No, this isnât the wood panel wall look of yesteryear. Rather, many designers are creating custom wood feature walls as a way to add warmth and texture. Mattison had the wall shown here handcrafted out of tongue-and-groove flooring, with the âtongueâ removed.
With other projects heâs nailed up 1-by-2-inch wood strips directly to the wall, and has played around with creating diagonal or herringbone patterns or other style treatments. âHaving a custom wall or walls in any home easily gives it a higher-end feel,â he says.
25. Glass-and-steel room dividers and interior doors.Glass and steel have been popular materials in recent years for front doors and shower enclosures. But good ideas spread quickly.
Expect to see a lot more glass-and-steel dividers and doors between interior rooms. They create an open feel and allow light to pass between rooms while still providing some privacy and noise control. Plus, they just look cool, adding a stylish graphic element or contrasting color to otherwise white walls.
Color
29. Dark and moody. As mentioned earlier with kitchen cabinets, the dark side is expanding its force. âThereâs been a sharp turn toward deeper, darker, moodier shades such as navy, black and forest greens,â Ott says. âItâs a reaction against all the whites and brights that have been popular for so long. Colors swing in and out of popularity, so itâs darker, moodier colorsâ turn in the spotlight.â
Home Tech
31. Voice-assisted appliances. Indeed, the robots are here, and more are coming, whether we like it or not. Home tech is a tricky thing. Everyone seems to like the idea of the convenience promised by more technology in the home, but many people find a headache where there should be relief.
Still, voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home seem to be here to stay. Houzz research shows that home assistants in kitchens, for example, increased in 2018 compared with 2017. And with the devices showing up in more and more homes, more appliances that integrate with voice assistants will become more prevalent.
In 2018, for example, Amazon launched its own microwave, seen here. The appliance connects with an Amazon Echo and allows you to ask Alexa, the companyâs voice assistant, to âreheat, defrost or microwave your desired cook time and power level.â Whether or not thatâs a feature you think you need in your kitchen is up to you.
32. Video chat. In October 2018, Facebook announced Portal, a device with a 12-megapixel camera on the front that allows you to video-chat with your Facebook friends. Put it on your countertop or in your living room and you can make a video call with anyone who has Facebook Messenger â they donât also need a Portal.
Itâs a nifty feature that feels like something sci-fi has promised us for a long time. The timing, however, isnât great. With all the security and misuse-of-data issues now dogging Facebook, some homeowners may think twice about giving the company a literal peek into their homes. Nevertheless, die-hard early adopters will make this something you can expect to see in homes in 2019.
21 Sunday Jan 2018
This beautiful French style home is located in the heart of West Texas. The expansive single story 4,300 square foot floor plan was designed by Brit Jones Interiors and architect Tyler Gentry, of 17 Services. It was built by Scott Lane Homes.
You are immediately greeted with a stunning staircase leading you into a foyer filled with unique and one-of-a-kind french antiques. The interiors also feature a neutral color palate with pops of soft blue and traditional furniture styles.
I havenât seen a tailored home like this one in some time and I really think you guys will love it as much as I do.
This French-style home exudes timeless architectural details and plenty of curb-appeal.
The home features a foyer, dining, living, kitchen, den, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 half baths, den, playroom, private office, large mudroom with wrapping room, courtyard and expansive lawn in front and back.
Shutters are rough cedar painted in Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue and made to look weathered with sand paper. The homeowner painted them herself!
Black steel and glass front doors are custom made â 10 foot tall.
Exterior Brick: Mangum Brick in Country French color with white mortar.
Instead of regular stucco the homeonwer did a âbrick slurryâ where they did the stucco over the brick in a hand finish instead of a sprayed finish. Color is a custom tan finish.
Dark Exterior Trim Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Seal Skin.
Roof is Tamko Thunderstorm Grey.
Windows are Pella Aluminum clad in bronze.
Exterior stone is Castlerock stone in a mix of cream and white with white mortar.
Front Lanterns are Troy Larchmont Lanterns in hand forged iron in Age Pewter finish.
The black steel double doors open to a stunning French foyer.
White French Interior Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Alabaster.
Chandelier: Aidan Gray
Sconces: Aidan Gray
The blue foyer chair is a French antique.
The barn door in the foyer is a true antique door from France.
The window coverings are custom drapes and shades from Susan Cannon at Budget Blinds. They are drapes on French radius rods with motorized wove. Brittany, the homeowner, loves her them!
Chairs and ottoman are from Wisteria.
Similar Side Table: here .
Foyer drapes are a French Blue with a custom embroidered banding on a French rod.
This French-country kitchen and dining room are full of beauty and character.
Dining table and bench are Classic Home Furniture. Similar here (table & bench).
Wingback Dining Chair: Wayfair
Side Chairs: World Market. Similar here, here & here.
Similar Vase: here (large).
Isnât this one of the most beautiful French kitchens you have ever seen?! Its design and choice of materials are impeccable.
The herringbone backsplash is reclaimed bricks from a building in Chicago. The homeowner took it all the way up the wall to make it more dramatic with the custom cast stone vent hood.
Cabinet pulls can be found here.
Kitchen Lighting: Feiss.
Kitchen vent hood is sprayed cast stone material that is custom-made in place.
Kitchen countertop is Honed Arabescato Marble.
Similar Counterstools: here, here, here & here.
Kitchen Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander Pulls and the Durham knobs for perimeter.
Cabinets are Pine, shaker style cabinet door with a beveled edge. Cabinet paint color is Sherwin Williams Alabaster.
Kitchen Sink: Rohl.
Appliance Pull: Here.
Kitchen Faucet: Danze Opulence Satin Nickel.
Hardwood Flooring: Hill Country Innovations Coastal Dunes Collection in color Cape Cod.
Similar Plaid Pillows: Here & Here.
Paint Color: Uncertain Gray by Sherwin Williams.
Industrial Farmhouse Lighting: Lighting is Hammered Copper one light pendant from Nebraska Furniture. Similar here.
The kitchen ceiling features stained wood grid ceiling.
A brick archway divides the kitchen area from the living room.
The living room features cathedral ceiling with beam.
Chandelier: Quorum.
The picture above gives us an idea of the layout; arches lead to foyer, next to a sitting area, dining room, kitchen and pantry on far left (by the refrigerator).
A large slide door with transoms opens to the patio.
Wall & Trim Color: Alabaster by Sherwin Williams SW 7008.
Sofas are Bernhardt.
Chairs are Lee Furniture.
Countertop is Honed Arabescato Marble.
Cabinet Color: Pewter Tankard Sherwin Williams.
Hardware: Anthropologie.
This rustic den features reclaimed wood ceiling and brick flooring. Breathtaking!
Den sofa is Mayo Furniture.
Note from the Designer: âThe ceiling in the den is reclaimed barn wood beams over regular cedar planks that my husband distressed himself with nails, chains, and hammersâ. â Brittany Jones.
Reading Nook Lighting: Savoy House.
Den chairs are Century Furniture. Similar here, here & here.
Brick Flooring: Reclaimed bricks from an old building in Chicago. The designer/homeowner found the bricks from a vendor in Waco, Texas who sources the brick directly from a brick cutter in Chicago.
The laundry room also features brick flooring.
Countertop: Polished âShadowâ Quartzite.
Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander.
The color palette of this bedroom is a dream!
Bedding is a mix of Pottery Barn, and Bella Notte.
White Chandelier: Home Depot gold chandelier that the designer redid with chalk paint and added pearl strands from her wedding. Similar here.
Window Treatment: Custom blush velvet cornice, white sheer drapes over a white and cream woven wood shades.
Best White: Sherwin Williams SW 7008 Alabaster.
Lighting: Feiss.
Perfection!
Bathroom Mirror: similar here.
Sconces: Pottery Barn.
Bathroom Cabinet Hardware: Top Knobs.
Bedding is RH and Ballard Designs.
Window Treatment: Woven wood shades under white linen drapes.
Chandelier is Regina Andrew.
Trim and wall color is Sherwin Williams Alabaster.
The barn door is a custom designed door from a local carpenter and painted by the designer in Annie Sloan â custom mix of Duck Egg Blue, Old White, French Linen, and Coco.
Bathroom Faucet: Danze.
Countertop: Polished Arabescato Marble.
Bathroom Cabinet Hardware: Restoration Hardware.
Terracotta Ballerina 6 light chandelier.
How stunning is this bathroom? Notice the wall tile and the linen drapes.
Tub Surround Tile: Handmade white subway tile with a polished white finish. Similar here.
Master Bathroom Floor: Emser Tile Pietre Del Nord in color Maine with matte finish.
Interior Design & Photography: Brit Jones Interiors ( Instagram).
Timeless Paint Colors: Sherwin Williams Alabaster. Benjamin Moore Birdâs Egg. Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray. Sherwin Williams Watery. Sherwin-Williams Silver Strand. Benjamin Moore White Sand.
05 Friday Jan 2018
How does it accomplish this? Through a process called photocatalysis, which uses a semiconductor in the surface to enhance a reaction to light, killing bacteria and breaking up pollutants.
And the concrete look is carrying over into other materials as well. The stoneware tiles shown here (Beton Chic from Ricchettiâs Manifattura del Duca range) mimic the texture of concrete and come in a variety of colors.
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in3. No crate? Use whatever youâve got. An old wheelbarrow, a garden cart, an enamel bucket or even a toy dump truck can be lined with trash bags and filled with ice to make an impromptu drinks cooler.