new kitchen

My friend and fellow designer, Laura Kummer, recently did a kitchen remodel and since I love it so much I wanted to blog about it.  Take a look at the before and after photos!

BEFORE:



These light blue tiles are actually not tiles at all
but plastic "stick-ons"





Her adorable pup in the background



AFTER:



The addition of the classic glossy white subway tile
to the ceiling is striking.



I love the combination of the more traditional faucet with
the modern rectangular kitchen sink

In lieu of the expense of additional cabinets and countertops
Laura happened to come across this perfect piece of furniture for
this alcove across from the butlers pantry.  I love the butcher block
top, cup pulls and turned legs.  It works perfectly!

These butler pantry built-ins were existing but the edition of
the subway backsplash and black countertop ties this piece
into the rest of the kitchen.

Laura has a blog of her own that chronicles this kitchen make-over.  As well as being a great designer, she is a pastry chef and posts the delicious creations she makes so check out Lola's Kitchen!

new idea on a wine cellar

How great would this be!  I guess I'll just keep on dreaming...

*Via: pinterest

kitchens

I had a request for kitchen ideas, and I just so happen to have a few that I absolutely love.  They are from an inspiration file that I keep and when I see an image that I like I save it...I just don't remember where they came from!  It's terrible I can't give credit where credit is due but they are too great to not pass on.

These chevron wood floors are heaven

I like to call this modern farmhouse.  I like the subway tile back splash that continues to the ceiling with the huge crown moulding.

Could do without the seashell sconce but everything else is very pretty.  I thought the idea of bringing the breakfast nook into the kitchen was a great way to make the kitchen feel more soft and cozy.

Again, floors to die for and I also like the stark contrast of white counter tops with ebony cabinets.

I really like the island with the cube bar stools in this photo



This one was a recent find so I can give some credit.  love love and love this one.