As they say the kitchen is the heart of the house (I’m not sure who they are, but I’m sure I’ve heard that somehwere). Since I plan on doing some re-modeling of the kitchen in this house, I have been looking around for some ideas of what I would like to do.
I spent a bunch of time a few weeks ago browsing through rate my space on HGTV’s website. I looked for a long time, and I just kept coming back to one in particular. Now, take in to account that it’s got a completely differnt layout then I will be able to do, but it’s got some design elements that I’m looking for. Here’s a link to the design and a picture that draws me in.
I’m not sure what exactly draws me into this, but I know I like it. I don’t think I will exactly mimk this, but I will be taking some elements of the design.
- I really like the dark cabinates below with the white above, and will be doing this. I probably won’t do navy below, like they’re doing here (at least that’s how I’m seeing it, tell me if I’m color blind). I’m could definitally be talked into the navy though, it does look really good here.
- The simple design of the cabinate doors. I think I will be doing something similar, but the insert I’m thinking of will have the look of a classic bead board, not the smooth finish that they have here. (see this link)
- You can’t really see it in this picture, but I really like the glass tile used in the back splash.
Anyways, this is a just a start. There is much more that I will be thinking about and going through. Like the range in the house is this really cool old stove that I would love to restore, and keep. It has dual ovens and 6 gas burners. Hopefully that works out and maybe I’ll be able to sprinkle in a decorative eagle.
