Kitchens with Brick Floors

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One of the kitchens we're currently working on will have brick floors. Really a great look - don't you think?


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This is not a kitchen, but I love the brick floor!

photography by Emily Jenkins Followill, interior design by Amy D. Morris

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"It's Complicated" Kitchen (and other rooms)

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One of the things I did over the long weekend was watch a bunch of movies that I had been wanting to see for a long time. One of them was the hilarious and heart breaking It's Complicated with Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin.

I always notice set design in movies, but this one in particular really pulled me in. I wanted to be in that house, eating a meal cooked by Jane (Streep's character) and get comfy in that living room. The house has an easy elegance that is welcoming and comfortable. The kitchen was wonderful because it wasn't perfect. It feels European and relaxed. Some images from Universal Pictures and Traditional Home:








Living room

master bedroom
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My favorite - an enfilade!
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Tonight I'm cooking Jake's favorite meal from the movie- Roasted Chicken, green beans and potatoes. My DH will be thrilled! If it's all beautiful I'll take photos and post them tomorrow.

Beach House Kitchens

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As you may have noticed, I have the beach on my mind. If you were building/planning a beach house, what would the kitchen look like? Colorful or white, sleek or cottagey?

Here are some images that I collected of beach house kitchens. Many of the images below are white kitchens with a shot of color (either floor, back splash or accessories)- a fun way to liven up any kitchen.


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The blue pantry door (a former screen door) makes the kitchen - all of the fun elements flow from that door.

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Blue just seems so appropriate at the beach...

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The green painted floor is pretty and fun. And how about the retro pink appliances in the image below this one?






I used to have green cabinets like this in a former kitchen - it was very soothing.





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Love the whimsical words on the wall.

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Two islands are always useful for a crowd!

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This last kitchen is eye popping red - looks great with the blue from the ocean!
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So, what kind of kitchen would you design for your own beach house?

Off white Kitchens

We are consulting on a kitchen redo that will be off white or ivory, but not tan. The counter tops will be granite - color undecided, but we think we want some contrast. Images are the best way to get us all thinking and seeing - so here are some that we have been looking at for inspiration.

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Cathy Kincaid kitchen


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Love these counter tops!




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Do any of you have a great off white or ivory paint color in your kitchens? Or a granite that you love?