Showing posts with label white kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label white kitchen. Show all posts

1/16/2013

White + Walnut Kitchen by Gluckstein Home

Not going to lie...I get a bit bored by an all-white kitchen. Despite the fact that white is one of my favorite colors (yes, it counts as a color), to me, there needs to be some sort of contrast or color in the space. When you divert from the all-white playbook, it just gets more interesting and unique.

On the Gluckstein Home Pinterest feed I saw the following kitchen, which perfectly illustrates my point. The bold walnut border accents on the cabinetry make the room look special and dynamic...yet it still is a classic, clean white kitchen. I also think it's a great blend of modern and traditional styles. Anyhow, I wanted to share because it's an out-of-the-box idea for cabinetry and is a great option for those that want a mostly white kitchen...

Photo via Gluckstein Home

Photo via Gluckstein Home

Photo via Gluckstein Home

What do you think? Are you a fan of the all-white kitchen or do you prefer more of a mix of color and materials?

8/12/2011

The Lovely Work of Carter & Company

Yesterday's journey into the world of Paris Ceramics led me down the path of discovery of Carter & Company, a revered Boston-based interior design firm. Their offices are located on Newbury Street in Back Bay (one of the prettiest neighborhoods EVER) so it's no surprise that their work is timeless, sophisticated, and luxe. 

Based on their impressive portfolio, Carter & Company is capable of executing a wide variety of styles...in their oeuvre you'll find everything from a sleek modern kitchen to a traditional dining room in a historic home. Their design prowess coupled with this versatility is likely what has landed project showcases in major magazines like InStyle, New England Home, and Traditional Home

From their portfolio, these are some of my favorite spaces...

Simple white kitchen with all of the right details (inset cabinets, beveled-edge subway tile, great flooring, etc.) that make it standout from the rest. I'll never get that divine Spanish marble checkerboard floor out of my head!
Photo via Carter & Company

This office is chic and fun. I love the Quadrille Henriot Floral curtains and the crisp white lacquered desk.
Photo via Carter & Company

Classic dining room with just the right amount of drama. The contemporary mirror keeps the look from getting too stately.
Photo via Carter & Company

Perfect little marble-clad bathroom...
Photo via Carter & Company

Another great white kitchen...I'm curious about the island surface. Is it stone, wood, or concrete? If it's stone, maybe it's my fav, Lagos Azul limestone. Oh and those double refrigerators must be nice!
Photo via Carter & Company

If this doesn't say "New England" to you, then I don't know what will! So charming...
Photo via Carter & Company

This is a glimpse of the Boston Dreamhouse library that Carter and Company designed. Everything going on here is gorgeous but I'm particularly smitten with the desk and the inlaid flooring (near the curtains).
Photo via Carter & Company

Finally, here is an example from the set of historic properties they've worked on. Once again, they've infused a few key elements to keep the room from feeling stale. And aren't those dining chairs gorgeous? Besides the pretty gold-trimmed frame, the blue upholstery is just perfect.
Photo via Carter & Company

Do you have a favorite room from the above? They are all amazing but I probably love the kitchens best mainly because it would be a dream to have a replica of one of them in my house!