New Project…Kitchen Progress

Before i show you the “real” kitchen I want to show you some of my inspiration kitchens.  Keep in mind we are flipping this house and we have a “tight” budget. These images are for inspiration only!!

Beth Webb

Capela Pedragal via Chic Coastal Living

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Beth Webb

Okay…now for a big dose of reality!

Here is a shot of the kitchen before……I know it is a beauty…you are asking…how could we tear it out, right?

 

 

This is what it looks like now. As you can see the kitchen was very dark before.  The boys added a skylight which has made a huge difference.  Sorry about the poor  IPHONE picture.  You can see in place of the bookcase they also created a bar area.

The back wall where you see floor to  ceiling cabinets will be replaced by lower cabinets like this from IKEA

There will be a  stainless range in the middle with this hood above

The counter will be a marble looking quartz instead of black.

The wall will be white subway tile with these shelves (only longer) from West Elm on either side of the range hood

The stainless sink will be replaced by this farm sink from IKEA

I am pretty sure we are going to use this blue stone on the floor that Kelley used in her laundry room here  (thanks Kelley!!) http://ppebble.blogspot.com/2012/07/mud-room-office-space.html

I am still debating about pendant lighting over the counter but as the budget begins getting depleted…the less expensive one’s are looking better.  More on that later.

Here is a shot from the hall looking into the greatroom/kitchen area.  As you can see the walls are wood and the ceiling is open beam (more wood!). 

The walls are going to be painted a “watered down” (we cut it in half) version of Glidden’s Olivewood below.  I have to tell you this is one fabulous color. We were going to use Farrow and Ball’s Hardwick White but I prefer this.  It is sort of a gray/green/chalky color.  The ceilings will probably be white dove or something similar to lighten the area up! 

/More later! For more fun follow along on Pinterest here http://pinterest.com/chattersley/np! Keep your ideas and suggestions coming!  You guys are great!

Peninsula Volunteers Show house… our favorite rooms

I travelled with some friends  to the Penninsula Volunteers Show house in Woodside last week.  It was a beautiful day ,  the property was lovely, and the designers did an amazing job with the home.  Peninsula Volunteers have been serving San Mateo County seniors for decades.  The show house helps this worthy organization raise funds to provide seniors with over five million annually with “lifelines and services that enhance and enrich their lives.” They have established Meals on Wheels, Rosener House Adult Day Services, Little House-The Roslyn G. Morris Activity Center, and through Peninsula Volunteers Properties provided low cost senior housing. For more information on their programs please go here www.penvol.org

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 The first room that caught our eye was the porch that Sabrina Alfin skillfully created .  She used the beautiful gardens as her inspiration and created a vanishing threshold from the inside to the outside.  Adjacent to the bench is a full bank of windows which are not visible in this picture. 

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Indigo, Chinese red, and bright yellow-gold in textiles and accessories pop off the neutral ground of gray and white “creating an effect that is decidedly dramatic and modern, yet also classic and elegant”. At first glance these fabrics appear as a curious mix but they absolutely lit up the room!

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I loved this vignette with it’s play of color and texture

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Vertical Gardens anchored each side of the sitting area reinforcing the outside in theme. I adored the color on the walls and the whitewashed brick floor.  Her color scheme echoed what we are doing on our latest fixer so it was really fun to see the combination. If you would like to see more of her creative designs go here http://www.sabrinaalfininteriors.com/

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The next room that really our group loved was the men’s bar designed by Rober W. Miller and Sindhu Peruri of Miller Design Co.  They created a “modern day speakeasy” complete with an over the top gladiator fountain that adds just the right amount of drama to the room. A peek at the before photo gives you an idea of the magic they created.

via Miller Design Company
I found this picture below on their facebook page…I personally like the black and white barstools better…what do you think? Maybe they decided that as well.

via Miller Design Company
The last room on the tour was done by the master of fun himself Scot Meacham Wood. Remember when “W” was President  was dubbed the President that people would most like to share a beer with?   I want toinvite Scot to my next cocktail party don’t you? I bet he makes a mean Manhattan!

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Scot pens the blog The Adventures of Tartanscot http://tartanscot.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-bridge-tournament-room.html.  If you want to enjoy a fun read with your morning coffee head on over.  Who else could take a basement and turn it into Jackie Kennedy meets Lily Pulitzer for some cocktails and bridge circa 1964?  This room was pure unadulterated fun and the perfect sendoff.

via Scot Meacham Wood Design
Check out all of the vintage  photos from the 60’s

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Did he leave a single detail to chance?  I don’t think so!!

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There were so many wonderful rooms I couldn’t begin to cover them all.  The Showhouse continues until the 24th.  If you are interested in going you can buy tickets here http://peninsulavolunteers.givezooks.com/events/2013-peninsula-volunteers-designer-show-house/.  You won’t be dissapointed.