FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENS

<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Kitchens are the heart of the home. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It's where families gather</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Even when there is more room in the rest of the house</div><br /></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAgFLt0EWR0363H4mRkJ4SPp2Z85KWJSR1qBFdHq0IinoFQ5kGsMz1aOlY6H5pcL2v1jOn3AsHsNK7LrZzrFjA3IieXraQHH_7bEzojkdZTRfzH-vJ5DLzOhwNox54d7LWtFoxwuYQzHM/s1600/horoffing+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAgFLt0EWR0363H4mRkJ4SPp2Z85KWJSR1qBFdHq0IinoFQ5kGsMz1aOlY6H5pcL2v1jOn3AsHsNK7LrZzrFjA3IieXraQHH_7bEzojkdZTRfzH-vJ5DLzOhwNox54d7LWtFoxwuYQzHM/s640/horoffing+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />If you could wave a magic wand to make changes in your kitchen</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />what would you wish for?</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/10/for-love-of-kitchens.html#more">Read more »</a>

FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENS

Kitchens are the heart of the home.  It's where families gather Even when there is more room in the rest of the house If you could wave ...

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KITCHEN LIGHTING

<div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br />KITCHEN REMODEL</div><br /><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nVMChUQCdfstBaOJKOvDCKse8j4Y8U9fVGEDVIrlWbmpFbBtSRJamL2U_OMC8A60z3dervmjeCjHsLHUdwJlWkkn406ibftn4P-Jp2-okSAC1NboRIKJzL6dvC370TADJKYN-Xro1VYM/s1600/174444185536303506_eS0y44OR_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nVMChUQCdfstBaOJKOvDCKse8j4Y8U9fVGEDVIrlWbmpFbBtSRJamL2U_OMC8A60z3dervmjeCjHsLHUdwJlWkkn406ibftn4P-Jp2-okSAC1NboRIKJzL6dvC370TADJKYN-Xro1VYM/s640/174444185536303506_eS0y44OR_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br />I've been researching some lighting for a kitchen remodel and have found some lovely, </div><br /><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br />'non-boring', 'non-ordinary' fixtures.</div><br /><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br />You know how I hate using the same old tired stuff you see everywhere - </div><br /><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br />and how I love finding something wonderful - like these terrific square lanterns [above]</div><br /><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /> that are somehow substantial and light [non-heavy feeling] at the same time.</div><br /><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br />Here are some kitchen fixtures with details that have caught my eye....</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/02/kitchen-lighting.html#more">Read more »</a>

KITCHEN LIGHTING

KITCHEN REMODEL I've been researching some lighting for a kitchen remodel and have found some lovely,  'non-boring', 'non-or...

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HOME DECOR: KITCHENS - THE SINK

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to take a little break from the kitchen series - it was taking over my life....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but, here is the final posting in the series - a look at sinks and faucets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6qGhTVwyTjSt27JkmohIw-wS2-842Cc2HN7sY_BxJKTM7iwnnrU4uAJEBDZkRgslhwZ13FJ00S3H8xEyVgvPtRIVr5Q-qSfwrqFKlu3n45x_-mEKSOHWXgkqK5PNxaP4TGLcRBWRyHMN/s1600-h/ss_100114484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6qGhTVwyTjSt27JkmohIw-wS2-842Cc2HN7sY_BxJKTM7iwnnrU4uAJEBDZkRgslhwZ13FJ00S3H8xEyVgvPtRIVr5Q-qSfwrqFKlu3n45x_-mEKSOHWXgkqK5PNxaP4TGLcRBWRyHMN/s400/ss_100114484.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The country apron sink (undermounted) is more popular than ever</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it provides a unique look whether in porcelain</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBE67qg0Kvw1yZ0rkSYVpI1PR7HP_2MjNgDCCP15PVoKuWuZ6GPj0VCCYT0Hs1Rxl1O0mC_JhLDo7MOLknc1MSBtnlhw-peX6G5MSw8tAx5p0f3YAz3SzRB7zQ_m0s3j3AiQL9qo_MXKFu/s1600-h/APRON.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBE67qg0Kvw1yZ0rkSYVpI1PR7HP_2MjNgDCCP15PVoKuWuZ6GPj0VCCYT0Hs1Rxl1O0mC_JhLDo7MOLknc1MSBtnlhw-peX6G5MSw8tAx5p0f3YAz3SzRB7zQ_m0s3j3AiQL9qo_MXKFu/s640/APRON.jpg" width="545" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stone </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(brushed nickel bridge faucet with sprayer and soap dispenser)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtyI08vnD9eFu-_A5X8XG7mkP0Vgv_17-xva3G8ISIws2iPRd6-TNOuOSuMsPd4_22V3Sj5jUs4-rcdnn-ZeUg0-VIukZin1zQc9mbJ4nu21mzCvAWkoMCP7KnRR1YWpeovHtNJv2TW8c/s1600-h/AE46FBAC-0522-4589-A35F-0CA7D287F0FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtyI08vnD9eFu-_A5X8XG7mkP0Vgv_17-xva3G8ISIws2iPRd6-TNOuOSuMsPd4_22V3Sj5jUs4-rcdnn-ZeUg0-VIukZin1zQc9mbJ4nu21mzCvAWkoMCP7KnRR1YWpeovHtNJv2TW8c/s640/AE46FBAC-0522-4589-A35F-0CA7D287F0FB.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">or copper</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(double bronze single hole faucets (one for purified drinking water on the left)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuJS74JMHkAopMocRr9GqNKjFT9mmTIRrsAmNnEBupNDpOFlcQpZ2Uj_CxdYpzloH-SqkBEL8A6KmB-LbbrJVehxIMlHjwqAAh2noUvw3878UvUO7kU7irYeGzxIHQ5D_72cBK0uDJIQs/s1600-h/granite%2520countertops%2520and%2520stone%2520backsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuJS74JMHkAopMocRr9GqNKjFT9mmTIRrsAmNnEBupNDpOFlcQpZ2Uj_CxdYpzloH-SqkBEL8A6KmB-LbbrJVehxIMlHjwqAAh2noUvw3878UvUO7kU7irYeGzxIHQ5D_72cBK0uDJIQs/s400/granite%2520countertops%2520and%2520stone%2520backsplash.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">stainless steel (undermounted) divided sink (it is just me or does this look on the small side?)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(I really like the industrial look of the faucet and sprayer)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Consider your view when installing a sink.  If you have to face a wall, make it a little more interesting than this one!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh74JA4GWN7yWxpGIybsFX1Q-THaLV2WoyeX-CGVRVbPixhzesZF1CfGFH2WWwwgibthcJY4YBcAiZWosmYBTx2pYtX5gSF1u49p3NgZkbRbndcpcN6rPzxWO8Pw9Qd8VDBC0KaGeVpxbR/s1600-h/Hillhurst%2520-%25202712%2520-%2520Kitchen%2520Sink%25202_480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh74JA4GWN7yWxpGIybsFX1Q-THaLV2WoyeX-CGVRVbPixhzesZF1CfGFH2WWwwgibthcJY4YBcAiZWosmYBTx2pYtX5gSF1u49p3NgZkbRbndcpcN6rPzxWO8Pw9Qd8VDBC0KaGeVpxbR/s400/Hillhurst%2520-%25202712%2520-%2520Kitchen%2520Sink%25202_480.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Undermounted granite divided sink - kind of gorgeous</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">the undermount provides an easy to clean surface</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(also love the tiny mosaic backsplash)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(single hole polished nickel faucet with integrated sprayer)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of view - this location lets you be a part of the family while cooking or cleaning up, as it faces into the adjoining family room</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXJjdriCW3GzX34J_NckO6j-zx5GZMWWuw4g0hqvlge507TD_ubMW9e8hZGm8-oPyFRBTODXYvcOwpQe3YDLveHz4ifDyoiRumIITje5brhbIfTVj6NXoyIb768T_NxWxyC09VfWaSTsb/s1600-h/imagesCAI2CWE2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXJjdriCW3GzX34J_NckO6j-zx5GZMWWuw4g0hqvlge507TD_ubMW9e8hZGm8-oPyFRBTODXYvcOwpQe3YDLveHz4ifDyoiRumIITje5brhbIfTVj6NXoyIb768T_NxWxyC09VfWaSTsb/s640/imagesCAI2CWE2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">vintage look bridge faucet in bronze on an undermounted</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">apron sink</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1wMpMpYC0DOzzppKyfVbT5XaGBtHjFJ2EGkcOOVgLFmoaMqzcpm2vIxzs20V1hifGe6JZdcxSE7PD7eGZXr4GbAMMLtwZIkoKzse_suHWiU0aNr92a17LgeGGbLNHf0gxgXukh2QUy6K/s1600-h/ss_100022398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1wMpMpYC0DOzzppKyfVbT5XaGBtHjFJ2EGkcOOVgLFmoaMqzcpm2vIxzs20V1hifGe6JZdcxSE7PD7eGZXr4GbAMMLtwZIkoKzse_suHWiU0aNr92a17LgeGGbLNHf0gxgXukh2QUy6K/s400/ss_100022398.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Another undermount - this porcelain sink is assymetrical - larger on one side than the other to accomodate larger pots and pans</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">(chrome single hole faucet with sprayer)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyPoGbfZw3WsfbKzb2evPg5WS0rhi5NpMvQ6MDiOXgG-rrqEGu2mjdV-3p0768MmCVyccgFpRaFKFZxOk5MU1D8KhqyIBhSkXda3pT7caZoUpLs_WRZ3EqkkXWDRiu5OnpApSYQplHBSM/s1600-h/ss_100109991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyPoGbfZw3WsfbKzb2evPg5WS0rhi5NpMvQ6MDiOXgG-rrqEGu2mjdV-3p0768MmCVyccgFpRaFKFZxOk5MU1D8KhqyIBhSkXda3pT7caZoUpLs_WRZ3EqkkXWDRiu5OnpApSYQplHBSM/s400/ss_100109991.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">This extra long stainless steel sink, undermounted in marble, accomodates two full-size faucets for busy kitchen prep.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXFvkqlji03FBg_MExIb9JyXM3pWkOWQ3jyPxC_YJxCqg1ADSE2mPZf5ZOYCilxvEFso5vsCmyEYAXCQcUB-26iZ1GzuyPnIAKS7lvnc2MGMy-u30gjqw4MnxGg7BMKj1AoK1NUNPbI10/s1600-h/ss_100631366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXFvkqlji03FBg_MExIb9JyXM3pWkOWQ3jyPxC_YJxCqg1ADSE2mPZf5ZOYCilxvEFso5vsCmyEYAXCQcUB-26iZ1GzuyPnIAKS7lvnc2MGMy-u30gjqw4MnxGg7BMKj1AoK1NUNPbI10/s400/ss_100631366.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">country apron sink gone industrial - this updated stainless steel version would fit into any style kitchen</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">an additional stainless steel sink in the island increases the prep area.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjutwZ0OaeGxOG6Rax_xXdgONBTFFgyjQ4oreqJIRvhSouKl-YyPP7bjHt7wlZB1R0xMutzooWOdAZ_l4c6OG0aZ9UsVYDVMqTdpMvwZjteuw3Az6j9-kbJXgHzb69ohPUWwLvDo3r8ZX6f/s1600-h/ss_100671225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjutwZ0OaeGxOG6Rax_xXdgONBTFFgyjQ4oreqJIRvhSouKl-YyPP7bjHt7wlZB1R0xMutzooWOdAZ_l4c6OG0aZ9UsVYDVMqTdpMvwZjteuw3Az6j9-kbJXgHzb69ohPUWwLvDo3r8ZX6f/s640/ss_100671225.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Dark hand oiled bronze bridge faucet with sprayer on an extra deep single undermounted sink</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5ZVNSH7LzfiZ-zXrdJgmS6U2L7ipuMZMMPzTGwXFapI3VA-ftHr_8aDSaNKANt8EHVf4j0WrUiuFqCMgNybn7FO0iYRmC_mjjhHEfg2Y7T9hDhuqp15eyKD1fF7h6UE3mpSieOuxTC7z/s1600-h/ss_101097331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5ZVNSH7LzfiZ-zXrdJgmS6U2L7ipuMZMMPzTGwXFapI3VA-ftHr_8aDSaNKANt8EHVf4j0WrUiuFqCMgNybn7FO0iYRmC_mjjhHEfg2Y7T9hDhuqp15eyKD1fF7h6UE3mpSieOuxTC7z/s400/ss_101097331.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">ceiling mounted pull-down faucet over a long stainless steel sink - </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">for a commercial or industrial style kitchen - maximizes counter space</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYehClE1MT-ZDp5MLz113nK7JBUlhpx2e0IdDIf7zytrIL4yD4EFAX1k4Sqbj5tPjJX-Vtn3iQTK2mn3tkvjnNLEE95QtX4pYrDuDdatJ3tvVrVnmLPNx-jv2UWeApPiYZ4LvHCC13oyD/s1600-h/ss_SIP910733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYehClE1MT-ZDp5MLz113nK7JBUlhpx2e0IdDIf7zytrIL4yD4EFAX1k4Sqbj5tPjJX-Vtn3iQTK2mn3tkvjnNLEE95QtX4pYrDuDdatJ3tvVrVnmLPNx-jv2UWeApPiYZ4LvHCC13oyD/s400/ss_SIP910733.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Another stainless steel option - divided sink with larger and smaller basins</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">chrome faucet</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiABarSEZniB-tLuUmGWQOmB2sP9HR-Yg4WBfMOFe2gtZ-c-q48hk8b4rq_9BAgsRFZ3uPvjHP2fHcJif6z5NTK49Y_gk_SuO10Z4JKbXBvIuyhgd07o_KIBSECfbZrUAqetn7SwPcaxQ/s1600-h/ss_TDH713330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="636" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiABarSEZniB-tLuUmGWQOmB2sP9HR-Yg4WBfMOFe2gtZ-c-q48hk8b4rq_9BAgsRFZ3uPvjHP2fHcJif6z5NTK49Y_gk_SuO10Z4JKbXBvIuyhgd07o_KIBSECfbZrUAqetn7SwPcaxQ/s640/ss_TDH713330.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">or how about two equal size stainless sinks</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">the bridge faucet here needs to be extra large to cover both sinks</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZ3i1RmR7PJ8pbT7oGyvEJ1PjF4MA1ShTI0po9th1OYp2VtRmR7h3ogIQ-obWGO5GLS3W-54xOOC52Jox1didJ_OgFDVwOfIMw9qaBS-hQgl_MKFmNsYlnsKpV8FkaZ0uBa9qCJjNZL5j/s1600-h/STONE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZ3i1RmR7PJ8pbT7oGyvEJ1PjF4MA1ShTI0po9th1OYp2VtRmR7h3ogIQ-obWGO5GLS3W-54xOOC52Jox1didJ_OgFDVwOfIMw9qaBS-hQgl_MKFmNsYlnsKpV8FkaZ0uBa9qCJjNZL5j/s400/STONE.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">where's the sink?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">the granite sink in the same material as the counter top creates an almost invisible effect</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R1aXYNix0nuAFUy8IeiK53VrN3FgLamuRgqNfNLSQNXXL0-kISGAnSjeN9SAvTX-NEn3PfsrvzjXtcPx9oP2SYXmSqJYpqXWFoQLqFsWH9V89aarU7btfnOb5jGrrYtuH7YHmG1kDAet/s1600-h/sink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R1aXYNix0nuAFUy8IeiK53VrN3FgLamuRgqNfNLSQNXXL0-kISGAnSjeN9SAvTX-NEn3PfsrvzjXtcPx9oP2SYXmSqJYpqXWFoQLqFsWH9V89aarU7btfnOb5jGrrYtuH7YHmG1kDAet/s640/sink.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The divided undermount sink in porcelain - larger and smaller sinks - undermounted</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">old fashioned style brushed nickel faucet</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aPsPc4PDxJE02g5hQ2Zv9_D9nlX307xqpr6xnNx6f8eOTSRJ5YiGcfMnjw0qTYRUjSdbzmC_jtW4VM2LDI6utm9-3iRdnUZi3ZRGc71o5FqkWZhYIZTaylP5wkgybndz6IJlpYxj0pPR/s1600-h/ss_100675671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aPsPc4PDxJE02g5hQ2Zv9_D9nlX307xqpr6xnNx6f8eOTSRJ5YiGcfMnjw0qTYRUjSdbzmC_jtW4VM2LDI6utm9-3iRdnUZi3ZRGc71o5FqkWZhYIZTaylP5wkgybndz6IJlpYxj0pPR/s640/ss_100675671.jpg" width="633" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">This stainless divided sink may look equal in proportions, but has a shallow and a deep side </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-t0MPcd4nYKfhfLFZUZIjyNcSVb50mDvg9sfiioqotI9p1FlTLOnXvpBqF59fLdm9c4YlDbvxeUY7KRid_M0TraIQJ4IajiQy1gPB-q57Dc5kEWs_ZsDeIr2mQxlhYp9UsCHSslWzAPGx/s1600-h/conour-sink-closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="473" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-t0MPcd4nYKfhfLFZUZIjyNcSVb50mDvg9sfiioqotI9p1FlTLOnXvpBqF59fLdm9c4YlDbvxeUY7KRid_M0TraIQJ4IajiQy1gPB-q57Dc5kEWs_ZsDeIr2mQxlhYp9UsCHSslWzAPGx/s640/conour-sink-closeup.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I like a deep single basin sink.  This one, undermounted in a marble countertop with spread chrome fixtures</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">What is your preference?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Do we need a divided sink? What was your favorite look?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Or your favorite style of faucet?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though I like a country kitchen - I really like the industrial and clean lined faucets</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">That might be an interesting mix..... eclectic!  See, you can get away with almost anything if you call it eclectic!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">DROP ME A LINE OR LEAVE A COMMENT ON WHAT SUBJECT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ON A POST!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>

HOME DECOR: KITCHENS - THE SINK

I had to take a little break from the kitchen series - it was taking over my life.... but, here is the final posting in the series - a look ...

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HOME DECOR: WHITE KITCHENS

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">WHY I LOVE COUNTRY KITCHENS</span></div><br /><br />Country has changed a lot since the 80's.  Today's country is clean lined, crisp, neutral and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.  If the word 'country' still conjures up visions of heavy oak furniture and cluttered counters, let me show you what today's country looks like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jk0wXgAycRUiLhHBZw4Y_HiFyZx4kmHJVmaDVEVbmou-nawyECEoCZ4A4yy8KOHOrvxKWCTYIJHB73l9k7hP5UE-5JN2itK8FZpWHqKHtx-47EwldvIIwr73XarYwvI4pvp-u48Apr4p/s1600-h/70b3b586-0a12-4fea-b1ec-e574373324c9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jk0wXgAycRUiLhHBZw4Y_HiFyZx4kmHJVmaDVEVbmou-nawyECEoCZ4A4yy8KOHOrvxKWCTYIJHB73l9k7hP5UE-5JN2itK8FZpWHqKHtx-47EwldvIIwr73XarYwvI4pvp-u48Apr4p/s640/70b3b586-0a12-4fea-b1ec-e574373324c9.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I admit, I like a white kitchen.  This country kitchen features simple doors, a country farmhouse sink, hardwood floors, honed granite countertops, bin pulls and glass front cabinets.  The coffered ceiling as an architectural element gives a feeling of elegance and age - like an old country farmhouse - but truly this is a very efficient kitchen.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5JXyFkB3ZYayEcsRW3Mg1av2YE7F-KWIL-rnxjG6jMY65mGDw-C97LWT_hlWuSosakgejeDHmKHM21_M5yQa2wJJrstFgqjNo378o1M1tAvtk8yy0BwnKUVnKHOdRuZLExgDsinQcm_T/s1600-h/p_countrykitchens_ss6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5JXyFkB3ZYayEcsRW3Mg1av2YE7F-KWIL-rnxjG6jMY65mGDw-C97LWT_hlWuSosakgejeDHmKHM21_M5yQa2wJJrstFgqjNo378o1M1tAvtk8yy0BwnKUVnKHOdRuZLExgDsinQcm_T/s640/p_countrykitchens_ss6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clean lines, minimal accessories - warm wood floor.  I love the beadboard ceiling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DorC-BnjtSlyt1sz6U1CteGdgN8XHnlFIbgM_wr4Rmh0E1dCQQIGU9z-vXlrPXADR8ztUxwVcGeNN17Dak-wvqrfJZ9FYFa8oWurZqDOo37mg89-CaXxAgywYTaU5o_VVec_Jokb8yyw/s1600-h/ss_countrylg_ss3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DorC-BnjtSlyt1sz6U1CteGdgN8XHnlFIbgM_wr4Rmh0E1dCQQIGU9z-vXlrPXADR8ztUxwVcGeNN17Dak-wvqrfJZ9FYFa8oWurZqDOo37mg89-CaXxAgywYTaU5o_VVec_Jokb8yyw/s400/ss_countrylg_ss3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Butcher block topped island with big chunky country legs, a stone floor, simple lighting and the almost industrial look of the stainless appliances </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5scTi3Am3raP74OQ3ohD1nxoPrp3IH8V28UtxJNwlMoKxGw_D-4fu6zczDoHDuJvyirQcZHRRXOgt8ayHE-NlNrhkBI2RPrt_CsVElhzl2jP-cfng4Zl7BtEmxsu4fXCPFul62RwIIPk4/s1600-h/ss_traditionallg_ss6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5scTi3Am3raP74OQ3ohD1nxoPrp3IH8V28UtxJNwlMoKxGw_D-4fu6zczDoHDuJvyirQcZHRRXOgt8ayHE-NlNrhkBI2RPrt_CsVElhzl2jP-cfng4Zl7BtEmxsu4fXCPFul62RwIIPk4/s400/ss_traditionallg_ss6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Country kitchens should have a little of the rustic thrown in - like the weathered beams on the ceilings and  the washed brick backsplash.  The polished granite contertops provide a nice contrast to the weathered finishes - and I love the lantern styled lighting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuS9MDjrDc0siU3yq7dDg_Q7nQMl9C5R6maBjuLOOMRGIrvUb5Rd8Jqvpnnv4nOzkuMFR5CDoyw5Pg3335Yei0mX11XXU7vIKqnOekfE2dhgceyHsaFB0XkutPK4sx07Czbny9YpfV6Iw/s1600-h/chinois.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuS9MDjrDc0siU3yq7dDg_Q7nQMl9C5R6maBjuLOOMRGIrvUb5Rd8Jqvpnnv4nOzkuMFR5CDoyw5Pg3335Yei0mX11XXU7vIKqnOekfE2dhgceyHsaFB0XkutPK4sx07Czbny9YpfV6Iw/s400/chinois.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An in-kitchen eating area and slipcovered upholstered chairs and checkered flooring are wonderful country elements.  I love the addition of the industrial style lighting and the stainless range with the steel backsplash.  It's all about the contrasts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvZndMY0eJtnSVe2fGahC-zxvqaOYAPljs5RF3BWOBr2IjlDYYGdWUJBpLJyvkYOo8KA-ozjJ7-lyTLLGEmWalTxm6IrB9BIvmw_9UfPgvck3kXN4BQGyy5OjvMy3UlfwutGUtONWiSuA/s1600-h/p_100022336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvZndMY0eJtnSVe2fGahC-zxvqaOYAPljs5RF3BWOBr2IjlDYYGdWUJBpLJyvkYOo8KA-ozjJ7-lyTLLGEmWalTxm6IrB9BIvmw_9UfPgvck3kXN4BQGyy5OjvMy3UlfwutGUtONWiSuA/s400/p_100022336.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hardwood flooring with white cabinetry and wonderful columns and millwork.  The upholstered checkered barstools add a little fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0sDP9Qsj3-ukOaInOwvK2xRfiZWBXxzszsm2UxzZshXKZLDwCLySopVBXDvitF9bIF_WgXZMrg1eUPtxb0G8sAkiiLhmf7AHgqqnz72tVzCyY2v7Db6qpewWgEndfdQ7WO3PkWYcQx1A/s1600-h/slipcovers.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0sDP9Qsj3-ukOaInOwvK2xRfiZWBXxzszsm2UxzZshXKZLDwCLySopVBXDvitF9bIF_WgXZMrg1eUPtxb0G8sAkiiLhmf7AHgqqnz72tVzCyY2v7Db6qpewWgEndfdQ7WO3PkWYcQx1A/s400/slipcovers.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's country is all about the feel of vintage without the inconvenience.  Vintage style subway tile creates a country backsplash in a slightly modern way.  An antique country table in this kitchen works double duty as a work space or an in-kitchen eating area.  Architectural vintage style range hood and simple cleaned line cabinets - it looks fresh, clean and uncomplicated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQZzD7qJSGszBkfC5JH8Ye0pDxifrY-FG05KyAQt7Aky2e8LYliHl6lCOuqyuO1Ru4SV2mf1UOEQDjSaEsGMLUS1T0mhSsZw4YvLL_K5YnSJ9K7XimRurmwXaHWhMBKMdynPEHHTcK9gH2/s1600-h/ikea+butcher+block.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQZzD7qJSGszBkfC5JH8Ye0pDxifrY-FG05KyAQt7Aky2e8LYliHl6lCOuqyuO1Ru4SV2mf1UOEQDjSaEsGMLUS1T0mhSsZw4YvLL_K5YnSJ9K7XimRurmwXaHWhMBKMdynPEHHTcK9gH2/s400/ikea+butcher+block.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the alcove above the range.  It creates a great architectural focal point and brings in that country vintage feel, as do the butcher block counters, beadboard and warm wood flooring.  The island features a curved seating edge - perfect for friendly conversation.     </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSJj_0iNFJJ6QEn8lD2_Ztfob33ClZm4viJv-ReCbqzFqip7K02xsXcpquoCe9jxOLsCfM0xABjMjMSReOhiw-g1UNIXUQ5fJ4zGuvIYuL8FbjjKa19PEOLu5eNG4ohqTtQGi5ELnyJxy/s1600-h/ArchKitch_LeadBD09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSJj_0iNFJJ6QEn8lD2_Ztfob33ClZm4viJv-ReCbqzFqip7K02xsXcpquoCe9jxOLsCfM0xABjMjMSReOhiw-g1UNIXUQ5fJ4zGuvIYuL8FbjjKa19PEOLu5eNG4ohqTtQGi5ELnyJxy/s640/ArchKitch_LeadBD09.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Todays country - the elements remain the same:  farmhouse sink, simple hardware, simple lighting and simple cabinetry with a vintage feel, clean lines and no clutter.  Adding a little black brings a little drama and elegance to the table, but keeps the palette neutral</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G63BVTqAVpvZ3NadETWnARYDK-iT_Itg43GLR61uui9TQSwLKbJD18jKXTXLJpRjNRrokVIdf0g8aKtNxtz5xRTORic_Eaz6VebXlGLobDJp94xHK-Q42E8lE_q7Bb9LgS2dHg6Y8PCd/s1600-h/peacockkitchen3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G63BVTqAVpvZ3NadETWnARYDK-iT_Itg43GLR61uui9TQSwLKbJD18jKXTXLJpRjNRrokVIdf0g8aKtNxtz5xRTORic_Eaz6VebXlGLobDJp94xHK-Q42E8lE_q7Bb9LgS2dHg6Y8PCd/s400/peacockkitchen3.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This country kitchen has a rustic feel - but at closer look is a kitchen for a very serious cook with double ranges and double sinks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIT6XTqIPYUlYm2DK3ZY2tUBjLLas7SaBeiAcbNahzCfnV5ezWJbHARUFpTH1zulW8gjPF7Fxs3stc384MhWLPwG3Fhlv4-nJCtGG7SQfmp2RaZiTCDkVo9Bk1UQ6wkRUCarVXtxn-L9R/s1600-h/platerack.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIT6XTqIPYUlYm2DK3ZY2tUBjLLas7SaBeiAcbNahzCfnV5ezWJbHARUFpTH1zulW8gjPF7Fxs3stc384MhWLPwG3Fhlv4-nJCtGG7SQfmp2RaZiTCDkVo9Bk1UQ6wkRUCarVXtxn-L9R/s400/platerack.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its so easy to change the mood with a neutral palette.  Add a soft pop of color and you have a whole new look.   Floor to ceiling plate rack in this kitchen adds vintage country flavor, as do the rush seats on the stools.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHXtgjb9m-qSf8s5BnN5lBb5PWA4FjzexbocmlmPRTHS1z4TepMSMz4uSGEU9IMCMSoakz6Clmt4H01u789i6Lp3rZPjlCbxNlB0pNe0TcR3siQvICDFTyNYJomocT2dMMA5sRvm467bv/s1600-h/pritchard-cooke-0508-8_lg-39420313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHXtgjb9m-qSf8s5BnN5lBb5PWA4FjzexbocmlmPRTHS1z4TepMSMz4uSGEU9IMCMSoakz6Clmt4H01u789i6Lp3rZPjlCbxNlB0pNe0TcR3siQvICDFTyNYJomocT2dMMA5sRvm467bv/s640/pritchard-cooke-0508-8_lg-39420313.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elements of a country kitchen are timeless.  A stone cooking alcove, stone flooring, honed granite counters and vintage styled lighting are set off by an island that looks like a piece of furniture was set in the middle of the room.  That was a common practice in a country farmhouse kitchen back in the day, and adds a true country element to this kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEbkeIZN1PLr46dOlDBXGV3yKtU218XmTljZ1gkjq4jfAM5EoxAs_psgykiPM5U3Y1NfFaeO5a5BDMCRScFCYJlju3MSz9oog5dV42OdGD5dbWrZu6WVa2q9H5HInfuSmuI7ghAJ8vUes/s1600-h/4a-backsplashes-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEbkeIZN1PLr46dOlDBXGV3yKtU218XmTljZ1gkjq4jfAM5EoxAs_psgykiPM5U3Y1NfFaeO5a5BDMCRScFCYJlju3MSz9oog5dV42OdGD5dbWrZu6WVa2q9H5HInfuSmuI7ghAJ8vUes/s400/4a-backsplashes-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Modern convenience combines with rustic travertine in this cooking alcove</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another country element - painted upper cabinetry and wood toned lower </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WeeP1suAc4udqZvcX3I4GE3SwPpWn9p2OTXY6s9HpQVaOZAH2ebax3Ywo3jGpn4KJMY8apvb6d5CAuiMG12cvDMqn4cXLdPLjWz0ykrU5N5HSIygNXddd6J5WIC2XvgoBaacoXdtbkj6/s1600-h/kirchen.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WeeP1suAc4udqZvcX3I4GE3SwPpWn9p2OTXY6s9HpQVaOZAH2ebax3Ywo3jGpn4KJMY8apvb6d5CAuiMG12cvDMqn4cXLdPLjWz0ykrU5N5HSIygNXddd6J5WIC2XvgoBaacoXdtbkj6/s400/kirchen.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still keeping in the neutral palette, this elegant kitchen has a dramatic backsplash and simple honed granite countertops.  Rustic beams, vintage styled lighting  and beadboard add more country elements, while modern styled steel barstools add a playful element.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukNuD9A7rKvvijcrXFWQDcHga3XyXbBSUDfhNiWFhwHqFMReRk5n6NcCqPR5qVdmbzO39K1g_77mgmqVP9sp-BGdXb31WuIA_Wc517TeBq6d8l3hiSYx-449yJHqyd7c8ogSoxNWsi6KA/s1600-h/c92dab65-cb2c-4d6f-95c3-ecf0ae134c1f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukNuD9A7rKvvijcrXFWQDcHga3XyXbBSUDfhNiWFhwHqFMReRk5n6NcCqPR5qVdmbzO39K1g_77mgmqVP9sp-BGdXb31WuIA_Wc517TeBq6d8l3hiSYx-449yJHqyd7c8ogSoxNWsi6KA/s640/c92dab65-cb2c-4d6f-95c3-ecf0ae134c1f.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again, simple vintage styled cabinetry, simple hardware, and serious appliances</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PjFNoeVZCxCps31TDpH3-wq2k7LpVOrgc9AwdtlEvk2DHqVUxIFTvBbFFc5heEHB5b9sbLe1fpPuGSjse0lTwmDLB8VhUa27-y1UpC1IShz9LtF6xmLvIK1VyVXCof8iKHCKbiUXIHH1/s1600-h/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PjFNoeVZCxCps31TDpH3-wq2k7LpVOrgc9AwdtlEvk2DHqVUxIFTvBbFFc5heEHB5b9sbLe1fpPuGSjse0lTwmDLB8VhUa27-y1UpC1IShz9LtF6xmLvIK1VyVXCof8iKHCKbiUXIHH1/s400/13.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This kitchen makes me smile.  Even without the cow.  Industrial stools and light fixtures combine with rustic table, beadboard and stainless steel.  This is NOT your mother's country-style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6VqFBnZJWqOim2xGbd17qOPg_NeKAe3_5abvT9H_Kq76hUVL6WL_HOI230hwCAf5ALC65l1qttz5WhkdvfboGg7gnryG2oYdiXiBEehp2R_kCp1cZGeW40QQTouN-fFyyZOCaKBw4mz3/s1600-h/catalano-architects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6VqFBnZJWqOim2xGbd17qOPg_NeKAe3_5abvT9H_Kq76hUVL6WL_HOI230hwCAf5ALC65l1qttz5WhkdvfboGg7gnryG2oYdiXiBEehp2R_kCp1cZGeW40QQTouN-fFyyZOCaKBw4mz3/s400/catalano-architects.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love these light fixtures and highly polished floor, subway tiles, country vintage style barstools</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMWbiRyP1Mv4RhrNSYWVp7VGPAX-Jhc2CRYc7BpGvNjFC0zrSu0cg2uX6dQNowgY8XPTY8FKEMWdbKTcPF-8ySSnzk0iYpHEbzj5Yzntn3SYkP0wszMiIrjyvVssJdFtCIbUs3VBFv8OK/s1600-h/Kitchen+I+want+glass+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMWbiRyP1Mv4RhrNSYWVp7VGPAX-Jhc2CRYc7BpGvNjFC0zrSu0cg2uX6dQNowgY8XPTY8FKEMWdbKTcPF-8ySSnzk0iYpHEbzj5Yzntn3SYkP0wszMiIrjyvVssJdFtCIbUs3VBFv8OK/s400/Kitchen+I+want+glass+front.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVE the top cabinets </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZA10d_FvP6zulZuMXi2SI_8Zz2ONYRtR0h2x1cyakyw37oK9UsrkwYeKaaxYv7V3itXljmmmwUtoDznwtQykN34ZwCM9o_L49JoJY61lXbbNkGQrLMHH4zDsKQib4Uxp7RAnEOqS-1kJ/s1600-h/Kitchen-Kristen-Buckinham-Interiors-Photo-Credit-Mudrick-21-269x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZA10d_FvP6zulZuMXi2SI_8Zz2ONYRtR0h2x1cyakyw37oK9UsrkwYeKaaxYv7V3itXljmmmwUtoDznwtQykN34ZwCM9o_L49JoJY61lXbbNkGQrLMHH4zDsKQib4Uxp7RAnEOqS-1kJ/s400/Kitchen-Kristen-Buckinham-Interiors-Photo-Credit-Mudrick-21-269x300.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great cabinet - store your dishes and display treasures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__qUS-uwtinQHcuikNKew3ravwZuB4fCxlP1MsbC1nGKM9DBsFNMw9MHQ4i8XvDJcgKWY7lFoPFrvOYMS4qyz1WpBWvc41fjkiOGCpXyl6cY1xL9sUl1m7gMgMYMjJeDTai9fbcBHxxyK/s1600-h/Peacock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__qUS-uwtinQHcuikNKew3ravwZuB4fCxlP1MsbC1nGKM9DBsFNMw9MHQ4i8XvDJcgKWY7lFoPFrvOYMS4qyz1WpBWvc41fjkiOGCpXyl6cY1xL9sUl1m7gMgMYMjJeDTai9fbcBHxxyK/s400/Peacock.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rustic island with stainless steel counter - a little bit of a contemporary backsplash with vintage styled cabinets and great lantern style lighting - contrasts - they are wonderful aren't they?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2blXei_MT10pj4GgIEhGM947BJymb8X-19x15bofuZ77BAK7frbLjqceQnR4luPJqlhtU240OzPe9m_cNrX9Qn92MHF3nLyAkLMFzkO1oYasYjOtjdIjEZwTOCt_yoMNIsRDWky-B04H/s1600-h/Kvanum+Kitchens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2blXei_MT10pj4GgIEhGM947BJymb8X-19x15bofuZ77BAK7frbLjqceQnR4luPJqlhtU240OzPe9m_cNrX9Qn92MHF3nLyAkLMFzkO1oYasYjOtjdIjEZwTOCt_yoMNIsRDWky-B04H/s400/Kvanum+Kitchens.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meet the master cabinetmaker - Christopher Peacock.  This is inspired by Swedish country - light wood floor, dove grey painted chairs, rustic vintage table, black granite counters -  wink to the Swedish with the candle ring styled lighting fixture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKezgCiS3d31sDC0R1Mn8NI0maX95nLivhS61JYh9bFb4bn-5UfzZrvsuSWcgDKRkMeEzs1P2gMnKj4-jlpNvdu__1n-6D5IxX13m5nQztcklH8Wf-9-1fJKbyBlK2cmqa0iXWRYu3IzrA/s1600-h/p_countrylg_ss7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKezgCiS3d31sDC0R1Mn8NI0maX95nLivhS61JYh9bFb4bn-5UfzZrvsuSWcgDKRkMeEzs1P2gMnKj4-jlpNvdu__1n-6D5IxX13m5nQztcklH8Wf-9-1fJKbyBlK2cmqa0iXWRYu3IzrA/s400/p_countrylg_ss7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A stone floor and stone wall surrounding the stainless refrigerator - and a pop of color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil__YfkznOd5oiF417HsemKNpk-EsEBpT8yXB4ysvklrg-S-kpeL2Wvzfnb3jRvE8D58cdjREp77fAL7QO45j_k12J1TKrLFEXyeZY-mfOZ0hRtYm10arwxmJwrr0iS0Ds8W2QfAK7S_aB/s1600-h/ss_100512475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil__YfkznOd5oiF417HsemKNpk-EsEBpT8yXB4ysvklrg-S-kpeL2Wvzfnb3jRvE8D58cdjREp77fAL7QO45j_k12J1TKrLFEXyeZY-mfOZ0hRtYm10arwxmJwrr0iS0Ds8W2QfAK7S_aB/s400/ss_100512475.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So todays country - NO clutter, NEUTRAL palette, INDUSTRIAL/MODERN elements, EFFICIENT appliances, VINTAGE STYLED cabinetry and millwork, CLASSIC wood or stone flooring, SIMPLE lighting.  It all adds up to comfortable, usable, family style living</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzMjF1KPEHtnf3KfGDyDWH93KOskbl6NXghEsVDNSAkbBF0KmvwS8IvhlStEqrM6rQ6nbmCXuIEihZ7gpNx6aCUCF1slgvNUMKMFTWcPEu4ky20jptBsDbrWZXjcJIzNaZUimuG2SOx0-/s1600-h/peacockkitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31YOlo_zc0itRKVm5Zx1VaLBx4-GjrQY4dPasxCBhOnYc8yt8M_CEas3TcGCH1nfDDIId4E91QfToPUKRdUrOVcuZIjqAMtKRxoL1gOIr-fLM81fAVYRvWI8oUKO6mHZ1Y1Y2AXcMXizq/s1600-h/ss_REN604492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31YOlo_zc0itRKVm5Zx1VaLBx4-GjrQY4dPasxCBhOnYc8yt8M_CEas3TcGCH1nfDDIId4E91QfToPUKRdUrOVcuZIjqAMtKRxoL1gOIr-fLM81fAVYRvWI8oUKO6mHZ1Y1Y2AXcMXizq/s400/ss_REN604492.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A neutral palette doesn't mean just white</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisaUFekX1-ozyP-UfR4WCxKYZfIZomk3ipnQWyiTwyZD3_R6aCQFWl3p6LG1EHdRPuOwcaxBpdD99xfiNKnHkGT0K55zgULwQoyv-f0PHURZaC9uqJ7odK1UjFsgczTsGMrtLDgDOoG6_B/s1600-h/ss_SIP904594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisaUFekX1-ozyP-UfR4WCxKYZfIZomk3ipnQWyiTwyZD3_R6aCQFWl3p6LG1EHdRPuOwcaxBpdD99xfiNKnHkGT0K55zgULwQoyv-f0PHURZaC9uqJ7odK1UjFsgczTsGMrtLDgDOoG6_B/s400/ss_SIP904594.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't resist one more by the master:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjtG0Y0CLytpnuMIIWe978Lk4ejd8ttHr0pGH-90iu3ACgJXlObfEfK15-NUw9n31LKsw0OrnNRsHtdKNMpG9WL_Z9025czt7NOtAbIJDdMJTeZ4VPXlF4poi3b_vi3nA24zJGkz5YwG0/s1600-h/peacockkitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjtG0Y0CLytpnuMIIWe978Lk4ejd8ttHr0pGH-90iu3ACgJXlObfEfK15-NUw9n31LKsw0OrnNRsHtdKNMpG9WL_Z9025czt7NOtAbIJDdMJTeZ4VPXlF4poi3b_vi3nA24zJGkz5YwG0/s400/peacockkitchen2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christopher Peacock.  Beautiful cabinet details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what do you think of country now?????</div>

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