Sunday, January 2, 2011

Kitchen inspiration.........

So as my house decisions continue to mount and I try very hard to not be overwhelmed....I am pacing myself and keep repeating my mantra "you will take it one day at a time". So now that my kitchen is in the works, I am feeling a little relieved. I am going with the ever so popular creamy white cabinets, but doing a huge black island, and topping everything with my favorite marble, Calcutta gold, I will be sure to do an ogee edge and make it as thick as my pocketbook will allow! I am getting an ILVE range stove, (pictured above in navy however I am doing  mine in black with polished brass accents) which is made in Italy and quite good looking. I am putting a gorgeous limestone french hood above it which is being done by Francois and Company. They also make fabulous fireplaces, mantles and hoods in addition to many other incredible limestone creations. Below is a sampling of some of the pictures that have given me a lot of ideas!


Here I just like the light with the dark contrast


A black range adds lots of panache to a kitchen


Beautiful colorways, love the creaminess of the cabinets


Think the green with the dark island is very nice, not crazy about the floor however


Doing my butlers pantry either in very dark wood like this one with the white marble or black


Stunning butlers pantry


Another view..tres chic!


Love the height of the ceiling, scale of the room and creamy cabinet color




Beautiful, love the tall ceilings, light in the room and the feeling that is cozy though grand






Love the marble with the dark island and dark range


Very beautiful gray kitchen..gray is huge this year!


More beautiful old floors.....




Great feeling to the kitchen, very warm and well done


Love the gray blue island with the dark le cornue range..wow!

This is from Cottonwoods showroom in NYC, very beautiful


More Cottonwood kitchens, gorgeous!
I am having my Paris Ceramics reclaimed floors, which I think will make the kitchen. I have a lot of pictures that I have used over time for my divine inspiration, so here are some of my all time faves.
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10 comments:

  1. Things That InspireJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Great round up of images! I am in the search for the perfect marble countertop for my kitchen. Like you, I am leaning towards calacatta gold - but a subtle pattern if possible. Would love to see the slab that you picked out!

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  2. The enchanted homeJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Seems like we have similiar taste! I will definitely post pictures of the slabs once they have been selected...this particular stone has gotten very expensive so I will have to choose carefully!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I really love this blog so far! I agree that the choice of marble is very beautiful. I enjoy creamy white cabinets but prefer a white antique look. You can see it in the link below.
    http://savagecabinets.com/sav/index.php

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  4. The enchanted homeJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Thanks! Please subscribe because as soon as I have a healthy number of subscribers am going to start doing some amazing give aways through my home furnishing store!!
    Please come back and I will take a look at the kitchen.....

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  5. beachplumJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Thank you for these visual inspirations! I love to wake up and see the wonder of design your taste is so elegant with out being stuffy!!
    Can't wait to see more!

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  6. Willow DecorJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I love your inspiration photos! I think you are well on your way to create a stunning kitchen. I love your stove. Keep us updated!! So excited!!
    xx-Gina

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  7. aLenaJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I adore marble in the kitchen ... I am also going with creamy white cabinets and Marble countertops but but haven't decided between carrera and calacatta

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  8. abby jenkinsJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Renovating our kitchen too, I have a box filled with inspiration tearsheets and images taken from the net.
    So many choices!

    What made you chose the ILVE? I am considering the La Cornufe...again, so many choices!

    Great photos!

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  9. Barbara@HausDesignFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    What gorgeous photos - you have beautiful taste! I have a few of the same in my collection of favorites for our future dream house but you just provided me with more great ideas - thanks so much. So glad I found your blog. :)

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  10. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Wow, this gives me an idea for my kitchen someday! Just noticed that cream color seems your favorite, me too! neat and elegant.

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