Thursday, May 9, 2013

In the Details // My Kitchen



Recently (okay, over three months ago), I posted about how I would be starting a new series here where I share bits and pieces of different rooms and spaces throughout my home.  I explained that when I visit someone's home for the first time, it is most often the details of the space - pictures, patterns, knickknacks, textures, corners, artwork, colors - that move me and stick in my memory.  I also shared some details of my living room, with a promise to make it a more regular thing. 

Well here's the deal.  I love design, and I love home decor, and I love how it feels when my space is organized and beautiful.  But I am also very messy by nature.  And I work from home, and that means all sorts of extra clutter.  The reality is that my house is usually in no condition to be snapping photos to share on a public forum, hence the lack of these "in the details" posts on a regular basis, despite my original (and best) intentions.  My home is lived in, and a lot of times it just looks like crap.  Period.  Thankfully, I decided the other day that my kitchen was clean enough (although truthfully still far from spotless) to share some of my favorite details from it with you guys.  So here we go.


I've mentioned before (several times, actually) that I'm a terrible cook, but that I still have a thing for kitchens.  The kitchen is the heart of the home in many ways, and although mine is tiny, I've still done my best to create a space that is equal parts visually appealing and practical.  My kitchen is also probably the boldest, most contrasting room in our place as far as color scheme.  Whereas the living room is quite minimalist and neutral in both the furniture and the decor, the kitchen is full of pops of vibrant reds, yellows, oranges and greens against dark backgrounds.  The counter tops are charcoal, the walls are very dark grey, and our dinnerware (which we keep in an open cupboard) is classic white, so I went for cheery, bright color with things like containers, countertop appliances, and our vintage Pyrex mixing bowl collection.  (Side story - the big orange daisy bowl was a wedding gift that my parents received and ultimately gave to me because it was always my favorite.  A few years ago, Robbie and I were in an antique shop and found the rest of the set for $15.  Score!)


Anyone else get much more excited about the details of kitchen design/decor than they do about the act of cooking?

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24 comments:

  1. Yep, I'd rather look at a kitchen than use it. Your pops of color are so fun! Seeing them makes me want to get started making our kitchen pretty (all we've really done so far is buy a table and put up a bulletin board).

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  2. I LOVE seeing glimpses of other peoples homes and your kitchen looks so, so pretty. I too adore home decor. I just managed to photograph our home for the blog and can't wait to share it in the next week or so!! xo

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  3. I love your bright kettle and I have been dreaming about a kitchenaid mixer for a very, very long time!

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  4. I love the cute things in your kitchen. I guess it was meant to be that you have the orange/yellow bowls if you got the rest from antiquing.

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  5. Your dishes are gorgeous, and I love the old dogs art.
    Catherine Denton

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    1. Thank you Catherine! The old dogs print is from the Bubby & Bean Art shop (right here). :)

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  6. love your dishes! and the open cabinets. i had those in my old house and love the look :).

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  7. Love a bright and cheery kitchen, even if I have no plans on doing much cooking in there either! Haha.
    I also like when people take photos of their homes that are more real life, less staged. So I, for one, wouldn't mind a messy house pic! :)

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  8. Oh god yes! I haaaatteeee cooking-- my husband does the chef work in our house. But I adore kitchens-- all the little details & pretties-- and the colors!

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  9. beautiful kitchen! i love cooking, and i love all your bright warm colors :). i'm also messy by nature....haha

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  10. My house is never ready for a photo-op either. =0)
    Your kitchen is awesome, and I'd love to have mine so clean all the time. LOL
    ~Kim

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  11. Oooooo I love your kitchen!!! Mine is terrible haha. I love your gray walls and I want a red kitchenaid so much!!

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  12. My house is ALWAYS messy. I so get it. =) I love these detail posts and can't wait to see more. Your red Le Creuset stuff is sooo pretty.

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  13. Oh yeah, and I too would much prefer decorating a kitchen than cooking in one!

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  14. Love your kitchen details - especially the crock of spoons and the bright bowls. Cooking would only ruin the ambiance.

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  15. Your kitchen looks perfect, I am very jealous of your kitchen aid mixer, I so want a red one to match my red kettle and toaster!

    Daisy Dayz

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  16. Hi there! thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments about my daughter. Every encouraging word I hear from you guys is so helpful and supportive, so I thank you for that. Your blog is absolutely lovely, and all your beautiful pictures make me smile. I agree, having a nice kitchen is almost equivalent to having a nice closet for most women :) hehhehhe

    thanks for sharing!
    Christy
    Sunnywithasideof...

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    1. You are so welcome Christina. I'm happy I found your blog and am sending good thoughts your way. :)

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  17. haha yes, I do get more excited about the details. and your delicious are clean and stylish. love!

    grace
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  18. Thanks so much for your comments you guys! I'm glad to know I'm not the only ones who would rather decorate a kitchen than cook in it. :) xo, m

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  19. Wow, your kitchen looks so inviting! I love the pops of red here and there. As for me, well I love to decorate and to cook :)
    hugs,
    Duni

    Melissa, thank you for your kind words - mean a lot to me ♥

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  20. I love the pics! So beautiful:)

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  21. i'm so jealous of your kitchen and all the pretty details!

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  22. i like taking peeks into the lives of others, with whatever they want to share. i would never guess you are messy. your style is so classic and clean.

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