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So I've been doing some down-time for mid-baby-making. I hope you all forgive me.
But I saw this on Desire to Inspire and couldn't resist a little post. Check it out!
But I saw this on Desire to Inspire and couldn't resist a little post. Check it out!
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Wood: A new trend in the waterfall edge may defeat the durability feature, but looks spectacular. If you're looking for warmth in your counters, this is a great way to do it.
Flashy: And then there's the more "flashy" version... where you use a highly variegated or patterned top and extend it to the floor. Think of this as countertop high fashion. Be careful how much of that patterned stone or material you use though - it can get busy in a hurry!
I'll admit it - I love the waterfall edge. It's a counter installation technique where the top material "flows" over the edge of the end and down to the floor. It's practical, since your top material is (usually) tougher than the cabinets themselves, and looks so finished and spectacular. I've specified it so many times for commercial interiors, I can't count them. Here's great ways to bring this style into your home.
White out: kitchens in all white have been very popular these days, and it's easy to see why... It's so CLEAN! Just ask a restaurant and they'll tell you - what you really want to see in a kitchen is cleanliness. Some people even believe that food tastes better out of a clean kitchen!
Contrast: High differences in color will emphasize the waterfall edge, which is good because you did pay a premium for the extra square footage.
White out: kitchens in all white have been very popular these days, and it's easy to see why... It's so CLEAN! Just ask a restaurant and they'll tell you - what you really want to see in a kitchen is cleanliness. Some people even believe that food tastes better out of a clean kitchen!
Contrast: High differences in color will emphasize the waterfall edge, which is good because you did pay a premium for the extra square footage.
Wood: A new trend in the waterfall edge may defeat the durability feature, but looks spectacular. If you're looking for warmth in your counters, this is a great way to do it.
Flashy: And then there's the more "flashy" version... where you use a highly variegated or patterned top and extend it to the floor. Think of this as countertop high fashion. Be careful how much of that patterned stone or material you use though - it can get busy in a hurry!
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So you probably noticed I had stopped blogging for a bit there... sorry about that. But I do have a big affiliated announcement with it! Are you ready?
Husband and I are PREGNANT!
Yes, it's true. Want to see?
We are calling it "Bump" since we don't know the sex yet, and it's Jewish tradition to avoid calling a baby by it's name till the Bris/Baby Naming.
Exciting stuff no? We're working on converting our old guest room into a nursery, so get ready for some cute pictures of that!
Husband and I are PREGNANT!
Yes, it's true. Want to see?
We are calling it "Bump" since we don't know the sex yet, and it's Jewish tradition to avoid calling a baby by it's name till the Bris/Baby Naming.
Exciting stuff no? We're working on converting our old guest room into a nursery, so get ready for some cute pictures of that!
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Here's an Asian themed mobile with folded cranes. For a more permanent solution, I'd recommend using a clear UV sealer, sprayed sparingly, to protect the paper from baby.
Here's an Alexander Calder - ish mobile. Very modern, clean, perfect for your contemporary baby! Or more likely, baby's contemporary parents.
Here's a sweet little animal theme'd mobile. This one is whales, but for those of you out there doing themed baby rooms, you could do the same with safari animals, dogs, birds, anything! I especially love that it's just wood, although child experts recommend bright colors. Perhaps on the edges of the wood for a more subtle approach?
Here's a great one for little developing minds! Color and shape variety are key for keeping baby's attention. And the modernism of it will keep parents happy too.
This one has great color, but I especially like it for the material - it's made with fuzzy puffs from the craft store! That means you won't have to worry about the mobile fall on baby. Baby might even like that.
Okay, more birds. But this one is interesting because of the naturalness to it. I love the idea of using branches from your backyard to make this for your little one. I love DIY.
Here's a super modern one, reminds me of the crystal chandeliers that a lot of manufacturers, especially the italians (MuranoDue, Terzani, Verpan, Kolarz, to name a few) are making these days. Love them!
And finally - my favorite. Because it combines whimsy, humor, color, shape variety, and softness (and thus, safety in my earthquake-prone zone). I don't know which one I like better... Mr Rain Cloud, or Mr Birds and Cloud? Hm...
Hello all! I've been seriously swamped with my new job position and it's been eating into my blogging time! Oh no! Well, I'm enjoying thoroughly, so I guess that's ok.
I thought I'd do a fun little post today based on something classic but now fresh again - in nurseries! I'm talking about baby mobiles. They are good for your babies mental development, and they are starting to turn from very ugly to super cute! Check out some of my favorites:
I thought I'd do a fun little post today based on something classic but now fresh again - in nurseries! I'm talking about baby mobiles. They are good for your babies mental development, and they are starting to turn from very ugly to super cute! Check out some of my favorites:
Here's an Asian themed mobile with folded cranes. For a more permanent solution, I'd recommend using a clear UV sealer, sprayed sparingly, to protect the paper from baby.
Here's an Alexander Calder - ish mobile. Very modern, clean, perfect for your contemporary baby! Or more likely, baby's contemporary parents.
Here's a sweet little animal theme'd mobile. This one is whales, but for those of you out there doing themed baby rooms, you could do the same with safari animals, dogs, birds, anything! I especially love that it's just wood, although child experts recommend bright colors. Perhaps on the edges of the wood for a more subtle approach?
Here's a great one for little developing minds! Color and shape variety are key for keeping baby's attention. And the modernism of it will keep parents happy too.
This one has great color, but I especially like it for the material - it's made with fuzzy puffs from the craft store! That means you won't have to worry about the mobile fall on baby. Baby might even like that.
Okay, more birds. But this one is interesting because of the naturalness to it. I love the idea of using branches from your backyard to make this for your little one. I love DIY.
Here's a super modern one, reminds me of the crystal chandeliers that a lot of manufacturers, especially the italians (MuranoDue, Terzani, Verpan, Kolarz, to name a few) are making these days. Love them!
And finally - my favorite. Because it combines whimsy, humor, color, shape variety, and softness (and thus, safety in my earthquake-prone zone). I don't know which one I like better... Mr Rain Cloud, or Mr Birds and Cloud? Hm...
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Every day I design workstations for functionality, ease of use, and (most importantly, unfortunately) efficiency of space use. It's a deep part of our current corporate design work. We can make stations pretty, and we do, but this designer has taken it to another level! And also incorporated dilapidated building parts that would have ended up in a landfill! Brilliant!
Yep, I want to work there... don't you?
Yep, I want to work there... don't you?
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Love the rough look and grey color of this exposed decorative beam.
Speaking of beams, holy how! Love the intricate lattice work... feels almost asian or middle-eastern.
You can always DIY the texture of raw wood. This blog DIY'd the whole floor with flat cut plywood! Much more patterned then the pre-fab hardwoods and extremely cost effective.
Stones indeed! Love the grey color mixed with the super-modern.
Here's a great idea for your exterior - added bonus will be the thermal mass of this should lower your heating and cooling costs!
I've been noticing a trend, and I love it! I've always been an advocate of bringing the outdoors in and finishes are a great way to incorporate it. I've seen a lot of use of raw wood and raw stone recently, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite examples. Check it out!
Love the rough look and grey color of this exposed decorative beam.
Speaking of beams, holy how! Love the intricate lattice work... feels almost asian or middle-eastern.
You can always DIY the texture of raw wood. This blog DIY'd the whole floor with flat cut plywood! Much more patterned then the pre-fab hardwoods and extremely cost effective.
Stones indeed! Love the grey color mixed with the super-modern.
Here's a great idea for your exterior - added bonus will be the thermal mass of this should lower your heating and cooling costs!
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Love the turquoise and hot pink. Very strong color choices that are fun and playful, but definately not for the faint of heart. And after having open shelving in part of my kitchen for 3 years, I would never switch to all open... it's a nightmare to keep everything clean.
Pale dusty grey is great color for kitchen cabinets. It's neutral enough that you can load up all those glass cabinets with some fun accent colors and it won't feel too busy. Also, check out those herringbone floors!
Darker blue is also a great choice, but you have to be careful as it can become accidentally nautical in a hurry. They mitigate the naval feel in this example with very clean whites, and no stripes. Stripes will immediately indicate a nautical theme with this much navy.
... And my favorite. Kelly green is a very strong choice, but I am heavily leaning this way. It's fun and funky, but not as hard to swallow as the first one in turquoise. Plus, we already have white backsplash and I'd leave the adjacent shelving and cabinets we already installed in white to keep it feeling clean.
I have wanted to re-do our kitchen for a long time... The first thing we did in the house was add 2 cabinets and industrial style-open shelving on one side, but the rest of kitchen has remained as-is for far too long.
We are doing the counters in a white concrete topping and trying to decide on painting the cabinets. But what color to paint? My original instinct was to do grey. It's neutral, everyone likes it, and it's TOTALLY BORING! So I've decided to up the stakes and use color. Here's some great examples.
We are doing the counters in a white concrete topping and trying to decide on painting the cabinets. But what color to paint? My original instinct was to do grey. It's neutral, everyone likes it, and it's TOTALLY BORING! So I've decided to up the stakes and use color. Here's some great examples.
Love the turquoise and hot pink. Very strong color choices that are fun and playful, but definately not for the faint of heart. And after having open shelving in part of my kitchen for 3 years, I would never switch to all open... it's a nightmare to keep everything clean.
Pale dusty grey is great color for kitchen cabinets. It's neutral enough that you can load up all those glass cabinets with some fun accent colors and it won't feel too busy. Also, check out those herringbone floors!
Darker blue is also a great choice, but you have to be careful as it can become accidentally nautical in a hurry. They mitigate the naval feel in this example with very clean whites, and no stripes. Stripes will immediately indicate a nautical theme with this much navy.
... And my favorite. Kelly green is a very strong choice, but I am heavily leaning this way. It's fun and funky, but not as hard to swallow as the first one in turquoise. Plus, we already have white backsplash and I'd leave the adjacent shelving and cabinets we already installed in white to keep it feeling clean.
