Pretty Kitchens
February 24, 2009 at 8:40 am , by Emily
One of the things that has made me crazy throughout this remodel process is that my contractor, aka hubby, seems to think that once a room has walls that it is complete. He doesn’t see the need for things to look pretty the way I do. And so it goes that the remodeled kitchen, while functional and nice and somewhat pretty and even quite a simple kitchen (note: it doesn’t look like that right now – which is part of the problem), still has a few details that remain unfinished. The one that I keep hounding hubby on and he keeps not doing it is the subway tile backsplash that I want. I have let that get in my way from keeping the kitchen lovely anyway. I have been letting the transitional feel of our remodel and our projects keep me from making what we have today how I want it. Shame on me. My goal over the next few days is to remedy this situation. I’ll post before and after photos when I am done. In the meantime, here are some photos that I am using for inspiration. I know my kitchen won’t ever be any of these but I can take from them what is beautiful and practical for my family.
Photo credits BHG and House Beautiful
This is part of Hooked on House’s Hooked on Fridays blog party. Be sure to check it out to see what others are hooked on. You won’t want to miss the gorgeous Craftsman Bungalow that Julia as featured!
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by Kelly
On February 24, 2009 at 9:46 am
I opened the comment page and started to type, but looking at those kitchens made me decide to go clean mine — talk about inspiration!
(But that last pic, with the fruit in the bowl labeled “cheese” — that just irks my OCD side like crazy…. it’s a beautiful kitchen, but…. that’s just wrong.)
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by Chiot's Run
On February 24, 2009 at 10:46 am
I love white kitchens. Lovely. Someday ours will be nice and crisp. I love those big farmhouse sinks.
Chiot’s Run´s last blog post..Trading Seeds
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by SavvyChristine
On February 24, 2009 at 2:10 pm
You have such wonderful inspiration pictures. I didn’t quite know what you meant when you said “subway tile,” but it looks amazing.
SavvyChristine´s last blog post..Weekend Warrior: Combating To-do List Stress
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by Lindsay
On February 24, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I think all husbands are the same. Mine has somehow put off a 10 minute project that I’ve been asking him to do for a month. I’d do it myself, except I’m scared of the circular saw. One cut! Just one! That’s all I need!
Can’t wait to see your before and after shots!
Lindsay´s last blog post..Teach Me Tuesday and DIY Linky Party
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by Alana @ Gray Matters
On February 24, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Thanks for this gentle reminder. I’ve been feeling the same way lately about certain areas of our house. I have a tendency to wait until everything is the way I want it before I enjoy it. Looking forward to your pictures.
Alana @ Gray Matters´s last blog post..2 out of 3 Ain’t Bad
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by Vanessa
On February 24, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Good luck! I really like subway tile backsplashes. We may do that in our cabin. Of course, who knows since our backsplash here is still not done. LOL I also would love a farmhouse sink. Husband wants to do the open shelves. I love that look in magazine pictures, but don’t think it is practical in my life…
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by Shevy
On February 24, 2009 at 5:23 pm
The first 3 pictures were all exactly along the lines of what I want for my kitchen! Unfortunately it’s not happening any time soon, although I’m supposed to get my bathroom done next week (only been waiting one full year for it).
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by Audrey
On February 24, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Beautiful inspiration kitchens!! I LOVE subway tiles and hopefully someday I can get them!!
Audrey´s last blog post..What A Difference Fabric Can Make!
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by Denise
On February 24, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I could handle those kitchens if I had too : )
Denise´s last blog post..it’s not the same
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by Jen R sanctuary arts at home
On February 24, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I just love pretty kitchens!!
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by SoBella Creations
On February 25, 2009 at 9:32 am
I love the sinks that are in the inspiration pictures.
SoBella Creations´s last blog post..Lil.B.Designs ~ Dine N Doodle
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by lylah ledner
On February 25, 2009 at 11:24 am
ooooooooohhhhhhhhhh…aweeee….love it…just tweeted your post..cause it makes me sing a happier note these days
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by Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality
On February 25, 2009 at 11:27 am
Hi, Emily, I’m getting ready to do a little facelift in my kitchen too & just love these inspiration photos! Mine won’t ever be like them either, but I’m trying to make it more personable and me. Can’t wait to see yours!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality´s last blog post..The black architectural piece has landed
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by DebraK
On February 25, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Hello and Thank you for the inspiring pictures. I’m in the process of beefing up my kitchen island…..just some moulding and paint, a little facelift. I’ll post it when it’s done. Good luck with yours.
DebraK´s last blog post..~Fat Tuesday, Faschnacht Day~
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by Julia @ Hooked on Houses
On February 26, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I really love the one at the top with the yellow. I’ve been craving yellow a lot lately–must be sun deprivation! I’ve been wanting subway tile in my kitchen since we moved in 5 years ago, so I hear ya. I have a project to-do list several pages long. Maybe someday I’ll have a kitchen as lovely as these…
Thanks for joining my blog party! So nice to have you with us this week.
Julia @ Hooked on Houses´s last blog post..Hooked on This Remodeled Craftsman Bungalow
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by Misti of Studio M Designss
On February 27, 2009 at 12:01 am
Oh, I have hooked on Subway tile forever! I want it in my kitchen, but can’t decide on tumbled marble subway or ceramic cream subway. Decisions, decisions…
~Misti
Misti of Studio M Designss´s last blog post..Featured Store: The Paisley Farmhouse
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by the BLAH BLAH BLAHger
On February 27, 2009 at 12:24 am
I remodeled my kitchen a year ago, but now need to furnish/decorate it. This post has given me some ideas. Thanks!
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by Angela
On February 27, 2009 at 9:45 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE the subway tiles and the farmhouse sink!!! Thanks for sharing!
~angela @ peonypatch
Angela´s last blog post..Hooked on: The Idea of These Three Habits!
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by Mrs. B.
On February 27, 2009 at 9:49 am
Those kitchens are so inspiring. I love them ~ especially the farmhouse sink.
My husband is the same way…*sigh*
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by Tamara
On February 27, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I haven’t had time to be in the kitchen this week…..better go home and clean up
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by Leila
On February 27, 2009 at 3:34 pm
We have the same style! Love your pics!
Leila´s last blog post..What should a family room look like?
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by Suzy Homemaker
On February 27, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I love subway tile too, especially the glass version. Good luck with putting it up. Just a backsplash shouldn’t take you too long. Can’t wait to see the progress.
Suzy Homemaker´s last blog post..Hooked on Vintage Aprons….
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by Scott
On October 5, 2009 at 3:37 am
Wow! You really did a great job! The colors are beautiful. That is one very pretty kitchen.
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by Ellen
On November 16, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Those are beautiful kitchens. I once had one but we downsized into a house w/pink tile on the floor. The walls are not wood or plaster or drywall, sort of cheap old paneling. After looking at the big picture for 3 years, I finally took wall paper border down and bought some paint. My husband and I put laminate tiles down which look awesome for under $100. We also bought a restaurant table and 2 wire shelves. We had to tear back to one wall so out went the cupboards. You know, because I’ve gotten rid of all but the essentials in my kitchen, it looks wonderful and simple, simple, simple. Of course I would love a country sink, but I find great joy in the old stainless sink when it is empty, sanitized and shiny! My four white plates, 4 white bowls and 3 glasses look beautiful and clean above the sink. I put my spices in small canning jars with silver lids. The food is neatly set on a small wire shelf. I am so happy to have this home with my wonderful husband and son. For us, simple, frugal living is what I like to see in my big picture. I am thankful for everyday we have together.
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