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Shop The Look- Brookside Kitchen

The kitchen at the Brookside Loop project turned out oh. so. good … better than we could ever have imagined! We added lots of character by using bold paint on existing cabinetry and aged brass hardware. We also refreshed all hard materials, which included quartz and butcher block countertops, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Then we layered those finishes with accents of white oak chairs, a Carrara marble table and simple white dishes. Check out these items to get this look!

 

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Pendant Light

This a great look for the price! It's a dupe from another designer fixture and I honestly can't tell the difference. If you are wanting to add some drama over your kitchen or breakfast nook table, this one will not disappoint. It's classic black and brass finish complements so many palettes. I would equally love it in an all white kitchen too. And no, white kitchens are NOT going out of style!
Hanks One Light Large Pendant
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Marble Top Table

The cutest little bistro table. It's classic design with the Carrara marble top and iron base was perfect for the Brookside eat-in kitchen. We didn't have a lot of space so we added the banquette for extra seating and a couple accent chairs for the new owners to sit down for a cup of coffee or a simple meal. It's only 36" in diameter so it makes for a great accent in any kitchen nook.
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Chairs

In my opinion, a wishbone style chair works in so many styles of interiors. It's a classic with a twist. You can incorporate it in a super modern home for something unexpected or a transitional home to bring clean and simple lines to a space. We used a warm wood to add depth to the kitchen and tie into the warmth of the hardwood flooring.
Faith Dining Chair
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Sconces

These midcentury inspired sconces added a more contemporary vibe to the floating shelves- and at night it lit them up so beautifully. Whenever and wherever you can add sconce lighting in a kitchen- I'm all for it! Even if it's one over a small shelf or ledge to display something pretty. It's all about making your kitchen feel like the rest of your home!
Towner Sconce
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Dishes

I personally own these dishes, they are our everyday dishes. They have a beautiful creamy white hue that go with everything on the table you set them on. Arranging them on open shelves is an easy styling hack... they look great anywhere and don't distract from the rest of the kitchen's finishes. AND, they are super practical. Go get these- you will be glad to have a couple sets on hand for your next gathering!
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Glassware

Okaaaay, so these are pretty awesome in that they fit pretty much any standard water glass. And, they are so functional, keeping glasses from sweating and keep hands from freezing with icy cold drinks. They are textural and quite honestly, just GOOD for any open shelving in a kitchen.
Seagrass Woven Cup Holder
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Rustic Brass Hardware

These pulls are hands down one of our faves! We have them in our own home and they give every space we have used them in a rustic yet classic vibe to any cabinet. Cabinet hardware can TRANSFORM your kitchen- if there's one upgrade to make to refresh your cabinets it's hardware. Trust us.
Molly Brass Cabinet Pull
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This is one of those things I feel very strongly about.
Scale is one of the fastest ways to elevate a room... and one of the easiest to get wrong. I see it all the time: a space has beautiful pieces, but something still feels off. More often than not, it’s because everything is too small.

Our coffee table is a good example. It’s intentionally larger because it helps the whole seating area read as one zone. It visually connects the sofa and chairs, gives everyone an actual surface within reach, and creates one strong focal point in the middle of the room.

If it were smaller, we’d need extra little tables to make the layout function, and all of those pieces would start competing with each other.

One larger piece often creates more calm than several smaller ones.

Save this for your next room refresh, and share it with someone who’s trying to figure out why their space feels off.
Finally using our kitchen... and it feels so good 🄹

We don’t take this for granted for a second! Having a fully working kitchen again truly feels like such a gift. It’s always been the heart of our home, and after so many months without it, being back in this space feels extra special.

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know Derrick and I are major foodies.

And over the years, he’s become such an incredible cook... his recipes just keep getting better and better (lucky me ā˜ŗļø).

There’s something about cooking at home, slowing down, and gathering around a meal that just feels like us again.

Would you guys want to see more of what we’re cooking, like we used to share?
5 stars. I wanted to make our guests feel comfortable and welcome and a hotel inspired bed seemed like the perfect idea.

All of this bedding is from @onequince , comment ā€˜BED’ and we’ll send you everything that’s linked on our LTK.

This look isn’t for the ā€œanti-pillowsā€ person - in fact it’s all about the layering for that plush, all-white and cozy hotel inspired look.

Here’s how to get this look in your home:
- Start with smooth, wrinkle-free sheets (a quick steam makes all the difference) I love the classic embroidered trim on these I used.
- Tuck your sheets tightly (especially the corners) for that tailored finish
- Layer in a plush duvet or comforter for that full, cloud-like feel (I like to stuff a duvet cover with an insert thats one size larger)
- And don’t skip the pillow layer technique (this is key!): I stacked four total for sleeping, two euro shams for structure, two decorative shams, and an oversized accent lumbar pillow (ours measures 18 x 42 in @LeeJofa fabric) to finish it off

Save for the next time you want a bed refresh!
Here’s how to bring everything you love together. Without the chaos!

Comment ā€˜LOVE’ and I’ll send you exactly how we define your base, choose your lead style, and mix in the rest so it actually works.

Most people think they have to choose one style... but that’s usually not the problem. The issue is trying to make everything feel equally important.

If you want your home to feel collected (not confusing), you need a clear lead... and then layer in the rest.
The difference between a home that looks good... and one that feels good?
It’s what your hands touch every day.

Plumbing fixtures.
Cabinet hardware.
Upholstery.

These aren’t always the most exciting decisions, but they’re the ones you interact with constantly. And trust me, you notice the difference. If you’re going to invest anywhere, start here.

Save this + pass it along to someone designing a space right now!