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What to Look for When Selecting Kitchen Appliances

Today, I want to chat about something that can truly make or break your kitchen…
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Unlacquered Brass Kitchen Faucet
Solid Brass Pot Filler
Cle Hex Pantry Paver
Natural White – Zellige
Tobago Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Island
Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
Modern Semi Flush – Brass Light Fixture
Gingham Linen Dish Towel – Dusty Blue
Gingham Linen Dish Towel – Cinnamon
Ceramic Salad Dressing Bowl
Ripple Ceramic Bowl
Pan & Scrub Brush with Knob
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The High Desert Tumalo Ranch:
Kitchen Reveal

So excited to finally start sharing the final reveal of the Tumalo house as we…
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What To Do When An Island Just Won’t Fit

When an Island Just Won’t Fit In the world of kitchen design, the centerpiece often…
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Cle Handmade Zellige Tile
Farmhouse Pendant
Floating Wood Shelf
Gracie Cabinet Knob
Abel Sconce
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Two Palettes for an Earthy, Rustic Kitchen

Brushing Nature’s Rustic Palette Hello design darlings and rustic re-imaginers! Today, we’re rolling up our…
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Black & White Brass Wall Sconce
Cle Hex Pantry Paver
Kelani Woven Pendant Light
Riad Tile Natural White Thin Zellige
ILVE 36″ Matte Graphite + Brass Range
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Want to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Bigger? Here’s How

How to make a small kitchen feel bigger Oh my gosh … the kitchen at…
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Mohair Throw Blanket
Navy Counter Stool
Dark Wood Bowl
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Holiday Home Tour 2022

Holiday Home Tour 2022 It’s our third Christmas in our Fall Creek house, and this…
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Amber Smoke Rocks Glasses
Amber Smoke Colored Glass Decanter
Tall Fluted Wine Glass
Rustic Metal Ice Bucket
Short Fluted Wine Glass
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Setting Up A “Help Yourself” Bar

1) Cabinetry To set up a “help yourself” bar, consider changing up the cabinetry style,…
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After designing and remodeling so many kitchens, here are 5 mistakes I’II never make again:
1. Not taking cabinetry to the ceiling.
That awkward gap collects dust and instantly makes a kitchen feel builder-grade. Full-height cabinetry feels intentional and custom.
2. Forgetting landing space.
Every appliance needs a place to land. No counter next to the fridge or range = daily frustration.
3. Using the same cabinet hardware knobs and pulls throughout. Mix styles for interest (I can’t wait to share what I’ve picked for our new kitchen)
4. Underestimating drawer storage.
Drawers > lower cabinets. Always. Deep drawers for pots, pans, and dishes change everything. I hate digging through cabinet shelving!
5. Relying on one overhead light.
Layered lighting (pendants, cabinet lighting, sconces) is what makes a kitchen feel warm and personal.
If you’re planning a remodel, save this for later🤍 Sharing cabinet and counter details soon!
We painted our dining room pink... and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
This is Setting Plaster by @farrowandball, and it completely transformed our dining room at the Sixth Street Bungalow in Columbia, Tennessee. It’s not bubblegum. 
It’s not trendy. Joa Studholme, one of color curators at F & B created this beautiful hue when she discovered the beauty in her home with freshly plastered walls. And I just love it!
Depending on the light, it shifts from soft blush to a muted clay tone, which makes the room feel romantic and cozy without feeling overly sweet. I love how it warms up the wood floors. As Joa explains, it feels like a big hug!
If you’ve been nervous to step away from white, this is your sign.
Save this for your paint list and share it with someone who would absolutely love this color.
Share with someone who needs to hear this!!
I didn’t fully understand this early in my career. I thought good design was 90% about pulling together beautiful finishes and getting the palette right.
But over time (and after walking through many homes), here’s what I noticed:
The homes that felt the best weren’t always the most expensive. Or the most styled. They were the ones where everything worked together in a way that supported the people living there. And the homeowners? They weren’t constantly tweaking or second-guessing. They were living.
That’s when I realized design is about creating a space that quietly holds you.
When a home feels right, you can’t always explain why. But you feel it immediately. And once you feel it, you can’t un-feel it.