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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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Renovation diaries:
I haven’t really touched this room yet... aside from moving furniture around and mentally claiming it as my office. I started painting it today and now I’m wondering why I waited so long.
French Gray by @farrowandball has that quiet, old-world softness I keep coming back to. It doesn’t feel trendy or precious... just really livable.
When you work from home, the way a room feels matters more than you think. Still a long way to go (lighting, furniture, layers) but this felt like the right first step.
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Tip- I actually color matched the color for this room- but I do recommend splurging on the real deal when it’s going in a space that will get a lot of wear and tear - like a kitchen, dining room, kids space, etc.
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We’re big fans of the IKEA PAX system! And if you’ve been following for a while, you might recognize it from the High Desert Tumalo Ranch, our last home.
We originally used these wardrobes as closet overflow in our bedroom and primary closet, and they worked so well that we’re bringing the same idea into our upstairs bathroom at Sixth Street Bungalow. With limited storage in the adjoining guest rooms, this felt like the smartest, most functional (and let’s not forget affordable) solution.
The key is making it feel intentional. We always add trim and base molding for a built-in look, upgrade the hardware, and paint them so they feel custom. In Tumalo, we even used curtain panels for a softer, layered feel.
It’s proof that good design isn’t about reinventing the wheel but about using the right tools, the right way.
Save this if you’re short on storage but want it to look beautiful.