Wednesday, May 13, 2009

take a picture, it will last longer...







i think one of my favorite parts of having this blog is the visual reminder of what i am inspired by...having all of these images saved, gives me a great resource to go to when i am helping a client. when you are building a house or hiring a designer, images are so vital in expressing your individual style. you can learn so much from looking at pictures: obviously i like open kitchens with a combination of light and dark elements, i lean towards no upper cabinetry and i like introducing industrial touches either in lighting or in a piece of furniture.
so if you are just trying to find out what you gravitate too or if you are considering hiring a designer, start storing pictures...this will serve as a great starting point to tweaking your own individual look!

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23 comments:

  1. Alison DuffyMay 13, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Oh that white kitchen with the oversize brass hinges makes my heart skip a beat! Thanks for the sweet comment on the blog, he's a doll and I'll get some photos up.

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  2. alison giese InteriorsMay 13, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    Good Lord - I'm drooling on my keyboard.
    I don't know what I'd do without all my tear sheets - and now, jpeg folders - now if I could just get that wall-sized idea board installed, I'd be set!

    Thanks for the lovelies!

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  3. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Thanks for the link love! What a spectacular round up---the dark glossy floors in that last one are calling my name!

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  4. BethanyMay 13, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    In my opinion, the two ugliest things in a kitchen are the fridge and the vent. In the kitchen third from the top, they used these elements almost like art and sculpture which I have never seen before. Plus, who doesn't want two fridges? Most of my friends have one in the kitchen and one in the garage, but this takes a bulky, ugly element and makes it the focal point. Genius.

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  5. Blair FriedemanMay 13, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Wonderful advice and beautiful kitchens! Love the table on wheels, I have always wanted one:)

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  6. JenniferMay 13, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    oooohh some of my favorites!

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  7. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    I LOVE the Lighting in the last photo as well as the table on wheels. Fantastic!

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  8. MimiMay 13, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Great selection of photos..every kitchen is inspiring. Beautiful!

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  9. Rebecca June | Sea Island DriveMay 13, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    OMG. Will I ever have a kitchen that I love enough to actually be in? I hope so.

    xoxo

    Rebecca June

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  10. MollyMay 13, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    great images...thanks for sharing!

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  11. La Maison FouMay 13, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I just love some of these kitchens...
    really nice for reference!
    Leslie

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  12. home before darkMay 13, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Is it socially irresponsible to lust a $14,000 fridge. Damn this economy.

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  13. Brilliant AsylumMay 13, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    All beautifully HUGE kitchens. I am so jealous. Loving the Saarinen tulip chairs paired with an antique table. You don't see that combo very often.

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  14. Elle MossMay 13, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    love :)

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  15. UnknownMay 13, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    love, love, love all of them and would be thrilled to have any in my own home.

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  16. megan @ a life's designMay 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    and a picture is worth a thousand words. great post!

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  17. Daly EssentialsMay 14, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    these are GORGEOUS! I'm going to have to save them all I think in my folders!!

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  18. Erin GatesMay 15, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Love all of these!!!

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  19. susie qMay 18, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I love the venthood in the next-to-last photo. Saving it for my files! Thanks!

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  20. AnitaMay 18, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Wonderful ideas...thanks for sharing...

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  21. ClaireMay 19, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful collection of kitchens!

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  22. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    One day when we have a lot more money I want to do a big lovely kitchen remodel. I'll want a bit of everything posted, k?

    But seriously, such great images.

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  23. Maureen StevensMay 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Lovely, lovely kitchens. ilove the 6th one the best, that curved door is so charming!

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