When picking out the cabinets for the kitchen, I originally had my heard set on white cabinets with a dark counter top. A very classic look that always looks nice. Every picture I see it looks nice. BUT, we didn't go that route. When meeting with the kitchen designer and seeing the white cabinet we could choose from (the one that would be included) we weren't crazy about it. Then I thought about all of the tomato sauce I make and realized that a white kitchen would not last very long with me.
I was flipping through one of the booklets and started picturing a kitchen that was reminicent of a Colorado mountain cabin in Telluride. Warm, cozy, woodsy. We have such a beautiful property with trees and the stream, I wanted to flow with the natural surroundings. Can you picture it? Bring your ugg boots and a pair of mittens. We can sit on our deck and drink coffee in the morning and read a book. If you're careful, you might see a deer run past (or at least a chipmunk or Piper, our dog). That vision is the one that is now helping me decorate the house. I want a home that has clean lines, a mixture of textures (leather, suede, velvet, wood, carpet, metal) that has earth tones and warmth.
After weeks of deliberating and 2 trips to Lowes,
we finally ordered the kitchen cabinets.
(pic from kraftmaid.com)
We're going with Kraftmaid Maple in Praline and the island will be Cherry Peppercorn. Why two colors? Well, besides that it's the "latest" trend in kitchens, we thought it would highlight the island, which is usually a central gathering place when people come over. It makes the island stand out, and it also breaks up the color in the room. If you see in the picture above, the island blends in with the cabinets. The peppercorn will add some (natural) color.
I am thinking about doing a slate color backsplash that I found at home depot
I was flipping through one of the booklets and started picturing a kitchen that was reminicent of a Colorado mountain cabin in Telluride. Warm, cozy, woodsy. We have such a beautiful property with trees and the stream, I wanted to flow with the natural surroundings. Can you picture it? Bring your ugg boots and a pair of mittens. We can sit on our deck and drink coffee in the morning and read a book. If you're careful, you might see a deer run past (or at least a chipmunk or Piper, our dog). That vision is the one that is now helping me decorate the house. I want a home that has clean lines, a mixture of textures (leather, suede, velvet, wood, carpet, metal) that has earth tones and warmth.
After weeks of deliberating and 2 trips to Lowes,
we finally ordered the kitchen cabinets.
(pic from kraftmaid.com)
The walls will be stone house (see previous colors)
I am thinking about doing a slate color backsplash that I found at home depot
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