Library Kitchens?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYSGX6xBzXqI-bCXdr4N57UhZRdW0M20vF3SOVeTY8stETthhz8AByr9IeMcUUG-ZUDTJr1vr4F2UP2ty2USZKmOHzjL4F1cB_nEZsRDLgRSI9bMraFWQ9OsXu_oKhPpwq5CCW8rz9lX9/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-16+at+9.12.48+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYSGX6xBzXqI-bCXdr4N57UhZRdW0M20vF3SOVeTY8stETthhz8AByr9IeMcUUG-ZUDTJr1vr4F2UP2ty2USZKmOHzjL4F1cB_nEZsRDLgRSI9bMraFWQ9OsXu_oKhPpwq5CCW8rz9lX9/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-16+at+9.12.48+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>We all know library dining rooms are wonderful but what about a library in the kitchen?  When I saw this kitchen by designer <a href="http://www.maryevelyn.com/">Mary Evelyn</a>, it had me thinking how successful a kitchen library combination can be.  Although these are two rooms, the strong connection between them makes it feel like one cohesive space.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qFtotD6Zt7zzsI0Vn3wNpVgOwxDHbbSyH2u-a_K4vXQKI_5q5mc9pJSsTDDY63ZE6sFPIfw-5PfUY7gh5jgMAk1lE_jed-VEXFBcZi9gMwFuuINu7Zctjrdzl2yG3wNk1wi-UC7EVB9b/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-16+at+1.34.48+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qFtotD6Zt7zzsI0Vn3wNpVgOwxDHbbSyH2u-a_K4vXQKI_5q5mc9pJSsTDDY63ZE6sFPIfw-5PfUY7gh5jgMAk1lE_jed-VEXFBcZi9gMwFuuINu7Zctjrdzl2yG3wNk1wi-UC7EVB9b/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-16+at+1.34.48+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>In this case, books share equal footing with kitchen cabinets creating a uniquely interesting space.  (image from <a href="http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/04/05/nytimes-thursday/">here</a>)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pGb-5qZvv0fdxk7BexaXbAZRo_Sr-JsIihh4G9PB-DQwAgD_4Sms3vT9AqYPzU9X8LpIljy7tJ1DZM1ynyEWT0ZJnZL4H0PqBe5QHjYTKBcBcCixRVzYw918drXXndiqhO-lTKgtai-r/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-16+at+8.53.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pGb-5qZvv0fdxk7BexaXbAZRo_Sr-JsIihh4G9PB-DQwAgD_4Sms3vT9AqYPzU9X8LpIljy7tJ1DZM1ynyEWT0ZJnZL4H0PqBe5QHjYTKBcBcCixRVzYw918drXXndiqhO-lTKgtai-r/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-16+at+8.53.17+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>In this small space, a cozy kitchen feel is added to by the proximity of this library dining area.  (Image from a Homeaway cottage rental <a href="http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p255067">here</a>.)

Library Kitchens?

We all know library dining rooms are wonderful but what about a library in the kitchen?  When I saw this kitchen by designer Mary Evelyn , i...

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Eye Candy: A Toasty Bedroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sfN1DG8Hywcs7nYaqzPSoKkVdKRZW93t1mv1ODJGPutaUU6PibGFmI1EuriIwjMj61-Ac7ejI-yKgJrdgbPIAmkjf4rZFfP-aY-Bbgdly7M8p9wifE6wQRW27A5MrjfNS0YpDg-aXI-4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-07+at+7.30.41+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sfN1DG8Hywcs7nYaqzPSoKkVdKRZW93t1mv1ODJGPutaUU6PibGFmI1EuriIwjMj61-Ac7ejI-yKgJrdgbPIAmkjf4rZFfP-aY-Bbgdly7M8p9wifE6wQRW27A5MrjfNS0YpDg-aXI-4/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-07+at+7.30.41+PM.png" width="424" /></a></div><br />Designed by one of my favorites, <a href="http://www.nestorsanta-cruz.com/">Nestor Santa-Cruz</a>, this bedroom is a beautiful combination of coral, taupe  and brown.  Love it. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXNsh5bJny91hoSEqchF1cbsg97MaYIhYsz6dRaeiCvp6hFE6YDXZvxDOi-Psc2-bSb9v95gbcx09tv1JLKyohOjW3s8VYcfpcT0yCsHVFqg2sN6K9yrL_qhVjbAHCYwxp2DkRmHUPozI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-07+at+7.30.57+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXNsh5bJny91hoSEqchF1cbsg97MaYIhYsz6dRaeiCvp6hFE6YDXZvxDOi-Psc2-bSb9v95gbcx09tv1JLKyohOjW3s8VYcfpcT0yCsHVFqg2sN6K9yrL_qhVjbAHCYwxp2DkRmHUPozI/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-07+at+7.30.57+PM.png" width="428" /></a></div><br />

Eye Candy: A Toasty Bedroom

Designed by one of my favorites, Nestor Santa-Cruz , this bedroom is a beautiful combination of coral, taupe  and brown.  Love it.

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Painted Faux Agate Walls - WOW!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" nea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCSozWrLMCtRSR-RtgOA7rhyphenhyphenmAfyY2kAhBYKNgKA3B-Xl3_Sn6inPh0aH1JspvO2K3JudhNhhRcECSGcRN_3CPr0ZuNQh8dEdG8FMkXSs8UGzwJ4ip6AzLlPSb-NzCsNSwqIUYvli8w9P/s400/ssno1.png" width="390" /></div>I came across these amazing faux agate walls by designer Susan Jamieson of <u><a href="http://www.bridgetbearidesigns.com/BBD_blog.htm">Bridget Beari</a></u> in the 2012 Richmond Show House via <a href="http://www.thescoutguide.com/">The Scout Guide</a>. Combined with an amazing painted floor, this is drop-dead, high end gorgeousness.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirk17juCOAawXt_B6JWztOKGgRnem0N3HIjc3MSW5aZr76HK8p84R2KcHCKmcSaxUuwr5c3fb_lSUI4AbYMiK970M5EDPtmLiT1hgKynyaAkFFhMOwRfUJ1dt-LasKTn3ltBvHDV8VodNb/s1600/s4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirk17juCOAawXt_B6JWztOKGgRnem0N3HIjc3MSW5aZr76HK8p84R2KcHCKmcSaxUuwr5c3fb_lSUI4AbYMiK970M5EDPtmLiT1hgKynyaAkFFhMOwRfUJ1dt-LasKTn3ltBvHDV8VodNb/s640/s4.jpg" width="395" /></a></div>Love Susan's choice of a glass railing to keep the views open.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7mPc-hoFOVVL5z9-d6XP5SiMwLAyznhxgKlvuojdvQ4tjxWWYb2Z8a5L1s-M5jSGk-sRmb0kFMvEfvi-5KEKskPVCq4Gqc1aZefQzm6MpAC8otYGEK0934yTfJ_CLFRJ8zKEm9Bwsvre/s1600/screenshot2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7mPc-hoFOVVL5z9-d6XP5SiMwLAyznhxgKlvuojdvQ4tjxWWYb2Z8a5L1s-M5jSGk-sRmb0kFMvEfvi-5KEKskPVCq4Gqc1aZefQzm6MpAC8otYGEK0934yTfJ_CLFRJ8zKEm9Bwsvre/s1600/screenshot2.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Braid trims out the room and an antiqued mirror door is covered in fabric adorned by a P.E. Gueirin acrylic door handle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4n12rHcybYLzHrmyxdwMNjxAbpouyeFdsQyjv7WKN_0KAau05QWYgHVo7KLs7X8bh1HgHBMjdwYneOhWobHPjItubsdRk8F6DtDUDB0za8MDCWSiBzIvhnYl70se5oypNodBJWP4hz-S/s1600/sspaing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4n12rHcybYLzHrmyxdwMNjxAbpouyeFdsQyjv7WKN_0KAau05QWYgHVo7KLs7X8bh1HgHBMjdwYneOhWobHPjItubsdRk8F6DtDUDB0za8MDCWSiBzIvhnYl70se5oypNodBJWP4hz-S/s400/sspaing.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>Here's a behind the scene of how these walls were created by Jeff Ragland of <a href="http://www.hjholtzandson.com/">Holtz</a>.  The custom shelves are painted in Pickle No. 37, part of her custom color line for Fine Paints of Europe. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yeZWY_HXkw6xtgysp0cnNZQM3Y4fpxgZhRe7qGOe8DbbB36iw3_tu1TnLHFbVdgq_JLbBp7SphzdErdMKCtW3cyN42qC7tqZwLAKRL5bdweqoFRv0RE9w4nLfj6-xwUOKDn0XwAIUGII/s1600/pickele.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yeZWY_HXkw6xtgysp0cnNZQM3Y4fpxgZhRe7qGOe8DbbB36iw3_tu1TnLHFbVdgq_JLbBp7SphzdErdMKCtW3cyN42qC7tqZwLAKRL5bdweqoFRv0RE9w4nLfj6-xwUOKDn0XwAIUGII/s640/pickele.jpg" width="424" /></a>

Painted Faux Agate Walls - WOW!

I came across these amazing faux agate walls by designer Susan Jamieson of  Bridget Beari in the 2012 Richmond Show House via The Scout Gui...

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