Category: herringbone

Dream home: Lots of natural light, architectural details, and beautiful colors

A pretty and polished home from Studio McGee

This house is pretty darn close to my dream house. The large windows that pour in natural light, the molding, the palette in neutral cool tones with pops of color here and there. …sigh….

The three images above show the formal living room.

The kitchen and kitchen nook feature white and gray cabinetry and gorgeous marble backsplashes.

This is the kitchen nook. That herringbone backsplash is so beautiful.

I like the mix and match chairs in the dining area. I’m not always a fan but I like it here.

The dining room opens up into the beautiful great room.

I really, really like the clean lines of the furniture used throughout the entire home.

Lots of beautiful decorative pillows add softness to those clean lines a

The color palette is so pretty!

How amazing is the desk in the home office? It also looks like I need to upgrade my office chair for a white leather high back beauty!

I also like the contrast of the dark built-ins and the modern brass chandelier.

What do you think about this house?

See more and read about this project at Studio McGee

August 2, 2019
Is this kitchen TOO glamorous? A dramatic kitchen renovation

Everybody likes a good before and after. And this kitchen renovation is one of the most dramatic transformation I’ve see. But is this kitchen makeover too over the top? I can’t decide. It is undoubtedly beautiful, but at the same time I feel like I just walked in to a high end designer shop where I shouldn’t touch anything lest I smudge it.

I do really like the chevron wallpaper, I’m just not sure if I like them throughout the whole kitchen.

The kitchen is the work of Lieve Saether, Owner at Turnstyle Design LLC. The kitchen is her own.

Open shelves in the kitchen are a popular way to add more kitchen storage

I am not a big fan of the brass-looking top cabinets. I do really like the soft greenish white on the other cabinets.

Saether’s strong suit is unexpected mixes of pattern, color, and texture. She says the key is not too take them too seriously and follow your own creative intuition.

Below are some “before”shots so you can really appreciate the transformation.

What do you think? For me, I do think the kitchen is really beautiful, and I would definitely say “wow” upon entering, but there is a bit too much going on for me. I like more minimalist kitchens.

Read the whole story and see all the pictures from the source.

July 19, 2019
Dream home: Lots of natural light, architectural details, and beautiful colors

A pretty and polished home from Studio McGee

This house is pretty darn close to my dream house. The large windows that pour in natural light, the molding, the palette in neutral cool tones with pops of color here and there. …sigh….

The three images above show the formal living room.

The kitchen and kitchen nook feature white and gray cabinetry and gorgeous marble backsplashes.

This is the kitchen nook. That herringbone backsplash is so beautiful.

I like the mix and match chairs in the dining area. I’m not always a fan but I like it here.

The dining room opens up into the beautiful great room.

I really, really like the clean lines of the furniture used throughout the entire home.

Lots of beautiful decorative pillows add softness to those clean lines a

The color palette is so pretty!

How amazing is the desk in the home office? It also looks like I need to upgrade my office chair for a white leather high back beauty!

I also like the contrast of the dark built-ins and the modern brass chandelier.

What do you think about this house?

See more and read about this project at Studio McGee

May 15, 2019
Dream home: Lots of natural light, architectural details, and beautiful colors

A pretty and polished home from Studio McGee

This house is pretty darn close to my dream house. The large windows that pour in natural light, the molding, the palette in neutral cool tones with pops of color here and there. …sigh….

The three images above show the formal living room.

The kitchen and kitchen nook feature white and gray cabinetry and gorgeous marble backsplashes.

This is the kitchen nook. That herringbone backsplash is so beautiful.

I like the mix and match chairs in the dining area. I’m not always a fan but I like it here.

The dining room opens up into the beautiful great room.

I really, really like the clean lines of the furniture used throughout the entire home.

Lots of beautiful decorative pillows add softness to those clean lines a

The color palette is so pretty!

How amazing is the desk in the home office? It also looks like I need to upgrade my office chair for a white leather high back beauty!

I also like the contrast of the dark built-ins and the modern brass chandelier.

What do you think about this house?

See more and read about this project at Studio McGee

August 17, 2018
New York City townhouse modern design and traditional bones

House Tour! An 1850s New York City townhouse!

Architect Ambler had grown out of his apartment when the 400 sq ft. studio next door came up for sale. It seemed like fate so he bought it and worked to combine the two into a unified New York City townhouse perfect for displaying his collection of vintage and modern art and furnishings. Combine that with subtle renovations in line with strict landmark district regulations, you end up with a beautiful classic modern contrast.

What attracted me most to this space is the beautiful arched window. It acts as a frame out to the street. In New York City you often have to be willing to welcome street life into your home as art through your windows!

So much natural light is a blessing on street level. I love the modern furniture, like these black leather chairs, combined with classical elements like the arched windows.

The townhouse feels like a museum with all of the modern art and interesting furniture.

How beautiful are the antique mirror closet doors.

The den and the chandelier in the office are one of my favorite parts of the house. The technique of leaving the top 12 inches of the wall unpainted really create an illusion of height.

The real showstopper in the townhouse are the gleaming herringbone hardwood floors.

Ambler honored the traditional bones of the house in all of the renovation except for the kitchen and baths, which he intentionally wanted modern.

via Lonny

February 14, 2017
A modern victorian house tour

Modern victorian, a match made in heaven.

I love the good bones and ornate molding of victorian homes, and the clean lines and fresh look of modern design. The below is a remodel that honors the amazing high ceilings, intricate casework, and classic of the victorian home. The owner’s improvements included altering the floor plan to make more functional spaces for today’s lifestyle.

A view of the kitchen.

What a dreamy bathroom. Love the clawfoot tub, the sinks, and the herringbone floors.

The built-in closet adds so much character to the bedroom.

How amazing is the fireplace and built-in cabinets with lead glass surrounding it?

The kitchen is probably the most altered. Love those barstools and the industrial aesthetic they add. The glamorous chandelier is a nice contrast.

A pretty guest bedroom.

Another shot of the dining room. Sorry to say that while I like the table, I do not like the chairs.

Love the large subway tile backsplash behind the stove.

The amazing windows and arches are so pretty!

More pretty details.

What do you think of this modern victorian home?

via Apartment Therapy

February 9, 2017
Hygge Interiors Inspiration – What does it mean to you?

Get your Hygge Interiors inspiration here people! Okay, I know I’m really late on the band wagon, and probably some other trend is already popping up over the blogosphere. Regardless, I felt I needed to look into the Hygge trend myself and share interiors that illustrate what Hygge means to me. For those of you that don’t know Hygee, here’s a definition:

What is Hygge and Hygge interiors?

“Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is a Danish word that is a feeling or mood that comes taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary, every day moments more meaningful, beautiful or special. Whether it’s making coffee a verb by creating a ritual of making it then lingering over a cup to a cosy evening in with friends to the simple act of lighting a candle with every meal. Hygge is being aware of a good moment whether it’s simple or special.” Read more here.

So when it comes to making your home hygee, the philosophy would be to surround yourself with what makes your home comfortable and beautiful. Obviously that can be subjective from person to person, but below are some interiors that would be my definition of hygge.

A hygee dining room, minimal but warm. The rustic table, branches in a vase, and art books make it hygee for me.

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Super comfy chairs for curling up in, exposed beams, and a lot of beautiful windows for natural light make this living room hygge.

via Bloglovin.com

I find white interiors soothing, and layers of texture make it cozy.

via HomeDeco

What’s more cozy than a reading nook? I also love the blue and yellow color scheme.

via theculturetrip.com

Good craftsman ship and natural elements are also beautiful to me, and make a home feel comfortable.

via House and Garden

February 7, 2017
Beautiful kitchens in every style

Beautiful kitchens are hard to ignore. Kitchens are undoubtedly the busiest rooms in the home, so making it beautiful and functional is (maybe) more important than the function/aesthetics of any other room in the home. Kitchens also tend to be toward the front of the home and therefore see more traffic and visitors then dens and bedrooms. All the more important to make your kitchen welcoming, efficient, and a place that you, your family, and your friends will want to be.

The geometric rug and the super cool modern barstools add character and style to an otherwise staid, albeit beautiful white kitchen. I love those leaded panel windows and the counter to ceiling white subway tile.

Another white kitchen gets some character and fun with a green kick board at the breakfast bar. A glossy brass pendant and gleaming tile balance out the country stools and light wood floors.

This kitchen might be my favorite. The large rustic island, the absolutely stunning runner in faded colors, the layout, it’s somehow peaceful and energizing at the same time.

I think this stove could make even the most reluctant person want to cook. It looks like a work of art. The pale exposed bricks and decorative open shelves is a nice touch too. Add the copper accents and amazing hood and you have a very French aesthetic.

This might be a galley kitchen, but it sure packs a punch! The windows are amazing! The thick black counters and vertical wood panel cabinet fronts are really dramatic as well. I never thought a kitchen could look “zen,” or spa-like, but this one sure does.

Another amazing galley kitchen. The soft gray herringbone floors lead you to beautiful glass doors. The skylight also adds light to reflect off of the beautiful brass cabinetry hardware.

Do you have a favorite kitchen from the ones above?

All images via My Domaine

January 31, 2017
Fall Anthropologie that we love

Fall 2016 is about nature, layering textures, and pattern

Pink dining room chairs? Don’t mind if I do! And out that window? That’s beautiful Idaho.

The new catalog features a bohemian mid-century modern fusion, which I like

While I like a lot of Anthropologie’s furniture, I’m just as excited to see the locations they shoot in – they always find places with amazing bones!

Wow that molding! And the herringbone floors!

Anthorpologie is also really into florals and patterns in both there wallpapers and upholstery. While I like it, I don’t know if I could live with it long term in my house…

Yes, please.

Love the velvet pink sofa with the neutral textured rug.

This tapestry headboard is pretty amazing.

More from Idaho. Whatever cabin or lodge they found to stage in looks absolutely beautiful.

What do you think of Anthropologie’s offerings for Fall?
All images via Anthropologie and Domino

September 30, 2016
Start your week off right: Elegant interiors with historic drama

I grew up in an early nineteenth century telescope house on the eastern shore of Maryland, so I LOVE homes with old bones and details that only existed when we had time for details. The interiors below evoke the same nostalgia for me. Enjoy!

That ceiling with those herringbone floors and green walls?!

Definitely Mediterranean. The doors of Spain are works of art.

The floors and wainscoting are a bit dark for me. But I love the wide doorways and the view into all of the rooms right down to the ornate fireplace surround.

Knotty hardwood floors, exposed beams, a chair that also serves as an objet d’art.

THIS really reminds me of the house I grew up in. Colonial style furnishings, and chandelier lined hallways with rooms lined up one after the other.

The patina of the walls and the old hardwood floors are dreamy.

All images via Disc Journal

August 29, 2016