If you are looking for a great way to update your existing kitchen or if you are planning a remodel, the right kitchen island lighting can make all the difference. If you have three micro pendants over your island or peninsula, this post is for you. Here are my general island lighting guidelines that I have developed over the years. Lighting a breakfast bar or peninsula If you have a … [Read more...] about Kitchen Island Lighting Options
Master Bath Sanctuary Remodel
I really don't do many bathroom remodels. Kitchens are my jam. Every once in a while I will get approached about designing a bathroom and the circumstances are all aligned where it is a good fit for me to get involved. I've got one of those to share with you today. What are the right circumstances? Fabulous clients, lots of creative freedom, a healthy budget, and a great contractor to manage the … [Read more...] about Master Bath Sanctuary Remodel
Painted Cherry Cabinets Kitchen Makeover
I've said it before; painting cherry kitchen cabinets is one of the most dramatic updates you can implement to update a dark 90's kitchen. Even if you just stopped there, you would have a great update. But, in this kitchen remodel I'm sharing with you today, we didn't stop there. We pushed on through to solve some other problems along the way. Kitchen Bar with Columns The first thing you … [Read more...] about Painted Cherry Cabinets Kitchen Makeover
Color Lovers Kitchen Update
The kitchen I have to share with you today makes my color loving heart happy. A kitchen filled with beautiful shades of blues and greens. Don't get me wrong, I love a white kitchen. And I think a white kitchen is timeless and will NEVER go out of style. But, I also think a home should reflect the people who live there. It should tell a story where each room is a chapter that reveals a little bit … [Read more...] about Color Lovers Kitchen Update
Stained Wood and Soft White Kitchen Makeover
The kitchen I'm sharing with you today exceeded every expectation I had for how it would turn out. We finished this kitchen in March, literally right before the lock down. I got the nicest email from the clients who were able to enjoy the new space while being quarantined. I have to say we have been enjoying our kitchen so much. We are so thankful that God allowed for it to be finished … [Read more...] about Stained Wood and Soft White Kitchen Makeover
Classic Modern Kitchen Remodel in Fieldstone Farms
Sometimes you get to work with extra special clients who just get you. And you get them. Your styles mesh, and you build trust, and trust builds an awesome design and together you create a remarkable finished project. That my friends is what I have to share with you today. During my first visit into a client's home I'm trying to get a feel for their design style. I could tell right away by … [Read more...] about Classic Modern Kitchen Remodel in Fieldstone Farms
Kitchen Designed to Sell
We often get calls from homeowners who are looking to upgrade their kitchens before they list their homes for sale. These kind of calls create mixed emotions for me. I'm really happy on one hand to take on a new project with a challenge. It's usually a challenge because most sellers are very budget conscious walking a thin line between investment and potential return on investment. On the other … [Read more...] about Kitchen Designed to Sell
Bella Tucker Christmas Kitchen 2019
I love decorating for the holidays. I also love to use vintage items in my decorating to evoke the memories of wonder I experienced at Christmas time as a child. I scour estate sales, vintage shops and Etsy for unique nostalgic Christmas decorations. Some of my favorite items are these pipe cleaner snowflakes. We actually misplaced a box this year that had a lot of my favorite vintage … [Read more...] about Bella Tucker Christmas Kitchen 2019