Bethany Seawright

It’s probably a good thing that I’m a renter. Because if I wasn’t, I’d actually have to decide on a kitchen design. And with all of the options out there, how would I ever choose?? If you are planning a renovation (or just day dreaming!), here are just a few of the spaces that I find inspiring – find your favorites and pin away! First Row: 1. The result of a stunning gut renovation by Smitten Studio, this bright, efficient cabin kitchen belies its humble beginnings.

What child (or adult, for that matter!) doesn’t love cocooning in small, intimate spaces?  As kids, we’re compelled to build houses out of boxes, forts out of furniture and tents out of tables — all in an attempt to seclude ourselves from the world and to create a space where our imaginations can roam free… These rooms and images respond to children’s natural instinct to play and hide by incorporating soft, comforting nooks in which to nestle.

This post is all about gasp-inducing details – elements that stop you in your tracks, take your breath away and, in one fell swoop, transform an ordinary space into an extraordinary one.Some of the details are architectural, and some are the result of dramatic furnishing choices, but each provides an undeniable “wow” in the experience of the room.TOP ROW:1.

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Although it’s often thought of as cold and hard, when used well, tile has the ability to warm up a space like few other materials can.Here are just a few inspiring ways tile can be used to create dramatic, engaging and delightful spaces:First Row:1. This hexagonal tile floor by designer Paola Navone acts as a dining area rug, fading to worn wooden planks at the edges. From vogesparis.2.

I don’t know about you, but the sight of a Smeg refrigerator in a kitchen just makes me happy. I love how much personality they add to a room. They’re so streamlined, so retro, so cheerful!And there are so many colors to choose from! Whether you go neutral with white, silver or black, bold with orange or chartreuse, or graphic with stripes or a red cross, you simply can’t go wrong. Me?

Whether you’re short on space, away from home for the holidays or just looking to decorate in a more innovative fashion this year, there are times when the standard tree just won’t do…Enter the alternative Christmas tree — 15 creative ideas for adding cool to your yule this year. Some of these trees are 3-dimensional, and some are flat. Some are quick and easy, while others may require a few tools to assemble.

Name: Jen & Mark AdamsLocation: East Passyunk/ South Philly — Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSize: 1500 square feetYears lived in: 5 — owned Sometimes it can be difficult for a husband and wife to combine styles when decorating a new place. Imagine if, on top of that, your home’s previous owner had left traces of his own larger-than-life style. What would you do? Would you tear it all out and start over?Enter House TourNot if you’re Jen and Mark Adams, you wouldn’t.

Name: Toby Shawe and Samy Badawy Location: Roxborough – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Size: 2300 square feet Years lived in: 18; Renovated 2008 – 2010 “Space becomes more an exciting entity that is allowed to exist purely for the pleasure of experiencing it.

If you’ve ever been separated from your loved one, or been in a long distance relationship, you know how hard it can be. For me, the worst part is always at night. When the busy-ness of the day recedes and it’s time to settle down and go to sleep – that’s when I miss my sweetheart the worst.

Inspired by the actual collection of iconic chairs housed at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, Vitra mini chairs were created as a way of making the collection available to the public – not just through two-dimensional means, but through the tactile pleasure of meticulously handcrafted, three-dimensional models…If you’re like me, you adore designer chairs but would never be able to afford an collection of the full-sized originals for yourself.

According to the Philadelphia Rowhouse Manual, “the Philadelphia rowhouse, most simply, is a one to four-story house occupying a narrow street frontage and attached to adjacent houses on both sides.

I love movies, all kinds of movies: historical, thought-provoking, independent, and even simply entertaining, films. But I especially love movies with great design! Some of these are fantastic, Oscar-nominated movies; some are quirky all-time favorites; and some are most significant for their style contribution.

It’s not often that you hear the words, “murderous,” “scandalous” and “nefarious” thrown around in the refined world of interior design, but when it comes to charismatic mid-century designer James Mont, those are exactly the words that apply…The Man –James Mont was a man shroud in mystery, one whose life details were often sketchy, at best. Presumably, he was born Demetrios Pecintoglu in Istanbul in 1904.

The 1940s were a tumultuous time. It is impossible to understand those years outside of the context of WWII. The war not only defined the decade but from a design perspective, split it virtually in half. During the first half of the decade, new design was halted, as supply shortages and rationing demanded that all available resources — material and otherwise — be directed towards the war effort…Socially, the decade featured a similar split.

Most kitchens are large expanses of flooring and cabinetry that — be they gorgeous or hideous — are silently crying out for character, identity or (in the hideous case) distraction. A kitchen mat or rug can be the perfect place to start. Not only will a rug bring personality to your space, it will also add comfort and warmth to an area full of hard surfaces.