Do you have a blank wall or awkward nook in your home that you're not sure what to do with? Have you thought of creating a custom bookcase?A custom bookcase is a fun way to add some extra storage and instant charm to your space, and if there's a window there, create a window seat to go with it! We recently created a custom bookcase and window bench for a client. Their family room was long and at the end of it was this blank window wall that they weren't sure what they wanted to do with.
We designed up the bookcases, painted them in a gray-green color, to flow with the kitchen cabinets in the adjacent room, and added a roman shade, bench cushion and pillows to create a warm cozy spot. Our clients loved the hidden storage below and the extra space above for their books and family photos to be displayed. What do you think about our interior design idea? We truly believe everyone should have a well designed space regardless of budget constraints. If you also have a great interior design idea, stop thinking about it and just go for it!
And now here are some insights about the Kitchen of the Year. In the October Issue of House Beautiful they showcased The Kitchen of the Year, designed by one of America's most renowned kitchen designers Mick De Giulio. The 1,000-square-foot dream kitchen, built in New York's Rockefeller Center is something to truly feast your eyes on, everywhere you look you see the detail and stunning elements that make up this space. Simple but elegant!
The openness and natural light along with the white walls, counters and cabinets give the kitchen such a clean, airy atmosphere. The accents of metal and mirrors help reflect the light around and add a sparkle to the space. I love the Andover Pendants by Ralph Lauren! The hanging pot rack, called Metal Boy, in an invention by De Giulio to hang your pots without having them on display like a traditional pot rack.
The subway tile behind the open shelving is made of white gold-leaf fused between glass, I can only imagine how that would look in person! The tiled panels below the shelves help conceal the appliance center where everything has a place and can stay plugged in for convenience, the panels move hide or reveal different items. Love the asymmetry of the fireplace and television niche with the symmetrical furniture placement in front of it.
I think one of my favorite places is this room, the butlers pantry is beautiful. The ceiling is painted with a pop of Glidden's Soft Sapphire and that color picks up the color of the sink which is set a the hammered stainless steel counter top. With a mirrored backsplash and crystal knobs on the cabinets this space has stolen my heart.
As I said before this kitchen is definitely something to feast your eyes on and unquestionably worthy of Kitchen of the Year.