The Modern Mediterranean Kitchen Edit

Happy November everyone! This week we wanted to share a few progress pictures of a home project we started back in August. We partnered with Kruse Development for this beautiful modern Mediterranean home located in Norwalk.

We had this idea of a Mediterranean inspired kitchen but with modern functionality, so that's where we took it. When designing a kitchen, I think it's really important to list out your top priorities and then work from there. For us, having a unique backsplash tile and a large kitchen island were top priority.

Inspiration

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We really wanted a big modern wood hood in the kitchen, so we did a custom square hood. We love the instant touch of elegance and sophistication that it brings to the kitchen.

Kitchen progress

When it came to the cabinetry design, we wanted a shaker detail, and then we added bamboo wrapped 4” arch pulls to the doors and drawers. We selected a white oak and white cabinets mix to bring the Mediterranean warmth from the wood into the kitchen.

We will be posting more of this house on the blog as it becomes more finalized. And of course, we will also be sharing the final staged pictures! So stay tuned for that!

Designer Diaries: Creating a Cohesive Color Story

So you’re ready to design your dream home or perhaps the empty walls in your living room are driving you insane. You are ready for a change, but you’re not sure where to start. Perhaps you saw an accent wall on Instagram or Pinterest that you really like, but you’re not sure if it’s really you.

Color expresses messages, sparks interest, and generates emotions, so whether you’re conceptualizing a home or just updating your wall paint, choosing a color palette that represents you, is one of the most important parts in the design process.

Today we are showing you how to create a cohesive color story that flows naturally throughout your home!

Find what inspires you.

Inspiration is everywhere around us! Sometimes what sparks an idea is an every day item like a magazine or something we see out in nature. We love finding inspiration in the landscape around us and we often borrow color palettes that are naturally colorful.

Online is a great place to look for Inspiration. Blogs, magazines, social media, and Pinterest are our go-to places when we are looking for a muse for our next project. Whichever way you find your inspiration, make sure you have multiple sources and plenty of options to go off of!

Use a color picker app.

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If you’re designing with a photo, using a color picker app is an easy way to find color inspiration. Take your design and sample colors from the photo to match.

Create a mood board.

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Once you found your inspiration, don’t be afraid to start pulling everything together into one place. That place can be a Pinterest board, a folder in your phone, or a physical board with textiles, objects, paint swatches, or anything else you love. Being able to see everything in one place will not only help you visualize your idea but also create a common theme. That theme can be a common color, texture, or maybe a pattern.

Pick Your Color Swatch.

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Once you have a general idea of what your desired mood is, go ahead and start pulling actual color swatches. For example, get a physical Sherwin Williams paint sample to give you a better representation of your desired color. A paint we use in our next project can sometimes come from a flower bouquet or another natural element.

Don’t be afraid to start over.

Finding the right color story that is as unique as you can be difficult and often times we end up saving things we love, but doesn’t really fit our story. After all, design is a process of elimination and finding the right color is no different. It’s okay to take a step back, and take away anything that does not align with your commitment level. For example, black is a popular accent wall color but it is also high commitment. Perhaps a darker grey is something more on par with your comfort zone.

Put you ideas to work.

This is the last step of the process, now it's time to make your color come alive! Depending on what you're creating, this may look like pulling decor pieces, pillows, art, or choosing paint colors! 

You should have the foundations for a beautiful color palette that represents you, and what you want to tell the world! Remember, letting creativity guide your process always lends the best results.

829 19th St: Selections + House Tour

Earlier this week we posted the photography for 829 19th St, (minus the kitchen which is soon to come!) but today we are diving in a little deeper and giving you an inside look at our sources for pretty much everything. It’s surreal to think back to the beginning stages of pinning inspiration, choosing materials, and dreaming about all the little details. So far, we’ve broken down selections with sources for all major rooms, and we can’t wait to show ya’ll more of the kitchen when photography arrives!

Fun fact: all the trim and doors in this house were sourced and salvaged from all over the Midwest. Craigslist and FB Marketplace were the sources for all things architectural salvage! This historic home was completely gutted and restored to its original glory thanks to our partners at Laneways Development, who did an amazing job at finding the original footprints of the house.

Paint

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Plumbing + Bath Accessories

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light fixtures

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Tile + kITCHEN cABINETRY

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We hope you’ve enjoyed exploring all the ins and outs of 829 19th St. We are so happy with the results and being able to share it with all of you. This house represents months of hard work and planning that led us to this beautiful finished product.

Check back in soon for more reveal posts!