My husband woke me up in the lazy sunlight of New Years Day (nevermind that we were in our guest bed?), to giddily-ask "What are we going to do thiS year?!"
2010 was a wholloping adventure of buying our first house, having our dream wedding, getting a zippy new car (had since been a decade!), traveled abroad, and a long list of other major mile-markers.
My immediate and pouring-response, as if I had to think twice about it,
"THE Year of RENOVATION!"
:)
It's time to sit down, come up with a month-to-month [realistic] plan, and sort out a priority list of all the amazing things we're chomping to do! I have to pinch myself and remember that sanding, grinding, sealing, and all the prep dirty work comes 1st and drags out, but the result is Definingly Worthwhile.
For starters - here are some amazing photographs of design-inspiration I'm entranced by.
----> Despite my inescapable zest for color, I can't shed this gravitation for Black-trimmed windows and doors! It's so classically European, yet Georgian-formal meets posh-NY.
Perhaps too much black for me, but the front door and flooring are decadant! |
Just the right amount of black, dashed into a room, adds a crisp appeal! |
Imagine this room with large 24"x24" diagonal diamond flooring! ..Add a colorful lamp, play with the ceiling slate, reupholster a chair, and wha-lah! |
Now, for the Carrera.
No, not the 1980's iconic porsche, rather - the Marble!
No, not the 1980's iconic porsche, rather - the Marble!
Oooh, how I could gush over these cool-touched counters all day!
--For you granite enthusiasts out there telling me marble is more porous, susceptable to acidic damages, tarnishing, etc... withold your good-hearted warnings and let me bask in my happiness!
--For you granite enthusiasts out there telling me marble is more porous, susceptable to acidic damages, tarnishing, etc... withold your good-hearted warnings and let me bask in my happiness!
Notice the chic black range-hood? The contrast of a more dramatic slab of carrera for a backsplash creates instant drama* |
Here the marble is more subtle on the counters, but amped-up with a more electrifying veining as the backsplash. |
Carrera + black window trimming? Yes please. Note: this kitchen is probably the size of our entire main-floor! |
This one may not fit in with my "blacks", but I am simply *smitten with the minty mullions and exposed brick. Couldn't pass showing the possibilities of another zippy trim! |
Our house is Stucco; I would LOVe to add some of these architectural proportions and details to the facade!
Quite possibly the most architecturally-alluring example of how clean lines, paired with white-shades and black-tones can be stunning. *note: disregard the Grapes of Wrath car! |
The free-form layout of this black and white bathroom pleases me. |
Again, High-Gloss black, cannot be beat. |
Rustic meats Euro-polish |
Formal, chic, Playful. Genious. |
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