Saturday, July 3, 2010

Decorating Ideas: Kitchen styles!

I love decorating.
I always wonder if I should have gone into Architect & Decor because I truly enjoy the following pictures.

It brings a sense of warmth and inspiration.

I take a little piece of each picture and apply it to ideas for my own home.

I love everything in this kitchen minus the table & chairs. 
The lay out of the room, light, shelf w/frames, the hutch cabinet down the floor makes me happy.

I adore EVERYTHING in this dining room set up.
Fireplace while you dine? Yes please!

This is my desired kitchen.
Glass windows, light, clean, and the white cabinets.
Look at all the pantry space!
I especially love love love the hardwood flooring color and how it matches w/the white cabinets.
You can't really tell but there is white / grey marble counter tops as well.
The Wolfe brand range is what my step-MIL has and I stare at it every time I stop by their house.


This is a cute idea for someone with a small kitchen.


I'm not generally into the retro/modern look but I like how clean & open everything is in this kitchen.


I love how the stove area has a little cove.
Cute kitchen but it's still too country for me.

Sleek kitchen. 
Love the use of the kitchen island having a trash compactor.
It would be cuter if it had a mini wine fridge.

This kitchen is cozy & quirky.

Kitchen that is completely NOT my style...

Too much going on and too cluttered for my style.
Is it country? If so what's with the cherub shelves on the corner?
I dislike the small island in a large kitchen. What a waste of space.
A larger / longer island would have fitted this kitchen.


This island is TOO big for the kitchen. 
I don't like the curtain detail thing above the windows.
And the chairs do not match the dark wood.
This kitchen has potential but all the wrong furnishings.


6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ha I have the third picture saved as one of ideal kitchens too. Thats amazing. I love kitchens. White kitchens make my insides buzz. Love this blog post. Do more do more do more...

alongcameaspydr said...

@ Sooz - I will do more! I want to do a decorating idea post for each room. I just need to collect more inspirational pictures. Plus I have a DYI project coming up. I can't wait to post it! You will love it.

DeAnna said...

like i tweeted i love this post!!! can i ask what site(s) you got your pics from? I haven't looked online for things yet, just in magazines. i can't wait to see your DIY! i'm sure it'll be great! i love the small kitchen idea! as well as the cozy and quirky one! you have great taste for sure!!

alongcameaspydr said...

@ DeAnna - I just Googled "home decor" or "home kitchen decor" and clicked pictures. Came up with a bunch of choices. :)

sweet_diosa said...

I love this blog post...I adore seeing things like this which inspire me to reorganise and redecorate. You might like this website I found:
http://freshome.com/
it's got loads of pictures and interior design ideas :)

Kelsey said...

that island is gigantic!