Visual Inspiration’s

Every good design needs some kind of inspiration. Your inspiration can be as simple as colors from a painting you like or a picture you found on Pinterest. I came across this gorgeous pantry while researching high gloss cabinets.

Beautiful Pantry from designer Kerry Hanson

I love the look of high gloss on cabinets and ceilings but my clients seem to think it looks a bit  contemporary. So when I saw this beautiful “not so” contemporary pantry designed by Kerry Hanson I just had to share the look.

High Gloss paint can and will show any imperfections on the surface you are painting but I think it gives it charm.  I found that this Sherwin Williams Windy Blue #6240 is just the right blue from my inspiration picture.

Sherwin Williams Windy Blue #6240

You need to get the perfect white paint on base/trim and millwork so your other colors pop. Try Sherwin Williams Alabaster #7008

Sherwin Williams Alabaster #7008

Oh the warmth of Grasscloth  on the walls!

York Wallcovering Cream-Off White $26.50 per roll

I am a big fan of antiqued mirrors as a backsplash especially when framed like paneling.  Any mirror company can cut to fit  your project and have it antiqued.

Antique Mirror @ $35 sf

A great inexpensive white marble is Crema Delicato.

Crema Delicato Marble Polished

Finding a great ceiling light to cast the right light~ similar looks for less

Flush Mount light from Robert Abbey Rodrick $162

Semi Flush Mount Light by Ethen $279

Flush Mount Light by Trans Globe $140

Dressing up windows can be easy with the right yard of fabric.

Fabric by the yard $45 Poetic Paisley Spa

Fabric by the yard $35 Talia Chambray