The Very Right Of The White Kitchen

Seems the love affair between kitchen design and decorating and the very right of the white kitchen (or nearly all-white kitchen) is stronger than ever.

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Pristine.

Classic.

Fresh.

Timeless.

Color trend with traction.

Benjamin Moore Simply White is simply an excellent choice for your anchor, primary or accent kitchen color consideration.

The Very Right Of The White Kitchen

Choosing to go with a white or nearly all-white kitchen is by no means a color sellout.

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Modern accents such as the Tom Dixon mirror ball pendants in white hot off the presses metal finishes give good glam.

White kitchens are anything but boring, uninspiring or underwhelming.

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The color white in company of designer, winter, off and ivory shades and tones invariably makes a lasting color impression.

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House Beautiful

Let it capture the life and the heartbeat of the space.

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Immersed in natural light from floor to ceiling, the kitchen in this historic Livingston, New York, home features antique architectural elements.

Impressive kitchen cabinets are fashioned from antique windows, and the well placed pendant lights, center island lantern and black and white tile flooring only serves to further enhance the predominately white color palette.

Unpretentious in design, this white hot kitchen is farmhouse fabulous on steroids.

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Highlighting the effectiveness of natural light coupled with distinctive Louisiana architectural elements, this kitchen-dining space combination becomes the design feature of this custom home from award winning St. Tammany, Louisiana Highland Homes.

New Orleans style white kitchen

Rich natural accent colors present in the decorative wood beams and flooring play well to the white countertops, striking center island chandelier, kitchen cabinetry and custom range hood.

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No natural light to be found?

Fret not. white-kitchen-lighting-fixtures

Gorgeous kitchen lighting options in white will infuse the white kitchen with light and style in white hot color palette perfection.

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When selecting kitchen materials, the color white continues to dominate the field.

Feast your eyes upon the examples below.

Gorgeous, gorgeous, and did I mention gorgeous?

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Hand-glazed white ceramic subway tile backsplash brilliantly paired with Carrara marble makes a striking decor follow-through.

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White ironstone china stands out from the  gallery wall in decorative sync with the herringbone pattern reclaimed elm hardwood floors.

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Complementing colors and accents come together to produce a stellar focal point while supplying all the contrast needed to make a bright and bold, white hot white kitchen statement.

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Less is more applies here.

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Size does matter, but it is not always the design feature afforded the space.

This New York studio apartment kitchen demonstrates how proper design can result in optimization of space and function.

Big or small, that is the desired design result of today’s working kitchen.

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It may only be the base on which you build your color palette, but the color white commands and keeps the attention of a space. It is the neutral of choice.

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“White has stood the test of time because it’s clean and fresh.
And those two words — clean and fresh — are classic
words for describing a great kitchen.
There isn’t a better way to approach design.”

 —Mick de Giulio


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Does the clean, fresh, crisp and pristine look of the very right of the white kitchen (or nearly all-white kitchen) continue to appeal to your design and decor taste?

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Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark Interiors

Dark interiors make a dramatic, commanding and intimate statement. Dark interiors are coming out of the shadows and into the trend spotlight.

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Although black is not the only dark color choice associated with dark interiors, it does seem to be the basis for dramatic back in black magic. Black is the new black- a perennial color classic and decorating color essential. What oomph the perfect little black dress lends to a fashionista’s wardrobe, a space dressed from floor-to-ceiling in the color black speaks to a decorista’s personal interior design and decorating style.

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Visual allure produces a theatrical statement.

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Dark interiors keep beautiful company with deep accent colors rich in palette intensity, and therein lies the secret to the perfect design and decorating marriage.

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My initial thought when sourcing the Vertigo pendant by designer Constance Guisset for Petite Friture?  Haute witches hat.

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Dark interiors introduce a sophisticated warmth to the space.

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Dark interiors.  What say you?

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Benjamin Moore Color Of The Year 2016 Simply White

Benjamin Moore Color Of The Year 2016 Simply White is simply stunning.  One of the biggest decorating misconceptions is that in selecting the color white as an anchor or primary space color you are settling for a boring, uninspiring or underwhelming color choice.

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I am of the strong opinion that all color begins and ends in shades of white.

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The color palette power play made by Benjamin Moore Simply White is based in its clean, pristine and polished versatility.  Wall, trim, floor, cabinetry and furniture. Yes, yes, yes, yes and  a resounding yes.

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It may only be the base on which you build your color palette, but Benjamin Moore Simply White commands and keeps the attention of these spaces.  Allow me to point out how the fresh palette and layers of natural light wraps the space in warmth.

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This entire space from floor to ceiling is painted in Benjamin Moore Simply White, proving the visual effectiveness of the color white.  No blending into the woodwork here- the rich tones and glorious golds of the accents and furnishings instantly attract the eye.

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In my opinion Benjamin Moore got the 2016 Color of the Year: Simply White right. Thoughts?

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Fourth of July Inspired

Traditional colors in true Fourth of July inspired glory are waving proud and sitting pretty in a red, white and blue color parade this week.

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Traditional Fourth of July celebration fare, fireworks after dark, pops in the park-with all the pre 4th of July party, project and menu planning at Places in the Home, things are getting pretty busy around here.  I figure it’s the same at your places in the home, too.

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Having fun is a lot of work!

When time allows, I invite you to scroll through these red, white and blue Fourth of July inspired images for star-spangled inspiration.

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1stDibs- Kelee Katillac – Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler

No political agenda, opinions or talking points- just pretty Fourth of July inspired pictures decked out in a patriotic pop of color palette and federal finery.

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Domino

The eagle has landed and is in need of a cocktail.

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12 Light Chandelier by Minka Metropolitan

This regal antique piece is a golden choice for focal point functionality.

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Impressive 19th Century Italian Walnut Wall Table
CERA USA Bicentennial Highball Glasses

Regency-eagle-convex-mirror Regency Eagle Convex Antique Gold Decorative Mirror

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Artistic Weavers Adenia Vintage Medallion Printed Area Rug

Artistic Weavers Adenia Vintage Medallion Printed Area Rug

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A Most Fetching Friday

This week’s A Most Fetching Friday (Fetching Friday 4) features seasonal color and comfort, a preview of things to come.

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ff-mustardFall colors on home decor parade 

ff-fall mumsMum is the word and the look for fall planting – Midwest Living

ff-entryMaking a grand entrance and grand statement – Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

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Mediterranean Landscape by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Ken Linsteadt Architects

Brooke-Shields-dining-room Elegance in dining – At Home with Brooke Shields via Architectural Digest

wynn-buffetThe Buffet – Wynn Las Vegas

I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend and a most fetching Friday!

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A Most Fetching Friday

This week’s Fetching Friday 3 features bold and stunning scenes of nature, seasons, sequins, and Saints.

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Fresh Flower Arrangement Tricks – Good Housekeeping

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Continental Tole Shield With Lion – 1stdibs

I highly recommend taking the sparkle and shine your way through life approach!  

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No matter the season, take advantage of the beauty of nature and color your world.

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Pumpkin Platter Centerpiece – Better Homes and Gardens

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I hope yours is a most fetching Friday.

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Christmas Tree Wow and Wonder

Creative, unique, designer, traditional, non-traditional and color me impressed Christmas tree wow and wonder highlight the season of inspiration. The color palette is poised for magical artistry and inspired interpretation all year long, but the Holidays provide the opportunity to let our little Christmas tree light shine through Christmas tree wow and wonder!  I look forward to the annual reveal of the Claridge’s Hotel Christmas tree. Always a favorite and never disappointing, The Claridge’s Christmas tree, designed by Dolce & Gabana, is an Italian themed marvel.

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London calls again!  The ‘Red Velvet Tree of Love’  at the Victoria and Albert Museum greets guests in holiday color, texture and pageantry. The Christmas Tree wow and wonder for the Grand Entrance of the Museum is by artists Helen and Colin David.

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Elegant simplicity is well represented in this ooh la la factor Parisian-inspired Christmas tree bathed in winter wonderland white, silver baubles, champagne ribbon and a straw hat topper.

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Fashionably fabulous at the Holidays!

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Traditional by nature, stunning by design.

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Branches in urns with fresh greens and bright whites- oh my!

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Non-traditional Christmas colors capture the eye and the heart of holiday decorating through self-expression.

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‘Tis the season of tinsel trees and Tiffany colors so gorgeously stated in Christmas chic by Valorie Hart.

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The more Christmas tree wow and wonder splendor there is to see, the more I am lead to create, decorate and spectate.  Inspiration of the holiday and stylish kind is everywhere!

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