Photo Courtesy of Elle Decor
Many can only dream of a summer home in the Hamptons, but some of their designs are easy enough to incorporate into your own home. Whether you have a big or small renovation budget, simple touches can bring this look into your home.
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Photo courtesy of Country Living
The French are known for their many things – their Eiffel Tower, pastries, and fine art just to name a few. What we don’t often credit them for is their design inspirations. Variations of this style can be seen all over the America today. While there are many elements that make up the French Country style of decorating, the result of each space is warm, casual, and always welcoming.
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Photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy
For about 50 years, School House style lights could be found not only in residential areas, but schools, galleries, and libraries as well. These shades were popular choices for homeowners and architects alike, therefore, they were produced in hundreds of styles and sizes to accommodate all spaces. It wasn’t until the 1960’s that styles changed, and the majority of School House shades stopped being produced.
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Kitchen photo courtesy of Material Girls Design Blog
The kitchen can be the most expensive room in a home to remodel. Some DIY-ers tackle theirs by painting cabinets and updating hardware. Others choose to grab a sledgehammer and start swinging. Whatever your choice may be, you might be able to get a similar look to today’s Get This Look photo.
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Providing that finished look in your kitchen can prove to be a challenge when it comes down to picking the right look for your project. Most newly crafted lights are too polished with brightly colored high-gloss finishes, which can be great if your kitchen is modeled with a retro decor, but if your tastes are more for rustic or industrial styles then the options are greatly reduced. With so many lights on the market, unless your desire is for a pendant that looks like wood or a woven tapestry of antlers, the options can be limited for the rustic decorator.
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In its heyday, the Atomic Age saw the use of streamlined designs and raw metals used to create a clean look that gave way to what we now recognize as the modern movement. This movement took place in the 1950’s and 1960’s, which was deeply influenced by sleek aircraft designs that emerged from WWII. Ironically the traditional farmhouse of the early 20th century was eclipsed by this Modern movement and other subsequent styles, replacing the ornate Victorian details with more economical ranch and contemporary styles. With a love for nostalgia, this customer project features a unique complimentary combination of Victorian and Atomic influences in this budget-defying kitchen. Using elements found in their shop, the owner of White Flower Farmhouse created a warm and inviting country kitchen from many refinished items and reclaimed materials. The traditional Victorian influence becomes apparent with just a glance at this phenomenal kitchen. Defined by classic cabinets, bead board walls, white appliances, and a series of stacked display shelves, this kitchen fits the much-desired look of a traditional farmhouse. Punctuating this room is the use of a converted counter display table from a hardware store that has been turned into a center island with room for storage and plenty of character thanks to the use of a galvanized steel counter top. Almost immediately your eyes are drawn to the deep brown of the oak hardwood floors, which is a pleasing contrast to the lightly colored cabinets aligning the floors and walls. This contrast from deep rich color to a creamy neutral pallet allows for a soothing transition, naturally drawing the eye up past the bead board to the ceiling where reminders of the Atomic Age shine down upon this cooking space. Aligning the ceiling is the use of 5 Farm & Barn All Weather Warehouse Glass & Guard Lights, which offer a refreshing take on this classic design. The addition of these Atomic Era lights merge the mixed elements of this kitchen, recapturing the essence of the 40’s and 50’s that saw these two styles collide.
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