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Bold and Beautiful Kitchen Appliances

by Susan on June 18, 2009

in Decorating,Kitchen & Dining

When it comes to kitchens, are we playing it too safe?  Whatever happened to big, bold color expressions right smack dab in the heart of the home?  No apologies!

For those with no fear of color, there is a company in Colorado named Big Chill, and they’ve made a business out of pairing modern technology with vintage 50’s charm.  They make refrigerators, stoves and dishwashers (www.bigchillfridge.com).

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My Dream Kitchen

by Susan on June 11, 2009

in Decorating,Kitchen & Dining

If I had my dream kitchen, would I cook better?  ;)

Who among us hasn’t drooled over a kitchen in a Hollywood movie, or taken mental notes of a friend’s to-die-for kitchen.  I just wanted to share my ideas for my dream kitchen with you {sigh}.  I call it “Modern Bungalow.”

Now picture this (with the help of a few inspiration photos):

Dark soapstone counter tops with white cabinets– several with paned glass fronts to display a colorful Fiestaware collection. Breakfast bar and/or an island with ample room for seating.  Below is a home from a TLC project, and a nice assortment of Fiestaware.

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