Kitchen Inspirations

Our upcoming kitchen renovation is in full creative swing.  Our newly designed space will blend aspects from each of the above images by utilizing textured materials, Silestone counters, innovative cook tops and, of course, a dramatic wall covering.  Stay tuned and enjoy this little preview:

wallpaper, statellight chandelier, flatware, induction cooktop, cherner side chair, water drop jug , silestone

Before And After: Kitchen/Part 1

Part 1 of this Before and After reveals how Cocoon Home transformed a kitchen by repurposing its current furniture, editing and adding pattern and color.  With a sofa and comfortable counter stools in place, this family of five kitchen doubles as a place to hang, do homework and read.  Already well organized and outfitted with great cabinetry and counters,  the space needed to be brightened and updated.  Using Niesha Crosland's Moorish Circles wallpaper the kitchen area now takes on a whole new feel with a mix of bold color and pattern.  Take a look at these before and after photos.  Not only will Part 2 reveal how we managed to [aesthetically] add a mini mud room to the space,  but also feature our next reader giveaway.

Stay posted for part 2 of this kitchen's makeover and reader giveaway! 

My own before and after kitchen

This kitchen looked worse than it was.   It just needed a few changes.  First, we kept the wood counters but had them refinished the same way we did the floors in the rest of the house.   Dark ebony.  I love the warmth the wood gives to an often cool area.  We also had my dad make new front cabinets the same height as the ones against the window.  Next... new appliances, paint, and FlOR carpet tiles to cover the tile. Eventually I'll install wood flooring  or my new favorite tile from Ann Sacks, Texere.  It looks and feels like linen but is porcelain.  It comes in soft earthy tones and feels great under foot.  I will of course add radiant heat.

The space is the same as it was but easy on the eyes and easy to work in.  Everything is within arms reach.  Even the toys so i can distract the little ones while making dinner or mixing a drink.  Send me photos of your renovated kitchen.