COLORFUL KITCHENS

I will always love a classic white kitchen, but interior design wouldn't be fun for me if we didn't mix it up once and awhile with color. Obviously you don't have to make a huge commitment to color, but if you do go bold on your cabinets it's JUST paint. 

Can't fully commit? Keep the cabinets above your counters white and only paint the lower half or island a vibrant shade. 

House Beautiful 

House to Home

Chicago Tribune

Jeffrey Bilhuber

Jonas Ingerstedt

The Cottage Market

MARVIC TEXTILES

 

 

Marvic Textiles is a London based fabric manufacturer and they are slowly becoming my go to for color inspiration and sourcing. At first glance they appeared overly traditional for my taste, Marvic is mostly known for their collection of toiles that are available in many lively colors. I now appreciate their myriad style options in their line. They have a fun tab on their website where you can create a "mood board" based on their fabrics, I made mine in less than 5 minutes (below). They are also rumored to offer the best linens in the industry.

 

 

 

Marvic Moodboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MISMATCHED DINING CHAIRS

I'm not sure I would ever use all the same chairs at a dining table. It just seems so blah. Using different host chairs or at the very least, different fabric on the same chair, really brings some interest in to the design. Just make sure the different pieces coordinate through color and texture or style. 

David Powell and Fenwick Bonnell

Jeffrey Alan Marks

Lauren Ranes San Francisco Show House 

Windsor Smith 

Windsor Smith