Displaying posts labeled "Kitchen"

This 1869 Victorian home in Cambridge, Massachusetts is an absolute beauty inside and out brimming with original details that luckily the homeowners and Reath Design embraced. (The older I get and the more I hear about homes this beautiful being demolished or stripped of all their character, the more I appreciate people who aim to preserve the original). This is so whimsical and heartwarming, and even though I am not a fan of blue, the gorgeous muddy red of the dining room (Book Room Red by Farrow & Ball) and that sweet willow wallpaper are everything. Photos: Laure Joliet.

Traditional vibes but keeping it current

Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 by KiM

Located in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district, this early 20th-century house was refurbished so that its owners could move in with their growing family. We rethought the space, retaining certain elements with which we were able to play. This house presents a convivial open space where the balance between light tones and dark accents brings an unpretentious elegance.
I love how timeless this project by Blanc Marine Intérieurs is. And so very warm. Much of it is light and the cream tones are gorgeous. Amen to having no jarring white ceilings. Photos: Annie Fafard.

Completed in Summer 2024, this Victorian semi-detached home in Liss, Hampshire, was transformed by Vaughan Design and Development for a family of four and their dog. A timber-clad rear extension creates an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space overlooking the stunning South Downs. The design features a harmonious mix of natural materials including green tones, handmade zellige tiles in playful patterns and tongue-and-groove panelling. These elements were chosen to create a layered, welcoming aesthetic that seamlessly connects the home to its picturesque countryside surroundings.

The restoration of a 1930s Georgian Revival residence in Melbourne by Fiona Lynch Office celebrates craftsmanship and timeless design. Decades of discordant changes were removed to restore clarity while preserving original decorative features like fireplace mantels and elegant arches with corbels. A new glass pavilion radically transforms family living, connecting the kitchen to the woodland garden and filling the home with natural light. Bold stone elements define remodelled bathrooms and a robust travertine-marble kitchen island. The design integrates original features with contemporary updates, including custom oak finishes, mismatched stone panels and sculptural staircases, creating a seamless balance between classic elegance and modern living.

Photography by Sharyn Cairns.

Coppin Forest

Posted on Thu, 16 Jan 2025 by KiM

I couldn’t only share one Ashley Montgomery project. This home in the Copping Forest ‘hood in Goodwood, Ontario is yet another example that Ashley can do no wrong. I also think she is the absolute QUEEN of kitchen design. The taupe/clay colour is perfection. I’m forever smitten. Photos: Lauren Miller.