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Is it really five years since we were introduced to the work of Summer Thornton on Desire to Inspire? As is my habit I’ll skip back and forward through our archives and click over to websites to see what the designers and photographers, stylists and architects have been up to since we last visited. Imagine the smile that spread across my face when I revisited Summer Thornton Design and discovered her take on the bachelor pad. Masculine and multilayered, elegant yet casual when needed. A touch of humour and bucket loads of style.

Bright and fresh, young and playful. Whether soft pastel colours with whites and greys or rich and earthy with timber and stone these homes are stylish and luxuriously simple. Lean of line but big on impact. By Stacey Kouros Design.

P.S. I’ve included a couple of commercial images for their cool ideas.

I believe you can tell when a photographer has a strong sense of place, an understanding of architecture, an appreciation of the beauty of a room. It shows. In the pictures. a certain something. Images come to life. Simple things are suddenly special. Light weaves magic and a two dimensional image tells a story. welcome to the portfolio of photographer David A. Land.

I came across this kitchen by Barry Rice and found it intriguing….in a mostly love/little bit ‘o hate way. Here are some details: The kitchen of this single-family brownstone in Brooklyn’s historic Clinton Hill neighborhood underwent a dramatic transformation. Small windows were replaced with accordion-folding glass doors that open to a screened dining area, and a warren of pantries was removed to create a large, open cooking and entertaining space. The working side of the kitchen features distinct zones for prep, cooking, baking and clean-up, and the guest side includes a bar, counter seating and a built-in sofa. Stainless counters and subway tile are practical and easy to clean, while walnut cabinetry and a stone island and baking top add warmth to the space. 

The amount of space is a dream. I am a lover of subway tiles (but with darker grout, and maybe not on every wall space). Great idea to line up all the ovens/microwave etc. down on one end so when you’re taking food in and out you don’t get in anyone’s way. Cooktops in the island is great for the cook so they can stir and chat. The rod for pots and pans is handy (as are TWO SINKS) if you keep them clean. Another dream – having enough room for a coffee/bar area, built-in sofa and shelving for dry goods/spices. I don’t think I would ever do a stainless counter – the scratches would send me over the edge (although seamless counter/sinks would be awesome when cleaning up).  3 types of counter material and all those stainless cabinets is too much in my opinion. I’m curious to know what you all think…..

Wrap it up and bring it here. No wrap me up and deliver me there. Whatever! But just make sure that I’m cooking up a storm in the kitchen of this Silver Lake house by Bestor Architecture. California cool. Green with envy? You betcha. The only thing better would be…

… another green kitchen by Barbara Bestor and her design team. Now I can’t make up my mind. Sometimes you just got to have colour!