Away for a bit...

 

 

 

Thursday and a few big days ahead! We are off to Noosa for a couple of days for a family gathering....good times. Unfortunately this means the store will be closed from 2pm today until 10am Monday. Before I go here are some scrummy dark images to fan the desire to be creative.

As you can see, going dark doesn't mean you have to start wearing black overcoats and two shades lighter foundation and listening to gothic metal bands.  It can be as little as some divine porcelain dishes for serving blanched green beans, roasted carrots, what ever the stomach desires with an alluring dark tablecloth. Banish the crisp clean white tablecloth, we all know it only stays white for a nano second before someone drips the gravy!

The two interior images show how to bring in lighter elements to lift the depth, notice how everything against the darker colours really comes to life and has a real impact in the room.

Next week will touch on the lighting to enhance such drama and mood. Til then enjoy your week end.

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Kitchen Love

With a new kitchen on the horizon (very distant horizon) I have of course fast forward to the aesthetics of the room and started compiling my, "mmmmm I like that" file.
First cab off the rank is this kitchen from Willow Decor...if only I wasn't so hard up for storage I could seriously sacrifice the island bench idea. I adore the black trim on the windows and door.

Then there is this kitchen, again off Willow Decor, I really like the no wall cupboards approach. Lots of windows again, love the green and white, would I spoil it too much if I painted the trim black?? Obviously there will have to be marble involved.....
Anyway it's a starting point, or I could say it's food for thought but that would just be too cheesy!
Ok I'll stop now, but would love some feedback!!
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