Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Rustic charm vs. clean and new


I think that this door is a great office solution , of course as it's intended use of door would also be a good choice , but I love the idea of thinking outside the norm.




This is a great example of mixing the rustic with the new , perefectly done .



I really considered installing blue tiles when I did my backsplash , I opted for classic white subway tile and I love it , it stands the test of time , but when I see this tile with its varied blues , this would have been a great choice as well .






I love a painted floor , ah I love all things painted really, especially older thin boards in need of help in that yellow orangey tone , paint it I say. White cabinets , blue grey floors , and a bit of green inside the cabinet , how cheeky I love it .




From Velvet and Linen I found this most perfect ottoman and chair and that rug , oh my ,but this is sheer perfection to me , I will take it all.






I am always inspired by open shelving in a kitchen , I love this take of clean simple brackets .
When in doubt "white it out" !







13 comments:

Rachel said...

The chair/ottoman/rug is from Velvet & Linen. http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/

I'm loving the varied blue backsplash.

Velvet and Linen said...

Thank you, Chris, for including my client's chair/ottoman/rug in your post!
I'm all about beachy casual style with a twist.
Your blog certainly has that feeling as well.


xo
Brooke

Joanna said...

I just love that door! OH and those blue tiles...and the floor, ok I love that whole post!

heartartz said...

Love the blue bowls in different patterns. where are those from?

Missy in Texas said...

That blue tile gives me chills! Yummy...

cottoncolors said...

The blue tile is gorgeous. Like looking at the ocean while you cook!

Steph said...

Thanks for the eye candy...

Brenda said...

I would just love to take the doors off the cabinets and let there be light. But my husband likes them on. A continuing debate. I love that first door idea!
Brenda

alice said...

Fantastic door/organizer Idea! I'm keeping my eyes peeled for old doors now!!

Love Where You Live said...

I'm with you -- love painted floors and just about painted anything. So inviting and interesting. Lovely images. cheers -susan

meg duerksen said...

i have a giant door sitting in my basement....hmmm.
i bet i could make one of those door wall things!
great pics.
good to check in on you chris.
love it all!

UPrinting said...

Yeah, you'll never go wrong with white. It goes with any color; very neutral.
The idea for the first photo blew my mind. It's lovely, and I would want that for my office... if ever I'll have my own. :)

Johnny and Kate said...

Do you know where that blue subway tile backsplash is from?