Thursday, May 22, 2008

Dream Kitchen

BJ at Sweet Nothings is asking for pictures of our dream kitchens. Well, of course I'll share! You are about to find out just how scattered I am when it comes to decorating. I am not one of those people who loves a narrow palette of colors and can stick to it. Oh, no, I love it all! If it is beautiful it goes in the file. So here they are, my top four kitchens (this week) that I love.
Number one would be this beautiful bright white kitchen from Traditional Home magazine. It's all about the light, and this kitchen is so full of sunlight you could get a tan. And how gorgeous is all that dark wood? The custom islands? Beams? Huge windows....I love it all. I would have to have some ivy or something growing around the window, that's just me, but oh my goodness, this kitchen is the bomb!
And look at kitchen number two. Dont you love the gothic details on the cabinets? One of my favorite shapes, the gothic arch. And more sunlight, and (gulp) stained glass! Not quite as grand as the top kitchen but I would take this in a heartbeat! Photo from Cottage living
And lest you think that white kitchens are all I dream of, get a load at this cottage beauty! The red checks! The dark wood cabinets! The rug and dishes and color, color, color! Ahhhh. Notice the big window, I do see one constant here. Light!
Photo from Romantic Homes
And now for something completely different! I love these colors too! My sweetie does a LOT of the cooking so I know this is too feminine for him. But I love all the details, the checkerboard floor, the reeded glass in the cabinets, the little butlers pantry between the kitchen and dining room! What's not to love? It's just plain sweet. Maybe in a little vacation cottage by a lake?
Photo from Cottage Style
So there you have it. Hope you enjoyed my choices, I'll be checking on yours soon. But first, I have a plane to catch tomorrow morning for Florida! I'll be gone til Tuesday and then I will be making the rounds and sharing the fun. I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial day weekend. I will be taking a moment to remember all the brave men and women who make this freedom we enjoy possible. See you all next week!



18 comments:

  1. Hi kathy!

    This fourth pic from Cottage Style is one of my favorite kitchens ever. I found it in the magazine and tore it out and have it in a folder. How can you NOT love those lavender and lime green walls?

    bobbi c.
    Catnip Cottage Home

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  2. Your 'dream' kitchens are wonderful! I could be at home and happy in any of them.

    Have a wonderful trip. See you when you get back.
    ~Adrienne~

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  3. Oh Kathy!! Beautiful kitchens! The last one is my favorite!!! i would love to have that kitchen!

    My favorite kitchen ever is in Romantic Country magazine and it is a lot like that one!

    Love ya,
    Amy

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  4. I love love love the dark wood from the third photo.

    I'll have to pull up some pictures and share them on my blog tomorrow.

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  5. Kathy, I love all of your choices. Have a wonderful, wonderful time in Florida with your girlfriend. You will have a great time! Blessings, Karen

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  6. Kathy, I think we are twins, seperated at birth - lol. I love all different styles too. All of your choices were wonderful kitchens...

    Have fun in Fl!!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  7. ok, I vote for No. One here....
    hugs, bj

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  8. Those are all so beautiful...I could fix a meal in any one of them!
    I have a galley kitchen...long and narrow...but I love it, it's mine :)

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  9. Those kitchens are beautiful..no doubt about it. But so are ours...clean and cozy make great companions. My worst kitchen enemy are the daily newspapers! I'm wishing you a wonderful trip to Florida! Oooh all that sunshine, just waiting to be enjoyed..smile.

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  10. Definately kitchen one or three for me!!

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  11. Number 1 is my fave, its fabulous! I'm having a party, come visit:) Rachael

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  12. beautiful...I have no idea my dream kitchen right now.

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  13. Beautiful kitchen and your weekend getaway sounds like a fabulous one!! Hope you are having fun in Florida... so nice to check in with you again!

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  14. Your dream kitchen are wonderful...love them all.

    Your get-away was a lovely treat...pretty, pretty pictures. Have a great time in Florida. Hugs, Linda

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  15. Ooo that second one is right up my alley! But for now, my old pine floor and farmhouse kitchen will do. ...except the yucky countertops. Oh well, one project at a time =) Blessings.. Polly

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  16. Oh My.....Such a hard choice. I like the gothic the best I think.
    I will come back for more beautiful scenery...

    KAREN EILEEN

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  17. Ohh i love the first one you showed just lovely. Thank you for showing us all of them also loved the red one.

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  18. Aaaah, I love them all!! Adorable blog, sweetpea.
    Smoochies,
    Connie

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