Farm kitchens and quaint corners

While not my usual preference, tonight I was browsing online and found some lovely farm kitchens. I find the distressed touches and old-fashioned warmth very sweet.

I'm a big believer in doing your kitchen to match the bones of your home. If you have an ultra-modern condo, that lends itself to a specific style of kitchen. If your house is a 1925 cottage, you can lean towards a worn and vintage look.

I think a kitchen that looks well-used but functions perfectly (and secretly has incredible, brand new appliances) might just be the perfect fit for the right home.

What do you think? Would you plan your renovation to be in keeping with the era/style of your home?

Love,
Kelly

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White or whiter?

Who doesn't love clean, fresh white? White sandy beaches, huge white diamonds, pristine white doves, a white Christmas...even clean bright white socks coming out of the dryer...white inspires the cool, uncluttered calm in all of us.

Check out some beautifully done white kitchens:

I love the bright backsplash here!
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This is a kitchen created by yours truly. One of our favorite projects to date.
Photo courtesy of: www.UrbanKitchenandBath.com




A beautiful mix of contemporary and classic.
Photo courtesy of www.cococozy.com



I love the oven and cook-top area here!
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Here's an interesting one...an unexpected mesh of modern and farm kitchen.
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What do you think of those white and whiter kitchens? Is white key to your style palate?