House Beautiful’s Top Kitchen Design Mistakes

I recently read House Beautiful‘s Biggest Kitchen Design Mistakes, and for the most part I agree with their list!

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Joan Schlinder

One that made the list was not taking your cabinets to the ceiling.  Leaving a space above the cabinetry typically results  in a breeding ground for faux ivy covered in dust.  Am I wrong? Anywho, do check out the rest of House Beautiful’s no-no’s for kitchen design here.  It’s Decorologist-approved!

Why White Kitchen Cabinets are The Right Choice

If you are paying attention at all, you probably know that painted kitchen cabinetry is where it’s at – particularly white kitchen cabinetry.  Wood finished cabinets date themselves quickly based on the undertone of the wood.  Because I frequently stage homes for sale in the Nashville area, I can tell you that dark cherry cabinets are so 1994.

susan tully white kitchen via hb Why White Kitchen Cabinets are The Right Choice

 Kitchen Design by Susan Tully

White cabinetry is timeless and works for all kinds of styles – country, european, contemporary, modern.

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You may be concerned that an all-white kitchen means no personality, no style, no design.  Well, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.  Here are the top 5 ways The Decorologist personalizes the white kitchen (without making an expensive mistake you’ll regret in 3 years): [Read more...]

Color in the Kitchen

Ready for a dose of color?  Today I’m sharing some fabulous kitchens with brave color choices.  This designer used turquoise on the counter tops, island, flooring, ceiling, and interior of the cabinets.  But with lots of bright white to counterbalance, it works. retro blue kitchen by william diamond and anthony baratta via hb Color in the Kitchen


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