A Glimpse into Christopher Peacock's Own Kitchen Courtesy of Traditional Home Magazine...

At TraditionalHome.com, you can get a glimpse into the kitchen of the illustrious Christopher Peacock.  Who wouldn't want to see what the leading kitchen designer has created in his own home?
I've posted a few photos below, but be sure to check out the entire article at Traditional Home Magazine's website. 

It comes as no surprise that Christopher Peacock's own kitchen features the white cabinetry, marble countertops, gleaming hardwood floors and clean lines, which are, after all, the trademarks of his work...

I love the chalkboard on one of the refrigerator panels.  Not only is it practical, but it really adds interest to the room.  And the variation of the marble / tile behind the stove is fantastic!

Here's a closer look at the backsplash...

A beautiful display cabinet is practical for storage, yet it resembles a piece of fine furniture.  Even the adorable little dog seems to love his kitchen!

For more information regarding Mr. Peacock, visit the Christopher Peacock Home website at peacockcabinetry.com.

"New Old House" Kitchens by Barbara Herr...

I decided to highlight some of my favorite kitchen sources today.  We'll start with Barbara Herr Kitchens of Marietta, Pennsylvania.

For anyone restoring a period home, perhaps a farmhouse, or building a "new old house," especially with early American influences, you'll really love her work.  You can find out more information, and view more of her portfolio at www.barbaraherrkitchens.com.

I love the ceiling beams and countertops and the backsplash, which appear to be soapstone.  I also love the slate floors.  While hardwood floors are beautiful, there's no question that slate is easier to clean and much more durable, especially with pets and kids!

This kitchen is so spacious -- and the windows let in so much light.  I also love the dark panes of the windows against the creamy white cabinetry and walls...

For those who are interested in the concept of the "keeping room" within the kitchen, this is fantastic.  The fireplace adds such warmth to the room...

This is another beautiful example of an updated farmhouse kitchen.  I love the glass storage / display cabinet on the right, which looks like a piece of fine furniture.

Again, the glass display cabinet and the wall of windows, which let in so much light.  Here she uses some warmer tones.  Notice the stone wall...

Notice the colonial colors and the fireplace in this kitchen, which really make it feel authentic.  If you're restoring a period home or building a "new old house," a design like the one above really creates a sense of place.

Sun-filled Kitchen Remodel by BROOKS AND FALOTICO

We came across this fantastic kitchen remodel on Traditional Home Magazine's website.  Louise Brooks of the New Canaan, Connecticut architecture firm of Brooks and Falotico designed this wonderful open space, which features floor-to-ceiling windows, 9' ceilings, and a fireplace in the connected gathering room.

Fabulous Lake Michigan Waterfront Home by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and Victoria Hagan Interior Design

Architectural Digest Magazine featured this Lake Michigan residence by Robert A. M. Stern Architects in their October 2009 issue; Interior Designer Victoria Hagan designed the home's decor.  "The (homeowner) had envisioned a house with a strong New England character. This prompted the architects to look not only at the historically eclectic 1920s and ’30s suburban Chicago estate houses of David Adler and Howard Van Doren Shaw but at their sources of inspiration in colonial and Georgian architecture. Stern and (his partner, Randy Correll) then reinterpreted the paradigm, infusing it with individuality and unreserved freshness" (Architectural Digest, October 2009).

FRENCH COUNTRY MANOR HOME BY DAVID JONES ARCHITECTS / GIBSON BUILDERS

Masterfully designed by David Jones Architects and exquisitely constructed by Gibson Builders, this new French Country Manor outside Washington, DC is truly a must-see home.   We've posted a few photos below:

A view of the brick courtyard and french provincial gardens of this beautiful new home, designed by David Jones Architects.  Construction by award-winning Gibson Builders.

Rear view of this elegant home designed in the French country style by David Jones Architects.  Construction by award-winning Gibson Builders.  Notice the beautiful windows and french doors...

A stone wall surrounds the front courtyard of this new French country manor.

The beautiful foyer features a delicately curved staircase, hardwood floors, intricate woodwork and antique sconces.  A rich wooden pedestal table and persian rug complete the scene.

The gorgeous outdoor living area of this fabulous new home designed in the style of a French country manor.  A stone patio surrounds the geometric pool and spa -- a perfect spot for entertaining family and friends...

Wooden beams add French country style to the home's lavish kitchen.  We love the high ceilings, custom white cabinetry, the soapstone counters and white and gray marble subway tile backsplash.  The huge center island is painted a delicate gray and features a carrara marble countertop with built-in sink.

Check out the painted panes of the french doors and huge windows in the breakfast room.  We also love the round table, which adds a sense of intimacy to the space, along with the hanging lantern used as the lighting fixture.

More wooden beams and french doors can be found in this gorgeous living room / library / study, located directly off the entrance hall.  The painted built-in bookshelves and custom cabinetry, velvet upholstery and pillows of the sofa, and comfortable club chairs create a warm and inviting atmosphere.  A perfect place to entertain or cozy up with your favorite book.

It's easy to be organized with all this storage in the mud room.  Built-in pantries, lockers and closets line the long hall, with beautiful and practical limestone floors.

INFORMATION & RESOURCES:

David Jones Architects
www.davidjonesarchitects.com

Gibson Builders
www.gibsonbuilders.com

Stone and Clapboard Georgian Estate for Sale in Greenwich, CT

This exceptional stone and clapboard Georgian home, listed by David Ogilvy & Associates Realtors, is located on Round Hill, in Greenwich, Connecticut and overlooks 17 acres of conservancy land.  We've posted a few photos below and an excerpt from the listing:

"Beautifully landscaped property with lovely stone walls surrounds this virtually new stone and clapboard Georgian with limestone terraces around the heated pool and large spa overlooking this permanently protected conservation property in the heart of Round Hill.

Handsome white gates open to the driveway and walled courtyard. A Palladian window is over the pedimented front entrance, while there is a second entrance under a side portico. The front-to-back gallery center hall is memorable with a lovely oval stairhall and curving stairway up to the matching second-floor gallery hall and french doors opening to the west-facing verandah. The inviting living room has superb hand-carved detailing around the fireplace, classical moldings, long windows, quarter-sawn oak floors and 10-foot ceilings, all of which continue through the house. The mahogany panelled, booklined library has a matching fireplace and the dining room is formal with wainscoting and doors to a verandah opening to the flagstone terrace, while there are two powder rooms off the hall. The family room with a fireplace is ideally placed for access to the country kitchen with a large island, a charming breakfast room with three exposures, a cozy office, raised panel cabinetry, a door to the terrace and a butler's pantry in warm butternut wood. Upstairs (also with an elevator) is the master suite with a fireplace, a sun-filled dressing room with enormous walk-in closets, a fireplace in the gorgeous nickel-appointed whirlpool bathroom with a steam shower, and a sitting room. The five additional en suite bedrooms have walk-in closets, and there is a panelled laundry, a billiards room and additional expansion area. Garaging is for five cars with adjoining mudrooms, and there is a pool house wing with a changing room, a powder room and walls of glass. The exceptional pre-war feeling of this classical home includes hand-carved detailing while there are all the latest technological features for 2009 living. The quality is marvelous, the architecture a treat, the decorating wonderful, the address is the most famous in Greenwich and the protected views are forever."

For more information, visit www.heartofroundhill.com.