READ "EARLY AMERICAN STONE COLONIAL" BY PERIOD ARCHITECTURE, LTD. AT THE NEW INSPIRED HOME DESIGN NOW...

EARLY AMERICAN-INSPIRED KITCHEN | SCREENSHOT: PERIODARCHITECTURELTD.COM

Just today I stumbled across the portfolio of Period Architecture, Ltd. of West Chester, Pennsylvania. The firm "draws on the classic building traditions of the Delaware Valley for inspiration in creating thoughtful designs." I posted a few screenshots from the firm's website, but unfortunately, their galleries (right now) are organized by "exteriors" and "interiors" rather than individual projects (so I can't provide much information). Nonetheless, the photos exemplify the style and craftsmanship of their beautiful work. Read more at InspiredHomeDesign.NET...

READ "CHARMING SOUTHERN KITCHEN" BY JACQUELYNNE P. LANHAM DESIGNS AT THE NEW INSPIRED HOME DESIGN NOW!

CHARMING KITCHEN BY JACQUELYNNE P. LANHAM DESIGNS, INC. | SCREENSHOT: JACKYELANHAM.COM

I have to thank Holly at Things That Inspire for featuring the brand-new website of Atlanta-based interior designer, Jackye Lanham. Ms. Lanham's work embodies the elegance and grace of the South, while still maintaining a sense of livability.

This charming kitchen, for example, feels vintage, but still so fresh. I love the kitchen table in its center, as well as the seatcushions atop the surrounding chairs; and the plates, in their antique finish, grouped around the stainless steel hood provide a wonderful accent. Read more at the NEW INSPIRED HOME DESIGN (INSPIREDHOMEDESIGN.NET) now...

THE ELECTROLUX ICON PROFESSIONAL SERIES

Photo from the official Electrolux ICON website at www.electroluxicon.com.

Check out the Electrolux ICON Professional Series of Home Appliances...
With a fabulous selection of cooktops, wall ovens, ranges, warmer drawers, ventilation, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigeration, wine storage, ice makers and compactors, you'll find everything you need to make your dream kitchen a reality!

Electrolux ICON Professional E48DF76EPS -- 48" Pro-Style Dual-Fuel Range with 6 Sealed Burners & Third Element European Convection System: Stainless Steel

Electrolux ICON Professional E23CS78HPS -- 22.6 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Side by Side Refrigerator with PureAdvantage Filtration Systems, Custom-Design Full-Depth Glass Shelves and Smooth-Glide Full-Extension Drawers

Electrolux ICON Professional EDW7505HPS -- Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 5 Wash Cycles, Nylon-Coated Racks, 24 Hours Delay Start, Versatile Racking System, Optional Custom Panels and UltraQuiet Plus Sound Insulation Package

Electrolux ICON Professional E30MC75JPS -- 30" Combination Wall Oven with 4.2 cu. ft. True Convection Oven, 1.5 cu. ft. Microwave, Wave-Touch Control Panel, Custom-Set Auto Cook, Smooth-Glide Racks, CustomConvect3 and Self-Clean

Electrolux ICON Professional E24WC75HPS -- 24" Under-Counter Wine Cooler with 48-Bottle Capacity, 7 Smooth-Glide Maple Trimmed Racks, Theatre-Style Lighting, Acoustic Alarms and Fully Integrated Control Panel

Electrolux ICON Professional E30WD75GPS -- 30" Warming Drawer with 1.6 cu. ft. Capacity, Humidity Control, Smooth-Glide Full-Extension Drawer and Stainless Steel Interior

For more information on these, and other beautiful new kitchen appliances, please visit AJ Madison at www.ajmadison.com.

THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN SERIES #2: INES LOMBARDI OF OSBORNE CABINETS & MILLWORK IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

Check out this amazing kitchen by Ines Lombardi of Osborne Cabinets & Millwork in Houston, Texas. Ms. Lombardi won a regional award in the Sub-Zero/Wolf design competition for her spectacular work.

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Notice the subtle color painted inside the cabinetry, which really highlight the serving pieces and glassware on display.

What we love about this kitchen:

• The creamy white cabinetry, high ceiling and wooden beams, which add warmth to the room
• The copper pendant lighting above the kitchen island, which complements the cookware prominently displayed against the tiled wall
• The great wall space around the cooking area -- the entire wall is tiled and Ms. Lombardi chose not to install upper cabinets in this section of the room
• The mix of countertop materials: stainless steel, marble, and even dark wooden countertops
• The kitchen island with its beautiful slab of polished marble and rich, dark wood
• The separate stainless steel refrigerator and freezer units by Sub-Zero Appliances
• The entire wall of glass front cabinetry -- the contrast of the exterior cabinetry and the painted interior -- a lovely sea-green, which really draws the eye to the serving pieces on display
• The slate floors -- a very practical alternative to hardwood, which can scratch all too easily
• The stainless steel range hood against the tiled wall

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Another view of this stunning kitchen.  Notice the cabinetry panels on the kitchen island.

Visit Osborne Cabinets & Millwork to see more of this company's exceptional portfolio.


For more information:
Osborne Cabinets & Millwork, Inc.
Houston Design Center
7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 293
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 802-0092

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THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN SERIES #1: KITCHENS BY DEANE

As per their website, "Kitchens by Deane has designed countless rooms in Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City," and the firm often handles projects for many of their clients' second homes in states such as Massachusetts and Florida.

The first firm in our spotlight is Kitchens by Deane, with showrooms in Stamford and New Canaan, Connecticut.  They first came across our radar when they won the regional award in the 2008/2009 Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Contest.  We've posted a screenshot of their award-winning design as well as an additional photo from Moffly Media; however, we encourage you to visit the Kitchens by Deane website to view more of their impressive portfolio.

The first design features exquisite woodwork.  Some of our favorite features: Gorgeous painted white cabinetry, a center island with rich wooden countertops and glass pendant lamps, beautiful hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, which add interest to the kitchen design...

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Photo from the Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Gallery -- 2008/2009 Regional Award Winner -- Kitchens by Deane

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Photo from Moffly Media Website - Beautiful white cabinetry, slate floors, carrara marble and wooden countertops. 

The company's outstanding work has been featured in numerous publications, including Traditional Home Magazine, Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, House Beautiful, Westchester Cottages & Gardens, atHome Magazine and Better Homes & Gardens.

Visit their website to see more of their work.  For your convenience, we have provided direct links below:

• View the Kitchen Portfolio
• Library / Media Rooms
• Baths
• Wardrobes / Custom Closet Design
• Other work, such as custom pantries, bars, children's study centers, home organization centers, etc.

For those who live in the Fairfield County area, you can also take cooking classes at the Kitchens by Deane showrooms.  Julia Deane runs the classes and even offers private cooking parties.  

If you'd like to purchase a gift certificate to attend a class, we've provided a link here.  This also happens to be a fantastic holiday gift -- especially for men who tend to wait until the last minute to shop for their wives!

For more information, please visit:

Kitchens by Deane

Stamford Showroom
1267 East Main Street
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: 203-327-7008
Fax: 203-975-1949

New Canaan Showroom
189 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: 203-972-8836
Fax: 203-972-8893

Culinary Works

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"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.

One lucky winner won the $3.6 mil Princess Margaret Welcome Home Show Home designed by Lynda Reeves & team of Canadian House and Home...

Yesterday, The Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes for Cancer Research officially concluded.  One lucky winner won the $3.6 million shingle-style home, which was inspired by Nancy Meyers' blockbuster film, "Something's Gotta Give." A $100 ticket bought Canadian residents a chance to win the show home, "built from the ground up by Lynda Reeves and her H&H design team."

"The stunning showhome (was) the grand prize in The Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes for Cancer Research..."

"Built from the ground up by Lynda Reeves and her H&H design team in collaboration with architect Gordon Ridgely and landscape architect Ron Holbrook." -- Canadian House and Home

If you didn't have an opportunity to tour the home,

you can still get a glimpse inside this Hamptons-inspired dream house.  Room-by-room tours, courtesy of the talented Ms. Reeves, are posted on the Canadian House & Home website.  Click here, or visit www.houseandhome.com for more details.

HERLONG & ASSOCIATES: Specializing in Coastal Architecture & Interior Design

We normally select a few photos to showcase the work of our favorites architects, interior designers and custom home builders; however, in the case of the South Carolina based architecture firm of Herlong and Associates, the process was extremely difficult.  With such an impressive body of work, how can one decide?

In the end, we decided on the Wild Dunes beach house below, but you can visit the Herlong and Associates' website at www.herlongarchitects.com to view their entire portfolio online.

"For this Charlotte, NC based family their Wild Dunes beach house needed to be a combination of classic cottage comfortable and sophistication without being stuffy. The end result is large outdoor living and entertaining spaces combined with a smooth transition to the vast, neutral interior." -- Herlong & Associates