Inspiration in White: Kitchen Hoods

Okay now this is not a subject we talk about much but it's a good one......what about the silly fans we all have in our kitchen above the stove! I know we need it but have you really looked at it? They rarely look good and so many people kind of ignore it....and leave the stainless steal boring old fan.  If you have a great kitchen designer though you can really make it interesting or at least unnoticeable...My kitchen hood is like so many where it is fully integrated into the woodwork and that is nice but some of these hoods below are quite lovely and even stand out in a good way...especially the brass one..lovely!

What do you think?

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Trudy

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via:Found on thekitchn.com, Found on lonny.com, Found on bhg.com, Via Alicia Breining, Found on apartmenttherapy.com

French Inspired Home

This lovely home has a light and easy French inspired look that feels modern and new. The black accents in this home are so striking and the pretty chandeliers  in dark tones are the perfect pairing to this. Contrasting the pale floors with the white walls creates the right balance and the added touch of pale pink makes a nice feminine touch. Nicely done!

PHOTOGRAPHY ARMELLE HABIB

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Trudy

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via: Homelife 

Photos: http://www.armellehabib.com/

Fantastic Apartment

I have talked about the site Fantastic Frank before and how they feature the most fabulous apartments for sale. They style and photograph each home so well and make it so appealing I want to buy them all! When selling your home it is so important to style to sell. Remember to remove personal items like photos and such. Keep the tones neutral and easy for someone to see their furniture in the space. If you have too much furniture think about renting a storage unit for a couple of months so you are not crowding your current home...you want potential buyers to see the space and too much furniture could be a problem. Do any small or necessary renos before putting it up for sale. You will be amazed at how much more you can get on your selling price and how much faster it will sell. 

Last year I renovated a clients condo for sale...in a market flooded with condos....we did a quick reno on her kitchen and two bathrooms and she sold it in a week! It really works so think about it before you sell!!

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Trudy

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via: Fantastic Frank

Simplicity Defined

Fall is around the corner (nnnnoooooooo!!!) and fashion is on our minds these days as we start to dress with more layers. I still like to keep it simple in fashion, a little classic with a bit of style and in decor the same always works....especially when it comes to tones of white fashion and white decor....Let me know what you will be wearing and decorating this fall!

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Trudy

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via:Found on naimabarcelona.tumblr.com, Found on couldihavethat.com, Found on newzealanddesignblog.com, Found on onekingslane.com, Found on 37.media.tumblr.com

Interiors: Glass Walls

If I was building a home today especially a condo or loft I would try to incorporate a glass wall. These are really brilliant don't you think? They let the light come through but block some of the noise and more importantly they add an element of design that is very chic. I think it would be great for a kitchen...you can see the action but your guests don't have to hear the noise you are making in the kitchen..the fan...the dishwasher etc...I especially love the black metal or the rough steel. Gorgeous!

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Trudy

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via:Found on sels.be, Found on vtwonen.nl, Found on camillestyles.com, Found on dustjacket-attic.com, Found on sfgirlbybay.com, Found on frenchbydesignblog.com

Inspiration in White: Pretty Workspace

Some pretty pins to start the week. Loving these workspaces that have wonderful storage...some of it from Ikea no less. Very feminine with lots of inspiration boards and books with files and businessy things tucked away. I also like the tables with the sawhorse legs which I also did in my own studio. They look pretty well perfect to me!

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Trudy

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via:Found on aprilandmaystudio.blogspot.com, Found on johanna-vintage.blogspot.nl, Found on poppytalk.com, Found on halcyonstyleblog.com

Island Home

This is a dream home on Harbour Island and can I tell you it is....well I find it an amazing WOW! It feels delicate, beachy, refined, colourful and all white at the same time. The walls and ceiling are so perfect with the white washed wood and the great marble floor. The touches of coral throughout the home is so beautiful and what about the kitchen. Such a good idea to add that gold and white wallpaper. Really just perfect!!

Photographer: Douglas Friedman

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Trudy

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Photographer: Douglas Friedman check out his website for more amazing photos

via: Lonny - go see the rest of this editorial. Amazing!!

Black Sinks and Tubs

Black and white bathrooms are such a classic look but black sinks or tubs is a really bold choice. Not always easy to maintain but incredibly stunning there may be a tradeoff to make...so do not put one in your kitchen or bathroom until you are sure! Having a white sink on a dark counter or a white tub with a black base though is a good way to compromise and get the look. The washstand look of some of these sinks is also a fun new way to go in a more casual space. 

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Trudy

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via: greigedesign.blogspot.com,  bloodandchampagne.com,  style-files.com, jacquelynclark.com, habituallychic.blogspot.com, sulia.com,  thedesignfiles.net, homebylinn.blogspot.com

Floral Walls

I am loving wallpaper these days and this floral wallpaper is so pretty...almost traditional but used in the right way it adds a quirky, retro feel to a room. I think floral paper looks best with other patterns..not too much floral in one space but I love the way it has been done in the first photo. Bright on the chair with a gorgeous botanical on the wall and a pretty botanical in the frame. Very sweet.

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Trudy

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Sag Harbor Home

Love this home from Lonny Magazine that is pretty much a beach house dream. All light and airy with plenty of white up to the beams and down to the floor. Rustic touches with a little nautical add the cottage feel to this Sag Harbour hideaway. The back of the house with the pool really does it for me...great spot to spend a weekend.

Have a lovely weekend!!

Photographed by Virginia Rollison

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Trudy

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via: Lonny - go here to see more photos of this great home

Photographed by Virginia Rollison