The White Kitchen:

I was thinking this morning how much I miss transforming brown kitchens to white and that I wonder if I will ever want a wood stained kitchen. That thought lasted about one minute. When I look at real estate listings either on my Knoxville mls or on realtor.com at homes across the country I rarely find a wood stained kitchen that I love. So when I find a kitchen filled with darkness I can't help but think (I can't wait to have this kitchen repainted or ripped out ) This kitchen had just been remodeled. I know even my own Mother wouldn't have painted these cabinets and maybe I am adopted.  The backsplash was new as well as the granite tops. The sink was an undermount and the faucet was in the bronze family( also not a family I can relate to) The cabinet hardware were  cup pulls and although I don't love those I didn't want to sand and fill holes so we replaced them with like kind in a polished nickel finish. 

We painted the cabinets in Benjamin Moore white dove in a high gloss as I like a little shine. The walls are Benjamin Moore Natural creme. The counter tops are polished calcutta gold marble and the back splash is Lowes subway tile with a grey grout. 

The sink is a Kohler farm sink specifically for remodels and the faucet is by Rohl in polished nickel. 

Hope you enjoy your Wednesday. I am dreaming of my next white kitchen. 

xo

SJ

Guide to Kids Bathrooms

Doing a kids bath can be fun and a place to do interesting things. I have loved this sink by Kohler for a very long time. I have finally convinced a client to add this sink to his boys bath in a new construction home. This sink comes in a black finish but can be painted. It is great for tight spaces that don't have a lot of floor space for a traditional vanity. It does have the goose neck faucets you would need to use and a place in the center for tooth brushes. I could also see using open shelves for towels etc and or baskets for extra toilet paper. I don't love the light in this photo and would use a library type light with an arm for over the sink (photo from Houzz.com) but love the sink and can't wait to share the bath we will be placing it in very soon.
Happy Sunday.
SJ