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Mini Kitchen Reno
A Bibby + Brady client of ours hired Dael and I recently to help her with a mini kitchen renovation. She didn't want an entirely new kitchen, she was happy with the layout, but just wanted to freshen it up. The cupboards and cabinetry were a dark brown and the walls were painted a creamy colour. The floor tiles were to remain for now, but the space definitely needed to be lightened and brightened.
To start the process Dael & I put together a concept board with some inspiration, our pick of paint colours, fabrics and furniture. I've always loved sunshine yellow in the kitchen. Teamed with crisp white, it's such a refreshing and cheery combination. We chose to paint most of the cupboards white, and the large pantry and fridge alcove were painted a gorgeous bright yellow. The walls were also lightened with a soft white. The family has a great dining room, but the empty corner (pictured above) was crying our for a little kitchen booth - perfect for breakfast and informal dining. The booth seat was covered in a practical and cool dark denim fabric and layered with some colourful cushions. A Boho-inspired fabric was chosen for the blinds.
Accents of warm wood bring warmth and texture to the room, and the curves in the table, chairs and light work well in conjunction with the straight lines all around. If you're interested in anything featured in this mood board or if you'd like some help with your own home or office, feel free to get in touch with Dael or I.
These last two photos were taken by our fabulous client after the painting of the cabinetry was finished. We're so thrilled with how the colours have transformed the kitchen. We've recommended those small vertically stacked brown tiles be replaced with white tiles. Because she lives outside of Hawke's Bay we haven't yet had a chance to visit in person, but we hope to get there very soon to see how everything has come together. Once we do I'll make sure to post lots of beautiful 'after' photos here on the blog.
To start the process Dael & I put together a concept board with some inspiration, our pick of paint colours, fabrics and furniture. I've always loved sunshine yellow in the kitchen. Teamed with crisp white, it's such a refreshing and cheery combination. We chose to paint most of the cupboards white, and the large pantry and fridge alcove were painted a gorgeous bright yellow. The walls were also lightened with a soft white. The family has a great dining room, but the empty corner (pictured above) was crying our for a little kitchen booth - perfect for breakfast and informal dining. The booth seat was covered in a practical and cool dark denim fabric and layered with some colourful cushions. A Boho-inspired fabric was chosen for the blinds.
Accents of warm wood bring warmth and texture to the room, and the curves in the table, chairs and light work well in conjunction with the straight lines all around. If you're interested in anything featured in this mood board or if you'd like some help with your own home or office, feel free to get in touch with Dael or I.
These last two photos were taken by our fabulous client after the painting of the cabinetry was finished. We're so thrilled with how the colours have transformed the kitchen. We've recommended those small vertically stacked brown tiles be replaced with white tiles. Because she lives outside of Hawke's Bay we haven't yet had a chance to visit in person, but we hope to get there very soon to see how everything has come together. Once we do I'll make sure to post lots of beautiful 'after' photos here on the blog.
Decorating on a Budget
Another of my new series for 2014 is 'decorating on a budget' - tips and ideas for ways to beautify your home without breaking the bank. Today I've got a few different ideas for you to try...
Decorate with nature: Mother Nature is the most discerning artist, hands down, so take advantage of her creations. Bringing nature inside adds life, texture, shape, and colour. You don't have to spend a lot of money at a florist, just look to your own backyard. Whether it's a singe flower, a branch, or some glossy leaves, keep it simple, and let nature do the talking.
Even a simple bowl of stones can look stunning. Get the kids to help you find pretty and interesting stones from the beach or river.
Hanging pictures: Art is the quickest way to add style and personality to your home, but framing can be costly. There are several ways that you can display your unframed artwork that will still look really cool.
We all know and love washi tape with it's massive range of colours and patterns. Use it to not only stick your pics on the wall, but also frame them.
Wooden pants hangers are a really clever way to hang prints and posters. All you need is a nail or hook to hang them off.
And bulldog clips do an awesome job on larger pieces of art. Just make sure your four nails are in the right place so you don't get a saggy poster.
Lego display: There are so many cool and inexpensive ways to decorate a child's room. Here are a couple of brilliant and simple ideas using Lego. Glue a Lego base sheet onto the top of wall shelf, or a small side table. Use it to display all your child's Lego creations.
I love this idea to display all the cool Lego characters. If little hands are going to be taking the characters on and off, make sure the blocks are securely attached. Otherwise hang it higher, purely as a cool piece of art.
I hope you've found something here that you can use in your own home. I'd love to see photos if you do - email them to me, or post them to Instagram tagging me in (@cushandnooks), and with #cushandnooksdecoratingonabudget.
Decorate with nature: Mother Nature is the most discerning artist, hands down, so take advantage of her creations. Bringing nature inside adds life, texture, shape, and colour. You don't have to spend a lot of money at a florist, just look to your own backyard. Whether it's a singe flower, a branch, or some glossy leaves, keep it simple, and let nature do the talking.
Even a simple bowl of stones can look stunning. Get the kids to help you find pretty and interesting stones from the beach or river.
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Hanging pictures: Art is the quickest way to add style and personality to your home, but framing can be costly. There are several ways that you can display your unframed artwork that will still look really cool.
We all know and love washi tape with it's massive range of colours and patterns. Use it to not only stick your pics on the wall, but also frame them.
Wooden pants hangers are a really clever way to hang prints and posters. All you need is a nail or hook to hang them off.
And bulldog clips do an awesome job on larger pieces of art. Just make sure your four nails are in the right place so you don't get a saggy poster.
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Lego display: There are so many cool and inexpensive ways to decorate a child's room. Here are a couple of brilliant and simple ideas using Lego. Glue a Lego base sheet onto the top of wall shelf, or a small side table. Use it to display all your child's Lego creations.
I love this idea to display all the cool Lego characters. If little hands are going to be taking the characters on and off, make sure the blocks are securely attached. Otherwise hang it higher, purely as a cool piece of art.
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I hope you've found something here that you can use in your own home. I'd love to see photos if you do - email them to me, or post them to Instagram tagging me in (@cushandnooks), and with #cushandnooksdecoratingonabudget.