Good morning, well things are really starting to happen at the house. No longer is it the behind the scenes progress that is hard to share but the fun, pretty tangible progress that I have waited over 2 years for! It is exciting to have reached this juncture where I can actually start envisioning how these rooms will come to life.
This house is classically traditional however because its on the water and very light filled, I am planing to use mostly softer colors throughout (except library were i am 90% sure I will the navy lacquer). I have not even begun to think as far as furniture, etc…but we are starting that process very soon.
Right now its all about paint colors which we have to make decisions on very soon. Trim is well underway,some landscaping/hardscaping is also in progress. On any given day, there are many trucks and trades there working hard to hopefully get our house done in maybe 3ish months. I am thinking early spring at this point. OK, onward to the latest-
My son had a very definite idea of what he wanted in his bathroom, though its quite different from the traditional nature of the rest of the house, I must say its going to be a very cool bathroom. Above are the two samples for the vanity
Doing 2 vanities in Borrowed Light from Farrow and Ball
Coffered ceiling in breakfast room, one step forward!
Hallway from kitchen to breakfast room, trim complete
Family room trim getting near the finish line
Ditto for stair hall
Our beautiful new finished floors done in a medium walnut, they just got covered up but what fun to see!
Woo hoo! Window shutters samples in place
Played around with these
Maybe my proudest moment of the week, this fabulous white marble shower bench!
OK, now lets talk ranges. I went down the proverbial range rabbit hole in the last 2 weeks. I went to Lacanche, La Cornue and Atelier Paris. Before I pulled the trigger on the BlueStar, I wanted to be 100% certain of my decision. Visiting the showrooms and getting to see them up close and personal an learn about them was super helpful. They were all beautiful, but what was surprising to me was except for Atelier Paris that they did not have 2 large full ovens, even in the 60″ version.
I was shocked about this actually. It really cemented my decision and confirmed that the BlueStar for my needs is the best and superior choice. The sheer power is unmatched, serviced easily, more powerful burners do not exist. Excellent control at lowest temps, restaurant style burner design (which I love), huge ovens (big bonus here)! I was able to fully customize cooking surface and best part perhaps is getting to custom color the range.
Here are some pictures from my visits-
One of the things I love about the European ranges is the brass detailing. So…….because I get hung up on things like I have asked if BlueStar can make me custom brass borders with grommets to fit around teh oven doors. Here is what it would look like, I love it!
Hopefully they can, if not I will likely have someone do it once I get the range. Yes, I am a little nuts for things like that but I like what I like. This is the color I chose by the way, I love doing makeovers and I guess a stove is not off limits:)
Before-
After-
Here is a board with the kitchen elements-
Here is a loose concept of what the kitchen will look like-
So onto my bathroom- This is my vanity and make up table. The plan is a soft white. I played around with accenting the molding with the palest blue and it is pretty but I am leaning towards the white. Would love to know your thoughts-
Here is the bathroom my son designed, much more modern than the rest of the house, but I do think its really cool-
The vanity color has been tricky. Pure white does not work. But I did find two good colors below-
OK that’s the latest and greatest over here. Chugging along, and its fun to be at this more exciting stage! If you have any questions please ask them in the comments, that way I answer them there too.
Thanks for following along on this fun journey, surely the best is yet to come. Until next time…..
All of the spaces in your new home are just gorgeous, as is your son’s bathroom. How beautiful all of it will be, especially with the view to the water. Re: the kitchen: The “no two full ovens in a range, even at 60” was a big surprise to me as well. When I moved in to my home 30 years ago there was no range, and now that I am redoing my kitchen, that is the reason why I’ve decided NOT to do a range at all, but stay with a cooktop. Ranges look so fabulous in all the magazine photos, but I use my ovens, often both, every. single. day . I do a lot of sheet pan cooking during the week, and I entertain very often on the weekends. The idea of constantly bending over to access my ovens, even to check on things, is not appealing to me at all! I have two Wolf wall ovens which work really well, and so I am keeping 2 wall ovens in my design. I have just discovered the new speed ovens and am now looking into them to see whether one speed oven will eliminate a microwave for me, in addition to having the other advantages they offer. I think everyone is very individual in the way they cook, and so one has to design with how one will really use their kitchen. You have done your research and found what is best for you, and the color of your range is just DIVINE! What a gorgeous kitchen you will have, especially with those tiles. Use is all in good health!
As I scrolled down and saw the picture of your Mom my first thought is “Wish she could have been on this journey with you. She would have loved to partake in the beauty of this project.”
It’s wonderful to see all the progress coming to life! I was noticing something regarding the picture of your kitchen…how the cabinets come straight down to the surface of the counter. It appears that the counter surface for the perimeter of the kitchen is about 8-9 inches in depth. I, personally, would want more depth. A dinner plate would not sit on that space comfortably or leave much of a workspace. You’d really be dependent on the island for workspace…It’s something to consider. Your choice of the Blue Star range is superb! Sure love following along with the progress, so excited for you!
Love your son’s bathroom concept! I would add warm LED back lighting to his mirror to help feature the stone wall and a toe kick light, both on a dimmer.. Soft night lighting is my favorite elevated touch in a bathroom.
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Good morning, well things are really starting to happen at the house. No longer is it the behind the scenes progress that is hard to share but the fun, pretty tangible progress that I have waited over 2 years for! It is exciting to have reached this juncture where I can actually start envisioning how these rooms will come to life.
This house is classically traditional however because its on the water and very light filled, I am planing to use mostly softer colors throughout (except library were i am 90% sure I will the navy lacquer). I have not even begun to think as far as furniture, etc…but we are starting that process very soon.
Right now its all about paint colors which we have to make decisions on very soon. Trim is well underway,some landscaping/hardscaping is also in progress. On any given day, there are many trucks and trades there working hard to hopefully get our house done in maybe 3ish months. I am thinking early spring at this point. OK, onward to the latest-
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My son had a very definite idea of what he wanted in his bathroom, though its quite different from the traditional nature of the rest of the house, I must say its going to be a very cool bathroom. Above are the two samples for the vanity
Doing 2 vanities in Borrowed Light from Farrow and Ball
Coffered ceiling in breakfast room, one step forward!
Hallway from kitchen to breakfast room, trim complete
Family room trim getting near the finish line
Ditto for stair hall
Our beautiful new finished floors done in a medium walnut, they just got covered up but what fun to see!
Woo hoo! Window shutters samples in place
Played around with these
Maybe my proudest moment of the week, this fabulous white marble shower bench!
OK, now lets talk ranges. I went down the proverbial range rabbit hole in the last 2 weeks. I went to Lacanche, La Cornue and Atelier Paris. Before I pulled the trigger on the BlueStar, I wanted to be 100% certain of my decision. Visiting the showrooms and getting to see them up close and personal an learn about them was super helpful. They were all beautiful, but what was surprising to me was except for Atelier Paris that they did not have 2 large full ovens, even in the 60″ version.
I was shocked about this actually. It really cemented my decision and confirmed that the BlueStar for my needs is the best and superior choice. The sheer power is unmatched, serviced easily, more powerful burners do not exist. Excellent control at lowest temps, restaurant style burner design (which I love), huge ovens (big bonus here)! I was able to fully customize cooking surface and best part perhaps is getting to custom color the range.
Here are some pictures from my visits-
One of the things I love about the European ranges is the brass detailing. So…….because I get hung up on things like I have asked if BlueStar can make me custom brass borders with grommets to fit around teh oven doors. Here is what it would look like, I love it!
Hopefully they can, if not I will likely have someone do it once I get the range. Yes, I am a little nuts for things like that but I like what I like. This is the color I chose by the way, I love doing makeovers and I guess a stove is not off limits:)
Before-
After-
Here is a board with the kitchen elements-
Here is a loose concept of what the kitchen will look like-
So onto my bathroom- This is my vanity and make up table. The plan is a soft white. I played around with accenting the molding with the palest blue and it is pretty but I am leaning towards the white. Would love to know your thoughts-
Here is the bathroom my son designed, much more modern than the rest of the house, but I do think its really cool-
The vanity color has been tricky. Pure white does not work. But I did find two good colors below-
Which color do you like?
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OK that’s the latest and greatest over here. Chugging along, and its fun to be at this more exciting stage! If you have any questions please ask them in the comments, that way I answer them there too.
Thanks for following along on this fun journey, surely the best is yet to come. Until next time…..
All of the spaces in your new home are just gorgeous, as is your son’s bathroom. How beautiful all of it will be, especially with the view to the water. Re: the kitchen: The “no two full ovens in a range, even at 60” was a big surprise to me as well. When I moved in to my home 30 years ago there was no range, and now that I am redoing my kitchen, that is the reason why I’ve decided NOT to do a range at all, but stay with a cooktop. Ranges look so fabulous in all the magazine photos, but I use my ovens, often both, every. single. day . I do a lot of sheet pan cooking during the week, and I entertain very often on the weekends. The idea of constantly bending over to access my ovens, even to check on things, is not appealing to me at all! I have two Wolf wall ovens which work really well, and so I am keeping 2 wall ovens in my design. I have just discovered the new speed ovens and am now looking into them to see whether one speed oven will eliminate a microwave for me, in addition to having the other advantages they offer. I think everyone is very individual in the way they cook, and so one has to design with how one will really use their kitchen. You have done your research and found what is best for you, and the color of your range is just DIVINE! What a gorgeous kitchen you will have, especially with those tiles. Use is all in good health!
Lovely!!! Love it all! Where are the counter stools in the kitchen from? I’m looking for similar.
As I scrolled down and saw the picture of your Mom my first thought is “Wish she could have been on this journey with you. She would have loved to partake in the beauty of this project.”
What a beautiful home! Love your choices.
You’re going to love the Blue Star
THAT STOVE!!! 5* ❤️
franki
It’s wonderful to see all the progress coming to life! I was noticing something regarding the picture of your kitchen…how the cabinets come straight down to the surface of the counter. It appears that the counter surface for the perimeter of the kitchen is about 8-9 inches in depth. I, personally, would want more depth. A dinner plate would not sit on that space comfortably or leave much of a workspace. You’d really be dependent on the island for workspace…It’s something to consider. Your choice of the Blue Star range is superb! Sure love following along with the progress, so excited for you!
Love your son’s bathroom concept! I would add warm LED back lighting to his mirror to help feature the stone wall and a toe kick light, both on a dimmer.. Soft night lighting is my favorite elevated touch in a bathroom.