Kitchen Confindetial

I totally adore this kitchen!

The subway tiles in their soothing colors are fantastic and obviously set the tone for the rest of the design, selections of finishes etc. I can only guess that they are handmade, hence the different shades in the glaze.

This weekend I am actually working with two clients, selecting counter top materials for their kitchens. One will be Absolute Black Granite - and nothing like this - we are just selecting sink, faucets and hardware.

The other client.... I'm not sure yet, perhaps a marble, time will tell.
Sometimes it's hard to commit to a counter :)

Both kitchens are much smaller than this, no room for an island in either, but that's all right.

What kind of counter surface do you have in your kitchen?? Do you have an island? Does the island have the same material on top as your other counters?  I have a very small kitchen, no room for an island. My counters are black granite, very shiny and totally cool!! LOVE them!
... even if their are kitty paw prints on them constantly :)

Natasha

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(Sorry, I failed to write down the designers name! If you know, please let me know and I will give credit where credit is due!)

Chevron or Herringbone?

The other day I was watching a program on TV, about a British couple, looking for a vacation home in Morocco, their own riad...
It was super fun trying to predict their choice, in the end they picked the ruin I absolutely would NOT have picked, and turned it into the most fantastic place!! Anyhoooo, I saw several different tile options, but was struck by the freshness of a traditional green and white pattern... a herringbone / chevron pattern as above.

So which is it? ... I just love the color :)!!

Natasha

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