Do you keep a list of things "to-do", a notebook full of pictures or tons of pictures in your computer archive file you would love to put into action? I do, I've kept a notebook, diary and a few pictures of things I would to change around the house for years. They are on the "to-do" list. That list seems to be growing hourly instead of getting shorter.
As I was going through some of the pictures I ran across these wonderful kitchen pictures and wanted to share them with you.
As I was going through some of the pictures I ran across these wonderful kitchen pictures and wanted to share them with you.
I love the mantel shelf above the stove. What a statement it makes.
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Talk about entertaining space. Can you imagine this island loaded down with food for a party or family gathering ? ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjqylQzw7paz1cRNikJp6A9QglkTn1cBKoQzWkhtD4NknO91jExyb7KxlefGsSWa3sR4a5EMxdHfduv1NWb4G-iF8S9QJOCkxu71EFmimoVZAT-cqrjD1kf0Ure2kJIs70qTYLOw6tTpn/s640/189458_10150112534242130_193201527129_6920762_6153132_n+GREAT+KITCHEN.jpg)
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I love the exposed beams. This room almost makes me dizzy. I love red, however I'm not sure I would like looking at this big red stove all the time. I think the slate floor and the small area of tile behind the stove are competing with each other. Guess you've figured out about the only thing I really like about this picture are the beams.
Wow!
Fun and whimsical.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_koDmsmE9c2Z8clZ-o1p5Ud_7-7fH19Q_jWtzIY34gGzVih7NewYwfJmcSRpYOM81lPW4rOPA_DnXfPYQpWspF0j0TW8jVYWlA3AV2n9FxkVD5rbEko_D7xdpAouYv0IjeYj4FPbKkhaP/s640/199402_10150112535077130_193201527129_6920808_3306389_n+GREAT+KITCHEN.jpg)
A different view of the great counter (from the previous picture) looking into the great room side. Cozy!!
I love the furniture look they gave the cabinets. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOSb4Jeldbiuh9zGG6omCj1vZ28TI3IcgT4U3t5E9U1F1KGKM7Q2qyK4HioR9Chp73W9u1pT9yVXLave2yhBToCsFaeV_mI8jy82ne5eICalEAdC23CTWMfFr_V7sFJ5RprTjOaQjGV_v/s640/199656_10150112534002130_193201527129_6920749_1792210_n+GREAT+KITCHEN.jpg)
Although this kitchen is small and quaint there is a touch of elegance. I would change the blue tiles to a white subway tile and a form of granite on the counter tops to give the feeling of a larger area. I remember seeing something very similar to this on HGTV many years ago. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2v2eI-LtJdcdtbumRODCps4bttcvBPBNLJOfFKc0ZPxjiTDMJB61mn1Bji-zq5GzSRjxyP4cGiIq_Cbk-Bfn7fRyLqPO5Dt7zxGnm0k6c_3-fAuLjmVQffptMWnPAa2r10blvCvaOzlu/s640/199992_10150112534027130_193201527129_6920751_3798873_n+GREAT+KITCHEN.jpg)
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This is pure perfection to me. I would love to sit here each morning and look out those beautiful french doors. Don't you love how they've displayed their children's art work on the cabinet doors?
Sigh.....
I would love to be able to take a few things from each photo and actually put them together to make a great kitchen/hearth room. A girl can always dream right? Dreams don't cost until you put them into action.
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In the meantime, I'll finish painting the rooms upstairs and move a few things around. I'm just about finished with that project, hopefully Mother Nature will start co-operating in our area and give us some sunshine and warmth so I can get outside and do some much needed work to the yard.