Smart Solutions for Small Bathrooms 2014 Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Make a big splash in a pint-size bath by indulging in chic fixtures and glamorous finishes. Look to colorful fabrics, updated fixtures, and storage niches to help your tiny bath sparkle. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you ...... Enjoy it !! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHBPvy95-O8bdZJ8bHxFYPdEV6fgRW_mZ4w5iBGreNju2op9e7Oc8qT1p5lXtssbguqGdz8pG4ADva1jQgbgYSifklpHlKlj3jbsppd7NZTsXYh-H1y9H51yDX5fk7hIuxKPCaiwpiCAw/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cabinet doors can visually weigh down a petite bath. Keep things light and airy with a furniture-style vanity. With this unit, baskets hold supplies on the bottom shelf, ensuring the undersink area provides plentiful storage. Small drawers on both sides of the sink house small toiletries and cosmetics. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicU-8tU4lbSmPdRMTpDQ3hWjz18pXxzXQM7rYaL5cBrYG167bW-mg7aeiJVW5dHUkZBYr9m-494X1_NWDuxl_SUlAfkW6CEIHALksWC1PY-tlHyaG3AJXAAWmAEyEHOWreJI5V2DVc3s/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Give a plain bath a quick update by plucking out a few of the existing tiles and replacing them with decorative glass tiles. Flashy new 4x4 inch solid green tiles alternate with a mosaic motif to take the white tiles in this bath from sterile to sensational. To continue the shimmery theme, swap out a standard light fixture in favor of a chandelier. Add a dimmer switch to set the mood for ultimate relaxation. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q56jeNJ1KKgowmQG90_e1tssYmzL1KWXRvDkK7iQEh94GcLYnduMwl10aGTHMyHoeIE1nebKI6dLVlkw6DM41VcTXW_8DPGC130LOhXTbaI5zvtebfnU3iS9uoD5pt-a22gXxhON5fg/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you're tight on space, call on a pedestal sink or two! A traditional vanity would have closed in this bath and obscured the shower, but a pair of pedestal sinks provides the luxury of a space built for two while maintaining an open feeling. A skylight above adds natural light to this interior room, also making it feel bigger. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGefuhUogA6yflyeQUZxsnr-xSl1YlPlg_5F-0fog2nWM4WvxS1E5wXQXhjL95X2To3hc3gIaqBvYXOSCkkcYqkwlzxMiEnBqPYfI5bkBKBSflPM3yxC33jh51EKr1-DDUUx4w1Hj1gGE/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Give your bath a timeless look by splurging on a marble countertop and save on inexpensive cabinetry. This simple marble-topped workbench-style vanity provides room for towels and toiletries under the sink. Simple cotton skirting, instead of traditional doors, keeps the items under wraps. Flirty green floral wallpaper adds cottage style that's easy to update in the future. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofXBRf150ACgEBskS4oW9a5cTIX0vedI1KjBD3laLGLt_sRm0gn7rpepFwGCCUhxXsxJRYqrEfUvoLjdDwJbEsaj-vdrML0bMgddmMOv3TLCn40BHq5nJuPiRMUV_IudJgIM6ved0DtI/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Create an eye catching focal point by pressing an antique table or dresser into service as a vanity. Modern vessel sinks partnered with vintage inspired bridge faucets connect old and new in this bath. To keep the look streamlined, two slender vertical mirrors hide 9 inch deep medicine cabinets, one complete with an outlet for the hair dryer. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PAKbIG0ZafDThKBSpB7s0U3yj7HuaU3OSjPuY20pCWLPkCzjVqsx_6jNX8bMBRagfG9iSMcJBH5uJfXPkbOyfmvCukhKQDx4YoMQ4S0s4XxCYnHcl4E6fTtKiUjr4zV8uMm_La9cDYw/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A powder room is a great place to showcase high style. It's a smart place to invest in luxurious products because this room is often frequented by guests, and its small footprint will keep your budget in order. Here, a wall of glass mosaic tile creates a dramatic backdrop for a glamorous retreat. A standout vanity echoes the rich tone, and a shapely toilet continues the geometric theme. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq9Z8wsUdWgWL7tARIJ5u5OoOxI6SWruCnfYg7JqX3bys0fCydjBXDL2L7fdN8OqDgFBKHZibL0tTwk1nv4Qb4Sfv776eoOgXUGPMDwYo9Q3EmUur8HGoeDM4pry_IRvj1jxQTnKcWuY/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The one strike against installing a pedestal sink in a small bath is limited storage space. By adding a tall, skinny cabinet behind the sink, you can have the best of both worlds: convenient compartments for beauty products and a streamlined sink that won't weigh your bath down. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2iempBSauvSlEz7DVtPRdu0rdXIKW23zJ8My0_SETaiFV83Rl-U3MG01brRMYeQDQcQFmVJDDyU7dZzIKvmBtCxssWCuAxnMpELA84cXQjjpyOEw1kICLTvlcceubnd4rsKLgpQdbr0/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carve out additional storage by building a recessed shelf between the studs in a wall. Recessed shelves put unused space to work and don't take up floor real estate, which is a plus in a small bath. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLj2N-4Sd7V1ch4iewYuWNLF3Z5nfuVZHWSBz2SYSInrYsZfQzpyTD6sSxnugrWAIehlELHlPvxBT2M_q7jEczdHy72WLzOGmCnCYJjBM8_tQVII_sb_ZBZOb6VUjwhFM3lw-0DXHdKxY/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With a touch of sparkle, a diminutive powder room can morph into a stunning jewel. In this small bath, slivers of glass tile create a shimmering backdrop for an infinity style sink. Create a similar effect for less cash by covering a single wall with vibrant wallpaper. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpfIk4z4RGqcnvMGV2ulzhBsKTwxKOBNFJcRBlXiokqYMUhNtXMzPKMXNf38PJn15HYiy7qISp2gDUTGt3bGyfRfICPdJdbj4TngAYnBdHbLac1z8onsdNfw6zgixJUnQov2nBWefp9VY/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a sleek, clean look, keep storage flush with walls whenever possible. Narrow shelving units also help you edit what you keep in your bathroom. With just enough storage, you'll have space to store the essentials, with no room left over for clutter. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_7B2TKvHVezFnV_5nUFGblhUiRXkUAZI0fDKMB-D7q9nQhW7kQbUTb5gFpuPal7bVJzZr4bn4p3tsoCK_c-4wVPsp9rX3ikTiUqSSgWQqjs0m6P4k1PFKAETPAvdGyHg3Y014s78KSw/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Visually lighten a floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinet by combining open shelves with closed doors. Towels, soaps, and glass canisters are perfect candidates for open shelving because they're decorative and functional. Closed storage is important for storing personal items, cleaning supplies, and laundry bins. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoR0A6YnU3MqqT6oYJITtrv12mnW_SBTh8-3nosoJIDlyV6ZtuBNUOPXx4tuW2piEyoP8FDFiahVBSKCpI6DHT1LGT_WGXYNDKO2X9_ThZ-TJjAjCYILs3fMBx_GDMwFbWLI4BlPa9i5M/s1600/Smart-Solutions-for-Small-Bathrooms-2014-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Compartmentalized rooms appear smaller, while open spaces create the illusion of size. To maintain an open view, trade in a traditional shower curtain for clear glass doors, which help stretch the visual length of the room. Continue the bath flooring into the shower to amplify the effect. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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2014 Smart Storage Solutions for Small Kitchen Design

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Smart planning and innovative kitchen design solutions transform these kitchens into storage packed spaces. <br /><br />You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLF3NEyZ4VYl5bLn44RPvrZ8Tp2xQg55Uih4CGssaH7O6LCsdlzOI6g-oo1H-kIOK8aY9NkbSyPO3fIg66vV-RhXD0B9XSPaRTe4g-Zj3xpRFJPLMEe3tK3iE-MU1UaZ4FqYDdTdHNXP2t/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A new desk and banquette bench were added adjacent to the kitchen to provide more storage and a dedicated home office.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKA_m_hLsNZX1B6m3z50YPv0-aRJq_0wsOy9OMLB-AHYv8LDJXy8yXhEJW_MxKrqHgNx4Q7jOy2QbJ0zO_mLxwgXOjSM3EyGg-hreQK5dW5fTalvCcmuPAsXrS0U-WFAjQ-XYu1-ATMon/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An extra row of drawers flanking the refrigerator adds the perfect amount of storage near the door. Cabinetry runs all the way to the countertop to make use of every inch of space. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJO5v2hIoIhtqPYHti2SofeoM92sGSieOZKgDdETUbVKTozzFXHspQpK9vGtrYEVnxUzaAoEZFcXFkdMyIUiY2GN4KQrceffqIQgiqaATYkZPsFeSUtMSzVAvN2xH0dW_q9q8pqJKfHwyF/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pullout racks and utensil organizers were added after installation creating smart storage without the custom-cabinetry price tag.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB43t6WquD2xooWjUGZVEkzwTwCgwLoCD7SM41u89-8RX56cezCIzrg4sC5VDNcvEh56JWR5DZQIxDdZOpqip3R1jaCFwNZu8Y1vp84zndZgmLCKm8pMBERu10QYuCuoh3Cvnjv8_e_eJN/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The island offers prep space, close to the range storage for pots and pans, and proximity to a pullout trash and recycling center. This drawer within a drawer in the island makes it easy to keep pots and lids separate and organized. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozKT7yRC6VUq-iox331pKBz1lVqETN-SiXQVLEbs5fWwf47OHNQpMOYbxyK1Fv2OaefBmvYzJop5KGPRHVmMCvYQogi_4vwI2nOzeVv2EoRpiGHnP8kj5h4H2NzI1y3cuHDfY_VIs7_n8/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowner was determined to infuse the kitchen with rich elements to give it distinction. The Calacatta marble tile backsplash, for example, runs up the wall to meet horizontally oriented beaded-board paneling, which also appears in the adjacent family room. Turning beaded board sideways creates strong horizontal lines that make walls appear longer. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit407wGGLyRHsv-GfVLfuBOT_wp4Pt-XzdlPtqf4nNAUVBxktpy-1ZP-OQnfOgaHuYAJoF3w0-sBOTNiVEvD32duax2PjILl35DBzaHuIBnWPUZ46l0lqAQOHkKSYcyL0L0OTb7d-8P1ly/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A sink made of the same material as the countertops presents a sleek, clean look. A window ledge provides bonus display and storage space behind the integrated sink and traditional bridge faucet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_aYuI8DcAaNKscKaYhU2UsZzGXhnsXvD-A5itlgr29oNMKhchmglySLTSDkuLGxGEX6NFsv8XtwHdCLaYgcdUimwCJmQ9mJHMDz7J9xHLG1sJ5u74IGs4Lb8Rvsyd66qQTd_FnTSSsax8/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A firm believer in open storage, this homeowner uses shelves to keep everyday items easy to see and reach. Shelves next to the refrigerator hold the microwave and wine cooler; the latter frees up space in the fridge. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnCVR7zD7YVJWaPrMjeaMQuBBONlSYfmf2X8vvO9jpDG4vZVAwv0v20Z6O9M3LmiptZetlDrTvjxlzO93kpJKhalfUkaYNsElH-3zHKJOjMTtQcLs37Vj51BsQ5-HyM3FP47sDFe2dGUN/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More open storage opposite the refrigerator wall is supported by shapely brackets. The dark metal complements similar tones in the floor, counters, doors, and window frames, and it adds pizzazz to simple open shelves that provide both display and storage space. The shelves keep items used every day in an easily accessible place, and a top shelf, which might be hard to reach, is used to showcase art and decorative objects rather than kitchen essentials. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuLnuRIb81cTvnsyusLISvg1fHECkd0Ypngv7GqG3Io-LYNw-BypCiZMaTKv77R2b3l0vEC_cegYMnSOWbajdFbljHYasjpmwm1R_2UMa0cZP8Y6eW74jthyKmhQ6Ggnnxfu3IS2pEcTlL/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The space around the range was smartly outfitted for cooking. A knife drawer on one side of the range features an integrated cutting board for quick chopping. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6qHv6NwrgKKimbscwlDcvV0KEbfwR4jyYyV95p3DZ6jOqg4-DFuArPNE4rgWy-Jhttinb1dn8GLAXZGzKQEUxIePzEcTouE_6OWykONRpsqVatAa1WgXeg3LQkFaP9QbQJvSoeHEsQiQ/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To the right of the range, a drawer stores spices neatly and out of the light, keeping them fresh and easy to grab when cooking at the range or doing prep work on the counter above. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSiWpUYYoOo3pH7F_VF2M5NKunYauOGGZntL-kFJ6DceNXi_0ma5DXlj6aF-3XV67ZTqH7Jmn3UmtKI2Z9sNMQviS3ra-BqVXo8HKjrvQuvgF3rzAU1j_Z-Ki8gcCarihGk1dHGafQEezZ/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The small peninsula serves as a bar area, complete with undercounter beverage chillers and a pullout liquor cabinet. A deep, cased archway provides a gracious transition from the dining room to the colorful kitchen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymoLMiuybpxe-4m7teOXUOsJh3E2Ocye7HwDbpvglHKv1Qra5BO5sigO-Zw1GiBI8T4e-UusmpKgEy20lmrA6exI3Fxn7_9W2cxhVCklnENTse4fRHZtEbpjcJHXPdQJsBRp88aKQQ5kn/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Store Up High : </b>There wasn't enough space for a walk-in pantry, so the custom-designed cabinetry extends to the ceiling to maximize storage. A library ladder that rolls along a rail provides access to the top row of cabinets. Cleverly concealed pullouts store spices, bottles, platters, and trays. The slim pullout shelf below the pantry cabinet serves as a temporary landing space for items without permanently intruding on the walkway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8D8AZ35WBmZ29Y9yi9Y6Zo8qYwUWaBrkWYNkrJ52YzibUxGEe1cEwfJ0Y19Z50dhAjXzifBQYNEHYjhA_0pJq9U1Tva53BALCbLiq3MnvU0OpEnQe2rj965bOvjDV725yXyXhXkKCSB5h/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A corner pullout unit stores large cookware and avoids wasting space in a corner cabinet. The pullout unit brings the cabinet contents into clear view, eliminating the likelihood of losing items in the recesses of a deep cabinet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisi_T9KO2j1lyw9edWP3J0Km-UfzIKbefVW4_XKqj0foDpMmbESE0UUSJ6liykTSFU7_8AlaihJsHTdShQ-ako1qdGNAXicFf4v_V0KAJIWKwLMKKOYOrmy7djSmH7eyMujJVqAWueSl9K/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Appliances were also chosen with capacity in mind. Paired refrigerators with stacked freezer drawers blend in with the cabinetry and give the couple plenty of space to stock up on food for a house full of guests. A pullout cabinet beside the refrigerators makes use of an awkward space. The slender dimensions of the unit make it ideal for storing small containers and bottles. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEc18wNJYWS_RwnYgECYT6QWUK7xWsIy4cFnLQq8IWcIniX3HE3DhlAHddzauXvZ3SVQ_fwvhGdhfQ08Dbpq4A2JjSy1HYElvdYmCJmwp35tgePk4_FyQlvm4sBlViEIbmgmf2HplQher/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The couple also opted for a trash compactor and two sink areas: one for preparing food and one for rallying dirty dishes. Two sets of dishwasher drawers between the sinks ease cleanup. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SptCWlCXYEdij_qA-1DHhQuZr-rCvauynEd3LHm6iQ5lt-1kX9xdS-dGLDobqtYjDAiUUP6vRthGQ44ggcGcsuG1T6iEQnx7QbbvkRMPqzFDT5AqCwFhSTXcXaPyxx8WuP7v8jZ_8N2t/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-16.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The rail above the pantry continues around the rest of the kitchen. Transom cabinets take the place of soffits and are within reach, thanks to the library ladder. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8SznAvGY5z73n9REMRTYW6Y4OR8kyHLJa3eQ9wBkeyodXix594UNwC_r4NUkoUtWZNAaXUx6NfA_dpDaxMDuXR6B7_9FtKDsHFdMS9xqMaw45oSKWq4RY8H91L6_vlyUWanNHqXfgPO9/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-for-Small-Kitchen-Design-17.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While they were going for a contemporary feel, the homeowners also wanted the kitchen to be a warm, comfortable place, so they opted for wood-look cabinetry. Zebrawood (named for its dark stripes on a light background) was their first choice, but it was also a budget buster, so they went with custom cabinetry finished with a faux-zebrawood laminate. To keep the look of the cabinetry simple, the couple used few door pulls, opting instead for push mechanisms, which make it easy to open the sleek cabinets and access their contents. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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2014 Smart Small Bedrooms Decorating Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;">Savvy ideas will help you make the most of a bedroom's square footage.You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0654z_wZFxYmHxDx6HaG_SE1y5HjnC5t3H8wdAZUucjOKLvjDoA1vREgssqbMgqzhlvBjn2DsHH_9oE9oC3l4-h7N_DbL5S2zbYDAHr0edqieiuj5TCn9bilL7NyPTSzpF4W4l2vNUCA/s1600/2014-Smart-Small-Bedrooms-Decorating-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Make Your Bed </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Space Saver:</b> Stick to one bold piece of furniture to fill the room with character. Fashion your own graphic headboard with playful and chic stencils. To duplicate this look, cut a curvy headboard from medium density fiberboard (MDF) and paint a base coat. When it's dry, use a stencil roller to apply a trendy damask design in a cool contrasting color. Continue the theme by stenciling your design on accent pillows, too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXr7WftSa5E2juiIEYBbgaQMY1rv4bSlnY665eV8h_Kn9bQaEvKeWqc3lgBb7uw47kEboOw68w5rRs5xWy8eUkg7FcVJwu4xTkQiCCnCmbAHG7PnvO4jaoflRoqNqNwsDfxBSjHEakcFA/s1600/2014-Smart-Small-Bedrooms-Decorating-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Table It  </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Narrow furnishings add a surprising amount of storage and display space in a limited footprint. This bedside console table offers plenty of surface area for showing off collectibles and other possessions. A lamp sheds light on the bed for reading after overhead lights are turned off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha59VHTVCEp6b6djeNIgtCYSMswQQZICjgDlnmVyzAdfWY0tm-0vaOwnQt6cqAsBA3JGN2LX8bKC5UmrKSUUuh29OQyGmbukirCrbsfIZLl7VIyndQmLEDjOubCovq1h1Vzzm3EN2p6-g/s1600/2014-Smart-Small-Bedrooms-Decorating-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Front and Center </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Space Saver:</b> Use windows as the focal point, centering furniture in front of them. Conventional decorating wisdom says to position a bed against a wall, not in front of a window where it might block light and views. But in a small room, options are limited, and it's often better to create a strong focal point with a bed than to awkwardly push it to one side. A bank of bay windows creates a natural nook for this bed, and the pretty window treatments give the illusion of a canopy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pALE7ctjTjilhYav2OmU45Y2QHhGwMN5qJEqYTBpl0tX74F9vmME8Yac0e5MtMtRAqmT_wnLo02tSpRpfl7wKaLZIMVl5nTCf0bbUSWi6VNPtmQtoHXrJQXe_G1YG4sMM4hBR4CmhBA/s1600/2014-Smart-Small-Bedrooms-Decorating-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Go Wide </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Visually expand a small room by wrapping the walls with wide, horizontal stripes. In this bedroom, horizontally aligned boards achieve this effect without overpowering the room. The rough texture of the planks, installed with the unfinished side facing out, lends a light and airy washed finish to the soft wall color. You can achieve the same effect by painting horizontal stripes on plain walls. Use light colors to maintain a bright, open scheme and similar tones so the stripes are noticeable but don't visually break up the space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioX83Hdk274W5-nRepvzwdWtIeVxCHqsefY-ro_cOcQVXWBDHtasEftSKuyNacMLQOxDqeiosYtsf-mhOuSNWp37-xjZ6Wc0qbCXHa_lhGk77MSws4i05NXFQQt_s-zu_WUc7kmNIOIao/s1600/2014-Smart-Small-Bedrooms-Decorating-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Paint an Accent Wall </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Space Saver:</b> Create the illusion of depth. Paint a single wall a dark color to create the illusion of depth. Crisp white walls and trim add a striking contrast to this bedroom's chocolate wall. The headboard's geometric pattern ties the two wall colors together, and the yellow accents add a pop of color.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_yipqP-U9AoCvjjWS5b-uPPz3CSkhFuBkVFwoClEV9SvHI2iCGkGmBHOfC76gTLglzH38WL3nK0xmRRspVKmmn14VhPAKtWQD0rhViWjwbfCS33p9rjpR8kB4TZQ8OwIBBGQdzodF-k/s1600/2014-Smart-Small-Bedrooms-Decorating-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Make Small Rooms Feel Taller </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Increase the apparent height of the room with vertical lines that lead the eye from floor to ceiling. Add crown molding around the perimeter of a room, or add architectural molding on the ceiling and an intricate medallion around a light fixture to enhance the details overhead.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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2014 Smart Storage Solutions for Small Bedrooms

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Keep a small bedroom organized with these smart tricks for adding storage to even the tightest of sleeping quarters. Don't let small quarters limit your storage options .<br />Here are clever ideas for better small bedroom storage . Reclaim a suitcase for under bed storage . Paint the suitcase then attach casters to the underside for easy sliding under your bed. Store away.<br />Contain tiny treasures inside a hollowed out book. Glue the pages of an old book together then carve out a space to the needed depth. Recycled drawers create storage options on this headboard . Simply design the headboard to fit the shape of the drawers in your collection, paint a uniform color and attach to the wall. Old objects used in new ways helps maximize the usable space in a tiny bedroom .<br /><br /> You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3H3pWiBXJQZJw3cjjiujfPLLbZ_Wrl9Rwws_tnfqaiwCs0aHkUTk1PSLjDZrAd8KDFVf7MFQ7Hy5wgRSQn-CKdFk4XN_rotvQNEucT9Pj3UbJorKF0H24XrbL9OXqYd137DaHmtFBCxY/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sitting Space : </b>A seating area of oversize sofas and a sprawling ottoman add a cozy space to this master bedroom, ideal for relaxing and gathering with the kids at the end of the day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPNjkdAR3DtOGYtzMCvucxoTdnfbgDkBo_VjxCuDouvAffbVNRQSfSY0oK4dLXL9dJ_7Ib1tJZ9mwHfYetjenTRHvYVf3I1MtZ9oKKovzRLwRFpGZ_GFzLVj683b3GWUMD5_ds0CiMlQ/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Preserving an Original : </b>Weathered wood ceiling beams and a softly worn rug capture the salvaged character of this vintage home. When new additions were needed, such as storage bookshelves, they were designed and finished to look like had always been there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ze66FGB5bjynmujZiFyZbRketjxdveJ9_nnv1lAAUN6LbPHYP7WqCm_-cIVzoOTHj6kP1vANdk5ePKGNoLBfsqrx4Skf-6Qiry-Vs-OaS3JfHlXwlEHeOczf5639oGtdrFGubWzkOYQ/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tucked In : </b>Wall recesses lend architectural interest to boxy spaces. Here, one wide recess creates the perfect place to tuck in a bed, while another recess was outfitted with shelves to create a convenient bedside storage nook. Bold blue beaded board surrounding the bed ensures the pretty quilted headboard functions as the bedroom's main focal point.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIivrln5IMRzkjPJyH5XuCy-KlIhFm84HbLBREnBVM5nrWsUoUyM1D4f0HIo1Dwq3NWqL8VUkckvVgbmaYht_HTcSPsXUQ-7G4JaYocjxMHPtQHHmXqXemqKDHhH0coPD3hhZggFILTjE/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Airy Decor : </b>All white walls keep this attic bedroom feeling open and airy. To ensure the lack of color doesn’t look stark and cold, the bedding features a variety of colors and patterns. A built in shelving system and desk make the most of an awkward angular corner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoJfo2-sBZsuhH9VlD7eXjziWaL4L4Bwk0y8TW4WESiLVALepaArOnsg_wLmEMPSrqviO_QmucRHUeOkk5NtWLq_6LgZqIDsHYf8qJCSe8F6AKv4DYtKvOk0qb4g4Ep77F1kYAiKJpds/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Build to Suit : </b>Built ins give this small bedroom plentiful storage and cozy seating without crowding the space with furniture. The window seat makes a focal point out of a scenic view. A combination of open shelves and closed cabinets expands storage options.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbe3egr3REc7sH1VF-zjYGp5Rq2efqPnYoQ04OTH6iytuNJ8SNkvrDmX3k9WB3N84cIfdULTSSiAhjEXGJDI1mJMTYz_ejVM1Ks-nvThjlrkp3Lw_BWMHzAzATY2oMFZcxM_zXWiRXcxM/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stylish Headboard : </b>A built-in bookcase headboard adds visual interest to this bedroom, plus practical storage and reading light.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kPRah1gC538t6ISB5XAmzcXDSJA4TPrIpo2kWgmFh06ARPhTuZSjD1BQeNWY9T5C5x2fKQ5r3j06UB_xEDbbj9XsEG3ArH_0SW-J0ZAyihA9aOBo8cDClp3kFTL6OOICUF6BZXVl82U/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Design with Purpose : </b>Drawers built into a custom platform bed and a window seat crafted over a radiator work functional and aesthetic wonders in this small bedroom.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HwkZWpaKhG6RTkZXm52qv0aqnVIZQeTgJFUsEbvoP6ksnf2aHoo83lJ1tHZRAanppkAQS37hvhF2tK7N0_P_RehJtsWqzTLmSBORRXGYX_6T992w7w7_p7lU3cqn5kEPHtHndbUPMV4/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>A Fresh Look : </b>A refreshing aqua blue color scheme rejuvenates this bedroom in a 100 year old house, while furniture featuring simple lines and hints of cottage style reflects the home's Craftsman style architecture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3USZoigbg0XMbtZfAj_KmmoHbmivQVULdHGwJEsRBEq7SFcBar3bvNooo2G6_weACc8ND6leTrRxOoFnBjuqe-OExqnPf1EeNKeeVVIcyn4-bDUWjjDJjeVVAvDMiDQP7YGikeP3QiA/s1600/2014-Smart-Storage-Solutions-Small-Bedrooms-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Double-Duty Bedroom : </b>This clever dual-purpose room takes advantage of a do it yourself Murphy bed kit to create a charming guest bedroom that doubles as a crafts (or multipurpose) room when company departs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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2013 HGTV Smart Home : Kitchen Pictures

<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>About the Kitchen: </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The beach blue wall color extends into the kitchen, where cottage style maple cabinetry and oversized pendant lights carve out vintage style, belying the room's high-tech features, including refrigerator and freezer columns and an induction cooktop with both speed heating and full-touchscreen interface features. "It's the kitchen I would like to have  it's very forthright, it looks great and I absolutely adore the island," says interior designer Linda Woodrum.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_uY0XaGf4KWUb_9e7wa3PqdK8wdZb3d9pyOQMntChioYt01JQYRxuvdzeksfg-mOVxeDr1wRqApdRcpDwFmvi3-b58VFEfvoN5duXCF7i7vHkosxc6TKWTfBYeTafJIGn4imeXizc3ch/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Walls, the ceiling and even the island cabinet base boast a vibrant beachy blue hue that invites relaxation. "It's just that really great, highly functioning kitchen," says Linda. "What you need when you are at the beach." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VLxPv4z0qMVTlakZd3WisLmukcksk10N0YC_qyzcl1QER5TgaK3yd230J9pCcFRI7XKoz_DCxthruxgNXAJdZhWv6q4Q2q2y8OO61tHImZA6ujk39gqTT33lBzURHlMqyPdsd5tdVXkD/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-2.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The 6 foot island, capped in quartz, serves as both workspace and casual chic dining area. Bamboo leaf counter stools were selected for their weathered driftwood gray finish and beachy feel. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-GUV4MGWiggbVUroZKBBpSe1D-V4MZRjytczV5riCsYJDCB-MVh0LqvvOq2JSeSNvKqgNBJ-4rHZa0a2VSUQSgPYkvYjA8uj0wJOmsfhGGUOdtQOVG3IqVL57WQbAnpuFJaUX4KuAavF/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-3.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The kitchen backsplash is clad in clear glass subway tile with strips of random linear tile sandwiched between rows to lend depth and interest. "I love the tilework," says Linda. "I think it's so clean and crisp." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-2HAMLf_dzu-R9l6tsbaTW_0O53eriLi2n11phqp9cSXyN0K9zPtWLsi3UOwUtCCkJmDGB30Cz-XwXXWtfCj78k6eYcy5daEHIac0SSkfbjPDO5NxZBR8Yz0zOub7trMziHFj2dpeFnX/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A launch port adjacent to the kitchen houses two smart tablets that allow the homeowner to control the home's security systems; heating and cooling; lighting; the whole-house audio system; shading and swimming pool functions; plus energy monitoring. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7MT0XLx-lZAfxCEk_1Boemo9oHgb4aVnYavrNQB78nPVLCvl8s1uNc5TG2A_I4ZRt91Jj0_OGRcqlBceaW31f-6yJoAvY46WW5hL7k4vY7jNDchyphenhyphenPu26c5A4cXQO1pLp27LAXfUI2-5Pg/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-5.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Under the 10 foot cook surface, storage space includes drawers and roll trays that keep spices and cooking devices close at hand. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUapke5N9tJdaw9yX0bb710_hRJfzUfP0GVqH1H21hNO2G9PxA7nb3zLpzna6o6P73ryIi_FJQ1rFWpalwkiF7UiyxyW3T2RyLYrqam65ladNAQQe-4gpreI87TmtfLiVO0s59qCLTEs61/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-6.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The beverage center offers a picturesque view of the back deck and six feet of counter space dedicated to preparation of cocktails and drinks. A beachwood trimmed undercounter cooler offers three distinct temperature zones for storage of white, red and sparkling wines. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPDYd1-gjKfIza7grdsfnq9Sqtin7CFEgL68Tw6dYtwEuTkoHtEu1dOhsEyfCLpnHZ7DdpEYHjoccIdC46bW_Vh75VDxFX-dX0RJwA4uCezkeEk8w04ER8I8hpIF3WfnP5X3r0bWcWIaA/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-7.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Semi sheer floor to ceiling linen drapes may be drawn to close the kitchen off from the adjacent dining room. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPCGmLAhMFd98CA3amrUaH0ci1mb46dUY6aoPILcUK2f4_4g9LDVWTz8O6aF97tJzt18ZYAxBeWmquiq-D4qi2JIT1Dfrbb_5uQFa5_AnpQMr7l8YDPSaw7_1NEOveVI2AQmxRlrlSMjm/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-8.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To maximize square footage, walls and hallways are eliminated with one room flowing seamlessly into the next. Unique ceiling and floor treatments designate spaces. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlJ5_GpukVsRIL34tM-6TlpT-C_0D7QFSpACgWH9ibFAVTNhaKiTQd8FBe8Kk9juGQZsOj9H4tMwf7mSzTSMxsKCUCT30sz4TT_AXbTLTKnFYBEfQdTVkJ2LL6hk57vd2WrMlEnawgkqb/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-9.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A single bowl undermount sink makes short work of messes, big and small. The natural quartz countertop surface is nonporous and both mold  and bacteria resistant. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEp4kjpF3lB5hv-TD8i3DXhaGBOIA4k6lrlQQ7A9aVUdK4Im-QfhO7zgmEx7b0OvAbpQZGF-XVTYxcwdBnHc4_RqMk5y2xtLswZMvrB3DasCzIVE-VfAJMIGpKdIibTcfb8nzUIAi71Fw/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-10.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Elegant place settings continue interior designer Linda Woodrum's focus on bright turquoise hues. Alabaster glass plates and bowls are paired with bubble glass goblets, recycled glass drinking vessels and porcelain coffee mugs. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpp37yvHYSdqpKyaTHSRqNEPSxPuAmksx-DAl5zS8r0g6_WK0hJW1wXgemUHEqzksB5T58d_YFkfh1iyMi53rMFAuOqKGd8ZJwZ9VMonzCXvYsMAR7mOaYm8KxwsJK_Z1gkA4thseaetc/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-11.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Both sleek and hard working, the island conceals storage cabinets, a double wastebasket pullout and a six wash cycle dishwasher. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2L84_TkFmAOgrPtk3nFmk8xjCUGOVzY6Hf4zOe0vPFtNvZ0ahIlb3DJSbwOV4XpUmH8nuoXjziS4DKrE1hEYL25xACYiU8MCpvDnjRzMxAYrT_GPn_c7ZZ2AIsU5C6MnrC8itZEH_AXf/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-12.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A bowl of citrus fruits  a nod to location  becomes a focal point when paired with white and turquoise hues. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xr0IVM8tqHhjyuyzSwoIHdnvkEU0JUx4wAiCIinjnfinV0rctOSCVSL7KPw3L3FOfwp161Lbcz6yDmI8sESfT1q_FH3MLNI7Qt9CGb3hIHPHe5UJkv0JkXLv3foEM2YJsJEGGOQ0HygX/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-13.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"I think it's fun in a house like this to go overboard with the color theme," says Linda, who herself mixes and matches colors and patterns of blue and white plates in her kitchen. "You establish color or a theme and then you build on it." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2yQLk_7rmSUvlEK3iDm9KgJYTwwMdClZqH3Nts0LUaI45H1_9YnO4eWqlsZu9Tz5Zw4RDK6bfZASh1eHOJ5HNidaS9o91W2a7qyrskF0hnrBGstXDKQ8Q8k1eOztEbXKWI35oHX5zyFQ2/s640/2013-HGTV-Smart-Home-Kitchen-Pictures-14.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The perfect pairing of vintage and contemporary, pendant lights become the room's piece de la resistance. "I wanted something with pow because the ceilings are tall," says Linda. "I just needed lots of functioning light and I thought they were perfect." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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