Big Ideas, Small Spaces

Dining space i a luxury in small spaces. A built-in kitchen banquette is a great way to provide a dining area and storage! It also gives a really cozy feel.

http://www.bellemaison23.com/2009/07/cozy-kitchens.html

Rather than a door to connect a living room and bedroom, have a large open door way. Hang drapes on either side from ceiling to floor. It will make the room look larger and provide some privacy when needed.

Another great way to do this, is by using sliding interior barn doors. It gives the space some unique character and a rustic feel depending on the finish. Sometimes you can salvage great old doors on craigslist, flea markets and antique stores. I also like pocket doors. I've seen this in a lot of old converted apartments in Charleston and Savannah.

http://blog.ddharch.com/slider/sliding-interior-barn-doors/

http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=28841&index=5&searchQuery=sliding%20glass%20doors&searchType=photos

Design Ideas

- tongue and groove paneling

- counter tops:

white carera marble )honed)

slate

white danby marble

black honed granite

soapstone

butcher block

- Boys room: pale blue (shoreline blue RL Paint), Kelly Green (birch leaf P&L), khaki and white

- French Laundry Furntirue

- Farm house sink

- Elitis fabirc

- Linen wall paper/seagrass

- Schumacher(favorite!!!)

- Osborne and Little, Sister Parish, Designers Guild, Quadrille, Lula DK, Clarence House (fabrics)

- Sofas: Pottery Barn basic grand- white denim; Lee Industries Linen Sofa