CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME & WYTHE BLUE HC-143

Hey Everyone...A while back I did a posting on Bookcase Dividers here.  One of those amazing Bookcase Dividers was part of an incredible house.  The house both inside and out is all Craftsman Inspired.  Now originally a true Craftsman house was very dark and full of wood.  The now updated version of this style includes a lot of White Trim as well.  I think this really helps to lighten up the "true" classic Craftsman style.

I wanted to share with you some pics of an amazing house. It was built by Moore Architects. Here is the rest of that house:

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The Exterior Colours are as follows- all Sherwin Williams:

Trim including Eaves:

Downing Sand SW 2822 (Semi Gloss)

Cedar Shingles:

Downing Earth SW 2820 (Flat)

Stucco:

Downing Earth SW 2820 (Semi Gloss)

Windows:

Polished Mahogany SW 2838 (Semi Gloss)

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Paint Colour for Kitchen and Hallway:

Benjamin Moore; Adam's Gold HC-18

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Paint Colour for Living Room and Office:

Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue HC-143

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Sorry I don't have any info on the paint for this bathroom.  But if I do find it out I will update.  As well I do not know what colour they used for the trim.  If it were me I would probably use either White Dove or Simply White.  But maybe in the future we can find out what colour they used.

You can see why I was smitten with this house.

One source you may want to try to buy Craftsman style lighting is:

1.  Rejuvenation:

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$185.00

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$205.00

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$355.00

So there you have it a little inspiration for Fri.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Megan

WHITE CRAFTSMAN STYLE KITCHENS

I think, no wait, I know that one of my favourite styles out there is Craftsman.  I love what it stands for in terms of it's mandate(aesthetics and function), I love all that trim, I love the lines that it creates.  I wish I could fully articulate how I feel about it.  All I know is that when I see a well trimmed out Craftsman it takes me to my happy place.  I hope that some time in the future I am able to build my dream Craftsman.

I thought that I would share with you all some amazing White Craftsman style Kitchens.  I know that a true authentic Craftsman Kitchen would be all wood.  However, I am a white kitchen kinda gal... So here they are:

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The previous 3 pics are by Marianne Gassman.  I would link you to her but her website seems to be down/taken down.  I love the lines in this kitchen.  The amazing tile detail.

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These two pics are from Goforth Gill Architects.  You should check them out on their website.  They have an elegant simplicity about their designs.

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I will call the previous 3 pics a Craftsman/farmhouse hybrid.  But I had to put it in.  I just really liked the cabinetry, tile and counter top.  It was created by Buckenmeyer Architecture.

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The previous 3 pics is by Gaspar's.  Again I would say that this is more of a Craftsman/Farmhouse hybrid. 



This final one... for today.... is one of my absolute favourites.

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This amazing home puts me into the stratosphere of my ultimate happy place.  I am a huge fan of Warmington and North.  I so appreciate the detail they put into their projects-especially this one.  I don't even know where to begin with this kitchen.  The cabinetry, the soapstone counter tops, the tile, the wood, the banquette..........  I could go on and on.  You should really check out their other work- it is amazing.

Well there are a few examples of Craftsman I wanted to share with you all.  Are they TRUE Craftsman's?  No.  But I love the modern interpretation that has been given.  A true craftsman is wood, all wood.  It can tend to be quite dark in tone and feel.  But what I love about this style is the lines; very linear.  And as I said, I am a true white kitchen lover to the nth degree.

Have a great day everyone.
Megan

BOOKCASE ENTRYWAYS/DIVIDERS

I have always loved the idea of a bookcase entryway/ wall divider bookcase.  I love that it is both functional and aesthetically pleasing to the eye.  I love how it frames out a doorway.  So I thought I would share with you some great pics for inspiration:

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I love how this frames out the fireplace.

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This pic is one of my all time favourite entryways.  I love the detail.  I love how the shelves are not only great eye candy but they are very functional as well

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True Craftsman detail.  This is how you do it my friends.  Charming and amazing!!

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The two previous pics are some of my fav's.  I love all of the trim detail.  The wood detail above the fireplace,  and I of course love the wall colour---- Benjamin  Moore Wythe Blue HC-143!  One of my all time fav's!!

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This little lovely is in a basement!!  One would hardly think they were in a basement with all of this detail! 

I hope you have enjoyed this little eye candy today.
Have a great day everyone.
Megan