• Home Décor

    Black kitchen cabinets and grey wainscoting in a historic Swedish home

    November 12, 2023 - By 

    This gorgeous historic home in Sweden (Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Fredric Boukari for Historiska Hem) has grey wainscoting throughout the apartment that matches the grey paint color on the historic window and door frames, setting them apart from the subtle paint color on the walls. The living room features mustard yellow velvet sofas and a TV gallery wall that adds a unique touch to the space. The dining table on the other side of the space has a mixture of white and black bentwood chairs around it for a contrasting effect that is reflected by the round mirror…

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    How to Decorate Above Your Kitchen Cabinets

    October 20, 2023 - By 

    The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared, stories are shared, and memories are created. But what about that often-overlooked space above your kitchen cabinets? It’s a space that, if utilized effectively, can add visual interest, extra kitchen storage, and a unique personal touch to your kitchen. Here are innovative and stylish ideas to transform this underutilized space. Image: Domino / Photography: KATIE BRANCH 1. Secret Stash: Clever Concealed Storage While decorating the top of your kitchen cabinets can be purely aesthetic, it can also serve a practical purpose. If…

  • Painting

    Grey kitchen cabinets against sage green walls in an attic apartment

    September 26, 2023 - By 

    This gorgeous turn-of-the-century attic apartment in Sweden (styled by Grey Deco, for sale at Alvhem) has sloped ceilings in the bedroom, however, the rest of the space has straight walls, which makes it easier to decorate and take advantage of the ceiling height. The light grey kitchen is finished with sage green walls, for an interesting effect in the space with a beautiful dining area right next to the window which is finished with a custom peg rail. The living room has a beige color palette finished off with brown details, while the bedroom with sloped ceilings has a minimal…

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    Off-white kitchen cabinets and a blue-grey bedroom ceiling

    September 25, 2023 - By 

    This beautiful two-bedroom apartment with a living kitchen (photographed by Henrik Linden, sold at Alvhem) has some beautiful historic features, including curved walls and lots of big windows that let in an abundance of natural light. The living kitchen features off-white cabinets paired with a beautiful beige limestone countertop, finished off with chrome hardware and black accent bar stools by the kitchen island. The small dining and sofa areas complete this space beautifully and allow the integration of lounging, cooking, and eating right next to each other. The guest bedroom has an eye-catching blue-grey ceiling corner, finished with a few…

  • Home security

    The Kitchen Cabinets Arrived In a Rain Storm!

    September 5, 2023 - By 

    Hi, Everyone; this is part 1 and part 2 of what happened with my kitchen cabinet delivery last Friday. If you haven’t read anything yet, please start from the beginning. Please click the link below to access part 2. Part 2 Begins Here   Common Laurel. The Kitchen Cabinets Arrived in a Rainstorm? Must you *always* be so dramatic?   Thank you for asking. I’m fine, thank you. How are you doing? ;] As for dramatic? The answer is: Yes, I must be as dramatic as possible within the confines of honesty. Anyone who’s read my blogging guide knows why.…

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    A big reveal…plus a peek at how I’m styling my glass kitchen cabinets!

    September 3, 2023 - By 

    This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Did you hear the news? No, my kitchen isn’t quite finished so I don’t have that reveal ready just yet (although it is starting to feel so cozy because I’ve been styling my glass cabinets!) … but believe me — this reveal is even better than a kitchen, so much more exciting! Y’all … this February I’m going to be a …. grandma! My empty nest won’t feel so empty any more! My daughter Courtney is having a baby!  You can watch the adorable announcement video on Instagram here.…