Different ways to use a buffet table

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Think you don't have a reason to have a buffet table? Think again! There are so many different uses, you may just realize you need one.

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It makes a beautiful entryway!

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Adds storage to a kitchen!

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Creates a beautiful space for extra seating in a dinning room.

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Makes an awesome bar indoor or outdoor!

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Makes a great divider in between rooms and also a great backing to a couch.

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What would you use your buffet table for?

A Beautiful Mix of Classic and Contemporary

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At first thought, mixing a classic style with contemporary would not be my first choice. This pictures prove me wrong! There is a sort of elegance in it that stuns me. 

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It really brings out a luxurious side to decor. I am really impressed with the mixture of these two styles. Are you?

Balancing a simplistic but eclectic style

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If you have a tendency to collect beautiful things and want to show them off, that doesn't mean your home can't be simplistic as well. Here's some great inspiration on pairing the two styles together:

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Light Bright Kitchen

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Light and bright does not mean you have to do head to toe white! If you are looking for a nice bright kitchen without it being completely whitewashed, here's a little inspiration that can help:

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A light natural wood will never steer you wrong! It goes great with the light and airy feel and looks clean too.

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Not into wood? A simple gray or tan can keep your kitchen nice and bright and pair's nicely with white accents for a timeless feel.

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If you are dying for a little color stay on the pale end of things. this light blue is almost white but it's not! Paired with white upper cabinets and a blue back splash make this kitchen feel colorful, light, and airy.

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If you have more of an eclectic style you can use a variation of different natural hues that tie together to complete that bright kitchen you desire. 

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If dark hues are more your style, go big on lighting and natural lighting. Nothing is brighter than the sun! 

Brilliant backsplashes

FREE IMAGES I guess it's pretty common when going through a remodel that other projects that weren't a part of the original plan creep in. One such project in my case is a backsplash. Currently our kitchen is painted in a vanilla colored flat paint, which makes cleaning above the stove a nightmare. Are there any good reasons not to have a backsplash?

Contemporary Spaces by San Antonio Interior Designers & Decorators K. Miller Interiors

Traditional Kitchen by South Hamilton Interior Designers & Decorators SLC Interiors

Traditional Kitchen by Chadds Ford Kitchen & Bath Designers Kitchens By Design

This is pretty close to my dream kitchen.

Love these cabinets too.

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Soft blue herringbone. Yes please!!
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Traditional Kitchen by South Pasadena General Contractors Magistrale Construction

This blue is a nice contrast to the white.

Do you have a backsplash that you love? Want one?

Help choosing and finding mini pendant lights (and kitchen eye candy!)

FREE IMAGES So, we've recently had some demo work done in our house (pics coming soon!).  And as exciting as it is, picking things out for the revamped space is a bit daunting.  We are starting with looking for 3 mini pendant lights to go over our new breakfast bar, which is small at just 6' x 18."  The issue is that we would ideally like to spend no more than $70 per fixture, and hubby and I don't really agree on what style we like.

I want something transitional - I really had my heart set on clear glass, and he was frosted or art glass, which I just don't want.  We will ultimately have to choose a chandelier to go over the dining table, which is about 6' from the breakfast bar.  I don't want anything to be from a matching set, but I also want the chandelier and pendants to work together.

Here are some options I like:

Love these, but hubby thinks if we get these we might as well just have exposed naked bulbs hanging from the ceiling. I also like these because I feel like regardless of the chandelier we go with they will work together.

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 These could potentially work, but I wouldn't know what finish to go with.
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I like this style, but I can't find any in our price range.

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Maybe these?

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Traditional Kitchen by Narberth Architects & Building Designers Philip Ivory Architects

These are basic enough to work as well.

I like these vintage railroad pole pendants from Etsy.  They could be sophisticated in the right setting and have a story behind them.

Liking these globes too but I would want them a lot smaller and I doubt they exist in my price range...
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Any ideas for us or places for us to look?!?!?

Penny Tile Inspiration

FREE IMAGES Penny tile was a major thing in the 20th century and although you don't find it in many homes now, it isn't as retro as most people make it out to be. Used correctly, I think it can be very modern!

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Would you use penny tile in your home?

Chicly unique, eclectic spaces

FREE IMAGES I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!  On that note, I thought it might be nice to detox a little with some non-holiday eye-candy.

Love modern art with traditional decor

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Nice Bright Kitchen

FREE IMAGES Nothing makes me happier than a gorgeous white kitchen! Not only does it look so clean, it's such a bright and happy place to be. I hope you enjoy:

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