Kitchen Design Ideas 2011 Pictures

With a color palette inspired by the bark of the birch tree, the kitchen serves as both entertainment and gathering space.

A nearly 13-foot-long island, topped with white quartz, features three cabinets of storage shelves cloaked behind frosted glass.

Maple cabinetry in a charcoal finish counterbalances maple prefinished hardwood flooring

"I love the kitchen. I think it's dramatic. It works," says interior designer Linda Woodrum. "There are two dishwashers. I love that refrigerator. I love the look of it. I love the functionality of it. I love everything about it."

Carrera marble tile in a stacked pattern mimics the look of birch bark. "Sometimes I think that's what inspiration is," says interior designer Linda Woodrum. "It doesn't have to be in your face. It doesn't mean you stencil a tree on the wall. But it's there."

An oversized, undermount farmhouse sink, flanked by Asko dishwashers, accommodates even the largest gatherings.

To maximize mountain views from the kitchen, dining room furnishings are kept to a minimum.

Wolf 30-inch undercounter warming and microwave drawers offer the ultimate in convenience when cooking for a crowd.

The kitchen is designed, as all spaces in the home, to handle wear and tear. "The kitchen is truly suited to the lifestyle of where it's situated. And that’s significant," says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

Source : Design Home Interior

Candle Designs Ideas 2011

Adding a cool candle design to a room is a great way to add style while staying on a budget. Check out these photos to get ideas for your own home.

 

Chic and Budget-Friendly

You can add chic style to any room while saving some bucks, like with these unique candleholders

  

Group of Three

 Group together three oversized candles to create a budget-friendly centerpiece in a living room.

 

Halloween Candle Lanterns

Show some Halloween spirit by adding pumpkins and candy corn to candle lanterns. This is a hassle-free way to decorate the outside of your home.

 

 

Modern Candle Lanterns

Designer Erinn Valencich placed these chic candle lanterns on either side of a miniature flower arrangement to give this living room a modern look.

 

 

Silver Beauty

A line of silver candleholders goes with any style and color room.