Maine Coastal Gem!

<div align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569453708753379234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvICdqk5ulspn39whDBu8XCHOCXCi_5ZMTkBmUpptK43exYljKTejGfk-aW_77LewOYAKBnsSPVl42BchkoK7W5oxQfnUv48JF7AENGIPFL0aP05byb-spBR59bg2DDLdmUc4b-ikyQmR/s400/DSC_5919064432.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">My friend, the talented interior photographer, Jamie Salomon of </span><a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">James R. Salomon Photography</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, shared this fabulous home in Bar Harbor, Maine with me recently. He was kind enough to let me provide you a private tour . </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></div></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnMIOfDPP_ASyedOR9CqvF1goABaKec4WWVtubX7EjM0bdlTrHStZjW010x1iFWkQyN1ALGtFlMtDcqdwcifn2NhWSZmKZHlAkWLXpAegeJ4L74EhsPNFrZizaTgyg7h3ra_oonJ71MN7/s1600/DSC_5929.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569454271252321986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnMIOfDPP_ASyedOR9CqvF1goABaKec4WWVtubX7EjM0bdlTrHStZjW010x1iFWkQyN1ALGtFlMtDcqdwcifn2NhWSZmKZHlAkWLXpAegeJ4L74EhsPNFrZizaTgyg7h3ra_oonJ71MN7/s400/DSC_5929.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" /> </span><p align="center"></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The owners of this gorgeous historical home on the water wanted to do a renovation. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></p><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569454274925804082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9jj3AQzMDm-zYTfX08fXYby-Tk1407kW6EJNLqOO-Q2xrslV9ptV7m2sLyKfH-TNQFwXl8ML2QwYaQc98EZjFTTmS1R1iX0Tz_U4-ix3_8WrhmKKg3c2ip8u284Rg_-AzmHt9Mn-bnm3/s400/DSC_5947.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">You can see how much character the home has and they wanted to keep that feeling so they called upon Anthony Barnes of </span><a href="http://www.barnesvanze.com/html/newsite2010/cat_overview.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">Barnes Vanze Architects </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">to help design their renovation. Let's have a look:</span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvICdqk5ulspn39whDBu8XCHOCXCi_5ZMTkBmUpptK43exYljKTejGfk-aW_77LewOYAKBnsSPVl42BchkoK7W5oxQfnUv48JF7AENGIPFL0aP05byb-spBR59bg2DDLdmUc4b-ikyQmR/s1600/DSC_5919064432.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569453708753379234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvICdqk5ulspn39whDBu8XCHOCXCi_5ZMTkBmUpptK43exYljKTejGfk-aW_77LewOYAKBnsSPVl42BchkoK7W5oxQfnUv48JF7AENGIPFL0aP05byb-spBR59bg2DDLdmUc4b-ikyQmR/s400/DSC_5919064432.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> The Entry Hall is a lovely of mix of old and new. Notice the stone arches which lead into the Dining Room. I like the choice of the wood and white paint on the staircase.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzERDk2aGfOsQBSjv6xk55OvUVHApzpXe6S7Czy-s33Wg36JewjjOMPkw1mXiK8WbFmh3aj21YdfbVNgjXHOTPZna_slu6GLrxbe2fJersTwguIRpUSKQ5mIyp0HYHinpWMibcC7vdF2v/s1600/Jamie1.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569088022295156738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzERDk2aGfOsQBSjv6xk55OvUVHApzpXe6S7Czy-s33Wg36JewjjOMPkw1mXiK8WbFmh3aj21YdfbVNgjXHOTPZna_slu6GLrxbe2fJersTwguIRpUSKQ5mIyp0HYHinpWMibcC7vdF2v/s400/Jamie1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The Dining Room is just beautiful. Notice how the granite stone of the archway is echoed in the stone fireplace. Also notice the detailing in this room. I love the wood arched doorway and the built in; they both also echo the stone archway. Peeking further you can see the stunning wood and marble Butler's Pantry.</span><br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqTgC8fRoKUcEuYK07rThVY2ZwOKpDDg37_sLkOdhxJbt33wM5XKmqcP05SC5MfGB-N65IBlefzXB3U5PBphAM3evaU9zYi21qHPheJiDZKq3HJ_Cn4usOltk_IS5YEdSkT_t7UzlZqxq/s1600/Jamie5.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569086827072897346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqTgC8fRoKUcEuYK07rThVY2ZwOKpDDg37_sLkOdhxJbt33wM5XKmqcP05SC5MfGB-N65IBlefzXB3U5PBphAM3evaU9zYi21qHPheJiDZKq3HJ_Cn4usOltk_IS5YEdSkT_t7UzlZqxq/s400/Jamie5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> Also notice the coffered ceilings which add an additional layer of detail - the ceilings are very high, so it also brings them down a bit - I also love the turned wood chandelier.</span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHne3ClhZgGyUDXd97VH86F4NGLon-rxleqMkFJM1zNU8dm-5O39rxsst1nB0Pxk3rMcw2w2Ymv7O3jtKhxcEuzCWvQt2KICnhwPIDCTpr2evU-abYqpMX463o5g5gg1uQAcGUMVKKKpH/s1600/DSC_5833064310.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569453709680513522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHne3ClhZgGyUDXd97VH86F4NGLon-rxleqMkFJM1zNU8dm-5O39rxsst1nB0Pxk3rMcw2w2Ymv7O3jtKhxcEuzCWvQt2KICnhwPIDCTpr2evU-abYqpMX463o5g5gg1uQAcGUMVKKKpH/s400/DSC_5833064310.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Here is a close up of the Butler's Pantry area. It is interesting to me that french doors open up right beside it. I think this is a great idea, and a very thoughtful part of the design, to have access to the Pantry for entertaining indoors and out. Great architects always think ahead!</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinefont-family:times new roman;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569088028271297554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScDTmtf8j13Uo0tylpWQT87zHhhCXR3cs5ufMQey2jloQFeSW-nOT8sgg0eIp8ZJZV5kDkSYVfwB47W1Mi_wQRF0bBOyM2L-zTkCEI2HtiroeHnMxN2E_GmfdHrNl_KXibg8PKwOwpRMw/s400/Jamie7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> </span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Moving to the Kitchen we see more period style details incorporated like this charming oval window over the sink.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569086830272149490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChqUPJ6EqB9RuPNeeaSg1yoRXyqn1xnCN4qI4fKWixiy0PEVPDokSn24zNVHg0NglHBeVp2LVMf58iQxtS6tFaebPdJamD6pJLdh_T2_RNV81-CHgiPBx1fELFf_rEwix83mhbdiEBwQd/s400/Jamiie4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 339px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Pulling back and getting a larger view of the kitchen you can see how every inch of space was utilized including under the stairs. Also notice the stone work and the transition of stone to plaster up the staircase. I love this effect and how it cleverly solves the design problem - so you don't harshly have stone butted up against plaster.<br /></span></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_fqmULDI8gLE9nazQMF4874ZoNWfxiCXq5GQuPK-vKxWLO7ywWGuyZWkqHrB-aNg1-koGU1eNi9-Q_TKr7stWqxZ_SKqraZ_THUi8BuT6_rFhTwfMTpYXXbHCDEtyVCMVHJcm0BqL0O0/s1600/Jamie3.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569086409504326034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_fqmULDI8gLE9nazQMF4874ZoNWfxiCXq5GQuPK-vKxWLO7ywWGuyZWkqHrB-aNg1-koGU1eNi9-Q_TKr7stWqxZ_SKqraZ_THUi8BuT6_rFhTwfMTpYXXbHCDEtyVCMVHJcm0BqL0O0/s400/Jamie3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" /> </span><p align="center"></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Another kitchen view where you can see an antique fireback incorporated into the white subway tile behind the stove. Wonderful combinations of old and new!</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinefont-family:times new roman;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569454929410651282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-oqVq6TM4qjXEsl6qmyWV6qh2Hcii-YuQWo3uiecoeMSR7KAK_sCvTXwaGNz_B39lDSkaoP1Gdl6cI5M5ugeaZb4WH-TI-BmmQFa1GJTeS2VhUYs7mIi_4-7n5zWqpsVzVoq4dssKQ5w/s400/DSC_5905water060441.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The family room captures the views of the water at every turn. You can only see a bit of the fireplace, but it is also the same granite stone we have been seeing in other parts of the house. Perfect coastal decor with antiques, sisal rugs and slipcovers. Notice the ceiling detail - love it!<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4nuUKgO814ic6zug8lYdRe5AKOrVhAE9hC4VAKG9Dcneb2VBIPUeTuBBQTI-D1atcyB7MvtQyy3HY3SIkIweCkW7ThEPt4ebz3p8cUb1ny1HJFc0c3dMYYrLhxqE0NcI3U8HdbGQ3xvP/s1600/DSC_5967060907.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569453694238163618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4nuUKgO814ic6zug8lYdRe5AKOrVhAE9hC4VAKG9Dcneb2VBIPUeTuBBQTI-D1atcyB7MvtQyy3HY3SIkIweCkW7ThEPt4ebz3p8cUb1ny1HJFc0c3dMYYrLhxqE0NcI3U8HdbGQ3xvP/s400/DSC_5967060907.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Finally a perfect tub for a perfect retreat - Isn't this a beautiful home in Maine??</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">To learn more about Barnes Vanze Archietects click <a href="http://www.barnesvanze.com/html/newsite2010/cat_overview.html">HERE</a></span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">For more inspiring interiors photographed by James R. Salomon Photography click <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">HERE.</a></span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(All photos <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">Jame R. Salomon Photography </a>and not to be copied with permission)</span></span></p>

Maine Coastal Gem!

My friend, the talented interior photographer, Jamie Salomon of James R. Salomon Photography , shared this fabulous home in Bar Harbor, Main...

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Antique China

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7JjyMIGI/AAAAAAAAEKE/P23iWdHGaNk/s1600-h/DSC_0726.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442313341366968418" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7JjyMIGI/AAAAAAAAEKE/P23iWdHGaNk/s400/DSC_0726.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Today is the 79th Tablescape Thursdays over at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a>, so I thought I would share with a you a recent gathering I had where I used my antique Johnson Brothers green china.</div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442314223231483938" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b784_EwCI/AAAAAAAAEKM/jc_SvCVAwB8/s400/20090104_0162.JPG.jpeg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">You might remember that one of my goals of my Butler's Pantry renovation was to build some beautiful glass front cabinets to house these precious antiques. You can read all about the Butler's Pantry <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-new-butlers-pantry-before-and-after.html">here</a>.</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7JMVP6YI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/k79H9avUlyc/s1600-h/DSC_0725.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442313335071566210" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7JMVP6YI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/k79H9avUlyc/s400/DSC_0725.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">But what good is China if you are only going to look at it behind glass? I decided to set it out for everyone to enjoy. You can see the antique soup tureen above.</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7IxZ8JuI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/ujUxQsg1pK0/s1600-h/DSC_0724.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442313327843485410" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7IxZ8JuI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/ujUxQsg1pK0/s400/DSC_0724.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I used Lemon Cypress trees as the centerpiece and pulled out my Apilco chocolate cups for individual arrangements at each place setting. I just put in a spring of greens and some berries.</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7ISRT4NI/AAAAAAAAEJs/QD4C78jEj3A/s1600-h/DSC_0710.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442313319485792466" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7ISRT4NI/AAAAAAAAEJs/QD4C78jEj3A/s400/DSC_0710.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">You can see the bone dishes on the right - we used these as interesting bread plates.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">And the covered dish held butter pats I made in pretty butter molds. I should have taken a photo of those!</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7IGCgPhI/AAAAAAAAEJk/dVsDwzvfTdE/s1600-h/DSC_0705.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442313316202462738" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4b7IGCgPhI/AAAAAAAAEJk/dVsDwzvfTdE/s400/DSC_0705.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I'll reveal the rest of the Dining Room on Monday but until then remember to enjoy your china and don't just keep it hidden behind glass.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Head on over to <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Tablescape Thursday</a> to see more wonderful tables!!</div>

Antique China

Today is the 79th Tablescape Thursdays over at Between Naps on the Porch , so I thought I would share with a you a recent gathering I had w...

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Here's what you're saying!

<div align="center">It's always so interesting to me which topics resonate so strongly with readers - No upper cabinets in the kitchen is one I have received an incredible amount of email and comments about over the past few days. Readers, bloggers, designers and kitchen enthusiasts all have sent me their opinions and many have sent on photos. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437154968801806130" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3SnowguhzI/AAAAAAAAECI/mj4G_BwAn-I/s400/no+uppers+SouthernLiv.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> This kitchen from Southern Living turned up both in my inbox and on the Gardenweb! Everyone agreed the windows were wonderful. This kitchen won high marks because of its size, it is so large the storage aspect would not be compromised.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437155069484215074" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3SnunlSKyI/AAAAAAAAECQ/Vh7uQ5LeTxo/s400/no+uppers+southernlivmagkitcheisland.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Another kitchen from Southern Living with a similar feel, though this kitchen had a mix of windowed walls and storage walls. Having both seems to be a popular trade off. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437170917050291346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3S2JEXeFJI/AAAAAAAAECw/GRgVCinpqY0/s400/100_7894.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Linda Banks of <a href="http://www.banksdesignassociates.com/">Banks Design </a>(one of my favorite designers) contacted me. She mentioned she wrote an article over 15 years ago in the now defunct, Decorating and Remodeling Magazine, shunning upper cabinets. She continues to limit their use in her kitchen designs. Here is a beautiful kitchen she did in CT.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437170920447728466" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3S2JRBe21I/AAAAAAAAEC4/wzuPTU9YAo0/s400/100_7896.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center">Linda built free standing cupboards for extra storage. I love the mirrored fronts. To see posts of more of Linda's work click<a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/search/label/Linda%20Banks"> here</a>.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437154971366547986" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3Sno6ENYhI/AAAAAAAAECA/IY3FN78mRL4/s400/no+uppers+smallbonea.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 339px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center">This kitchen by Smallbone found its way to me via a reader in New Orleans. She thought I also might like the industrial stools. (which I do!) Notice the height of the ceilings in this kitchen - I think it adds to the drama. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437154964408544786" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3SnogJSrhI/AAAAAAAAEB4/hbU40UsBYOQ/s400/no+uppers+plain+english.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Many of these kitchens highlighted different types of storage - Here we see a copper pot rack on the wall. This could easily free up a lower cabinet for dishes. This kitchen is from Plain English.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437154962894476962" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3SnoagT1qI/AAAAAAAAEBw/IevSQCoKs4w/s400/no+uppers+-hgtv.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> Many readers also mentioned that omitting the upper cabinets is easier when other types of storage are available. This kitchen from HGTV shows a Hoosier cupboard.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437154956724920594" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3SnoDhX4RI/AAAAAAAAEBo/HdRAjWkcE8Y/s400/no+uppers+-+plain+english+cabinetry.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" /> Photos of European kitchens came my way - here is another one from Plain English. This is a favorite of mine, I love simplicity and warmth in this kitchen.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437003712080928706" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3QeEdUQX8I/AAAAAAAAEBY/e-nvWyEi_0E/s400/no+uppers+Rudard+Veltman.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 220px; CURSOR: hand" /> Another blogger directed me to architect Ruard Veltman who often sans upper cabinets. Isn't this kitchen fabulous?! <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437003704269564434" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3QeEAN4ahI/AAAAAAAAEBQ/4AVjok7Uzz8/s400/No+uppers+Rudard+Veltman+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 220px; CURSOR: hand" /> Here is another angle of this great room! Notice the wonderful inset shelves on the left.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437169712362953666" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3S1C8joG8I/AAAAAAAAECg/gPwfPFdE02Y/s400/Charlotte.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 445px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 249px; CURSOR: hand" />Most readers agreed that having a Butler's Pantry or large wall of cabinetry allowed the rest of the kitchen to be freed up to allow for windows. Veltman outdid himself with this striking wall of cabinetry.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437169708913084242" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3S1CvtHR1I/AAAAAAAAECY/othGZzC3h4o/s400/12.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 458px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" />This wonderful paneled wall turns into a trove of hidden cabinets. Spectacular! To see more of Veltman's work <a href="http://www.ruardveltmanarchitecture.com/">here</a>. To see more on Butler's Pantries click <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/06/butlers-pantry.html">here</a>.<br /><div align="left">.</div>Thank you all for commenting and sending on the photos. It seems the overall verdict was that people preferred the natural light. And if space allowed, they wanted to at least incorporate one wall of windows. Let's wait and see then, if this does in fact become a trend! </div></div>

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A Home by the Sea by Hutker Architects

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrBCc1dU3qI/AAAAAAAADJk/RbSv642DvXc/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381874617861594786" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrBCc1dU3qI/AAAAAAAADJk/RbSv642DvXc/s400/fixed_point_residence_02.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Mention fabulous residential architecture in Massachusetts and inevitably you will hear the name <a href="http://www.hutkerarchitects.com/portfolio/architecture/architecture_portfolio.html"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hutker</span></a><a href="http://www.hutkerarchitects.com/portfolio/architecture/architecture_portfolio.html"> Architects</a>. Their work has been published in leading design magazines including Coastal Living and Architectural Digest. Also the winner of numerous design awards and most recently inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame, Mark <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hutker</span>, and his team, have created an impressive body of work.</span></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5gk4kdoI/AAAAAAAADI8/LTjCuzqr1Nk/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_7-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864786527286914" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5gk4kdoI/AAAAAAAADI8/LTjCuzqr1Nk/s400/fixed_point_residence_7-1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Let's have a look at a wonderful, newly constructed ocean front home. This is the view of the impressive home from the water.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864777974358402" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5gFBZIYI/AAAAAAAADI0/o8kZ7i1dK8E/s400/fixed_point_residence_3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From the entry the home feels inviting; not huge or imposing. </span></span></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381870270632506642" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA-fyxJNRI/AAAAAAAADJc/nCNiRimnVmc/s400/fixed_point_residence_2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">This was achieved by designing a courtyard setting. Notice the the garage barn doors and wonderful coastal landscaping. It looks as if this house was just dropped on to the beach dunes.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381870262566272258" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA-fUuAPQI/AAAAAAAADJU/xP39yHcqzp8/s400/fixed_point_residence_4-1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">A wonderful feature is the front entry porch which opens and looks directly through the back doors to the ocean. I love the columns, notice the heft of them and how the base is larger on the bottom. </span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5SWk2a4I/AAAAAAAADIU/WgNcYJQPYV8/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864542168312706" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5SWk2a4I/AAAAAAAADIU/WgNcYJQPYV8/s400/fixed_point_residence_02.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The living room truly captures the coastal feel. I love the inlaid wood compass rose on the floor. I suspect it is positioned to point just as the house sits on the property.</span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864526672202210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5Rc2SieI/AAAAAAAADIE/t4tBAXSIrKY/s400/fixed_point_residence_01.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Another angle of the living room which gives us a peek at some lovely window seats.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5RgqStOI/AAAAAAAADIM/QFLAxmyu5KM/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5RgqStOI/AAAAAAAADIM/QFLAxmyu5KM/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864527695623394" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5RgqStOI/AAAAAAAADIM/QFLAxmyu5KM/s400/fixed_point_residence_03.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The view from the Butler's Pantry into the Dining Room and then on to the Living Room.</span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864552469021362" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5S88uwrI/AAAAAAAADIc/tUob9iBerwA/s400/fixed_point_residence_04.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Pretty white kitchen with mosaic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">backsplash</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Emeco</span> industrial stools at the center island.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381867389577657730" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA74GAI_YI/AAAAAAAADJM/H6j-I34nHzQ/s400/fixed_point_residence_5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Of course if you are guests here you would be staying in the Guest House on the property. I love how well this home compliments the main house.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381867380451680386" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA73kAVoII/AAAAAAAADJE/SKU_sqx7ZVg/s400/fixed_point_residence_07.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Here is the Guest House kitchen, artfully designed to include every appliance. I suspect this is stocked with all kinds of wonderful goodies </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Notice the beautiful ceiling details. </span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864561213896226" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5Tdhq9iI/AAAAAAAADIk/E9_YfTox0WA/s400/fixed_point_residence_6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Finally, no home by the ocean is complete with out a boat house. What a sweet, charming structure and so well landscaped.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Thanks to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hutker</span> Architects for designing another wonderful home by sea...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#333333;">(all photos by Brian <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vanden</span> Brink and property of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hutker</span> Architects)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color:#333333;"></span> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color:#333333;">(Never miss a post Subscribe to Willow Decor in the above right box!)</span></div></div></div>

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Finding a Niche for a Home Office

<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkIPWvbxmgI/AAAAAAAACig/hwlLAVarl8o/s1600-h/home+office+Apt+Therapy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350856190634072578" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkIPWvbxmgI/AAAAAAAACig/hwlLAVarl8o/s400/home+office+Apt+Therapy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Apartment Therapy<br /></span>I am always so impressed the way designers and architects find small niches for home offices. In my own home , we have a dedicated office space, but my husband often works from home and so it is "his"office. That left me trying to carve out a niche for myself in some other area of the house. </div><div align="center">Here are some of my favorite ideas for fitting in an office when space is tight.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340695339537225330" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh32HXazVnI/AAAAAAAACVM/BBrqobsYrLE/s400/home+office+Brian+Vanden+Brink.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Brian Vanden Brink</span> <div align="center">A quaint space, but look closer and you will see this office is in the bathroom. Not sure how the moisture will effect the computer, but in homes with large baths this is a creative alternative.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350849993596203762" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkIJuBqz8vI/AAAAAAAACiY/0zN3g8k8gZY/s400/home+office-hutker+architects.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Hutker Architects</span><br />Have a small area in your hallway? Here is wonderful little space that has been efficiently utilized.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340693987064882450" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh304pERJRI/AAAAAAAACU8/Vdwixka9O84/s400/home+office+dominic+Mercadante.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Domenic Mercadante</span><br />Here is an office created in the far part of a butler's pantry. Spaces doing double duty!<br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349856555235314690" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj6CMTYYjAI/AAAAAAAACiQ/YN5tsfwFsRI/s400/Willow+Butler%27s+Pantry" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><u><span style="color:#810081;"></span></u></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Willow Decor</span></div><div align="center">Here is where I ended up! I carved out a niche office for myself when I created my Butler's Pantry. It does double duty as a functional pantry, housing appliances, serving pieces and dishes, as well as cabinets to hold internet wiring, printer and family files. Read all about it <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-new-butlers-pantry-before-and-after.html">here.</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349847882393097602" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj56TehqlYI/AAAAAAAACg4/JJQW1B1x4IY/s400/desk+Small+spaces-+Apt+therapy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Apartment Therapy</span> </div><div align="center">Is this a closet with a window, an entry or landing? This is one of my all time favorites. I love the the shelf desk and the wonderful natural light. </div><div align="center"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340693981155982722" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh304TDefYI/AAAAAAAACU0/WNh-qaJ46so/s400/home+office+Centerbrook+Architects.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Centerbrook Architects<br /></span>An attic alcove has just enough space for a small desk and chair. <div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340693976361305346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh304BMVhQI/AAAAAAAACUs/imuVRJlIkoo/s400/Home+office+anthony+diGregorio+Architect.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Anthony DiGregario Architects</span><br />Here is an unusual space at the top of a landing. The owner added built ins for a very efficient space -notice how they wrap around to the right.<br />.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340693979835498258" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh304OIpfxI/AAAAAAAACUk/pdjk6psW-20/s400/home+office+albert+righter+and+Tittman+architects.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Tittman Architects</span><br />This area is not quite as small as some of the others but I included it because it is a space used by two people or one that does double duty. Notice the desk behind the table. Perhaps a shared space or the table is used for crafting.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349849174558902226" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj57esOAB9I/AAAAAAAACho/AIlvdUTBxqA/s400/home+office+bhgonline393.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Better Homes and Gardens</span><br />Another small area at the top of a landing or part of a small bonus/loft room.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349847881032294146" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj56TZdOXwI/AAAAAAAAChA/cD1H05DQKKM/s400/Desk+small+spaces+country+living.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Country Living</span><br />Although this office area is not in a small room; it is in a small space. Interestingly the desk is tucked into the bookcase design, taking very little space up in the room. Very creative!<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349847888411862210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj56T08ppMI/AAAAAAAAChQ/GSjcOMB2M1w/s400/desk+small+spaces+restyled+home+verticla.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 348px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Restyled Home</span><br />Here is a desk area tucked into a pass thru hallway. I like the vertical use of space in this area. The two chairs are also very functional for a parent to sit and help with homework.<br /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349849183685547906" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj57fON9l4I/AAAAAAAACh4/RlmbJ8Kg-KE/s400/home+office+thisoldhouse.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">This Old House</span><br />Of course a well designed closet space can be turned into a wonderful office. Take off the doors and viola - home office!<br /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349849180087529666" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj57fA0IMMI/AAAAAAAAChw/IXgrnryvzZE/s400/home+office+steveandchris.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Steve & Chris</span><br />Or leave the doors on and close them if things get too messy. I really like the bulletin and peg boards on the doors for storage and notes.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349849164015399602" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj57eE8O8rI/AAAAAAAAChY/i3zEGx_p5HU/s400/Desks+Small+Spaces+-+Aparment+therapy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Apartment Therapy</span><br />This is a wonderful modern example of how any space can be turned into an office.<br /><br /><br />Let me know how you have used an unusual area in your home as an office!<br /></div></div>

Finding a Niche for a Home Office

Apartment Therapy I am always so impressed the way designers and architects find small niches for home offices. In my own home , we have a ...

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