Kitchen Design...what to do above the wall cabinets?

Heather Scott Home & Design

Ever wonder what to do with that space above the wall cabinets in the kitchen?  I absolutely love this!  Continuing the back-splash material - almost whatever it is - right up to the ceiling gives the kitchen such a great look.  Image above - no need for a window treatment!  Image below - the continuity of the back-splash tile frames the wall cabinets like artwork, and decorates an otherwise barren space destined to collect faux plants (please tell me not), baskets, etc.   In some kitchens, a basket, vase, ceramics or other sculptural items might be appropriate up there depending on the ceiling height and what else is going on in the space; however, given the choice and depending on the overall scenario, I'd go with either cabinets up to the ceiling, decorative moldings or the continued back-splash.  

Image via House of Turquoise

Heather Scott Home & Design

Here, the designer's ceiling treatment is phenomenal.  The shine off that high-gloss paint and the detail of the v-groove is so beautiful.  Also, the cabinets on the right go all the way up, AND have a great molding at the crown.  I also love how the wall cabinets have single panels all the way up.  It gives the room such a tall, airy vibe and makes the room feel bigger.

Image via House of Turquoise

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Here is a super-modern take on the concept, but look at that wall!

Image via House of Turquoise, Castaway Villa

And, in a bathroom...such a beautiful tile, such an amazing detail and finishing touch.

Image via House of Turquoise

GEORGE Interior Design

Home Office - I NEED a re-design

So, we have officially lived in our new house for just over three months.  I have already changed the furniture layout in our master bedroom and the guest room/play room.  My office right now is totally my sanctuary.  Located at the opposite end of the house, away from toys (cute as they may be), kitchens, televisions, people, noise, laundry, etc.  However, it is far from Zen.  I'm on a table-height desk, which I'm not sure I totally love.  I sometimes like to work standing up and like the idea of keeping my work (piles) away from stray toddlers.  I think I'd do well with a counter or even bar-height desk.  I'm debating.

Image via House Beautiful.com - Interior designer Melissa Warner's home office.

I love the industrial, utilitarian vibe of the locker baskets on these shelves.  

She uses them for fabric samples and remnants...I would LOVE that.  

Keep them out so you can see them / ogle them when you're chatting with a client on the phone.  

Work-from-home Mommy Desk

I have decided that this would be the perfect desk for me right now.  I work from home.  I also have two little ones that are home with me 99% of the time.  Suprisingly, this usually works out pretty well; however, we also have a small space so I can't really leave anything out or it gets dismantled.  This counter-height "Tasting Table"  is 40" wide x 60" deep x 36" high.  I could easily spread out my work and leave it out and out of reach of climbing adventuring toddlers.  It would be ample for piles of projects and inspirations.  I also prefer to work standing.  It keeps me focused.  And usually sitting makes it look like I'm actually relaxing - although I'd still be working - and toddlers don't like when you relax.  

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