07 October 2010

my favorite home from Country Living this year


Do you remember this one?  A widower transformed his new, builder-grade digs into something that will transport you to Provence.  I am typing from memory, so forgive me if I'm wrong...I believe he found the soapstone sink at a yardsale and he poured the concrete countertops himself.  The treatment on the cabinets and floors really give this kitchen some "age"....but not cheesy, faux patina--it looks authentic to me.


check out this dining table...so raw & chunky.


So French, non?  (this image via Full House the rest I don't know--but originals from Country Living magazine, of course)


I love concrete tops....we looked into them, but the labor is what costs you..not the materials.  If Chris wasn't working so much he could have poured ours himself, but to pay someone they can run about $80/ sq ft.


Isn't the place just lovely?

Have a great Thursday....Julie



10 comments:

  1. Those pictures are so my style. If I didn't think my husband would divorce me [which would leave me poor and homeless] I would rip off my granite and lay concrete like that. Seriously.

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  2. Gorgeous! And I know what you mean about concrete counters....highway robbery!!! But there is so much smoothing, and smoothing.....

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  3. Love that! I would love to see the before. I'll have to show this to my husband.... he is in disbelief you can turn a builder grade into something. I'm in love with that kitchen! :)

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  4. That house is creative and amazing! I love all the textures and layers. Very well thought out!

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  5. Love it! You would totally think you're in France in that space. I love the concrete counters too and all the vintage pieces give it such personality :)

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  6. What a FUN blog!! I am so glad to have found you!

    Will check back soon for more inspiration! Thank you, my dear!!

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  7. A really authentic home...nothing like hands on to make it so...

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  8. This is a beautiful home. Love the concrete countertops. Thanks for the message...if you end up to do another mantle post later on let me know :)

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  9. i like the look of concrete countertops....around here, nobody knows what they are!

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