Berkshire Estate: Basement Family Room + Kitchen

Today we're wrapping up the BERKSHIRE ESTATE with the

BASEMENT FAMILY ROOM + KITCHEN.

This area is right off the pool and hot tub and we new little wet feet would be trampling in and out to grab drinks and snack.  To prevent the flooring from getting wrecked with water damage, we used stained concrete for the floor for the kitchen/pool table area. 

We repeated similar materials to the main kitchen, as well: 

Concrete counter tops, subway tile, industrial nickle pulls, etc.

So what do you think? Is the BERKSHIRE ESTATE a place you could call home?

{Interior Design by Brooke Jones Designs, Photography by Jylare Smith}

Berkshire Estate: Main Kitchen + Dining Room

I can finally show off the 

MAIN KITCHEN + DINING ROOM.

So far I've only been able to reveal the floating shelves (as seen on Studio 5)

but there is so much more to this kitchen! I can't decide what I love most:

The stained concrete counter tops? The coffer and bead board ceiling? The sleek stainless steel hood? 

The TWO sinks and TWO dishwashers? The fridge that is the size of my first post-college apartment?

There's just too many goodies packed in this modern kitchen design!

The above cabinetry is actually a hidden door to the pantry. 

I wish I could take credit for that idea but that was 100% my client. So clever!

You can see the hidden opening below.

Having a mismatched chair isn't for everyone, I know, but I love it in this space!! 

We have so many fun pops of color throughout the floating shelves, 

it's fun to have an unexpected pop in the chairs too.

I die over the wire dandelion pendants above the dining room table. 

We loved them so much, don't be surprised if we see the mini-version in a few bathrooms coming up.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART 
OF THIS KITCHEN?
I'd love to hear your feedback!

Tomorrow we'll tackle the hangout spots at the Berkshire, including the main family room and deck!

{Interior Design by Brooke Jones Designs, Photography by Jylare Smith}

Sneak Peek: Berkshire Main Kitchen

Wouldn't it be lovely to have two kitchens? Well, in this home, they have just that!

Here's a preview of

THE BERKSHIRE MAIN KITCHEN.

Again, you may recognize this from my Studio 5 segment.

I seriously can't wait to show you more of this amazing home!

More on the Canyon Crest home tomorrow!

{Interior Design by Brooke Jones Designs, Photography by Jylare Smith}

Brooke Jones Designs on Studio 5 Tomorrow

Wanting to know more about the latest trends in interior design?  I'll be on 

STUDIO 5 TOMORROW

to talk about a trend I'm seeing everywhere lately- floating shelves. 

We'll discuss what rooms to use them in and how to style them for function, as well as beauty.

Catch me on KSL Channel 5, 

Tuesday March 20th @ 11:00

(if you don't live in Utah, I will post the segment later in the week).

Also, I'll announce a 

HUGE GIVE AWAY!!

A give away you say? Yep. You won't want to miss it either.

Check back in tomorrow for your chance to win!

{image via Brooke Jones Designs}

Brass Lighting Love: Fort Knox Pendant

I adore globe pendants and have used plain glass in several interior design projects.

Lately I've had my eye on pendants that are a little more edgy and glam.

My latest crush is on the

FORT KNOX PENDANT.

It's a bit retro, a bit uber modern, and drenched in chic ambiance.

 How gorg would these be in a cluster in an all-white kitchen with coordinating brass hardware?

These aren't helping my current brass addiction but maybe that's not a bad thing?

{image via Viso &The Decorista}

White Washed Brick

Every modern space needs a touch of something old.  

When I am creating a room from scratch, I try to find a way to add in a

 vintage piece of furniture or some architectural materials that add a sense of history to a space.

What could be better than

WHITE WASHED BRICK? 

It punches up the ubiquitous white subway tile a bit, don't you think?

The rough brick is the perfect contrast to the sleek lacquered cabinets.

{images via Convoy}

Black French Window Frames

I thought I'd continue with the black theme I have going on the past few days
and post about the eternal love I have for 

BLACK FRENCH WINDOW FRAMES.

Amore....

If windows are the eyes to the world outside your home, 

then black muntins* are the eyeliner. 

(*Muntin? Mullion? I can never remember the correct term...)

{images via Lonny, Pinterest & Canadian House&Home}

Matte Black

Usually I'm a high gloss kind of girl.  I like things shiny and sleek.  

Lately though, I've developed a crush on 

MATTE BLACK.

It takes things down a notch, in a good way.

Apparently it's becoming popular for kitchens and dining rooms.

What do you think? Is matte black a winner or something to leave in the magazines?

{images via Pinterest}

House Crush: Style At Home, All Dressed In White

Because I work with color all day everyday, I am always drawn to rooms that are 

ALL DRESSED IN WHITE.

It can be tricky to pull off, as it can easily look 'stale,' but when done right

all white rooms can be restful and timelessly chic.

Read more about this beautiful home at Style at Home.

Modern Kitchen Design: Canadian House and Home

I have had a major crush on this MODERN KITCHEN for awhile now.

I failed to figure out how to post the video tour so this link will have to suffice:

http://houseandhome.com/tv/episode/kitchen-halloween-special

Enjoy!

Kitchens Conundrum: Black vs. White

Along with gallery vs. shelf art displays, another design dilemma is deciding between black and white kitchens.  Now, I'm not to the point in my life where I'm having to design my own kitchen, and thank goodness! I would never be able to decided what I want more-- a stunning black glam kitchen...

...or a polished clean white kitchen...

Which look do you prefer?

{images via Adore Magazine}