I think about color a lot. Some of it is for my job and some of it is just who I am and what lights me up. Green has long been favorite color of mine. The last few years I’ve done multiple green kitchens and it’s been awesome. Green looks particularly good with wood and seems to bring joy to warm colors. Most of the rooms that follow have very warm whites, almost yellows to blushes. I remember when white couldn’t be white enough for people and it’s so great to have warm whites back in the home. I’ve always liked the warmer shades of white and I’m happy they’re back in style.
Checkerboard is still everywhere. I think it might have hit peak popularity a few years ago, but I still see it and I’m still spec’ing it. What do you think? Are you tired of it? Do you think it looks dated?
The above photo is from Pierce and Ward who are fabulous and cool in a way that I will never be. I know this and acknowledge it yet I still want to be like them. Look at the turquoise lamp set near the sink. Doesn’t that color light up your eyes next to the Cover Girl Concealer wall and cabinet color? Yes. Yes it does.
The kitchen above reminds me of kitchens from the 90’s. There is some nostalgia there and I like to see it look fresh again.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
‘Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in” – Echosmith
The Colorado Nest 
You’re one of the coolest people I know, and I want to be more like you!
Hahaha! You’re awesome Julie – likewise!!!
I think you are very cool. I have enjoyed every one of your emails. Please keep th
Thank you Carole! I need to fish for compliments more often I see. Haha!
I love the green “skewed checkerboard splash”. So good. I also really love wood tone and green painted cabinets with brass hardware. I was not one of the cool kids, and didn’t really like them #sorrynotsorry Ha!
Isn’t that a fun splash? Ha! Good on you!