Kitchen Update: The Dining Table & Counter Stools

Finding the right dining table and counter stools for our renovated kitchen proved to be a much harder task than expected.  We wanted to preserve our  home’s mid-century design without overpowering it with a table or stool style that conflicted with it.  In Australia's Barbera Design bronze table and Uccio stool, we found the perfect balance between modern design and a sophisticated aesthetic that will work well with authentic mid-century chairs. Now that they have been found and ordered, we are not so patiently awaiting their arrival.  Our latest update was that the cargo ship carrying our items had docked in Los Angeles!  Next stop would be Oakland.   I'm anticipating another 2 to 3 weeks before they're delivered to our home, which will prompt both the table top and chair selections.  Let's hope the last stages of this project go smoothly and quickly, we're all ready and eager to sit down at a table!

5 Kitchen Decor Ideas:

Even though I'm becoming one with the kitchen in our home, it's still not the one I dream of.  As I begin imagining a new layout, decorating ideas pop into my head.  Take a look at 5 images that feature details that I'd like to see in our redesigned kitchen (waaay in the future).

Ok, here's the breakdown on the kitchen decor:  lacquered cabinets to offset the wood walls in the house, open shelving to keep the space airy, combining elements for texture and depth, showcasing the natural light and adding pops of color for fun.

What details live in your dream kitchen?