Hello Friends! I am so excited to be sharing with you all things green, just in time for St. Patrick’s day and spring! As you have undoubtedly noticed, green is everywhere in home decor. From Kelly Green to Sage, there are many ways to incorporate a shade or two of green into your space. We have rounded up some of our favorites below:
From top left, clockwise:
Table lamp, $150 | Artwork, $45 for 11 x 14 | Glassware, $6.95 | Faux Fern, $39.50 |Ceramic Jar Candle, $44 | Tableware, $53.99 and up | Rug, $198 for 5 x 8 | Coffee Table Book, $50 (on sale for $40) | Blanket, $159 | Throw Pillow Cover, $70 for 18 x 18.
And if green decor is just not your favorite, but you want a little touch of spring until the outside blooms arrive, we have rounded up some faux options to bring the outdoors in:
All sources linked below:
ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN | EIGHT
And now onward, to the unveiling of our first completed space in our new build!
As some of you know, we have built (and are still finishing) our new home! It is many years in the making, having sold our home of 12 years quicker than anticipated in 2021. This led to our rental arrangement falling through because it wasn’t ready, which then resulted in purchasing my brother and sister-in-law’s home when they moved so we had a place to live while building! Then there were several attempts at drilling and not finding water on the first lots we selected, so we pivoted to a new location altogether. And finally there was moving in with my parents…twice…when closings did not align or construction was not complete (thanks Mom and Dad!). Needless to say we are thrilled to have finally moved in to our new home at the end of 2023, and to be getting settled (though far from unpacked).
Since we are bringing in all things green with this post, I am excited to share the pantry with you! From the very first architectural drafts, a pantry was always a high priority on the wish list. After several iterations we opted for a galley style layout, as I have yet to figure out how to best utilize corner cabinets. With ten foot ceilings we knew we were going to maximize the storage vertically, so a rolling ladder (also on the wish list from the beginning) was imperative.
We added a warming drawer in hopes of keeping dinners warm with sports, work schedules, after-school activities etc. and so far we have used it a lot, even if sometimes it is only to keep the pizza warm. The window to the left provides a beautiful afternoon glow, so the windowsill is now the rotating home to my orchids.
Full disclosure, hubby chose the cabinetry color and I am so happy with how it turned out! We had installed Waypoint cabinetry in the kitchen remodel at our old house, and chose them again for our pantry. We added walnut stained butcher block countertops, a shiplap backsplash installed vertically (and painted to match the cabinetry), and crown molding to take the cabinets to the ceiling. The grey floor tile was installed in a herringbone pattern with a light grey grout to provide a subtle contrast. A pocket door frame was added so that down the road, when I am finally able to find the antique door I have been searching for, we can remove the casing and install it.
We are having a piece made to hold the antique serving platters I have collected, which will be hung under the picture light to create a functional focal point on that wall.
Here are all the details for the pantry:
Cabinetry: Waypoint in Sage, with shaker style full overlay doors/drawers.
Wall color: Ahearn White. The story is as follows: I wanted our new home to feel lived in, with character and detail, like a New England traditional clapboard beauty. So when I came across the portfolio of Patrick Ahearn, a Syracuse University Architecture grad who worked on the restoration of Faneuil Hall and had offices in Boston and Martha’s Vineyard, I was smitten. His book, Timeless, along with his website, became a treasure trove of inspiration. Which is where Ahearn White comes in. As a designer, I am often selecting and sourcing that perfect shade of white for a client project. For my own home, I did not want a stark white, or a too-yellowed cream, so I went all in with Ahearn White in the majority of spaces.
Ahearn White is 50% China White and 50% Linen White, both from Benjamin Moore. Ahearn’s website states, “Our signature white is a combination of two colors from Benjamin Moore’s off-white color collection: 50% China White and 50% Linen White. Believe it or not, Linen White itself is a compilation of 152 white and off white colors! And, China White, described as having “the soft, subtle patina of fine china,” is decidedly sophisticated on its own. The combination of these two colors results in a gorgeous and highly versatile shade of white we use in all of our homes.” I was nervous at first, as linen white has a yellow-y hue, but the combination of the two colors results in a soft white that looks amazing in all different lights and doesn’t turn grey in shadows.
Floor Tile: This is where compromise is key in building a house. I had a very different vision for the floor than the end result, but time and material availability required us to source an alternative quickly. Installing the 12 x 24 tile in a herringbone pattern made the stock tile feel more elevated and allowed the cabinet color and brass accents to be the focal point of the room.
Below are the remaining pantry sources with shoppable links:
Cuisinart Coffee Station | Glass Storage | Rolling Ladder | Cookbook Holder | Cuisinart Warming Drawer | Runner | Ball Brass Knob | Faux Fern | Pedestal Bowl | Decorative Tray | Framed Print | Picture Light
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