Kitchen lighting

I've been reconsidering my ideas re. the pendant lights for the kitchen. I was planning on two of the Kartell lights below (in opaque white), but have been thinking maybe something more bespoke. Like these beautiful french and english vintage industrial lights from David Met Nicole. It will cost about $1,000 more however, so I'd better get planning the budget! They will be one of the things you really notice as you enter the room, so I think it's important to get it right. These vintage lights have a lot of character and I like the idea of them having some history and a bit of a story. Alternatively, instead of having two of these pendants over the bench, I could go for one big one over the Zuster dining table and just have spot lighting over the bench......?

Kartell FLYcon lights from Space Furniture.

Thuilot Associates

More landscaping inspiration. Simplicity seems to be the key to this design. Thuilot Associates have some lovely work on their website, and much of it looks very achievable. I just wish having a lawn in drought ravaged Canberra was an option.

All images Thuilot Associates.

Modern farmhouse

Check out this modern farmhouse. Not so much for the buildings themselves, but the landscaping. I am really liking the steel ball sculptures and the simplicity of the flattened gravel/trees/grass. Being in drought ridden Canberra (yes, it's rained three times this year. It's June), our garden is looking like the prototype for the scorched-earth policy. I want to do something really simple (and inexpensive) out the front of our place. Something similar to this would be awesome.

Images via Farmhouse Modern

Henrybuilt

How fantastic are these kitchens by Henrybuilt? Based in the US, the company focuses on sophisticated design and impeccable craftsmanship, which is evident in these beautiful images. I really like their use of timber and unusual design details. I am taking notes for our own kitchen renovation!

All images via Henrybuilt.

More kitchen flooring

Two inspiration pics for kitchen flooring. I particularly like the first, a dark grey tile laid in a (seemingly) random pattern. Both by Norm Arkitekter, via Plastolux.

Kitchen tiles

I haven't done a lot of research into the flooring for the kitchen yet, but just saw this image on Plastolux and the tiles really grabbed me.

I also like the simplicity of the white cabinetry in the image below. I am thinking no handles is definitely the way to go.


Kitchen by Eastvold Custom Woodworks

Clock

How much would I love this clock in my new kitchen? It's a French factory clock from David Met Nicole. Love that shop. I get their email updates, and it always make me rue the fact I live 300kms away from their store!