It may be that I’m trying to hold onto summer or longing for some Southern California fun. But today’s design crush: Kelly Nutt Designs personifies easy, relaxed living – everything I associate with Southern California and summer.
While the thought of open shelving in kitchens may make you nervous, it’s an interior trend that just doesn’t want to let up. From open pipe to floating to built-ins, they are everywhere. And yes, no one wants their messy life out on display for everyone to see, but open shelving in kitchens creates the illusion of more space and allows for creativity and artistic expression.
Creativity and artistic expression? That’s right. When styled right, they not only allow easy access to all your everyday essentials, but offer a space to share a bit of who you are, in a room that can sometimes lack personality.
What do you do when you lean towards modern, but your partner has an eclectic collection of art, books, and LPs? Hire Crystal Sinclair of Homepolish to marry the two styles together beautifully. This week’s Inspired Interiors home tour is a sophisticated three-story brownstone in the Boerum Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn.