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Classic Kitchens

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I've been getting  a lot of requests from clients for clean and classic kitchens with a light traditional feel.  Check out a few of my favorite elements of the look and the little details that tie it all together!

Mixing finishes.  Love the gray painted lowers and white painted upper cabinets.

Add some glass!  A few glass front cabinets make the space feel lighter and more open.

Open shelving!

Molding to the ceiling.  It gives the overall look a more custom feel.

A standout light fixture.

Do go traditional with a modern twist.  Like this stainless steel apron front sink.

****For more classic gray and white kitchen inspiration - go to the PINTEREST board for some goodies!****

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Project Update

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Happy Friday and long weekend for some of you!  Sharing some progress on a project today that I have been working on in Marina Del Rey, CA.  We just finished up most of the architectural work and I had to have a little look back at some of the before pics!  Wow, it's so easy to forget just how far we've come!  If you have been following along on Facebook, Twitter,or Instagram you may have gotten a few sneak peeks at some of these photos!

Completely gutted the kitchen and opened it up!  Granite counters and back splash.  All new stainless appliances.

My client really wanted architectural wood and mirror paneling on the walls.  The idea was to have the gorgeous view of the marina reflected in the mirrors.  After some sketching and various layouts we finalized the design.  Looking like a whole new space!

Cladded the master bathroom walls & floor in marble.  Contemporary vein cut marble block became the vanity.  Back-lit electric mirrors offer a soft light in the space.  And can't beat the faucets that light up red when the water is hot and blue when the water is cold.  Luke warm...purple!

The small powder room really got glammed up with an onyx stone sink and bronzed horizontal mirror sheets on the wall!

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It's A New Year

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I know, I'm a little behind..it is 11 days into this new year.  But, I wanted to say thank you for all of your continued support of Young, Broke, and Decorating and now SuttonHouse!  Cheers to the New Year!

I am definitely not the easiest person to shop for being designerly and all; however, I received these beautiful champagne glasses for Christmas this year.  Super sleek.

The entire collection from FFERRONE DESIGN is oh so mod...almost a work of art with the different colored liquids in each piece.  It was a very fitting gift as there is defintely something to bust open a bottle of champagne for this new year...I am out on my own!

Yup, that's right...officially Kelly Sutton Design.  Check out the new website www.kellysuttondesign.com!  Stay tuned...there's lots more to come from SuttonHouse & Kelly Sutton Design in 2013!

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Cozy Mid-Century Modern

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How is it December already?  I can't believe I'll be heading back to Louisiana in a few days for another Southern Christmas!  Another year ending and a new beginning.  With that new beginning, it's nice to take a sec and look back on the year.  How have I grown?  What has changed?  Did I cross off a few of those bucket list items?!? And then...how do I tackle the next one?

I am sharing one of my E-Decor projects today because my client's living room was in need of some tackling.   After just having her second child, she really wanted to start this new year off feeling at home in her house.  My job:  To create a space she could be proud of when people visit her growing family.  Her style: Cozy with a Mid-Century flair.

The house actually has great bones!  High ceilings with a wood beam detailing.  The dining area and kitchen were already done in accents of a fun and vibrant red so I built the color palette from there.  A feature wall painted in robin's egg blue.  Pillows and rugs in red, blues and yellows.  Grounded with modern neutrals.

Mixing metal finishes in the furniture pieces and the light fixtures gives the space an eclectic vibe.  Antique bronze.  Brass. Polished chrome.

Next, tackling the layout.  Currently the sofa was blocking the bay window, missing out on an opportunity to add more seating in the room for all those visitors.

My favorite piece in the room is this gorgeous light fixture.  Just enough funk to be the wow factor.

If you are also feeling the love for this little ditty, head over to my shop on Project Decor where you can find it and other fun pieces for sale...all with my design stamp of approval!

Remodeling and Home Design