Photography via flickr

I always tend to avoid color for some reason. I know it's important and can really add a lot. I pulled these images a while ago from either Emma's design blog or Lotta Agaton's blog. I think they are fantastic, enjoy,.

brass fixtures

Images via: Melanie Acevedo, The Style Files, Malo Blog

Unpolished brass is so nice in the bathroom. Its hard to believe how much polished brass there is in the world. Why is that? There is something ernest about these fixtures. Finding them is a different story. For some reason it can be challenging to find a nice finish. Water mark makes some decent ones that aren't too pricey, vintage is always a good option.

Elizabeth Street

This project was my baby at Roman and Williams. Elizabeth Street is a model apartment in Nolita, and it's their first ground up. It was featured in Vogue Australia this month, which is one of my favorite home magazines. Anyway, I'm so happy it was recognized.

Photography: Australian vogue, my own.

mirror in the kitchen

Photograph via The lettered cottage

I thought this was such a great idea. I think I remember reading that these people bought these cabinets from lowes or home depot, you can check on their blog,. They took off the doors and lined the back of the cabinets with mirror using velcro to attach it. With such a dark cabinet it is a great source of light. Plus, the added depth is also interesting.

kitchen by the sea

via martha stewart

I love this wooden counter top, it just makes me want to make some seafood chowder! I am usually a marble fan, but I love how warm and boaty this is. It's a really nice change of pace from the average kitchen counter, and it looks great with that creamy white, and black, I'm sure brass would look great with it too!

Pictures

via emma's design blog
I love the way these industrial lights work to highlight pictures or art work. It's a nice alternative to picture lights. Lighting is a great way to emphasize things that may otherwise go unnoticed.

Philip Dixon House

Photography: Philip Dixon
via Apartment therapy
Concrete can be so warm and simple. I love that it creates one smooth look by blending architecture and the interior properties together.