I won't go into detailed sourcing here, because a lot of it is just for inspiration and can be sourced many different places. The wood paneling in the cabin (as I stated) is beautiful. But it was a little dark and they agreed painting it was a very real option. I have to be really serious when it comes to painting wood, as I tend to be of the "natural wood" crowd, but in this case, I thought a distressed white wash would work well.
It was also their idea to implement the beautiful raw-edge wood shelving. I thought a dark cabinet finish and stainless counter would be a great combo to give the space a masculine and modern edge to go with the raw wood finishes.
But here are a few specifics for curious minds:
Caged Wire Pendant and Copper Pendant - Urban Outfitters
Antique Drawer Pull - Vandykes
Cabinets and Pot Racks - Ikea
Antique Kilim Rug - KayaKilims (my recent obsession--if you're not following her on Instagram you should be: @kayakilims. A lot of the most beautiful rugs she posts are gone before they even have a chance to list for sale. I've really had to practice self-restraint because if I had the money, I would certainly be talking myself into finding a place for one of her rugs in every room).
The title of this post is probably a little misleading considering I said he's now married ;) But I assure you she's certainly not one for a feminine kitchen. And really, I could have this kitchen in my house! Although it's meant to tailor towards a masculine dweller, really I think it appeals to anyone liking gender-neutral spaces. It could work in a city loft, a small apartment, or even a renovated older home (so long as it keeps with the design of the rest of the house). The blend of materials really creates a moody, inviting feel that would, in my mind, make a great gathering space. It certainly would not go un-noticed by guests! And I love a kitchen with personality.
I really should have shared this sooner, but since it wasn't a real project I sort of forgot about it until I was organizing all my project files. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did creating it! Sometimes I tend to go a little conservative when implementing a client's personal design style. While this creates great structure and guidelines for a project, sometimes it's fun just to let my mind go where it wants without having to impress anyone but me ;)
I think that holds true for a lot of professions--it's good to do things just for fun sometimes. It really helps you get back to the love of what you do!
Until next time,