Kitchen

Small Space… Big Character! Week #5

  • Posted on Sep 14, 2016

Staying on the house we’ve been looking at for the last few posts, this week we have what seems like a no brainer but takes some effort and planning.  The big ideas is… the less sheetrock the better! Any time we can showcase more interesting building materials, we seize the opportunity. [Mowery Marsh Architects, Photo ... Read More

Let’s Talk Kitchens! Week #4

  • Posted on Sep 5, 2016

Storage is always a top priority when starting any kitchen design, but we like to think beyond the standard upper cabinets.  They are what make everybody’s kitchen feel like… well, everybody’s kitchen!  The proportion is low visually and spatially, making your cooking environment feel restrictive.  [Mowery Marsh Architects, Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography] In this kitchen, ... Read More

Hoboken Brownstone- Interiors

  • Posted on Jul 17, 2015

Time to wrap up this brownstone series that I started talking about in 2012!  Where does the time go?  We had new shots taken recently that capture the spaces beautifully so I thought it would be a nice way to share some final thoughts on the interiors.  In our practice, we draw no line between ... Read More

Back On Bloomfield!

  • Posted on Nov 21, 2011

I can’t believe it’s been a year since my last post…and what a year it has been!  Last September we were knee deep in our own renovation, living in my sister-in-laws house… all 4 of us bunked in one room.  It was quite the bonding experience and we owe Karen the world! And we said what everyone says… “Let’s ... Read More

Pizza Night!

  • Posted on May 6, 2011

This is my first post about food …and most likely my last.  Cooking is not my forte, but I have gotten better at it over the years. Well today, as I was sliding our pizza into the oven (this doesn’t even count as ‘cooking’) and said to myself  “Self, that is beautiful!”  So of course, the next thing ... Read More

10 Design Topics For 2011

  • Posted on Dec 31, 2010

Another year has come and gone.  We asked our daughter this morning if there was anything she didn’t get to do this year… ’cause today is the last day!  She replied that there’s always next year.  Well, I guess that’s true but most of the time I feel like we’re trying to cram one more thing in the day just ... Read More

New Kitchen Counter

  • Posted on Aug 16, 2010

We’ve been living with our new kitchen counter for two weeks now… and I have to say, it’s heaven!  To give you a sense of our enthusiasm, as it was being installed my daughter said… “This is the best thing that has ever happened!”  Okay, so maybe my kid is a little bizarre… or maybe she’s just an ... Read More

Double Island Counters

  • Posted on Jun 19, 2010

I’ve been working with a client on a kitchen with two islands.  It’s a big trend but there’s always the question whether you want to differentiate between them or tie them together stylistically.  Right now we’re trying to figure out the counters.  We are set on the surrounding counter as soap stone and we’re thinking about a big slab ... Read More

Still In The Kitchen- Choosing Appliances

  • Posted on Apr 18, 2010

We’ve started selecting replacement appliances for our kitchen renovation and the scope creep is happening!  This all started with just wanting a new counter and backsplash. My original thought was to only replace what wasn’t functioning or aesthetically appealing.  I thought the cooktop could stay since it works fine and the cream color isn’t objectionable.  I ... Read More

Back To The Kitchen

  • Posted on Mar 22, 2010

Wow, what a weekend…yes, spring is here! And with that comes the desire to fix up my house. We are back to thinking about our kitchen again.  It’s for real this time… my husband started sanding the cabinets! We’ve been debating what to do with the kitchen since it may get ripped out if we renovate the whole house. ... Read More

Apartment Therapy Kitchen

  • Posted on Mar 11, 2010

A friend of mine, who happens to be an architect and blogger (you might want to check out some of her great recipes!), came across a kitchen on the Apartment Therapy website and said….’Hey, this work looks familiar’.  Well, it turned out it was! Mowery Marsh Architect designed the kitchen which received many envious comments!  When she emailed me, I realized I should spread ... Read More

Interior Design Tool

  • Posted on Feb 24, 2010

Here’s an eco idea (both environmentally and economically speaking),  instead of buying a stack of magazines to find inspiration for your next home project, go to the Decorpad website. It’s a great resource for seeing lots of interiors in many different styles.  So rather than flipping through countless magazines looking for particular images that might inspire you, go to ... Read More

Shiny & New

  • Posted on Jan 25, 2010

I treated myself to something shiny and new for 2010. As you can see, it’s not jewelry… but knowing myself, I thought I’d enjoy this much more than a trinket for my wrist. Yes, it’s a boring faucet but it’s already making my dishwashing more delightful! It’s something we can move to our new kitchen ... Read More