Sunday Inspiration - The ModernSauce Ranch and Curbly

Last year I had the opportunity to help out a friend of Cupboards with her kitchen reno- I was the trusty cabinet guy from afar!

In the end, Lacy from ModernSauce filled the bizarre quaint space with lots of KraftMaid cabinetry and got lots of recognition for her remodeling prowice!

Curbly did a feature on her remodel(that you can see here) and not so long ago announced their Best of Curbly: Top Ten Kitchen Makeovers of 2011.

Guess who was in it?!

Yes I'm ruining the surprise, but LOOK.... NUMBER 2!

via Curbly via ModernSauce

In all seriousness, I'm just glad to take the credit share in the success of the renovation. I really thought that Lacy would be number 1 until I saw that termite grossness... they deserve it.

Run over to ModernSauce blog if you didn't follow the renovation from the beginning. It was tons of fun to work with such a saucy lady!

Sunday Inspiration - Cement Factory Living

Some of the most stunning homes are not new mega-mansions that started out with a fancy ground-breaking on a newly prepared lot.

I love to see older buildings transformed from relics of a manufacturing past to stunning homes. This former cement factory fits the bill.

Ricardo Bofill spent two years transforming this cement factory in to a multi-function building that would house architectural offices, a model laboratory and an apartment for himself among other things.

Instead of removing all elements of the buildings previous life, the new occupants used the workmanlike elements as a backdrop for a new relaxing space.

Originally, the factory had over 30 silos... Could you imagine having a meeting under one?!

all photos: Mother

Or how about lunch? The exterior was transformed in to a stunning garden with outdoor living spots sprinkled through the industrial property. What do you think? Preserving history or kitschy design?

Today's Happy Place - White Kitchen

Wrigley Building Loft Renovation - Toronto

I'm really digging the open space and lots of white... Makes a 104-year-old building look pretty good. Perfection!

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