One of the best things about having this blog is that readers frequently send me photos of their homes. I’m such a snoop so interested in seeing how other people live that it’s always a treat to see the houses behind the lovely people who write the comments and e-mails. I was especially happy when a reader named Pascale sent me pictures of her colorful farmhouse kitchen in Portland, Oregon.
Pascale was inspired to recreate the feeling of her grandparents’ farmhouse kitchen in Belgium, where she grew up eating Sunday meals with her family. She says she wanted it to feel happy, and “I need color to feel happy.”
There’s plenty of color to cheer anyone up here, from the apple green walls and multicolored tile to the red throw rugs and beautiful blue AGA stove.
Many thanks to Pascale for sharing her kitchen with us. You can see additional photos and read more about it in the The Oregonian (photo at top via their article, by Motoya Nakamura; other photos courtesy the homeowner). Pascale also has a blog, which features her cartoons, at Maxine’s BD.
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Oh, my word. . . an Aga? Wouldn’t that be a dream come true??
I should clean my kitchen so that I can send you photos of it. Yes, that would be good motivation.
As I sit here at the counter and look at it, I realize that I’ll need some motivation to get it done.
.-= Richella at Imparting Grace´s last blog ..Updating an old project =-.
Really nice kitchen! I love to snoop er.. get ideas from other people’s homes too!
Love all the color…and the s-p-a-c-e. Nice big kitchen. Very pretty.
I have always wanted to do a multicolored backsplash in our kitchen. I love that look and think it is timeless! Beautiful color!
The European charm is evident..Love this kitchen..so personal..and Lived..I mean LOVED.
Sterile kitchens with nothing in sight makes me wonder if people use them:)
.-= Monique´s last blog ..Vraiment..vraiment bonne~ =-.
I am so happy to see a colorful kitchen. And so tired of seeing all the “neutral” kitchens everywhere I go. BORING. Thanks!!
I love it! Reminds me of my favorite aunt’s kitchen. I love that it’s full of life and clearly loved.
.-= Emily@remodelingthislife´s last blog ..Gussy Winner =-.
I would never think to go this colorful in my kitchen but this really works. I love it!
.-= Lesley @ TheDesignFile´s last blog ..Geometric patterns add interest & fun to rooms =-.
This has to be the most colourful kitchen I’ve ever seen!! Love the bright green on the walls — it’s so happy and cheerful
Love that huge window above the sink too
Kelly
I love that this is a REAL kitchen. I see so many staged kitchens that can’t possibly be conducive to cooking (or at least not the mess we make when putting together a meal!). Who wouldn’t be happy hanging out with all these cheerful colors! Marija
.-= Marija´s last blog ..Fri. Style + Mon. Distraction =-.
Oh I just love it. The windows, the tiles, the blue stove! Ooh la la! What a fun feature to show off some of your readers homes! Hope you have a good day Julia!
.-= christy´s last blog ..Weekend update =-.
I do so love that green colour, it is lovely!
.-= Annie@A View on Design´s last blog ..Not another boring Waterfront Sydney Luxury Home =-.
I’m surprised at how much I like this kitchen. I am a prisoner of neutrals but I was really drawn to the feeling that is captured by all the color. I think it works because there is a lot of wood to ground the room and keep it from becoming frivilous. Nice job.
Joanne
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I LOVE AGAs. I had a friends home listed and sold that had an awesome kitchen with a huge dark green AGA.
I love your readers use of colors in the kitchen, very happy feeling.
Love the colorful backsplash & the spaciousness of the kitchen, and the hardwood floors, and the big window, and …
.-= Pam @ Design Fanatic´s last blog ..a new beginning … =-.
That green is so bright, fun and fresh. I think I MAY even be motiviated to cook with that color in my kitchen.
.-= pk @ Room Remix´s last blog ..Decorating with Maps =-.
Love colorful tiles! Love the AGA too–although who wouldn’t:)
.-= desiree´s last blog ..Past Perfect =-.
How refreshing to see all of the color. Great personality. One has to be confident and brave to create this look. I bet if she ran the idea over book club they would tell her to tone it down-good thing she didn’t. Gotta go for it!
This kitchen is fantastic, it’s so colorful and bright, i love the colorful tiles!
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..WARNING (girly post) my true gentleman …. and twilight =-.
What a lovely kitchen! So warm and happy, I would spend all day in there.
.-= Hip Hip Gin Gin´s last blog ..Happy Friday! =-.
Beautiful kitchen! How could you not be happy in there.
-FringeGirl
.-= the domestic fringe´s last blog ..For The Love of My Thighs =-.
It’s very nice. I’m not a huge fan of bright colours, so it wouldn’t work for me, but beautiful. I love the stove though. Love love love it!
What a fun Kitchen!
It makes me smile.
I love this kitchen. The wood cabinets and trim are exactly what wood should be- rich, vibrant and interesting. No wonder painted cabinets are all the rage when most wood kitchens look so blah.
.-= The Tiny Homestead´s last blog ..How we finished our basement =-.
Wow! What a beautiful kitchen . . how blessed to have that!
I love this kitchen!
It’s warm, spacious and roomy, comfortable and pretty.
What a beautiful,happy kitchen. My cooking skills would improve because I’d never want to leave the room!
It’s so nice with all the color. I love color, too. What a nice open space.
Beautiful kitchen! It is so cheery with all that color… how could you not be happy?!
.-= Vicki´s last blog ..USPS 2010 Sunday Funnies Stamps! =-.
If my kitchen was that happy I might even start to like cooking.
Woaw! We very recently sold the house, so this great kitchen is now officially Jenifer’s kitchen… We are in the process of closing a purchase on a cute little farmhouse a few miles outside Portland. We enjoyed the kitchen at the old house, have great memories of it, and look forward to take on our next project.
.-= Pascale´s last blog ..Elton John/Billy Joel Concert at the Rose Quarter (02-10-10) =-.
That’s a cool looking kitchen. I love that tile, it makes the room feel fun. I would be happy working in that kitchen.
Love the farmhouse. I will be dreaming in color for the rest of the afternoon.
.-= west coast nester´s last blog ..going to do it =-.
hey, that’s in my hometown! The kitchen is warm and lovely…and we need lots of color here in Portland, because nine months out of the year it is GREY. Sweet kitchen.
.-= Courtney @ Nesting Instincts´s last blog ..behind the music…er, cards… =-.
Hi Julia – now that is a kitchen with charm and soul and you can actually cook and spill food without panic. LOVE IT. Great blog as usual thanks Julia. Regards Esther (still trying…..to be a domestic diva) from cloudy Sydney…
Perfect design for this space..I love it and I’m a white, taupe and black kitchen gal! It just invites family, friends, and food…just what it’s intended to do!
.-= Pat´s last blog ..SOMEWHERE BETWEEN A DREAM & REALITY =-.
What a refreshing post. We are fortunate enough to have a getaway place in Galena, Illinois and it is so different from our everyday home. I am used to white woodwork but in Galena everything is stained and there is a lot of woodwork. I loved seeing bright colors with a stained trim. It does work…. at least for her. I am amazed. I am rethinking all of my plans. Thanks for sharing.
.-= Pamela Rosenberg´s last blog ..The Many Looks of This Old House – The Living Room =-.
What a beautiful kitchen!!! I love it!
“My ambitions are pretty much dessert-oriented” Well said, Pascale, and Amen from me!
Must find bargain tile place in my town.
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