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There's just something so elegant and classic about a little feature that really can't be all that expensive...it's just an added step, which frankly is why most condo builders just don't even bother with - don't get me started on my condo right now. This week, my car was towed from right out in front, so I'm not speaking to my HOA for a while...I'm so defiant.
But back to built-ins...
I'd probably buy this house immediately without looking at any other rooms based on the fireplace and built-ins in the living room. Okay, not really, but I do LOVE this look. (PS-can you taste the bungalow flavor???)
My friend Nathan, over at Laurel Street, has some killer built-ins in his NOLA home...I want to go visit him, then become a squatter...hey, squatters have rights, too, ya know!
And HGTV is KILLIN' me here with this kitchen built-in for cook books...so simple, yet so GENIUS!
Just found Kelly's blog and I love her built-ins and her whimsical accessories! The yellow and green paint really make this room!
From Traditional Home (via Material Girls) - I love how classy and understated these bookcases are...it gives this living room the look of a library. So divine...sigh.
And speaking of libraries, I saw this BEAUTY on Better Homes & Gardens website...I'm in LOVE!
BH&G also featured this bistro-style kitchen makeover. Isn't it awesome? I love how the function and form blend so nicely!!! I'm not a huge fan of yellow, but I could totally live here if I HAD to...(smirk!)
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Completely agree! Built-ins add such a luxurious and custom touch to a home. Really gives a home character, too. Of course, you can have them done yourself, but they are $$....
I love built-ins too. You will have to see our office built-in. It's fabulous. Although I'm currently sitting at the kitchen table using my MacBook, go figure.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE built-ins, I'm trying to talk Brett into them right now!
We had awesome built-ins at our last house and I so miss them! It's so nice that they don't take up additional floor space and of course they match with your house!
I love them, they should have them in every house. Just so ideal for storage.
LOL - come squat anytime! JazzFest is starting up in New Orleans this weekend you know!
P.S. That BH&G library is a miracle! Loving it!
Well, you can't take them with you and there is no limit on what you can spend on built-ins. But, that said, there is probably a perfect place in any house for them. Relatively simple built-ins won't overdetermine how you decorate.
That library! Divine.
Great post! That last photo? I could crawl right through my computer screen and be very happy there :)
rue
You've got me hooked on built-ins now too!! :-)
You posted some great pics. I LOVE the built-ins with the green & yellow paint. The big black ampersand is too cool!! :-)
Hope you get your built-ins one day soon :-)
Kelly @ DesignTies
I am so with you. Just hand me the wood, a little paint and perhaps a cute handyman. Love it.
Lovin' the built ins! I don't have any, either. Sniff, sniff!
I love built-ins too! There are several spots in my house that could benefit from them.
I agree with you on built-ins. We had some in our last place and it was so hard to leave them. I really miss that storage/display space.
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