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White kitchens, while they were always a classic, in recent years got to be a "trend",  so a lot of people are tired of them now.   They'll come in and out of favor, but will always be classic.

 

This one, in Harbor Springs, Michigan exerts a timeless charm, for me.

 

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Hmm, it must be a combo of the cheery fabric, raftered ceiling, the work table with endearingly bulbous legs, and that view.  Reminds me of older suburbs-- broad lawns, Edwardian, Craftsman and modern houses all mixed together, porches, big trees, etc.

 

Love the breakfast nook too.  Can just see the Beave explaining his latest antics to a skeptical Ward Cleaver...

 

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The rest of the house, surprisingly, I wasn't enamored with--  too many prints and patterns and wallpaper for my particular taste.  The kitchen and breakfast nook had the most restraint.  It goes that way sometimes.

 

But I was surprised when they said the house was a new build!   The exterior is adorable and looks like it's been that way for decades...

 

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I love the tulip motif that is in the kitchen, but come fall I would probably be wanting warm colors and change out the soft accessories. I really love that front porch!

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Beautiful.  To me white kitchens are never out of trend.  There is so much that can be done to change the look of a white kitchen.  Adding natural wood, colorful fabrics and highlight paint.  Changing the hardware.

 

Just my thought on it.  Now all the gray that was the rage for a few years and starting to wain is a totally different ballgame.

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I absolutely love this kitchen.  The addition of the flowered print really makes it "special."  I like the wide window, in our home it would overlook the woods.  The only minor criticism I might make is to construct the island out of granite so it would be a heavy duty work surface.  

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I love that house and the kitchen!  You're right, the outside does look like it's been there for years.......and that front porch!

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I absolutely love this kitchen.  One of the most beautiful I have ever seen.  I think I would like the entire home. Cat Very Happy

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I love everything, except I prefer a table to built in seating.  Her flowered fabric is perfect and likely changed out along with the pillows seasonally.  I would love to have a kitchen like this!  

 

Love the outside.  

 

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I'm not really feeling it but could live with it if were a different print on the  cafe curtains.  I'd also change out the spindle legs on the island to something squared/clean lines.  

 

The breakfast nook would be gutted including the shelving.  I'd stick a small bistro table there instead.  As is, again both prints don't appeal to me and the seating looks uncomfortable.  I think people sitting underneath the shelving would knock a lot of that stuff off with their head either just sitting there or getting in and out.

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Would love to see the rest of this charming house.

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Really super cute, but I don't love the curtains or the lighting...Other than that though it is a really cute space, and I love the outdoor porch and the big window!!!!I bet the rest of this house is very cute!