<em>Please welcome designer Michelle Carangi to Craven Maven! I am a huge fan of Michelle's <a href="http://www.holleygill.com/blog/">blog</a> and her recent work as Style Director of the Canadian based Eco- conscious lifestyle magazine <a href="http://puregreenliving.com/">Pure Green</a>..Do yourself a favour and check them out!  Over to you Michelle:</em>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/Cuisine-et-sol-d-une-maison-design-et-colonial-qui-mixe-les-styles-deco_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" alt="gorgeous kitchen" width="475" height="354" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">image by <a href="http://www.amadortoril.com/">Amador Toril </a>via <a href="http://journal-de-la-maison.dekio.fr/">journal de la maison</a></span></p>

How could I not love it: french doors opening up to a white, bright and airy kitchen. The sun certainly plays a role in the design of this space as it illuminates the island - the center piece of the room. I could imagine spending a Sunday morning, sitting on one of those stools, reading the newspaper while sipping coffee and being warmed by its rays.

The subway tile on the island stays a classic choice compared to the graphic, almost nautical themed navy and blue floor tiles. The pattern really grounds and anchors the eye and the chrome finish of the hardware and fixtures adds interesting layers to the overall look.

Ghost chairs in the breakfast nook are a pretty great idea to complete the weightless feel of this kitchen. The patterns, materials, and colours make this smaller room look eclectic, but pulled-together, modern, but still organic. Definitely a kitchen worth the envy in my eyes!

-<a href="http://www.holleygill.com/blog/">Michelle</a>