Habersham: Old World Elegance

Kellie Burke Interiors is proud to announce that we are the Connecticut dealer for Habersham Kitchen & Bath!  After 40 years in business, Habersham Home launched their Kitchen and Bath Collection in Spring 2002.  Designed with luxury and elegance in mind, Habersham Kitchens and Baths are “inspired by the elaborate furnishings of Europe’s 18^th century palatial estates and the simplified, romantic styles of the French countryside.”

Custom Habersham Kitchen

Our favorite thing about Habersham Kitchens is that they are fully customizable.  From sizes to styles to finishes, every detail is hand selected.  We work closely with our clients and the staff at Habersham to design a kitchen that best suits the needs and wants of the client.  Kitchen storage has improved drastically over the years, and Habersham has all of the latest options for pots and pans, pantry storage and everything else imaginable.  Habersham also has a large selection of finishes to choose from. There are Studio Finishes which combine color and texture in a gradual layering process that has amazing depth and character.  The Connoisseur Finishes have the look of fine antique furniture seen in many estate homes.  Habersham also works with Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams to provide custom colors in any paint selection you find.  Habersham Home also makes furniture, so the look that you select for your kitchen can be carried into the dining room and beyond. 

Habersham cabinetry also has a home beyond the kitchen; it is great for a home office, creating a great built in storage look that, like their kitchens, is fully customizable.  Habersham also makes dressing rooms that are to die for. They can be customized to hold laundry, closet rods, shoes, jewelry and more. 

Because we are a full service interior design firm, we have the ability to do a complete kitchen remodel; from moving walls and windows to selecting the cabinet finishes, counter tops and hardware; an entire design scheme will come together beautifully.  

Custom Habersham Dressing Room

Custom Habersham Dressing Room

Custom Habersham Bathroom

Custom Habersham Media Center

Custom Habersham Door/Bookcase

The Animal Kingdom: Leopard

Alright, we have to admit it; at Kellie Burke Interiors we have an obsession with all things animal print.  We have our favorite design techniques; adding a pop of color, mixing textures and playing with sparkle, but animal print may be our favorite thing to add to a room.  Leopard, a classic animal print, might take the cake as far as favorites go.

Small Accent with a Leopard Print Pillow

Like most, if not all animal prints, leopard is essentially a neutral.  It can work in any design scheme, and in some form, almost any style of décor.  The key is using it properly. Unless you are using leopard as a major design statement, it is best to use it on smaller furniture pieces or accessories.  We love an ottoman upholstered in a classic leopard with nail head trim. Pillows are also a great way to add touches.  If you are looking for a more subtle effect, look for even smaller touches.  We recently installed a chandelier in a client’s home; the inside lining on the candlestick shades were a leopard silk and it looks fabulous. 

With the popularity of leopard there are thousands and thousands of fabrics to choose from.  This allows you to find both a scale and color way that best fits the design scheme.  If you have a small pillow in a traditional scheme, a small scale classic leopard would be perfect.  Likewise, if you are upholstering an ottoman, you may want to consider a larger scale print that better suits the piece.  There are so many color variations of leopard today.  Rather than varying from light to dark, we can now find leopard in any color of the rainbow. If you have an elegant, sophisticated space a leopard in a deep wine and tan could suit it perfectly.  If color and funk is what you’re after a hot pink or deep turquoise would certainly brighten the space. There are also monochromatic color ways which are great for neutral design schemes, or a client who isn’t sure they want to make the full commitment. Either way, there is truly something for everyone!

Leopard Print Side Chair in Nursery

So join us in our addiction! Try some leopard! You can start off with little hints and accents here and there, and see where your design inspiration takes you!