Interior design: Kitchen trends; before/after kitchen; and slipper chairs

Interior design: http://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2012/06/interior_design_kitchen_trends.html

KITCHEN TRENDS: Take a stroll through some design trends as they pertain to kitchens from Home Design Find:

"There have been some big changes in kitchen design. In fact, you can take pretty much every major trend of the last few years and turn it on its head if you want to know what's new and hot in 2012."

STUNNING REMODEL: Speaking of kitchens, this before/after is stunning from Design Sponge:

"Photographer Jayme Lang and her husband just bought their first home in Vancouver. Fearlessly, they decided to gut the kitchen in order to rebuild their dream space. The newly designed kitchen is beautiful -- so open and bright, with a gorgeous band of charcoal gray above a clean combination of open shelving and simple white cabinetry. The dining room is an equally successful mix of crisp white, mid-century touches and beautiful wood floors. If these two rooms are any indication, the whole home will be stunning in no time."

ADD A CHAIR: The slipper chair, with its armless design, slips – sorry – into any room with ease as seen over at Houzz:

"One of my very favorite ways to infuse personality and pattern into a room is with a slipper chair. Without being a huge investment, they really open up the seating possibilities in a space. You can add texture and pattern without eating up too much real estate. And who doesn't love a great chair? The only problem is deciding which one best suits you and your personality. Here is a roundup of some eye-catching slipper chairs for you to choose from."

-- Bridget A. Otto