I'm not sure what it is,
but I have always loved the idea of having a
back staircase into the kitchen.
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Something about it just seems so sweet and quaint.
I can just imagine wandering down those steps in my bathrobe
to make coffee in the morning, can't you?
to make coffee in the morning, can't you?
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The kitchen above is from the movie Stepmom.
You can see the back staircase in the background and notice
how the staircase turns for the last few steps as you enter the kitchen.
I love this kitchen and the entire house, actually.
If it's a winding staircase, then my heart really goes pitter-patter!
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This last one is more modern, but lovely just the same.
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My Grandmother lived in a farmhouse with a staircase into the kitchen.
I can remember it so vividly ~ I just loved that!
Do you have a back staircase or any memories of one?
I would love to hear about it!
The nest to last picture looks like a doll house. A mini table and fridge but it is adorable. Step Mom is an all time favorite of mine as well.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a doll house now that you mention it ~ it is totally adorable!!
DeleteIt's funny...when we built our home we were supposed to have a back staircase. We actually opted against it (mainly because it would eat up so much room in our family room and would have taken two walk-in closets out of my son's room). Now that we have lived here for more than ten years I regret that decision. I think it would have been very cool.
ReplyDeleteYes, it would have been cool, Judy. It's hard to make those choices sometimes between what's practical and what our hearts would like!
DeleteI'd never thought of back stairs, but after seeing these photos, I think they're absolutely charming!
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Carolina Country Living
I know!! What is it about them that is so charming? I just can't put my finger on it.
DeleteMy love of old houses started due to a back staircase. When I was 15 I cleaned house for an elderly lady in a beautiful old home with 2 staircases. The central staircase in front was for the family, and the back staircase was for the staff (she had no live-in staff, but that was the intent of the home's design). There were so many things I loved about her home and it launched my passion for old houses. I will always remember that house and your post reminded me of it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! And yes, I love Step Mom! :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how certain memories just stick with us? I can see now that my passion for houses and decorating started at an early age too ~ I just didn't realize it then!
DeleteThat's one of my fav movies, and I so rarely watch TV or movies. So that's saying something. I'd forgotten all about it. I should see if it's on TV one of these days. No memories of a staircase here. But I love the idea as well.
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I don't usually watch a movie more than once but I could watch STEPMOM over and over ~ it's great for a good cry, too!
DeleteOur house in Kansas had a double stair case which lead into the kitchen. I loved it. You're so right. I could sneak down for a midnight snack or early in the morning without waking everyone down the hallway up. I miss that convenience. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barb. I can understand why you loved it. I think all houses should have one!!
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ReplyDeleteI have these stairs in my parent's house. this is the part of the house where we will stay if it's necesary in the future (because they are old and I'm the only daughter) So I want to instal a small kitchen here. you can see the photo in the URL up
I love all of these photos... a back staircase does sound like fun! It also seems to make more sense... after all isn't the kitchen so often the heart of the home? :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I hope one day you will have your kitchen staircase. Hugs!
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