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This arrangement gives the sink a little extra room around it, with the back corner acting as a perfect spot for essentials such as dishwashing supplies or an attractive feature such as a planter. Plus, the back corner of the cabinet interior can house plumbing, so that area isn’t going to waste.Combine that with two windows offering a beautiful view and you’ve got a dream solution for a “blind” corner.
7. Corner Gallery CabinetsIf you prefer to store items such as plates and serveware in a corner cabinet, consider using glass inserts on both sides of the cabinet to make the items within visible. This will keep you from losing items in back corners that you can’t see and create a beautiful gallery case-like feature.
6. Corner PantriesRather than using many small drawers or pullouts, sometimes the best solution is to use a corner space for a full-height pantry cabinet. This reduces your counter space but gives you plenty of room for storing dry goods.The deeper and larger the cabinet, the easier the interior will be to access, but the more floor and counter space it will eat up. If you’ve got a sufficient prep space on one side or at an island, losing a little counter space on one end of your kitchen may not negatively affect your workflow at all.
For drawers, a pentagon shape won’t work, so the usable cabinet interior is still essentially a rectangle, but it’s angled outward. In this case, there will be some wasted slivers of space around the drawers, but the drawers themselves will be be easy to use with no complicated pullouts required. Again, the trade-off comes down to preference: You get a little less square footage for storage, but also less hassle.
4. Angled-Front CabinetsCabinets that face forward into the kitchen can come in two different shapes. One is a pentagon shape that uses the entire corner. If the front of a pentagonal cabinet is wide enough, the interior will be fairly easy to reach into, although the interior corners will be a bit hard to see from the outside. This can be a good place to store large but lightweight items such as pots, or seasonal items that don’t have to be taken out often.
Alternatively, rather than having a separate door, models like this one integrate the door into the shelving, so the entire cabinet can be spun open or shut in one motion. Just make sure that it has a good mechanism for stopping the door in the right spot (usually employing magnets or weights), or else it will always be just slightly (and annoyingly) off.
13. Colorful fabric. Consider window coverings and pillows for your kitchen. Colorful and patterned fabrics can add visual interest to a white kitchen, as shown in this photo. MoreHow People Upgrade Their Kitchens and How Much They SpendFind a designer, architect or remodeler to help you with your kitchen
7. Painted ceiling. A painted ceiling can bring unexpected color to your white kitchen. Ceilings are often painted a shade of white, regardless of the room’s wall color. Instead, they can be considered the fifth wall and a canvas ready for color — think of yourself as Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling for inspiration! The kitchen in this photo has a painted yellow ceiling juxtaposed with a blue-and-white striped runner in the kitchen’s center. These two elements create a vibrant feel for this primarily white kitchen. Dark countertops heighten the room’s drama.
5. Tile rug. Layering in a rug is a great way to introduce color and texture to an all-white kitchen, but some clients worry that a rug could be an added source of dirt as well as a possible tripping hazard. This clever kitchen resolves both issues with a tile rug instead of a fabric one.Browse black and white floor tile
This kitchen — with its bright red island, contrasting black countertops and graphic floor — is a bold example of a one-of-a-kind white kitchen.
3. Wallpaper. I love wallpaper, especially in kitchens. Wallpaper can introduce color, movement and dimension to a white kitchen. When applied to a lone wall, wallpaper can create a dynamic focal point, as shown in this photo. The bright white cabinets and crisp white walls are softened by the shades of blue in the fish swimming on the side wall. This kitchen’s under-the-sea motif is enhanced by the blue tile on the back wall and the sea urchin-shaped pendant lights.
4. Colorful island. Wood-stained islands often appear in white kitchens because of the richness and contrast they bring. This kitchen shows a creative alternative, pairing a chartreuse island with a chartreuse Roman shade. Together they lend a whimsical, personalized feel. To give your white kitchen a personal touch, consider painting your island your favorite color.7 White Kitchens That Make the Case for Painting the Island
After. This photo, taken from the same angle as the previous photo, shows how removing the peninsula and the wall to the right changed everything. “We were lucky that the wall separating the kitchen and living room was not structural,” the designer says. “That was a huge cost saver.” Without altering the footprint, she and her builder-husband Justin Varga created a new layout that allowed the kitchen, living and dining rooms to work in tandem and maximize flow. All the cabinets, fixtures and appliances were replaced as well. Fixture above island: Capucina one-light mini pendantWhat you should know before you tear down a wall
An efficient transitional-style kitchen has closed storage lining every wall.The number of people and cooks in your household will drive many of your kitchen storage choices. Consider four common scenarios:• The Minimalist: Those with efficient and concise lifestyles, such as urban dwellers and singles• The Starter Houzzer: Those just beginning homemaking and still adding to housewares• The Empty Nester: Those who downsize but still have plenty of things they want to keep• The Big Family: Those with a houseful of children of all ages, lots of stuff to stow or a resident gourmet cook
7. Your barn door is open. This Michigan kitchen features two barn doors on a single sliding track. One of the doors slides open to reveal a walk-in pantry, while the other door leads to the living room. Therefore, if the homeowners want to hide a messy pantry or keep guests out of the kitchen, the solution is just a slide away.Find barn door hardware
9. High contrast. While white kitchens continue to resonate with home design fans, those with more contrast are gaining steam. This Pennsylvania kitchen caught a lot of eyes with a backsplash and stools that navigate between the charcoal gray island and the white cabinets.Tile backsplash: Tundra gray marble polished, MSI Tile
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