Kitchen
If you are able to grab a pot or pan and its lid without shuffling the rest of your cookware around, you’re golden. Hanging them from hooks is a great way to achieve this feat and make efficient use of vertical space. The pullout cabinet organiser seen here glides out of any standard base cabinet for easy access to pots and pans,
Elements like the open shelving, butcher block island and exposed spice rack provide warmth and detail to the space.
The scullery area
Utensil rack. Utilitarian utensil rods are a great way to keep your cooking implements handy while showing them off artfully. The orange enamel cookware on the top shelf adds bright color to an otherwise neutral palette.
Open shelves of supplies. Whether in a diner or French bistro, I’ve admired the neat stacks of restaurant-grade bowls, plates and mugs on open shelves many times.
Simple handleless cabinets in matte pale gray are finished with a warm brown quartz countertop. A rich burgundy pelmet and a shade in a subtle leaf print add warmth and soften the overall mood.
Backsplashes in gold-finished brick or a painted gold foil make your kitchen glow.
Very French !! and a lot cheaper too!
Ramp up coziness. Characterful wall lamps, rather than overhead spots, create soft pools of light that ramp up the cozy feel of a small space. Choose adjustable versions so they double as task lighting.
The beams!
A single shelf. Use one floating shelf to store essentials while still keeping a breezy feel. Plus, a single shelf works great for capping a backsplash.
An even newer trend is to skip upper shelves and upper cabinets. This lets you reclaim visual space and create more elbow room.
Replacing the upper cabinets with open shelving has become a popular trend in recent years. This approach helps a room feel a little more open while still providing storage for everyday essentials.
Backsplash
No wall units
A soft contemporary theme has been achieved in this refaced kitchen. Notice that the cabinet door is a simple stile and rail with a flat-panel inset, which is called a Shaker style. This is one of the least expensive door styles available, and it can be used in both modern and traditional interiors effectively. Stainless steel hardware complements the coordinating appliances.
the cabinets may be primarily gray or beige but have green undertones, for instance. In the kitchen here, the green of the cabinets veers close to gray. Or you could say that the gray veers close to a shade of green.
Create a mini kitchen garden by planting oregano, chives, mint, parsley and thyme in little pots or all together in one big one," she says. "You can’t get fresher herbs than ones you cut from pots on your own windowsill or porch
You can also beautifully mix stone counters with butcher block. Take a cue from this room and use a demure, subtly patterned stone to avoid its fighting your wood grain.
Mirrors are unexpected in the kitchen, and just like in other spaces, they can be a wonderful way to boost light. A small table lamp tucked onto the counter brings a warm glow that makes a kitchen feel more welcoming.
A rustic farm table. The wood table, overhead beams and traditional candle chandelier add charm to this contemporary kitchen.
X-trim detailing on these doors creates a barn or hayloft look.
Beadboard. Beadboard adds a traditional element to any kitchen.
This style of cabinetry is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Shaker style in the kitchen. The fronts are simply framed, and the clean lines could work with just about any style.
Farmhouse kitchens. Warm and homey farmhouses anchored a life on the land, and they still offer great functionality and comfort. Their open shelving, wide sinks, classic flooring and big kitchen table make them easy to work in and easy to love.
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