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Bar stools!

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2. Dig in to the details. This sprawling Los Angeles kitchen has countertops that go on for days. But, then again, nothing is really glossed over here. Shiplap walls, gorgeous brass swing-arm wall sconces, a striking range hood and even the X detail on the end of the island — this corner kitchen packs some serious attention to detail.

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3. Open season. In this open-plan home in Orange County, California, a generous dose of white, along with navy blue perimeter cabinets and expansive countertops, makes for a breezy kitchen zone.

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8. Add-on awesomeness. Homeowners usually take advantage of open L-shaped layouts by adding a generous island. But they don’t have to stop there. The owner of this Phoenix kitchen decided to include a contrasting extra storage cabinet for barware and an eclectic look.

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2. The chains that bind. When cleaning hanging light fixtures, don’t forget to clean the chains that are holding the lights. These can get a nasty buildup, especially in the kitchen when grease mixes with the dust. You can use a few drops of a grease-cutting dish soap on a wet microfiber cloth to cut through the greasy buildup.

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Cooker hood

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Banquette + roller blinds

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Lights

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Floors

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8. Quartz countertops. Speaking of surfaces, where you really need a hard-wearing material is on your counters, and for that reason engineered quartz has definitely solidified its spot as the top counter material (as confirmed by Houzz’s latest kitchen trends study).As a manufactured but natural stone-based material, quartz has the ability to mimic marble, slate or other stones, or create a solid-hued modern look, meaning it can truly suit any kitchen. This is probably why we’re seeing it so often, and why it won’t go away any time soon. The look may change, but the hard-wearing practicality won’t.

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Sometimes, to create a beautiful kitchen you don’t need a pop of color at all. More and more designers are proving this by creating beautiful kitchens with a simple white-and-gray color scheme, often using a bit of wood and some gleaming metallics for interest, but no other accent hues.

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You can also paint in more than one color to reflect your style. The island is a great place to bring in a bright or moody color. This will turn the island into a focal point. 7 White Kitchens That Make the Case for Painting the Island

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This kitchen in Hood River, Oregon, has a variety of built-in storage options, including cookie sheet organizers and pullout shelves.

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Built in oven PLUS Wolf range

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Wolf cook top

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Cooktop

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Colour and cabinet style

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Should we paint the inside of the front door?

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Separate kitchen

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