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1 Element That Transforms All Kitchens & Bathrooms
See how different applications of wood warm up these spaces
One of my favourite design decisions is that the island and refrigerator surround have been wrapped in rich, amber-coloured wood to bring some warmth to the blue cabinets and slate-coloured floor tile.
Here’s how a kitchen island can be more than an island
Here’s how a kitchen island can be more than an island
Wood wall niche
Sometimes while cooking, you have a few minutes while you’re waiting around for something. I love the idea of having a comfortable spot close by to get off your feet for a moment. And this wall niche smack dab in a Minnesota kitchen by Laura Bischoff of Metropolis Design Group seems like the perfect solution. Wrapping the area in wood brought some additional coziness to the niche and the mostly white kitchen.
Sometimes while cooking, you have a few minutes while you’re waiting around for something. I love the idea of having a comfortable spot close by to get off your feet for a moment. And this wall niche smack dab in a Minnesota kitchen by Laura Bischoff of Metropolis Design Group seems like the perfect solution. Wrapping the area in wood brought some additional coziness to the niche and the mostly white kitchen.
Wood floor and furnishings
Weaving in wood accents is a relatively quick and easy way to add warmth to an already established kitchen, such as a rental unit in which you’re not allowed to extensively remodel. That was the case in this studio loft. To warm up the stainless steel appliances, black cabinetry and concrete ceiling, the homeowner introduced a rich wood dining table, wood stools and a wood shelf unit to join the honey-coloured wood flooring.
Let your kitchen sizzle with steel
Weaving in wood accents is a relatively quick and easy way to add warmth to an already established kitchen, such as a rental unit in which you’re not allowed to extensively remodel. That was the case in this studio loft. To warm up the stainless steel appliances, black cabinetry and concrete ceiling, the homeowner introduced a rich wood dining table, wood stools and a wood shelf unit to join the honey-coloured wood flooring.
Let your kitchen sizzle with steel
Similarly, in this project by Jo Townshend Architects, the light wood floor, stools and dining table take some of the coldness out of the grey laminate cabinets, blue backsplash and granite countertop.
Wood countertop
For an even subtler but still effective approach, take a cue from this light and airy kitchen. Blond birch butcher block countertops soften the crisp white cabinets and subway tile.
Learn how to design with subway tiles
For an even subtler but still effective approach, take a cue from this light and airy kitchen. Blond birch butcher block countertops soften the crisp white cabinets and subway tile.
Learn how to design with subway tiles
Wood all over
OK, moderation is sometimes overrated. That’s especially true when it comes to a gorgeous selection of wood like that in this kitchen. The all-over approach establishes a light, soothing backdrop for more sumptuous materials, like the dark, graphic backsplash tile, charcoal-coloured Caesarstone countertops and glossy jet-black cabinetry by SpaceCraft Joinery.
OK, moderation is sometimes overrated. That’s especially true when it comes to a gorgeous selection of wood like that in this kitchen. The all-over approach establishes a light, soothing backdrop for more sumptuous materials, like the dark, graphic backsplash tile, charcoal-coloured Caesarstone countertops and glossy jet-black cabinetry by SpaceCraft Joinery.
Bathroom
Wood storage components
Wood can bring warmth to bathrooms as well. In this design by Susan Ozipko, I love the decision to use wood just on the storage components. Hard surfaces and materials cover almost every inch of the rest of the space, yet the large blocks of flat-panelled maple cabinetry calm the eye.
Wood storage components
Wood can bring warmth to bathrooms as well. In this design by Susan Ozipko, I love the decision to use wood just on the storage components. Hard surfaces and materials cover almost every inch of the rest of the space, yet the large blocks of flat-panelled maple cabinetry calm the eye.
Subtle wood accent
Entering this New York bathroom, part of a project by Andrew Mikhael, you will see nothing but white Corian countertops and waterfall edge and swaths of blue square tile. Yet if you use the shower or toilet, you’ll get a glimpse of a section of walnut on the vanity, creating a brief moment of visual warmth.
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Tell us:
What is that one shining element in your kitchen or bathroom? Tell us in the Comments below.
Entering this New York bathroom, part of a project by Andrew Mikhael, you will see nothing but white Corian countertops and waterfall edge and swaths of blue square tile. Yet if you use the shower or toilet, you’ll get a glimpse of a section of walnut on the vanity, creating a brief moment of visual warmth.
Read more:
5 Things to Know Before Installing a Modular Kitchen
Tell us:
What is that one shining element in your kitchen or bathroom? Tell us in the Comments below.
Generous wood detailing
You won’t believe this kitchen transformation by Kristina Crestin Design and Covenant when you see it.