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Inspired by the Rann of Kutch: Colourful Kitchens
Experience the hues of Kutch's incredible salt desert through these magical, colour-filled kitchens
One of the largest salt pans in the world, the Rann of Kutch’s prominence on the world tourist map is not without reason. If you haven’t visited Kutch during the winter, these kitchens should serve as a prelude. From pure white laminates to sky-blue splashbacks, starlight pendant lights to midnight-inspired false ceilings, these spaces are a tribute to the White Rann’s love affair with colour. Experience the moods of the Rann of Kutch, from dawn to dusk and beyond.
10 a.m.: Sunlit salt pans
By mid-morning the landscape is an infinite blanket of glistening white, symbolised by the laminated countertops and wall panels in this kitchen. The pale-blue walls suggest the morning sky, while the slightly deeper sky-blue splashback accentuates the walls’ hue and infuses the monochrome palette with a welcome touch of colour. Tufted canary-yellow bar stools add spots of sunshine.
By mid-morning the landscape is an infinite blanket of glistening white, symbolised by the laminated countertops and wall panels in this kitchen. The pale-blue walls suggest the morning sky, while the slightly deeper sky-blue splashback accentuates the walls’ hue and infuses the monochrome palette with a welcome touch of colour. Tufted canary-yellow bar stools add spots of sunshine.
12 p.m.: Sunburst sky
This electric-white kitchen draws a parallel with the rolling salt pans of the Rann of Kutch glittering under the colossal spotlight of the blazing mid-day sun. Turquoise fittings echo the luminous midday sky, while a yellow wall and rug draw from the hues of the fiery sun. A pair of white bubble lights appear like magnified individual grains of salt lifted from the desert floor.
This electric-white kitchen draws a parallel with the rolling salt pans of the Rann of Kutch glittering under the colossal spotlight of the blazing mid-day sun. Turquoise fittings echo the luminous midday sky, while a yellow wall and rug draw from the hues of the fiery sun. A pair of white bubble lights appear like magnified individual grains of salt lifted from the desert floor.
2 p.m.: Turquoise horizon
By afternoon, the White Rann’s salt canvas is transformed into a monochrome paradise in white, overarched by a sky of piercing blue.
By afternoon, the White Rann’s salt canvas is transformed into a monochrome paradise in white, overarched by a sky of piercing blue.
4 p.m.: Easy breezes
As evening approaches, the desert starts to cool and a shadow of soft grey starts to cloak the rugged floor.
Here, cerulean subway tiles paint a picture of a sleepy sky waiting to settle into the darkness of night. Spot the emblems of evening: a mellow floral motif and cool blue undertones, both indicators of the impending colours of dusk.
As evening approaches, the desert starts to cool and a shadow of soft grey starts to cloak the rugged floor.
Here, cerulean subway tiles paint a picture of a sleepy sky waiting to settle into the darkness of night. Spot the emblems of evening: a mellow floral motif and cool blue undertones, both indicators of the impending colours of dusk.
6 p.m.: Twilight on white
The velvet evening sky hangs a purple canopy over the spotless white desert – much like this shimmering violet wall in this kitchen. The lucent mosaic tiles are a vision of silvery moonshine and glittering stars in a violet and indigo sky, while the gleaming taupe laminates capture the camel hues of the White Rann by dusk.
The velvet evening sky hangs a purple canopy over the spotless white desert – much like this shimmering violet wall in this kitchen. The lucent mosaic tiles are a vision of silvery moonshine and glittering stars in a violet and indigo sky, while the gleaming taupe laminates capture the camel hues of the White Rann by dusk.
8 p.m.: Kaleidoscopic displays
Come nightfall, and Rann of Kutch becomes a playground of rich culture, vivid folk dances, soulful tribal music and vivacious spirits; a carnival of colour juxtaposed against a silver moonscape.
An intricately detailed cobalt splashback is the hero piece in this scintillating kitchen. Notice how the weather-finished white laminates channel attention towards the tiled display, the same way the White Rann’s salt pans provide a stage for its performers.
Come nightfall, and Rann of Kutch becomes a playground of rich culture, vivid folk dances, soulful tribal music and vivacious spirits; a carnival of colour juxtaposed against a silver moonscape.
An intricately detailed cobalt splashback is the hero piece in this scintillating kitchen. Notice how the weather-finished white laminates channel attention towards the tiled display, the same way the White Rann’s salt pans provide a stage for its performers.
10 p.m.: Spectacular starlight
As the colours fade and silence rules the desert, starlight envelopes the desert floor. Like the twinking pendant lights in this kitchen, some stars seem almost within reach. A mauve tiled wall points to the muted bands of light still visible in the sky. The iridescent kitchen island takes centrestage as a starlit salt haven.
As the colours fade and silence rules the desert, starlight envelopes the desert floor. Like the twinking pendant lights in this kitchen, some stars seem almost within reach. A mauve tiled wall points to the muted bands of light still visible in the sky. The iridescent kitchen island takes centrestage as a starlit salt haven.
12 a.m.: Midnight moonscapes
The lunar landscape of the White Rann is brought to life by this marbled block island. The midnight-esque false ceiling casts starry haloes through warm cylindrical lamps. At this hour, the desert is a marriage of black and white.
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Tell us:
Which of these kitchens has you wanting to invite the Rann of Kutch into your home? Tell us in Comments below.
The lunar landscape of the White Rann is brought to life by this marbled block island. The midnight-esque false ceiling casts starry haloes through warm cylindrical lamps. At this hour, the desert is a marriage of black and white.
Read more:
7 White Kitchens That Mix It Up With Accents
12 Beautiful & Dreamlike White Kitchens
Tell us:
Which of these kitchens has you wanting to invite the Rann of Kutch into your home? Tell us in Comments below.
In this kitchen, the sky, characterised by apricot bar stools and chairs, dips the soft blue island horizon in bands of soft tangerine. An urchin lamp glows overhead as a reminder of the rising sun. Look ahead to the pure-white cabinets and imagine a crystalline carpet of salt.