Sent on the last Friday of every month, Dezeen in Depth features original feature articles, interviews and opinion pieces that delve deeper into the major stories shaping architecture and design. This post was written by Jorge Fontan AIA a Registered Architect and owner of New York City architecture firm Fontan Architecture. Jorge Fontan has earned 3 degrees in the study of architecture including two degrees from the City University of New York and a Masters Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. Jorge has a background in construction and has been practicing architecture for 20 years where he has designed renovations and new developments of various building types. Granite composite – will add character to your kitchen and is durable, but can get pricey.
- Give antique plates a new life by displaying them on your kitchen walls.
- The powder-blue cabinetry, the 3D tile backsplash and the overall pastel-blue theme goes well with the gold theme of the rest of the house.
- If you like that style but are craving a little more pizzazz, consider pairing white and pale wood tones with a silver backsplash that catches the light.
- Gold tiles against a white backdrop heighten the drama—as do the shiny silver legs on the island.Rich wood cabinetswarm up the shiny finishes.
- You’ll want to consider ease of movement for those that use the space plus, how to make it practical for cooking and perhaps entertaining.
The mermaid scale-like tiles in this kitchen from Michelle Gage are enough to convince anyone to add some coastal flair to their cooking space. The array of colors and the unexpected pop of periwinkle around the window make this white kitchen sing siren songs. All-white kitchens can feel cold and sterile with the wrong touches. White is a bright, spacious hue, but it’s completely possible to make it cozy and inviting. Wooden details and warm metallic accents are two key ways of doing this, which can be seen in this stunning cooking space.
Choose a cottage kitchen feel with wooden features
Fromcolorful cabinetsto creative tile applications, there is something for every style andkitchen floor plan layout. Kitchen decorations should be functional and help add a good vibe to the room. An aesthetically appealing kitchen will help set the mood while entertaining. Table runners, mats, flowers in bright yellow and turquoise blue will add cheer to your kitchen. The most functional kitchen decoration idea is a chalkboard; it is a fun way to plan meals and jot down grocery lists. Another recommendation is to have a small herb garden or succulent arrangement against kitchen window to lighten up the space.
- Concentrate your kitchen cabinets and appliances on a single wall to create an open, uncluttered feel in any size kitchen.
- Oakland, California, architecture firm Ike Baker Velten made a splash with Dzek terrazzo tile in this New York City kitchen.
- Luxury kitchens are the epitome of high-end design and functionality, blending aesthetic appeal with top-notch efficiency.
- This makes it unlikely that quartz will go out of style anytime soon.
It’s the space where you prepare meals, entertain friends, and gather with your family. Whether you’re renovating your current kitchen or designing a brand-new one, finding the right style can be challenging. Though Tyler Karu chose to cover a small portion of the wall in tile, the main star of this Saco, Maine, kitchen is the shiplap wall covering, which adds texture and coziness to the room. Colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel give a room a dynamic feel. Whittney Parkinson Design used this color theory to bring in opposite shades of blue and copper and add some visual excitement to the space. You know your friend who always manages to pull off a totally sophisticated tone-on-tone look without even trying?