Hebe joined the Real Homes team in early 2018 as Staff Writer before moving to the Livingetc team in 2021 where she took on a role as Digital Editor. She loves boho and 70’s style and is a big fan of Instagram as a source of interiors inspiration. When she isn’t writing about interiors, she is renovating her own spaces – be it wallpapering a hallway, painting kitchen cupboards or converting a van. ‘We will see more rounded shapes adding elegant and beautiful corners to the kitchen. Softer forms are alluring and appealing because they exude luxury and sophistication.
‘It’s amazing how a change of paint color or some new tiles can give a kitchen a completely fresh look, picking up on different accents within the home,’ adds Rob Whitaker, creative director, Fired Earth. On maximizing the potential of statement ceilings, architectural practice SPPARC has the drop. Crafted from stained ash and oak, this chunky ceiling is certain to have everybody talking. For color lovers, a kitchen is a great place to go a little wild and introduce a theme using your favorite shades, prints and patterns – particularly when planning kitchen wall decor ideas. What we love about this look is that it is quietly characterful, will complement both modern and traditional homes, and can be as rustic or streamlined and elegant as you’d like. However, we are noticing a shift towards darker wood, or at least a shift to really grounding woods with plenty of darker colors.
Black, White, and Wood
Whether through using wood, cement, or granite, minimalist kitchens are identified by smooth practical lines, frameless cabinetry, integrated appliances, and also the unexpected pop of color. As the earth begins moving far from extra, you may have considered going minimal with your new home. A kitchen area filled with essentials—everything required and also nothing more. But how can you start deciding what this particular kitchen would look like? It seems there are lots of views about what constitutes a true minimalist kitchen. When you do not ensure that it stays in check, your home will gather many clutter each day.
- The kitchen photos in this post are all from our projects in New York City.
- This green cabinetry starts to read as a neutral when it’s on both top and bottom cabinetry, and the relaxing hue is one that complements other colors beautifully.
- Minimalism may be the perfect style for your kitchen, where cleanliness, efficiency, and organization would be the holy trinity.
- Rummage through flea markets, thrift stores and antique shops for one-of-a-kind finds.
- “Also, adding an interesting stone countertop can completely change the appearance of a kitchen with minimal on-site work.” These upgrades can also work in a small kitchen.