Maydan Architects installed a sleek black and white one-wall kitchen with LED lighting on the wall opposite the living area, and traded a cumbersome island for a round floating table and chairs. Maximize efficiency in an open-plan space by placing the bulk of your appliances and storage along one wall. Studio Peake used paint to define the cabinetry in this London kitchen and dining room while adding color to the otherwise neutral space.
- You see this in lots of Scandinavian kitchens, mostly because it’s practical, but it’s a bonus this display looks cute too.
- Simple, streamlined cabinets in colored high-pressure laminates or wood veneers in woods like walnut are a great way to capture the look, alternatively, try steel for an industrial feel.
- “Our white kitchen was built by ourselves. I chose white because we have an open living, kitchen, dining area and I didn’t want to draw all the attention to the kitchen,” Mani Tagba of Afro Bohemian Living says.
- Against the white design, the large, unique dining pendant light becomes a centerpiece in this open home.
- Mid-century design is a classic, and our love for this retro look isn’t going anywhere so bring some of this vibe into your kitchen.
Compose a sophisticated kitchen with a sleek mix of white and forest green. Quartz countertops and white paneling make the kitchen island the focal point in this green kitchen. Create cohesion by repeating the same finish on the faucet, cabinet hardware, and light fixtures. Crisp and stylish, a custom-paneled built-in refrigerator gives a sense of luxury. Make your kitchen even more opulent by selecting a lush jewel-tone green for your cabinets, trim, and island. Rattan chairs, quartz countertops, and gold hardware add a final layer of timeless elegance.
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Wood cabinetry with an antique glaze resembles French furniture, and the stone walls and iron details are distinctly French, too. But the kitchen’s functionality is fully American with abundant storage in the cabinetry and center island. Woven rattan stools in a large-scale cane pattern contrast with a sleek walnut island in this modern farmhouse kitchen. Quartz countertops and a coordinating range wall echo the look of Calacatta marble. Elegant millwork and furniture-like details give this new kitchen the spirit of a historic home.
- They are perfect for creating those working triangles we talked of earlier and moving around the space is also going to be easy.
- The contrasting cabinet front on the blue and blush cabinetry in this kitchen is an unexpected touch.
- Kitchen island between the primary kitchen wall and the remaining open space.
- Alternatively, for a quick way to get a retro look you can’t go wrong with introducing a few key Mid-century pieces such as bar stools, dining chairs, appliances or accessories.