For island kitchens, this is the perfect choice for mixing and matching with contrasting finishes. Reflective cabinet facings add an extra dimension and extra light to your space, particularly in small kitchens. Black is one of the best paint colours for maple cabinets – or kitchens in other light woods such as pine, ash or plywood.
It makes daily life smoother and more efficient, turning ordinary kitchen chores into effortless routines. “Textiles such as curtains and cushions can be changed fairly easily, whereas a kitchen unit layout cannot.” A kitchen island is a powerful tool in an open-plan kitchen, dividing the functional area of the kitchen from the social space.
Kitchen Ceilings with Exposed Wood Beams
Using the vertical space in a kitchen is a great way to add cabinet storage space, but reaching those upper cabinets is a different story. Liljencrantz Design added a sliding ladder to make reaching those cabinets easier, and the unique hardware brings a cool factor to the monochromatic design. In this kitchen, designer Emily Henderson wanted to make a subtle statement. Instead of going with the usual blue color, she opted for a deep green color.
