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Cool Kitchen: Grey Industrial

Yesterday The Kitchn blogged about a Washington, DC space that was so cool, I couldn’t resist sharing it here. (It’s actually just a pantry and not a full-on kitchen, but the decor would be easily used in either.) 

Since my post last week about black kitchens, I’ve been gravitating more toward darker rooms with pop. This space definitely fits the bill: white trim and colourful art against moody grey walls. I love the industrial bookcases and filing cabinets: technically in the dining room, they really seem part of the space. 

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See all the pantry and kitchen photos here, or the entire apartment (it’s lovely) here.

Posted in Kitchens on July 14th, 2009 by Ele | 1 comment so far
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Colour in the Kitchen: Black

Ok, spare me the whole “black isn’t a colour” spiel. It might not be, but it sure does look great in these modern kitchens. Cooler  and edgier than white, black is dramatic and timeless. Here are some of my favourite kitchens in this dark non-colour.

From sarahleeab‘s photostream, this kitchen is minimalist and surprisingly light: 

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I like the mix of industrial and country going on in this scan, from the now-defunct Domino mag, via Tammy Manet‘s photostream:

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From another magazine no-long-with-us (House and Garden) and found on Farmhouse Modern, I adore this elegant space: 

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Black floor and walls are made fun with the addition of bright yellow accents, in this space from Living etc: 

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Not just black, but a mix of dark shades, this kitchen from Canadian House & Home manages to mix elegant, funky, retro and modern into one neat package: 

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From the same source, this space is slightly more traditional, with a classic mix of black, white and stainless steel: 

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Posted in Kitchens on July 8th, 2009 by Ele | 7 comments
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Cool Kitchen: Grey in L.A.

When I’m craving inspiration of the interior kind, I love browsing the Sneak Peeks over at Design*Sponge. There’s never a shortage of girly, vintage-inspired Brooklyn kitchens to feast my eyes on. Every now and then, though, you come across something entirely different- like the slightly masculine LA loft of jewelry designer Melissa McClure. 

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I love how the stainless steel shelves and white stove look against the grey walls- restrained but impactful at the same time. With this subdued colour scheme, even the open shelving and knickknacks on the stove don’t look like clutter. The addition of few red items here and there ends up looking like a purposeful design decision. Lovely, no?

Check out all the photos and read the article here.

Posted in Kitchens on July 7th, 2009 by Ele | Comments Off
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Colour in the kitchen: Yellow

Yellow seems a natural choice for a kitchen- it’s cheerful, calm and soothing, and like other citrus shades, is said to stimulate the appetite. Depending on the shade and application, yellow can be soft and vintage, as in a country kitchen, or bright and bold in an urban setting. 

These super-bright cabinets look at home in this fun, modern kitchen, from the photostream of ooh_food: 

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From Living etc, a modern galley kitchen looks sweet and charming with pale yellow units and paint: 

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I love the strong shade used on the wall in this kitchen, from Marie Claire Maison:

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It’s all in the backsplash in this modern kitchen, via xJavierx‘s photostream: 

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Instead of hitting you over the head with it, the cream tones and yellow chairs in this space from Coastal Living use yellow in a subtle way: 

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This space from kitchenideas.com.au manages to look both modern and sweet at the same time, thanks to simple white legged units and a cheerful accent wall: 

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Posted in Inspiration, Kitchens on July 2nd, 2009 by Ele | 2 comments
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House & Home’s Canadian Kitchens

Canadian House & Home is a great interiors magazine back home. As a self-deprecating Canadian, I admit that it constantly surprises me just how nice some of the images in this publication are. But browsing the galleries on their site, it can’t really be denied. For a bit of patriotic eye-candy, check out these gorgeous Canadian kitchens: 

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Posted in Inspiration, Kitchens on July 1st, 2009 by Ele | 1 comment so far
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Cool (part of a) Kitchen: Industrial Cheer

I’m not sure if this qualifies as a complete Cool Kitchen as we can’t see the entire room, but I love this photo of Flickr user linsmika‘s kitchen wall. The super-organized setup looks pleasingly industrial, thanks to all the stainless steel and glass storage jars. The touches of red take away any chance of it feeling sterile, and make the whole place seem cheery and bright. 

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Posted in Flickr, Kitchens on June 30th, 2009 by Ele | Comments Off
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Colour in the kitchen: Blue

While purple and red aren’t exactly my cup of tea, blue is a colour I can definitely get on board with. Meant to inspire creativity (always a good thing in the kitchen), it can be bright, modern and cheerful or calm, cool and sophisticated. Also, blue is decidedly non-polarizing. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who didn’t think these kitchens were gorgeous, wouldn’t you?

I love how the cabinets and walls work together in this scan from sarahleeab‘s photostream. The contrasting orange accessories are the icing on the cake: 

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A super-bright shade in a cheery retro space, from Lara604: 

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Originally from the now-defunct Domino magazine, and found on Laissezfaire, I like the colour used in this space. Light blue can be very elegant, as demonstrated by the marble-and-chandelier style here: 

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A bright, modern backsplash in an otherwise white kitchen, from house to home:

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Pale and modern, by Paul Raeside and found via Apartment Therapy: 

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Navy is an unusual choice, more modern and subdued than the brighter shades. I like this Miele kitchen from 03interiors: 

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Posted in Flickr, Inspiration, Kitchens on June 25th, 2009 by Ele | 1 comment so far
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Cool Kitchen: Dwell July/August

We’re still waiting for the July/August issue of Dwell to hit our doorstep here in London, and frankly, it’s beginning to irritate me. Sick of the suspense, I headed over to their website this morning to see what I’ve been missing. What I found was a slideshow and article about the LA home of architect Jeremy Levine. The style is SoCol Spanish meets ultra-modern, and I love what I see: 

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Besides the obviously wonderful combination of warm wood, crisp white and touches of black, I think this kitchen works so well because of all the horizontal and vertical lines at play. The wooden ceiling and floor increase the sense of horizontal space, but thanks to all the tall, white-framed cupboards, the feeling isn’t at all stifling. I like all the built-in nooks and shelves, which are not only practical, but draw your eye across the width of the room.

Posted in Kitchens on June 24th, 2009 by Ele | 4 comments
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Cool Kitchen: hownowdesign’s functional vintage

Remember this photo? It’s probably one of my all-time favourites from Flickr. So when I came across the kitchen all those bundts hail from, in hownowdesign‘s around the house photoset, I couldn’t wait to share.

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Though decidedly vintage in its leanings, this kitchen is actually quite spare and functional. The only touches of decoration come from the bundt pans on the wall and the paper-lined, glass-fronted cupboards, both of which are practical storage solutions, too. I particularly like the addition of a utilitarian storage unit (from a university surplus sale), which I think adds a masculine touch.

Posted in Flickr, Kitchens on June 22nd, 2009 by Ele | Comments Off
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Colour in the kitchen: Red

Red is a natural choice for a kitchen. Symbolizing life and passion, it creates an energetic space, and apparently stimulates the appetite as well. Personally, I find too much red makes me a tad crazy, but I love it for details. Here are some of my favourite red kitchens from around the web. 

In a gorgeous mid-century Eichler house, a neutral kitchen gets a bright red backsplash, from larryncelia:

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Red chairs make this white dining area pop, from ooh_food‘s photostream: 

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These shiny candy-apple cabinets might not be to everyone’s tastes, but they work in this open-plan space, via decor8: 

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More red units from Marie Claire Maison. This time they’re matte, which works better in a small apartment kitchen: 

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The paint lends the colour in this retro kitchen from Living etc, meaning it can be changed on a whim: 

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Again from Living etc, this is red my way. Retro-modern details in a neutral space:

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Posted in Inspiration, Kitchens on June 18th, 2009 by Ele | 6 comments
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