In keeping with yesterday’s “white” theme. Happy Friday!
coffee cups by juco:
clean white plates by qmnonic:
Archive for July 2009
Colour in the Kitchen: White
Ahh, the white kitchen. Love it or hate it, it’s a classic. White (like black) can go from modern to mod and rustic to retro. In terms of longevity and resale value, white is always a safe bet. (If you can keep it clean, that is.) I’ve always claimed to hate an all-white look, but seeing these photos, I admit I’m loving some of these.
This simple, classic space is warmed by schoolhouse chairs and a checkerboard floor, from the photostream of ooh_food:
I adore this space from Living etc, in which white takes on a natural, rustic look:
This kitchen from Ideal Home is a great example of how to incorporate colour into an otherwise white space. I love the barely-there hint of blue:
Via Marie Claire Maison, this small space has a wonderful mix of styles, brought together by the neutral colour scheme:
Not everyone has an ornate fireplace to work with, but this room (from the dearly departed Domino and found on Dear Jac) shows what dark floors and vintage styling can do with white:
Another Domino pic (via Desire to Inspire), this kitchen is a favourite of mine. I love how the wallpaper brings a pop of colour to the modern white cabinets:
Shop find: Selvedge
I’ve been an on-again, off-again reader of Selvedge since my Mum brought home one of the first-ever issues years ago. A high-end, gorgeously produced mag all about textiles, Selvedge has now “come to life”, and last Saturday opened the doors of their first shop in North London.
I didn’t make it to the opening, but I have been checking out the Drygoods section of the website, where a variety of fashion and home items (including kitchen stuff!) is sold.
The photos are a bit too small to share here, but I urge anyone interested in textiles to check it out. I especially like the Côté Bastide tea towels, Joanna Kinnersley Taylor Jelly aprons, and the Iris Hantverk horsehair brushes.
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.
See all the pantry and kitchen photos here, or the entire apartment (it’s lovely) here.
Etsy finds: Vintage Canister Sets
In my kitchen, I tend to stick to practical-yet-unattractive tupperware for most of my storage needs. Of course, I keep most food items shut away in cupboards, but if I had the counter space, I might want to indulge in a fun retro canister set of the kind that abounds on Etsy. The classic set of four covers flour, sugar, tea and coffee, and comes in a huge array of styles. Here are some of my favourite picks.
Classic retro in style, I love this cute green-and-white set from de Epoca:
From ClearlyChristine‘s shop, these pink Lincoln Beauty Ware canisters are labeled and oh-so-cool:
I’ve never seen stacking canisters before, but think this Asian-style set from OlivePit Vintage would be great in a small space:
I really like the industrial feeling of this aluminum set from TJ’s Vintage, and think it would work surprisingly well in a modern space:
Vintage at its sweetest, a Yellow Ransburg Canister Set via Kitty B. Creative:
These old-fashioned tins from Electric Lime are almost too pretty to use in a kitchen:
Flickr finds: Pots n’ Pans
I’ve always had a thing for hanging pot-racks: they lend such a practical, countrified feel to a kitchen. These Flickr images perfectly describe what I’m talking about. Happy Friday!
I love all the copper in this pic from JonesGGallery:
This kitted-out country kitchen looks so homey, from photoartist3:
Such a great feeling from this crowded collection of pots, via m.agullo:
From cloth.paper.string, a well-used and well-loved assortment:
A violin might not be on your (or my) list of kitchen necessities, but I love this photo from puck90:
Graham and Green
Graham and Green is one of the UK’s most successful home retailers. Publishing four catalogues a year, with several stand-alone shops and online shopping as well, the Notting Hill-based business pedals its own brand of bohemian chic. I went browsing their kitchen products to see what I could find.
I love this Blackboard Clock, practical and adorable on so many levels:
This Top Hat Ice Bucket has the quirkiest vibe, perfect for a Mad-Hatter type party:
I like the little feet and fun colours of these Melamine Egg Cups:
The brightly-coloured Acrylic Filgree range includes bowls, plates, wine glasses, tumblers and jugs. I love these for a summer party al fresco:
Another whimsical find, this Glass Milk Jug is based on a tetrapack, and seems the perfect mix of fun and elegant:
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:
I like the mix of industrial and country going on in this scan, from the now-defunct Domino mag, via Tammy Manet‘s photostream:
From another magazine no-long-with-us (House and Garden) and found on Farmhouse Modern, I adore this elegant space:
Black floor and walls are made fun with the addition of bright yellow accents, in this space from Living etc:
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:
From the same source, this space is slightly more traditional, with a classic mix of black, white and stainless steel:
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.
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.
Etsy find: girlscantell
Happy Monday, everybody! Today kicks off the start of a new posting schedule for me at Kitchenisms. From now on I’ll be posting once a day, seven days a week. Each day has its own dedicated topic, and from here on out, Mondays mean Etsy.
I came across girlscantell when searching for oven mitts. I love the hand-printed, diagram-like illustrations and the unique feel of the pieces. There’s a lot here for food-and-kitchen freaks, so read on for my picks.
The oven mitts are all great, but I particularly like this one, with a sewing machine diagram:
I also really like the felt coasters, which comes in sets of four. This one is perfect for food lovers:
This canning diagram tote is perfect for an eco-friendly trip to the farmer’s market:
The napkins come in sets of two, and I’m loving this vintage typewriters design:
As for placemats, I really this version with a diagram of a vintage camera:
Also, check out the girlscantell blog, or follow her on Twitter.