cqfThere’s a lot of excitement happening in kitchen trends: this room is getting infused with much more personality and there is a relocation away from standard-issue finishes, boring fixtures, and bland tiles. If you are planning a reno or new build, these kitchens will inspire you to sample from the most recent looks.
Grey kitchens (everything from a pale dove grey to gutsier slate) have been popping up with much more frequency. It’s not going to edge white out of the top spot anytime soon, but grey adds a distinctiveness and character to kitchens that’s still quiet, and works with stainless appliances and chrome fixtures.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: house & home may 2016 issue
Designer: mark Puchala and Michelle Donnelly
Functional pendants such as schoolhouse or globe lights are easy to clean and suit the industrial trend that’s been acquiring momentum. but there’s something to be said about a jewel-like fixture, such as these faceted lanterns, that make a kitchen feel special.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: house & home January 2016 issue
Designer: Samantha Farjo
Fully tiled walls in graphic patterns are a substantial trend, so if you commit to this appealing look, you don’t want to cover it with uppers. open shelving is fresh and modern, and a strong trend on its own.
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Photographer: Colin Way
Source: house & home March 2016 issue
Designer: Nam Dang-Mitchell
Hardworking chef-grade appliances have reigned supreme for years, but lately there is a shift towards something much more decorative. When a standout stove is center stage in a kitchen, it demands a range hood with equal star billing. This cobalt version trimmed in copper doesn’t disappoint.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: house & home March 2016 issue
Designer: Natalie Hodgins and Kate Stuart
Carpets add color and pattern to kitchens, but an easy-care tile in an ornate pattern can be a terrific stand in. This version is inset into the plank floor so the wood could continue throughout the main level. The “rug” also serves a useful purpose, because this spot gets the most traffic.
See why this is one of our top 10: interior design trends Of 2017.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: house & home March 2016 issue
Designer: Qanuk Interiors
Warm metal finishes are an instant update. Not only do brass pendants and trim on the range hood make all the marble and the dove grey cabinetry in this kitchen by designer Allison Wilson feel warm, they add a seriously luxe look to a sculptural faucet and hardware.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: house & home January 2016 issue
Designer: Allison Wilson
Pantries are attractive additions to potential homebuyers, so try turning a broom closet or nook into a bespoke pantry to showcase everyday essentials. Amp it up by painting the interior in a contrasting color, or choosing a bold tile or patterned wallpaper for the back wall.
Photographer: Frans van der Heijden
Source: house & home March 2016 issue
Designer: Kate Hume and Frans van der HeijdenBehandla ön som pärla är det genom att fascinera konturerna. Designer Nam Dang-Mitchell klädde hela den yttre ansiktet på denna köksö i Calacatta Gold Marble och lutade gavlarna. ”En vattenfalleffekt räckte inte; Vi ville att det skulle vara monolitiskt, som om det var snidat från ett block av marmor, säger hon.
Fotograf: Colin Way
Källa: House & Home March 2016 -nummer
Designer: Nam Dang-Mitchell
Om ofta underhållning är helt inom ditt styrhus, gör en helservicebar i köket mixologin till andra naturen. Lägg till en dynamisk tapet, till exempel denna vackra Ikat, tillsammans med en användbar blandning av öppen och stängd förvaring och en rad tilltalande glas.
Fotograf: Jessica Klewicki Glynn
Källa: House & Home March 2016 -nummer
Designer: Olivia O’Bryan
Hängen, särskilt i en matt svart finish, erbjuder en hit av höft Brooklyn elegant till kök, och de är justerbara. Denna version är ett djärvt skiljetecken som inte går vilse mot en grafisk kakelvägg.
Fotograf: Alex Lukey
Källa: House & Home Januari 2016 nummer
Designer: Samantha Farjo