Category: Kitchen Design

While searching about this black and white kitchen below, I came across the sitting area of another kitchen that looked as they belonged together, sort of like a Dream Kitchen Design.
black and white kitchen, design, beam ceiling, black stove and hood and glass upper cabinetsThe black and white kitchen with ceiling-high subway tiles and dark grout was designed by  Tamara Magel while the would-be other side of the “Dream Kitchen” with a more neutral, earthy tones was designed by Huniford.  Their aesthetics and atmospheres are very similar to each other, especially when the exposed beam ceiling is a shared interior architectural detail.  The shared color in both kitchens is white, especially in the first two images where white is on almost every surface except for the beam ceiling and the black range hood.  This is a very relaxing and clean kitchen, however I believe that the tones in the last two images are a bit more soothing and warmer due to the use of earthy tones such as grey, browns, black and the touch of nature in the form of indoor plants.  Such details make a difference when it comes to creating an atmosphere in interiors.

Black and white kitchen design marble island, whitewashed floors

The choice of glass doors for the upper cabinets give this kitchen an open feeling.  It also softens up the exposed beam ceiling.

Black and white kitchen breakfst room design with earthy tones

I especially love the windows in this kitchen sitting area.  The details of curved edges soften up the brick walls and metal windows.

Black and white kitchen breakfast room design with beam ceiling

Lovely warm and modern inviting sitting space.

Two top images via Tamara Magel. last two images via Rikki Snyder.

 

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It should not take you by surprise the fact that Americans love to collect, thus their love for big kitchens with lots of cabinets.  European kitchens, on the other hand, tend to be smaller for the reason that Europeans tend to buy only and mostly for current consumption, instead of purchasing and freezing food for weeks.  Americans love functionality and comfort, Europeans love the simplicity and no hustle.  Kitchens in America usually have big room pantries where they stack up on all kinds of food.  On the aesthetic side, Europeans gravitate towards no upper cabinets perhaps as a reflection of their more simple lifestyle.

American Kitchen vs European Kitchen

European Kitchens

Since sometimes I like to cook I would love to keep my pots and pans in the open where I can easily reach them whenever I need one.  Although I know that many people prefer to keep their cookware in closed storage to keep them out of dust, I don’t mind rinsing them off before using.  One thing everyone would agree on is the fact that Organization in the kitchen is crucial in order for it to be useful and functional.  Reasons like lack of storage may force a homeowner to be creative and come up with different ways to display pots and pans in the kitchen, if that is your case then here are 7 stylish ways to do that.

ways to display pots and pans in the kitchen via belle vivir blog
Via this classic home in Newport

Books make spaces feel warm and cozy, lots of them. Bookshelves in the Kitchen add charm and functionality to the design providing more space for cook books and also for easy to reach cooking items and utensils. But of course, kitchen shelving is not only for books they are useful for holding and displaying many other things especially collections and in the case of limited space even spices and more.  Enjoy and get some decorating ideas from these images of kitchen bookshelves.

kitchens with bookshelves

kitchens with bookshelves, how to use bookshelves in the kitchen design

Beautiful black and white kitchen with a wall of bookcases via Skonahem
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new and modern kitchen design ideas

The design of the new modern kitchen has forever changed.  The new modern kitchen is far from the cold, showroom-looking kitchens that were once considered contemporary.  The design savvy homeowners are aware that a modern or contemporary design has more to do with the functionality and use of the space than with the final (outlook) of the room.  The main focus in remodeling or designing a kitchen nowadays is about planning and making the right choices to make life in a kitchen more enjoyable and productive.  The pictures below show some images of what a modern kitchen design looks like today.

Five Characteristics of Modern Kitchen Design

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