Kitchens That'll Make You Want to Redo Yours

Make It Feel Extra Homey

Just because your kitchen doesn't get a ton of natural light doesn't mean it can't have a sunny disposition. The cheerful yellow wallpaper in?Shavonda Gardner's kitchen proves it. Featuring unlacquered copper pots, soapstone counters that quickly patina, and a simple central dining table instead of a kitchen island, the kitchen's lived-in atmosphere instantly makes anyone who enters feel right at home.

Place Extra Chairs in Low-Traffic Corners

If the space is small, play around with fun?wallpaper. Something with a little sheen will make the room gleam... even if you haven't gotten to the dishes in, uh, a?while.?Sheila Bridges?also opted for a complementary fabric on these accent chairs to enhance the blues throughout and tucked them in a low-traffic corner for convenience.

Use Statement Fabric for Seating

Designer Kristin Fine gave her classic farmhouse a modern twist with glossy zellige tiles on the walls, Calacatta marble from ABC Stone on the counters, and vintage opaline pendants, black flush mounts, and vintage stools reupholstered in a mossy Pierre Frey fabric. The exposed beams maintain the countryside roots of the home and the pale green tones honor the forest views outside.

Start With One Accent Piece

This kitchen was designed around the homeowners's inherited ceramic collection. She told designer Andy Beers of?Ore Studios?that she wanted the blue midcentury serve ware and tableware to anchor the entire space, so they mixed in open cubbies and added splashes of red for a vibrant yet straightforward color palette.

Remodel Cabinet Uppers to Optimize Storage

If your kitchen wall is lined with windows, consider adding a pretty treatment that doesn't totally block the light, like cafe curtains, and make sure your lower cabinets can take care of most of the storage needs. This way, you can forgo lining the wall with uppers. Instead, install one strategic column.?Heidi Caillier?customized the open shelves for cookbooks, plates, drinkware, and even artwork.

Consider the Whole Home

Designer Nicole Dohmen of?Atelier ND?only set one rule when embarking on this kitchen remodel: “No more pink!” The rest of the home is dominated by rosy hues, so to prevent it from taking over the kitchen while still ensuring flow with the surrounding rooms, so went with earthy tones on the cabinets. Violet still makes an appearance in the Calacatta marble counter and backsplash zellige tiles, and a dusty blush tone veils the ceiling.

Paint Faux Floor Tiles

Hang cafe curtains for a sweet, playful feel and a touch of privacy without totally blocking light, and then use a matching wallpaper or fabric to line glass-enclosed cabinets for cohesion and hidden storage.?Kevin Isbell?brought the blue and cream print on his to life by painting the floors a fun, checked pattern.

Take Inspiration from Professional Kitchens

Super-sleek yet also cozy, this kitchen designed by?Studio DIAA?blends farmhouse elements, like rustic wooden stools and blond shiplap ceilings, with more industrial materials for a balanced whole. The skylight along with the task pendant allows for optimal light while cooking.

Lean Into Eclecticism

This kitchen by?Romanek Design Studio?proves that balance is everything. The dark, moody tile walls, sleek backsplash, and stainless steel appliances assert an undeniably glam aesthetic while the wood and brass tones ground the space and give it that classic California warmth. The bohemian runner also adds just enough color and fun.

Bounce Light With Dramatic Black Tiles

Designed by?Nanette Brown, this striking kitchen is covered in glossy black subway tiles. Not only does that make all the surfaces super easy to clean, but it also helps bounce light and creates a cozy mood to really make the most of the small galley kitchen.

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