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We are in the market for a new kitchen this year. It’s going to be a huge relief to finally get rid of the ancient cabinets, cracked floor tiles and crazy layout. I’ll try to record the process here and will get the first few ‘before’ shots up soon. Meantime, I’m at the inspiration-collecting stage. I know I want a streamlined white kitchen but I don’t want it to look too clinical. So I plan to introduce some warm wood tones, probably in the flooring since that will also provide continuity with the adjoining rooms. And, you know me, a little bit of sparkle wouldn’t go amiss either… Anyway, here are some of the images currently fueling the creative process…
This one doesn’t have the wood floors, only a wood countertop. But the open shelves are great. Via Eloisa & Abelard.
This is one spectacular kitchen, via Design Manifest. Probably not exactly what I’m looking for as it has no wood at all and uses Shaker-style cabinets. But I do like the steel (or is it zinc?) doors.
This is a very streamlined kitchen but still manages to incorporate warmth with the taupe walls and pendant lights. I’m not looking for glossy cabinets, but they do reflect the light beautifully here. Via Living Etc.
This one has a much more organic feel with open shelves and wood-framed doors. Stepping out onto a deck with a pool wouldn’t be bad either…! Via Coco and Kelley.
Another lovely light kitchen, which shows how well the white cabinets look against the flooring. Via Desire to Inspire.
This wall of cabinets is cute, but it’s the wide drawers that really appeal here. Photo by Per Magnus Persson.
What a great mix of old (herringbone flooring and cornicing) and new (lots of horizontal lines, wide drawers and the Moooi Random light fixture). Via this photostream.
Now I’m probably not going to end up with a Bulthaup kitchen, but if I did, I’d like it to be this one.
This kitchen mixes materials very effectively. The Carrera marble makes a stunning backdrop to those open shelves. I’m also a big fan of the ‘waterfall’ countertops down the side of the island. From Canadian House and Home.
Not a fan of the flooring or the countertops here, but the chandelier light fixture adds just the right amount of sparkle. Also from Canadian House and Home.
Ok, this isn’t exactly a kitchen, but I do love the combination of white chairs and vintage wood table. By Vicente Wolf.
The last two are via Houzz. Lots to love about this kitchen: the unique hood, the little floating block shelves on the backsplash, the high stools, the mini pendants over the island.
More beautiful Carrera marble, dark wood floors and some striking glass pendants.
No doubt there will be many more twists and turns in this particular design journey, so watch this space…
I just love these unusual tables (if you can call them that) by Italian designer, Giancarlo Zema (found via here).
This innovative collection is called ‘Bright Woods’ because they’re lit from within by LED lights. That’s right, those white stripes are fabulous, glowing streams of light, set against the most gorgeously smooth and tactile, polished wood. They look like something straight off the set of Avatar. Here’s what they look like without the light.
I think they’re beautiful either way. While they probably wouldn’t work in my Edwardian house (!), I have to say that I find them irresistible. Perhaps that’s because they look like over-sized chocolate swirls! Or maybe I’m drawn to alien life-forms as furniture? Either way, they’re definitely unique.
On these cold winter days, we look for ways to make our homes more cozy and inviting. Perhaps that’s why I’m drawn at the moment to images of spaces with lots of wood. I’m particularly attracted to warm woods with lots of texture. Even better if they have that sheen that comes from years of careful polishing. From individual pieces to entire walls and floors in beautiful wood, here are some of the images that have grabbed my attention lately.
The entire house in this post via Automatism is stunning, but this image appealed particularly. (Come to think of it, that’s probably because it looks so similar to my blog banner!)
I think this is my all-time favorite look: warm wood, neutral colors, white ceramics and a bit of sparkle. Via Smart Alec.
Love, love the idea of a stairway entirely in chunky wood. But I have to admit this image makes me want to shrief in a grandmotherly way: watch your footing in those socks, dear! Via Seen and Said.
These giant armoires are just beautiful. Via Bloesem.
A unique spin on the traditional wooden kitchen cabinet. This looks like it comes straight from an apothecary shop. Via Katy Elliott from the book Restoring a House in the City.
That piano is stunning and I love the organic shapes of the coffee table and Danish chair. By Amy Lau Design.
A really beautiful polished wood piece can bring all the pattern you need to a room. From Thomas O’Brien’s apartment, via Habitually Chic.
I love the quiet simplicity of this space. Via Make my Day.
Ok, this one is as much about the chair, pendant light and wallpaper as it is about the wood cabinet. Via Houzz.
I’m sure many enjoyable evenings have been spent round this table over the years. Via Decorology.
There’s something magical about the combination of white, silver, wood and glass in an interior. The effect is both ethereal and grounded. I think it’s one of my favorite looks. So I was excited to discover British photographer Mark Scott‘s portfolio online, which captures this mix beautifully.
I also love his lifestyle photos, which have a very different vibe. They include some gorgeous outdoor dining tables (and you know I’m partial to garden dining rooms!), fit for an idyllic summer party.
All photos via Mark Scott’s web site.
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