Now that we are gearing up to start our renovation, I am having to seriously think about making design decisions (oh the pressure), whereas up to now I have just been dreaming about them and procrastinating about committing to any one thing. So I have been going through my inspiration folders trying to narrow things down according to the following categories:
1. those which I absolutely cannot live without, ie marble countertops
2. those which I really, really want but could probably live without ie walk in pantry
3. those which would be nice to have, but not life or death ie dishwasher drawers
4. and those I can probably forgo this time, but only if absolutely necessary ie second sink
Here's the list of finalists in the ALL WHITE kitchen department.....
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| Bakes and Company |
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| via Traditional Home |
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| via Style at Home |
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via House Beautiful
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| Bakes and Company |
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| Brandon Barre |
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| via Home Beautiful |
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| Molly Frey Design |
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| Ashlee Raubach Photography |
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| Robert Stiles via Traditional Home |
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| Christopher Peacock |
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| Randall Ridless via Elle Decor |
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| Steven Gambrel via House Beautiful |
Now whilst I had always planned on having an all white kitchen, you know the drill....white cabinets, Carrara marble benchtop, glass fronted cupboards, trio of overhead lamps, chrome tapware and drawer pulls, marble splashback tiles, SS freestanding cooker, dark timber floors....my research has opened my eyes to an alternative, and one which I find myself increasingly drawn to - that is, the introduction of colour (gasp!).
So, here are the finalists in the A TOUCH OF COLOUR kitchen department:
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| via Traditional Home |
Love love love this. Love the patterned tiled floor, the soapstone island benchtop, grey cabinetry, marble benchtops, stainless steel hood and appliances, and that amazing diamond pattern stainless steel splashback. Not to mention little details like the hanging light, tapware and hinges. Just a gorgeous combination of colours, textures, materials and patterns. I'm almost convinced.
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| via Elle Decor |
Subtle I know, but the soapstone benchtops and exposed beam do give it a lift.
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| Skye Kirby |
Yes, hardly noticeable I agree, but the dark timber island and black granite benchtops ground it and give it some oomph.
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| via House of Turquoise |
Beautiful pale blue cabinets give this simple and classic kitchen a real lift. And that splashback - wow.
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| Martha Stewart |
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| via Max and Isabella Rooms |
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| Marco Meneguzzi |
That amazing dark stained timber island is a knock-out and makes that otherwise simple and plain kitchen and absolute showstopper!
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| Michelle Workman via Veranda |
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| Martha Stewart via Nest Egg |
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| via VT Interiors |
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So there it is - home renovation quandary # 1. Although I have to say I am favouring the introduction of some colour. What the heck - live on the edge! I'll post about the details a little later this week.
What do you prefer - all white or a splash of colour?
All absolutley gorgeous, and you can't go wrong with white - classic and timeless, HOWEVER, I do love the subtle colour in the other kitchens - makes them feel a bit more like a room than a kitchen, and might be a bit more noice, different, unuwshal?
ReplyDeleteI agree. Check out www.provincialkitchens.com.au - some nice stuff there and local too.
ReplyDeleteI don't even know where to begin that is nothing short of amazing! I love the countertops, and the color for the cabinets is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice. I have been trying to redo my kitchen with Marble Countertops .
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