Hello my friends. As you now know we’ve got our kitchen guttered out and there’s no turning back – we are amongst the biggest renovating project our our lives ;) I’ve put together these photos as inspiration to represent my thoughts and plans for this kitchen. I think a Pinterest account would have helped to do this (soon soon) but this was just really fun to visually arrange my decorating ideas thus far. So I’ve had a wishlist for a while – not all of it made it, and some items might still get crossed off the list. But for now – everything is going pretty well….
For a long time I’ve dreamed of a clean white kitchen, with a modern crisp black and white feel with a hint of rustic natural woods. A little vintage here and there would get thrown in with the accents to create a timeless feel. And a bunch of fresh cut tulips from the garden in bright pink or yellow would occasionally appear on the new kitchen island – or maybe peonies – or whatever else the season brings into the garden.
Yes a white kitchen. If you knew me, you’d know it was not because I’m afraid of colour. I’ve lived with a lot of colour and I have a rainbow of it in my closet. I use it and work with it daily and still plan on bringing it into my kitchen – -but just hints of it. I love changing things around often and want my kitchen to be this empty canvas where I can re-accessorize in the accents, art, and teaboxes to reenergize the room depending on season or mood. Also, as a designer, I’ve learned that I have a need to surround myself with neutrals when I’m at home, just being or working. A clean, neutral, blank-canvas kitchen that is timeless and beautiful will make me the most happy each and every morning.
What are your thoughts on this look? Do you have some suggestions, tips or ideas? Please share ;)
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yes, i adore my colourful kitchen. it’s warm and inviting and functional. if i were to make a wishlist, it would look an awful lot like yours. i love that crisp, clean, open look with warm accents. i would worry about wood floors… but that’s just me, concerned about wear and tear (there is a lot of that here!). i don’t know what i’d suggest though. can’t wait to see your progress on this!! invite me over for a cuppa when you’re done ;)
Thanks Ana ;)
I know what you mean about the kitchen floor being wood – we are still undecided at this point – but it seems like now it would be more cost effective and easier to just go with the same floor throughout the living room and kitchen – the place is not that big so it will get unified better – we need to replace the living room vinyl flooring as well because we took out a closet and that needs to be patched up….. long story short – there are more pros than cons for the wooden floor in the kitchen at this time – unless things change…. we still have NOT purchased anything ;) lol
Sooooo, how do you like your coffee??? ;)
The Aga!!?? Yes please! I love so many of the things you’ve shown. White is just so perfect since you can change it up so easily with accessories if you get tired of it. Looking forward to seeing what you do.
Thanks Holly ;)
The Aga is sooo not going to happen – I like the photo and kept it in there but that whole kitchen reno will be less expensive than an aga range! ha ha ;)
So purty! I know your kitchen is going to be wonderful!
Thanks Angela ;)
I’m so nervous…. ;)
Oh gosh, I am in LOVE with every single picture. I have been slowly working on getting all things white in my apartment. It’s so soothing and clean and fresh looking. I hope you get your dream kitchen!!! :)
some day you’ll have all those things on the dream list. I especially love the pictures with the rustic elements. And that stove? You must.
[...] The kitchen still isn’t fully finished but it’s fully functional we are really enjoying it. We are still waiting for shelving, accessorizing and stools ~ hm… I don’t think we’ll make it before Christmas – but it’s OK – this was never a ‘rush’ job. I do hope you like the little glimpse – isn’t it very similar to my inspiration post? [...]
Hello there! i LOVE your kitchen inspiration photos. Could you tell me where to find the 6th one down the list. It is exactly what we are looking for – and i would like to source the pendants as well as hold onto the open shelving ideas , abundance of windows etc.
Thanks so much
Betsy