These creative kitchens are sure to inspire.
There are many different types of kitchens in the South.
Some arewhite kitchenswith subway tiles, brass accents, and Carrera marble countertops.
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Some kitchens are colorful and bold with wooden counter tops, bright blue cabinetry, and polished nickel accents.
Others are more modern kitchens with polished chrome and funkylight fixtures.
Early German settlers would have used Texas limestone inside and out, she says.
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In this kitchen, a large antique French white oak table was used in lieu of a traditional island.
In this kitchen, the length and height of one wall is covered withPopham Designssea glass-colored Goa tile.
Its a functional move too because the tile protects a hard-working wall from cooking chaos.
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Practicality also dictated the lighting.
In this Richmond, Virginia, home, a custom zinc-and-brass hood gives the space a European-feel.
A pair of Visual Comfort & Co. pendants mimic the custom hood’s brass detailing.
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This also makes it easy for guests of all agest to access kitchen essentials.
To do this, she kept a very natural color palette to highlight some of the original wood.
A ceramic subway-tile backsplash and sleek marble countertops complete the monochromatic look.
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Open shelving holds everyday basics; lower cabinets store pots and pans.
I think kitchens should feel very clean, she says.
I dont like to have a lot going on.
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The deep farmhouse sink tucked below the windows is both practical and pretty.
it’s possible for you to do just about anything in a big sink!
Set flower arrangements in there, or bathe your dog, suggests the designer.
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She enhanced the original range andbrick hoodby installing wooden corbels ordered from Van Dykes Restorers beneath the hood.
The smooth transition to the wall and countertop makes a big difference, she says.
However, fast-forward 50 years and this space was in major need of an update.
Two Visual Comfort & Co. pendants mimic the custom hood’s brass strapping.Credit:DANE TASHIMA; Styling: PAGE MULLINS
“We loved the size and basic layout, but everything else had to go,” Jessica says.
Matte white Cafe appliances finish the space with a custom look.
Keep It Original
Windows in the kitchen open to the central hallway and reflect original dogtrot architecture.
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Vintage Vibes
A small but efficient island holds refrigerator drawers and a bookcase for cookbooks.
At the end sits an antique tea table where the couple eats breakfast.
Ready To Celebrate
Designer James Farmer has an entertaining-friendly approach to holidaydecorations in the kitchen.
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Create holiday vignettes in your windows to keep counters clear for party prep.
“I don’t need all the gadgets.
I just wanted something that we could really use.”
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The island is paintedFarrow & Ball’s Green Blue, No.
Two sets of open mahogany shelves deliver custom furniture-like details among crisp white lines.
She painted the original wood-paneled walls bright white (PPG’s Delicate White, PPG1001-1).
“I like to use Charlie’s grand- mother’s silver teapots as flower vases and vessels around the house,” says Williams.Credit:Brie Williams
“you might use art to make a kitchen feel a bit more lived-in,” she says.
Cabinets paintedBenjamin Moore’s Alabaster, OC-129, unlacquered brass hardware, andCirca Lighting jar pendantsset the scene.
Miller transformed a dark and cramped kitchen with an open floor plan and plenty of natural light.
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“The lines and millwork are simpler, but the playful palette enlivens those ‘old’ bones.”
Allison kept the decor simple and white to stick to the strict timetable of the renovation.
What was her best time-saving move?
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Ordering a readymade island from Wayfair that looked similar to her cabinets and topping it with Carrara marble.
Overhead, she added interest to the ceiling with beaded board.
The entire home has as a calming, laid-back feel, which carries over to the kitchen.
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A local craftsperson built and stained them a honey-blond hue that complements the floors.
Designer Marie Flanigan helped blend classic farmhouse style with a contemporary touch.
Designer Allison Elebash was trusted with bridging new and old within the home’s interiors.
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The final product is light and modern with a touch of retro whimsy.
Designer Jessica Stambaugh managed to balance classic taste with modern colors and touches.
The Family Hangout
Designer Tori Rubinson helped a circa-1935 Fort Worth Colonial get back to its roots.
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All-Natural
Designer Phoebe Howard took charge of our 2013 Nashville Idea House at Fontanel.
In the kitchen, nature-inspired green hues and shiplap walls make for a cozy encounter.
Clark covered the banquette cushion in a splatterwork fabric as a nod to Hadley.
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The white kitchen feels fresh and modern.
To contrast with the gridlike effect of the tiled walls, McLaughlin dreamed up a curved vent hood.
Additional intrigue is provided by dramaticVisual Comfortpendants.
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The window seat fabric and window shades bring both color and pattern.
“We were always standing up at the island to eat dinner,” she says.
She installed a blue-gray tiled wall for texture and statement lanterns over the island.
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It can’t seem starkit needs to be a nice warm white."
And in case you haven’t heard, skirted sinks are back in a big way.
“I love that this scheme is simultaneously casual and glam, classic and fresh,” she says.
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Creating a home that felt “Western style” was an important part of the project.
The countertops and backsplash are made of Alberene Soapstone quarried in Schuyler, Virginia.
Woven rattan pendants and stools bring in a little bit of the beach.
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“The interiors should nod to the locale and be light and comfortablewith a bit of beachy cheekiness.”
The free-flowing kitchen is a beautiful example of that ethos.
Their main must-have in the kitchen was a large island where grandkids could gather.
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Windows and doors stay open all the time, particularly in the kitchen.
“The inspiration for the kitchen came from Huriyali, a local juice bar.
TheClay Imports tilereminds me of the Caribbean; the glossy finish looks like water in certain lighting.
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It’s one of my favorite moments in my home,” Meissner says.
Gorgeous In Green
For our 50thanniversary Idea House in 2016, one designer simply wouldn’t do.
We brought together a team of five designing minds to make a one-of-a-kind home.
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The piece de resistance is the Country French drop-leaf table, found at a local antiques store.
Well-chosen accents of red, chartreuse, and turquoise stand out from the subdued backdrop without interrupting the calm.
The marble-and-iron table also doubles as an island work surface.
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Burst Of Citrus
A burst of citrus is a surefire way to add energy.
A simple design with pops of green brings out the brighter side of this Arkansas kitchen.
To accommodate the wall of windows, the homeowner fit all the appliances under the countertops.
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When an entire home is one open space, it’s important to limit materials for a cohesive look.
All the walls are plaster, and new birch plywood was laid on the floors and living room ceiling.
Glitz And Glamour
This sleek, all-white space is spiced up with brass accents and vintage pieces.
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A single long, white shelf replaces open cabinetry and keeps dishes right at hand.
The source for this sought-after material came about when the homeowner dismantled a nearby collapsing farmhouse.
Warm And Whimsical
Nothing adds vintage, cottage appeal to a space like beaded board.
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Pair with warm wood, dusty green, and crisp white to complete the look.
Ranch Revival
Plenty of wood and old pottery keep this sleek kitchen’s vibe down-to-earth.
Nod To Nautical
Clean white floors complement the cabinetry and island in this kitchen.
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A minimal number of upper cabinets keeps the space open.
The shelves display plain white dishware against a wall of deep royal blue tile.
The stainless steel appliances and large hanging light fixtures over the island call to mind metal boat fittings.
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All white walls, cabinets, and countertops also make the space seem bigger.
Classic Comeback
Southern meets Swedish in the kitchen with blue gingham fabric and whimsical carved-wood pulls.
Reflective Nature
Benjamin Moore’s Galapagos Green in high-gloss oil coats the kitchen ceiling.
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The beautiful surrounding lake views are mimicked by the color palette in this nature-inspired kitchen.
Hammered metal pendant lights and newly refinished wood floors are a nice counterpoint to the mainly white space.
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