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Brie Williams, styling by Matthew Gleason 1Painted Floor
David Hillegas “The best way to express color and pattern in a kitchen is with a painted floor,” says designer Heather Chadduck. “I’ve always been inspired by those in Bunny Mellon’s homes and wanted to do something similar.” To get the look, try a floor stencil (cuttingedgestencils.com), then give it instant age by using a palm sander to remove some paint. Coat with polyurethane.
RELATED: 20+ Brilliant Ideas for Painted Floors
2Bifold Windows
KARYN MILLET Bifold windows (lacantinadoors.com) above the kitchen sink fully connect the indoors and out. Outside the windows, a bar-height terrazzo counter extends the kitchen's entertaining and dining space and serves as the small kitchen's work space. Meanwhile, a couple of wood chairs left as trash in an alleyway put homeowner Raili Clasen on the hunt for more mismatched pairs, all which she gave a uniform look with a very California appropriate avocado-toned green hue.
RELATED: See more of Raili's California cottage here.
Get the Look:
Chair Paint Color: Avocado by Sherwin-Williams
3Classic Country Color Combo
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4Open Fronted Cabinets
MARTA XOCHILT PEREZ Homeowners Nora and Doug O'Leary host lots of guests at their Wisconsin cabin. To make everyone feel more at home and make hosting a little easier, the couple chose to install their cabinets without doors inviting guests to help themselves. “The idea was to avoid people asking where things are,” Nora says. “It’s all right there.” Beadboard cabinets, soapstone countertops, and handmade terra-cotta tiles set on the diagonal add to the vintage cottage vibe.
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Cabinetry Paint Color: Phillipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore
5A Pretty Eating Bar
David Tsay, styling by Becki Griffin Courtney and Ashley Robertson artfully outfitted their Texas kitchen with materials that are pretty but not precious. For example, soft gray concrete countertops pair well with limed oak barstools upholstered in an indoor-outdoor fabric. Reclaimed beams frame the inviting gathering spot and tie in to the other wood details in the kitchen.
Get the Look:
Stool Fabric: For similar, try “Ticking Indigo” by Bella Dura.
RELATED: To find some reclaimed wood for your home, check out 6 Best Places to Find or Buy Reclaimed Wood Near You.
6Bistro Shelving
Annie Schlechter Give a white kitchen the look of a French bistro with floor-to-ceiling subway tile (choose a dark grout) and bistro-style open shelving.
SHOP FRENCH BISTRO SHELVING
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7Stone Range Hood
DANA GALLAGHER Mixed materials—an eye-catching stone range hood, soapstone countertops, subway tile, reclaimed beams, Douglas fir cabinets, and rush barstools— reinforce a collected aesthetic.
RELATED: See more of this cozy cabin here.
8Hardworking Prep Area
Annie Schlechter Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell of Beekman 1802 recently renovated their 200-year-old farmhouse giving the kitchen old-meets-new results. Tucked away behind the fireplace, they created a hardworking prep area that houses recessed shelves to keep ingredients within arm’s reach. The hanging collection of copper pots ensures the practical merges with the pretty.
RELATED: See more of their kitchen here.
SHOP POT RACKS
9Creative Wall Storage
ANNIE SCHLECHTER, styling by Matthew Gleason A peg board (painted a sunny yellow) keeps tools at the ready and creates smart storage. Butcher block countertops from Ikea warm up the otherwise white kitchen.
SHOP PEGBOARD PANELS
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10Skirted Sink
LAUREY W. GLENN Achieve ultimate farmhouse-chic status with a sink skirt in a patterned fabric that looks vintage and sweet.
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11Blue-Stained Cabinets
Annie Schlechter To give the turquoise blue cabinets a slightly weathered look, Jolie Sikes-Smith (one half of the Junk Gypsy sister duo) first coated the them with blue interior oil stain, then used a rag to apply and partially rub off a layer of Provincial Wood Finish stain by Minwax. "Embrace color," says Jolie. "Just because kitchens are utilitarian rooms doesn't mean they should be quiet, sterile, or boring."
RELATED: Learn more about Jolie's kitchen here.
12Floating Shelves
Brie Williams, styling by Matthew Gleason Homeowner Kay Stanley installed a pot rack above the sink for easy access to cast-iron skillets and other kitchen accessories. Above a pair of simple floating wood shelves hold antique finds such as stoneware, breadboards, whiskey jugs, and a collection of Native American baskets.
RELATED: Tour more of Kay's North Carolina cabin here.
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13A Pass-Through Bar
DUSTIN HALLECK A pass-through bar connects indoors and out making for easy entertaining. It makes a great casual spot to grab breakfast too!
SHOP WHITE METAL BARSTOOLS
14A Cozy Breakfast Nook
DAVID TSAY 15Blue and White Cabinets
David Hillegas To give air to this itty-bitty kitchen, the designer painted the lower cabinets a happy blue hue but matched the upper cabinets to the light wall color.
SHOP BLUE AND WHITE PLATES
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16An Antique Work Island
DAVID A. LAND An old printing press work table is now a one-of-a-kind kitchen island in designer Hadley Wiggins-Marin's Long Island kitchen. Shallow drawers that once held type pages now house cooking utensils.
RELATED: Tour all of Hadley's farmhouse here.
SHOP BREAD BOARDS
17Unconventional Cabinetry
CHRISTOPHER DIBBLE Lacquered plywood is an unusual material for kitchen cabinets. Normally matte, the lacquer finish gives a great shine and makes them wipeable. Brass hardware, modern lighting, marble countertops, and a creative backsplash complete the unique design.
18Clever Hardware
Rikki Snyder Think outside the box when it comes to hardware. Vintage lover Jeannette Fristoe swapped out her drawers' store-bought pulls for repurposed silver spoons and forks.
RELATED: Tour all of Jeannette's antique-filled bungalow here.
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19Eye-Catching Backsplash
Diana Paulson, styled by Jennifer Berno DeCleene Encaustic tile really pops in this kitchen along with a cool blue island topped with easy-to-clean quartz countertops. Tractor-seat barstools, wood cabinets, and a wood ceiling add warmth to the open layout.
SHOP FIESTA WARE
20Overscale Pendant Lights
Eric Piasecki Instead of a standard cabinetry island, a built-in marble-top table anchors this kitchen by architectural firm Historical Concepts and interior designer Barbara Westbrook. A pair of bold-colored oversize pendants hang overhead.
RELATED: Tour a tour of the rest of this dreamy farmhouse here.
SHOP COPPER COOKWARE
Amy Mitchell is the managing editor at Country Living and VERANDA. She writes about a wide range of topics, including homes and lifestyle content.
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