kitchen ideas

Some kitchens impress with dramatic renovations and the latest design trends. Others are memorable precisely because they resist them. Today’s historic kitchen is full of the craftsmanship that gives an older home its soul. Decor is purposely kept to a minimum to let the woodwork shine. (All photos by Clay Banks.) Letting the Original Woodwork…

Finding the perfect balance between cozy charm and contemporary design can be a challenge. But this modern farmhouse kitchen proves you truly can have the best of both worlds. By mixing graphic focal points, architectural details, and clean-lined millwork, it creates a cozy, hard-working family hub. (All photos by Clay Banks.) Keep reading for the…

There’s something wonderfully calming about a kitchen that doesn’t try too hard to make a statement. This beautiful green and cream kitchen creates interest through a thoughtful combination of warm cabinetry and handcrafted-looking tile. The result is a kitchen that feels fresh and inviting while still having timeless character. (All photos courtesy of istock.com/Alexander Nevmerzhitsky.)…

There’s something especially appealing about a kitchen that doesn’t look as though it arrived all at once. Instead of perfectly matched cabinets, an unfitted kitchen feels as though it has evolved over time. An old cupboard might sit beside painted cabinetry, a worktable becomes an island, and a freestanding hutch provides storage while adding the…

Today I’m so happy to share the Massachusetts coastal kitchen that belongs to my friend and fellow blogger, Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies. Danielle has made recent minor updates to her kitchen. I love that the room keeps the integrity of her home’s age intact.   Rich wood floors and white painted cabinets set the…

We’ve been talking about how wallpaper is making its appearance once again, and today we’ll see how pretty it looks in a fresh, white, beach style kitchen. Lots of windows provide sunny appeal and leave you feeling like you should be whipping up a healthy salad before heading outdoors for a nature walk.   You…

As the holiday season approaches, most of us will enjoy a cozy kitchen for our creative culinary tasks. It’s colder and darker outside, and the warmth of a kitchen becomes conducive to baking and whipping up our favorite comfort food recipes. When I think of a cozy kitchen, I tend to gravitate toward English style…

When you live in an old house, storage is a highly-prized commodity. In the good old days, homes were taxed on their number of rooms. Closets were counted as a room so many older houses have as few closets as possible to help keep real estate taxes down. We have one closet in our house…

I know, I know. Most people think that all-white kitchens are cold-looking, not warm. But I think this white Scandinavian kitchen will convince you that there is such a thing as “warm white” when it comes to interior spaces. After all, even light bulbs are defined by the type of white light they produce, from…

Today I’ve got a cheery, Scandinavian cottage style kitchen to share with you! When I came across this beauty it felt so homey and casual. It’s not perfection – instead, it looks lived in and loved. It’s the type of kitchen where homemade meals taste their best because you know a lot of love went…

Hello friends! I have a special kitchen to share with you today – it’s a cabin style kitchen that belongs to my friend Dawn who blogs at Creative Cain Cabin. She was one of the first bloggers I ever started following and she’s also part of our cozy living team that posts about cozy stuff…