13 Jan 2012

My favourite kitchens

I have had a call of help from my lovely friend Jannelle of Heart Felt blog to help her with her kitchen renovation. I'm so excited my mind is buzzing with ideas! I just had to share some of my all time fav kitchens with you :)

In picking these kitchens I have realised they fall into three main catagories:

Country Simplicity

Isn't this stone bench & butlers sink incredible
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Country chic, lovely big drawers with half moon handles
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love the colour at the back of the cupboards, makes everything pop
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these sliding cupboards are a triumph
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everything is working here, a beautiful juxtaposition of styles & textures
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wonderful mix of built ins & freestanding pieces gives this kitchen such character
image via Living Etc

A cleverly disguised range hood becomes a beautiful kitchen feature
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Subway tiles add great texture & colour pops in cupboards is a great touch
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I'm a sucker for a cool white/grey marble top
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love the mediterranean feel of this simple s& very chic kitchen
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beautiful simple & stylish - lovely cupboard colour
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White & wood! Love the tongue & groove walls + the butlers sink
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Beautiful simple kitchen lovely table & chairs
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I like this kitchen so much I had to feature it twice!
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another simple beauty from Plain English Kitchens

Elegant Modern
Great use of simple shelving & beautiful accessories
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stunning simple chic, with an amazing marble table & classic wishbone chairs
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an incredible copper island bench, makes this kitchen into a work of art
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simple, modern chic, you would need to be very tidy but I think it would be worth it!
Beautiful light from the skylight above.
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Classic styling in a modern industrial setting works beautifully
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this kitchen perfectly illustrates that simple can be very stylish & great accessories go along way
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Vintage Pretty
Such a sweet kitchen, great use of inexpensive open shelves for display
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The pretty aqua bench top is a lovely contrast against the white & the pops of colour add alot of fun
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Clever use of colour - the wall colour in the hall becomes the floor & table colour in an otherwise white space - lovely
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A pretty & inexpensive kitchen is so pretty with colour & vintage accessories
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The same kitchen is simple & quiet with less
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Had my first kitchen consultation with Jannelle last night, we made great progress & have come up with some exciting solutions; watch this space for more updates!

6 comments:

  1. I know a really good joiner who does perks ;o) and since he was a chef in a previous life he's quite helpful with layout stuff too.....

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  2. sounds good, can you email the details?

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  3. Gorgeous inspiration!
    I love the 'Country simplicity' categorey best, thought as a typical Swede I also like to add some high-tech & modern twists to this seemingly timeless & traditional base.

    I also fell hard for the no 5 in the 'Elegant Modern' section.. Yum yum fo that one too! :)

    Thanks for stopping by today and congratulations on deciding on a detox. Best of luck! I'd love to hear how it goes and which programme you follow.

    x Charlotta
    Space for Inspiration

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  4. Such a yummy group of images Vanya, I think I fall into the Elegant Modern these days. Or I will when MOTH rips the guts out of our current c1972 nightmare. Lovely to hear from you!
    Millie xx

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  5. Thanks Charlotta, lovely to hear from you, thanks for popping by :)

    I LOVE no. 5 in elegant modern too, perfect classic simplicity.

    I'm doing a gall bladder cleanse that has been recommended by my medical herbalist, it sounds like a full on my very good flush! Will start soon..... :)

    V x

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  6. oh Millie a kitchen transformation sounds very exciting! Have you got any before kitchen pics? Is that the next project? The rooms you have done are incredible!

    V x

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Thanks for commenting it really makes my day :)