kitchen
Play with a trio Mix up a selection of greens to create depth in your design. Here, forest-green tiles mingle happily with a sage dining set and a pale pistachio wall. To find compatible shades, try picking three from a paint colour card. Try them out on sheets of paper, and tape them on different walls and surfaces around your kitchen to see how each looks in the light and how well they work together.
blue and green
somehow I like this......
Black and white is a classic color combination for a kitchen, but I always root for the introduction of a third color to bump up the fab factor. This palette is so crisp and fresh, it would work in any style of kitchen.
sloping roof!
cute racks!
Above the couch hangs a postcard rack with a collection of inspirational quotes and pretty illustrations. “It’s a budget-friendly alternative to art, and it enables me to frequently change postcards,”
Fill a variety of vintage decanters with water and then submerge Spanish moss, sprigs of rosemary or stems of orchids in them. Group them together interspersed with candles for a magical, apothecary-style setting
between the new part of the home and the original brickwork. The superstrong structural glass is welded to the house for a sturdy construction.
a shelf built into the usually-bare backsplash can hold cooking items that might otherwise take up room on shelves or counters.
For sinks that are on the small side, consider an articulated faucet. It can bend out of the way to accommodate large pots and dishes. Mount on the wall to take up even less space on your counter.
interesting extending counter-top = a bit like lou has but not as attractive!!
"I really love the crisp whiteness of the kitchen walls, but it was feeling too white when it was all done," Dana says. "This painting adds a perfect counterpoint to the whiteness by acting as a colorful — not to mention my favorite — focal point."
“I added the shelves on either side of the refrigerator area, because you have to get creative with storage in houses of this size," she says. "The unexpected bonus is that the books add color and visual interest. They act as art.”
colour scheme!
Over-the-Range Microwave What it is: In over-the-range microwaves, the microwave and range hood are one unit. Some of these units vent, while others only recirculate air. These units are around 24 to 30 inches wide and are shallower than full-size built-in microwaves. The shallow size means they can be installed above the cooking surface without causing you to hit your head every time you lean forward to mix the tomato sauce. Variations: Most of these microwaves are designed to go over a 30-inch range or cooktop and may come with trim pieces to make them look wider. Recirculation and vented options are both available. If it's a vented model, check the wattage and CFMs (cubic feet per minute) on the hood to make sure you're getting the right one for your needs. When to use: If you're limited on space in your kitchen, this is a good bet. Stylewise, it tends to looks better in an apartment or condo than a single-family home. If you've got the space, I recommend installing a stand-alone exhaust fan or hood and putting the microwave in another location. From a design perspective, hoods command a presence and look more substantial over a range than a microwave-hood combo. Plus, micro...
Over-the-Range Microwave What it is: In over-the-range microwaves, the microwave and range hood are one unit. Some of these units vent, while others only recirculate air. These units are around 24 to 30 inches wide and are shallower than full-size built-in microwaves. The shallow size means they can be installed above the cooking surface without causing you to hit your head every time you lean forward to mix the tomato sauce. Variations: Most of these microwaves are designed to go over a 30-inch range or cooktop and may come with trim pieces to make them look wider. Recirculation and vented options are both available. If it's a vented model, check the wattage and CFMs (cubic feet per minute) on the hood to make sure you're getting the right one for your needs. When to use: If you're limited on space in your kitchen, this is a good bet. Stylewise, it tends to looks better in an apartment or condo than a single-family home. If you've got the space, I recommend installing a stand-alone exhaust fan or hood and putting the microwave in another location. From a design perspective, hoods command a presence and look more substantial over a range than a microwave-hood combo. Plus, micro...
Trim kits are available from most microwave manufacturers, but you can also purchase after-market kits online for a good price.
Microwaves over built-in ovens look best when they appear to be the same width as the oven below it, which is why you may need a larger trim kit.
dividers for wraps!
This one can hold 75 to 100 pounds, and adjustable pegs let you easily fit in all your breakables.
spice storage!
I might use this instead of having a one-piece stove....or... where 'stove' is now. It would give lots of extra benchtop space
"Having storage on the doors and inside keeps everything organized and within easy reach.
pocket to the side
brilliant - like the bathroom in fitzroy!
unusual utensil storge
paint tiles black?
over window - curve?
could easily do this!
Fab!
window -- and distressed c'bd. _one at rutth's? for kitchen?
could be a revolution in mine
funtional
height may be used in old doorway?
the top shelf is wider!!! Clutter-free kitchen While open shelving is aesthetically pleasing, it can be tricky to keep such an open area neat. Adding hooks means there is a place for everything and it’s easy to keep the space organised and attractive. Every detail has been thought of in this kitchen, down to hooks for pot lids and flowers. A steel bar has been added across the space to allow for hooks to be easily added or removed. Simple S-hooks are used for pots, kitchen utensils, a chopping board and the all-important scrubbing brush. Accessories in lime green and the stunning open brick wall ensure the space is a real feature of the home. For those items you don’t want on display, add hooks to the back of the cupboard doors under the sink. This is the perfect place to hang a dustpan or worn oven mitts.
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