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chairs in iridescent velvet

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$4.95/sq ft

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Brown opted for a sealed concrete countertop with dark gray cabinets to offset the white walls and give the home something robust that would stand up to family life. “I find it quite tricky when you have stainless steel with white finishes — it can look a bit stark and bland — so I wanted to do something to offset that,” he says. The concrete creates a lovely variety of textures. “It’s simple and you can’t be too fussy with it. You never know quite what finish you’re going to get,” Brown says. Concrete counters: Mortise Concrete; sink and faucet: Blanco

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Trevor Brown Architect SaveEmail To fit in the necessary kitchen storage and counter space, Brown went for a long bank of cabinets along one wall. “We played with different layouts, but there wouldn’t really have been space for another island. Plus, the client wanted to be sure to separate the cooking space clearly for her children,” he says. The kitchen cabinet structure is from Ikea, with cabinetry from Homestyle. Cooktop: John Lewis; oven: Neff; utensil rail: Ikea

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10. Hexagonal tile backsplash. One look at these hex tiles and you’ll wonder why squares and rectangles have dominated backsplash tile choices for so long. Diamond tiles: Solus Ceramics

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Farmhouse style in today’s kitchen is all about creating the look and the atmosphere of a traditional kitchen found on a family farm, with casually mixed ingredients that add up to a special style recipe with lots of humility and a welcoming attitude. Despite being somewhat modest, these kitchens are also incredibly beautiful, carrying a style that exists entirely outside the trends. Plus, they’re quite functional.

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Many kinds of cabinet hardware can work with farmhouse style, but a top choice is the cup pull, shaped to be perfectly functional and not flashy. You’ll also notice latching pulls on the upper and lower cabinets, which give a historic air and satisfying click when opened and shut.

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Although they may feel like a modern trend, open shelves are actually a classic staple that is both beautiful and functional. Simple floating shelves, or a hutch or island with an open cabinet, give you a spot to display beautiful everyday essentials like pitchers, glassware or storage jars, along with collectibles or the “guest china,” so you can still enjoy these items every day even when they aren’t in direct use.

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Purist Farmhouse style - consider using stone floors from kitchen all the way through our dining room! Also, like hanging fixtures, and wooden furniture piece.

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Farmhouse homes are rich with inviting texture, and nothing brings rugged tactility to your walls, floors and cabinets like beadboard and wood paneling. Whether painted or stained — or clear-coated to show off as much natural grain as possible — the appeal of this simple stripe pattern shines through.

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Backsplash tile approach - LOVE!

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