First published in: Ideal Home, May 2010

Soft grey kitchen
Kitchen units in soft grey are a sophisticated alternative to beige. Choose a limestone floor in a similar tone for a cohesive look. Bespoke shelves in the alcoves make the maximum use of space.

Kitchen units in Mouse’s Back paint
Farrow & Ball

First published in: Country Homes & Interiors, May 2010

Country kitchen
Invest in a classic ceiling-mounted airer for a quintessentially country kitchen look. It’s a great space saver that lifts laundry high out of the way where it can catch the warmest air.

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Kitchen Color Schemes And Open Shelves Ideas

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(© by ooh_food) White, Red and metal for the contemporary simple design kitchen. Metal kitchen shelves and metal table.
Simple Kitchen design tips
Once you decide on the layout, you will also need to think about who uses your kitchen and how it is used. For instance, if two of you prepare meals together, you will want a food preparation center space large enough for both people at the same time.

(© by ooh_food) Gray and purple kitchen decorating, Light purple cabinets and shelves.
Sometimes, the simplest of things cause the biggest problems. Some …

A small & Bright Country Kitchen Renovation

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Once cramped and inefficient, this kitchen today beams with cottage appeal thanks to a thoughtful collaboration between homeowner and architect. New windows capture plenty of natural light while enhancing the home’s classic style. The original archway still frames the now-inviting breakfast nook, which also gained a radiator and built-in storage bench.

Must-Have Feature: “Built-in Look” Refrigerator. Install cabinetry around your refrigerator to get a built-in look minus the added expense.

Opening up this area allows the addition of a storage-filled peninsula. Topped with a butcher block, the peninsula is a handy spot …

Decorating French country style kitchen, space decorating and kitchen cabinets are the primary things, but the accessories and dinnerware are also very important.

Decorative metal urns and oversized platters and bowls make a dramatic statement in the old world kitchen. Whether your decorating style is French country, Tuscan, or traditional, the addition of metal urns, an iron hanging pot rack, aged copper wares or decorative iron wall decor can pull a Mediterranean kitchen’s design elements together by creating a dramatic focal point.

Orange is an important color to consider when creating a Mediterranean style kitchen. The orange in Mediterranean design is burnt terra cotta orange or even darker. Rusty burnt orange is chosen as wall and floor color and is seen in decorative copper accessories and cook wares. Darkest shades are found in scrolled ironwork, dark cabinetry and furniture.

Each aged copper container is designed with unique imperfections to give the appearance of antique copper vessels aged with time.