Kitchen Inspiration

Artist Cori Creed stands in the kitchen of the vacation home in rural British Columbia that she and her husband, Craig Cameron, built with their friend and architect, Kevin Vallely. Cori made the ceramic dinnerware and pendants, while Craig built the kitchen island and installed the plywood ceiling with the help of his stepfather.

A custom dining table by Godar Furniture can seat up to 12 with an extension. Its walnut base lightly contrasts the oak chairs with leather seats. In the background, a coffee bar was organized by Haven Home.

A full-length bench extends beneath a wall of windows in the dining area, with a wet bar tucked into the corner. Custom wallpaper was used on the back wall of the bar.

aesarstone counters in the kitchen, which best highlights the homes mix of light and wood. White conversion varnish was used on the sink side of the island for durability, with wood on the side of entertainment.

Pink marble is unexpected, but adds the touch of warmth every kitchen needs.

The kitchen is bathed with natural light thanks to a skylight above, and the kitchen island rests on blocks of coarse, pitted travertine.

The kitchen is anchored by an expansive black island, which pops against the crisp white walls and polished concrete floors.

"Anthony and Sherry love to entertain, so they wanted something that felt a little more austere from the street and then became warm and cozy on the interio,” says architect Eric Hughes.

Jorge, Elvira Correa and their children gather around the kitchen island in their new home.

The renovated kitchen is open, airy, and connected to the rest of the main level. Plum Projects used Bedrosians Magnifica Luxe polished white porcelain for the island, countertops, and backsplash. The black upper cabinets are made from Richlite: a durable, sustainable material made from recycled paper.

A wooden staircase with built-in cabinetry connects to

Emily Henderson styled this kitchen, using greenery and mirrors to lighten its moody aesthetic.

A Southern California kitchen features oak timber cabinetry and quartzite countertops.

Samuel chose a 36-inch, matte white Cafe Appliance range oven to match the rest of the white-on-white design.

Mosaic tiles are classic without feeling staid, especially when styled with the right finishes.

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In the kitchen, a crisp white VOD tap pops against the warm plaster walls.

Pine plywood sourced from Specialised Panel Products has been fitted between the dining rafters and under the kitchen rafters, as well as in door frames throughout the ground floor.

"The kitchen is pretty small, so we were inspired by Japanese design where everything is highly organized,