Collection by Elizabeth Gruchala
Danish blogger, Tikkie Elsøe, chose mint green
Danish blogger, Tikkie Elsøe, chose mint green
The team replaced all the cabinetry and fixtures, and located the kitchen sink directly in front of a large window.
The team replaced all the cabinetry and fixtures, and located the kitchen sink directly in front of a large window.
Hawkins removed walls and swapped outdated storage for floor-to-ceiling African mahogany cabinetry.
Hawkins removed walls and swapped outdated storage for floor-to-ceiling African mahogany cabinetry.
Pacek and Roynon peeled away wallpaper to reveal layers of old paint that serendipitously complemented the color scheme of their new kitchen, and used a circular frame to preserve a section of it. The matte-chrome handles and pulls are by Mockett.
Pacek and Roynon peeled away wallpaper to reveal layers of old paint that serendipitously complemented the color scheme of their new kitchen, and used a circular frame to preserve a section of it. The matte-chrome handles and pulls are by Mockett.
Though this kitchen fits in with its period surroundings, a few tweaks keep it current. “It’s functional in a way that doesn’t feel like the kitchen is in the living room,” says architect Rick Black. He explains, “One of the goals was to make the islands more like furniture than like heavy objects that go all the way to the floor.”
Though this kitchen fits in with its period surroundings, a few tweaks keep it current. “It’s functional in a way that doesn’t feel like the kitchen is in the living room,” says architect Rick Black. He explains, “One of the goals was to make the islands more like furniture than like heavy objects that go all the way to the floor.”
9. Increasing Functionality in Larger Kitchens

If you have ample floor space and entertain frequently, consider including a butler’s pantry—a utility area for preparing food and cleaning up.
9. Increasing Functionality in Larger Kitchens If you have ample floor space and entertain frequently, consider including a butler’s pantry—a utility area for preparing food and cleaning up.
8. Maximizing Space in Small Kitchens

To maximize space in small kitchens, swap cupboards for drawers, which can hold as much as 30 percent more stuff. Keep the layout simple, yet smart.
8. Maximizing Space in Small Kitchens To maximize space in small kitchens, swap cupboards for drawers, which can hold as much as 30 percent more stuff. Keep the layout simple, yet smart.
SVK Interior Design paired rich elm accents with matte-white laminate cabinets, gray-veined Caesarstone countertops, and show-stopping white Heath tile with dark grout.
SVK Interior Design paired rich elm accents with matte-white laminate cabinets, gray-veined Caesarstone countertops, and show-stopping white Heath tile with dark grout.
The design of this Australian houseboat features a soft, modern color palette. Here, light sage laminate kitchen cabinets are paired with leather recessed pulls.
The design of this Australian houseboat features a soft, modern color palette. Here, light sage laminate kitchen cabinets are paired with leather recessed pulls.
In northern New Jersey, a cramped kitchen is reborn as a welcoming space for cooking and entertaining. Decked out in a subtle yellow, the kitchen houses a Wolf drawer microwave tucked unobtrusively under the counter in the display island.
In northern New Jersey, a cramped kitchen is reborn as a welcoming space for cooking and entertaining. Decked out in a subtle yellow, the kitchen houses a Wolf drawer microwave tucked unobtrusively under the counter in the display island.
The floating shelf is from Semihandmade, faucet from Homary, and sconces from Cedar & Moss.
The floating shelf is from Semihandmade, faucet from Homary, and sconces from Cedar & Moss.
Spring cleaning is the perfect time to move larger appliances and heavier pieces of furniture to clean all the dirt, dust, and grime that is usually left unnoticed.
Spring cleaning is the perfect time to move larger appliances and heavier pieces of furniture to clean all the dirt, dust, and grime that is usually left unnoticed.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Detail of Kitchen
Detail of Kitchen