‘Living kitchens’ are huge trends for 2024

‘Living kitchens’ are huge trends for 2024

Dark, woodsy hues, such as the bark brown stain on interior walls and trim and driftwood gray on the cabinetry, set the mood. Well-chosen accents of red, chartreuse, and turquoise stand out from the subdued backdrop without interrupting the calm. At this family’s dream house on Georgia’s Vernon River, the lush surroundings blend with the home’s interior. Windows and doors stay open all the time, particularly in the kitchen. “We wanted it to be easily accessible to the porch for serving food and drinks,” says homeowner and accessories designer Winslett Watson. Caroline Harper Knapp transformed a well-loved ranch home in Houston into a modern, festive family retreat.

  • Designers Janie Jones and Elizabeth Miles gave Chelsey and Kyle Heslop’s 1940s cottage a bright and bold facelift.
  • Antique or vintage pieces will boost interest and personality; we love the heritage look of The Dairy Table from Devol’s Heirloom Collection.
  • There are no rules for what colour you should be painting your kitchen anymore.
  • This would be a great gift for anyone who loves to bake delicious confections that look too good to be hidden away in a box or storage container.

To avoid having an austere, impersonal kitchen, add small plants on the island for warmth and an organic pop of colour. Whether you’re an eclectic or a traditionalist, you can still play around with textures, colours and small kitchen decorations to achieve your personal style. “The use of timber creates a sense of warmth, reflecting the dynamic quality of natural light that moves through the house throughout the day. Lighting is the jewelry of any room, and when it’s one of the few elements chosen purely for design in your kitchen, the style factor is extra important. To really make your small space sing, look for fixtures that bring personality and presence to the room, like the graphic circular pendants seen here in a city escape by Jennifer Hunter Design. This clever design by Lizzie Green bottles the best of both worlds, marrying a charming tile backsplash with a small-scale application that doesn’t overwhelm a petite kitchen or short run of cabinetry.

Add texture and pattern with wallpaper

In today’s market, from classic subways to modern metal sheets there are plenty of different backsplash materials. Glass backsplash, which shows the kitchen area more spacious and wider by reflecting the light it receives, is very suitable for your very small kitchen. By using the mosaic–tiled backsplash you can extend the cooking and prep areas, so your small kitchen area has continuity and a cool design. To create more spacious atmospheres, opt for lighter shades and larger tiles.

  • If you think tiling the whole floor might be too much, try tiling a backsplash instead.
  • Designer James Farmer has an entertaining-friendly approach to holiday decorations in the kitchen.
  • It’s actually reclaimed boards from a school gymnasium so you just get the odd pops of color from the markings – genius.
  • In this space, she chose limestone floors, reclaimed wood beams, marble countertops, and unlacquered brass, which together create a warm and inviting ambiance that will age beautifully.
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