The patterned floor tiles tie the whole look together, adding depth and visual interest to the space. This u-shaped kitchen boasts a unique design that’s sure to catch your eye. The pastel blue cabinets provide a pop of color while the black hexagon tile backsplash with white starburst grout adds a touch of sophistication.

Maximizing the storage in a kitchen island will save space elsewhere in the room. Take it one step further by adding hooks to the side of the island for towels, cutting boards, or additional pans that don’t fit in the drawers. These shelves introduce a new space for keeping glassware, aesthetic tableware, and decorative elements to make the kitchen feel more homely. ‘Dark cabinets are always used to create mood and drama, so small or big, you will achieve this look with dark cupboards.

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“Rather than having a pair of large pendants centered on the island, I hung an overall grid of small ones from The Home Depot to light the kitchen evenly,” she says. A North Carolina couple returning home from Brooklyn, New York, started fresh in an old Chapel Hill house. Designer Jessica Stambaugh managed to balance classic taste with modern colors and touches. In the kitchen, hand-hewed carpentry touches like the wood floors, detailed cabinetry moldings, a paneled vent hood, and the built-in sideboard help the room feel rooted in the past.