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Light wood cabinets and big picture windows bring the outdoors inside with this neutral coastal kitchen. When combined with white cabinetry, this warm palette creates a calm backdrop. The view may be the center of attention in this home but you can’t deny feeling invited in.
Medium brown wood floating shelves are fixed in front of a marble slab backsplash to add sophistication in this kitchen. They are installed beside white cabinets which are stacked under glass front cabinets. These also rest above a stainless-steel sink with a dual brass gooseneck faucet. A white wood hood is fixed over a stainless-steel oven range facing a blue center island fitted with a brass gooseneck faucet mounted to a honed marble countertop.
To incorporate natural textures into your kitchen without making it feel cluttered, consider adding a few key pieces with a significant impact. This could be a rattan barstool, pendant lighting made from woven materials, or a wood cutting boards or décor.
An island is a feature of many kitchens, and wanted by many people who don’t have one. But is it something that counts as a necessity, or is it simply good to have? Or perhaps it could be a kitchen feature you really should avoid?It’s true to say that an island is a staple on many a wish list of kitchen ideas, but while that proves it is ultra-desirable, it doesn’t indicate it’s an essential in terms of the room’s functionality, nor its aesthetic appeal.How does someone answer the question of whether you need a kitchen island?
You might remember that famous line from William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Juliet is expressing her frustration that their love is hindered by their feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets, who are opposed to their relationship based solely on their names. She offers "That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet." Juliet is pleading with her family to see past Romeo’s given name and appreciate his true heart and character.
