Pale gray painted cabinets, white accents and light wood bespeak Scandinavian interiors which have appeared so often in magazines  the visual shorthand is well established. It seems inevitable this palette would find its way into kitchens although gray might never rival the classicism of English white or the currency of mid-century Java as far as [...]

Sending out a Mission vibe is easy when foursquare cabinets are splashed along the soffit area of a galley kitchen and the island is clad in repeated vertical panels. Curved brackets that support the island’s curved serving shelf soften up the lines.  The raised counter on the open side of the island functions as a [...]

Modern metal cabinets have clean lines and swank details in additional to an unusual retro color scheme of stone gray and maroon played out on the adjoining wall. Casement windows and ceiling beams — each painted gray — soften the hard edges to make this feel a little bit like the country, but on fast-forward. [...]

Bead board has been a favorite cabinet material for for more than a century and suits this cottage-style, pearl gray-walled kitchen by Scandinavian designer Lene Bjerre. We especially love one feature: the open plate rack that allows wet dishes to drip right into the farm sink. Additional moments of charm are found in brackets holding [...]

A copper and reclaimed pine hood (Vent-a-Hood liner) sets the rustic tone for this cooking space, which opens into the family room and two adjacent pantry areas. An antique iron seal from a New York bridge handsomely decorates the tiled range guard (Frosted Soda 4” from Status Tiles), creating a focal point behind the [...]

Modern elements plus an unusual color crank up the impact of a busy kitchen packed with traditional cabinets. On the conservative side are gray-painted beaded doors enhanced with black glaze, crown molding, granite counters, conventional faucets, and glass-panel doors flanking an open shelf. The angled ceiling, sleek pendant lights hanging from an ultra-modern [...]

Stainless steel as a thematic color is a bold move by designer Christopher Peacock. The stainless-gray subway tile over the chimney hood mixed with metal tiles behind the range sets one focal point for the cool, gray scheme. The stone floor grounds the color. Refinements about, too: Twin glass-door refrigerators are set within a pair [...]

In 2008, high-end kitchens were updated with silver. Here, a wall of subway tile puts an edge on white. But the classic English kitchen with its Victorian roots remains: 4-light soffit cabinets, bin pulls, specialty drawers, fireclay farm sink, fireplace hood, Carrara-top island. The armoire refrigerator/freezer and cargo pendant lights were must-have embellishments, along with [...]

It’s a high wire act to marry sleek modern steel to rustic stone wall and wood beams with spectacular results. Leave it to John Saladino, who wrapped pale stone around a bank of stainless drawers on the business side of the aisle. The fridge wall matches up. Natural fiber floor mats help soften things slightly. [...]