Four years ago, I observed that the all white kitchens trend was over. Now, there are variations. Today, the white kitchen — often amusingly referred to as “the one true kitchen” — has been copied to death. Apart from light fixtures or other details, it’s often difficult to tell white kitchens from one another. In concept, they are very lovely but the look has become … [Read more...]
Kitchen Hood Style Statements
Custom hoods are an essential piece in any well designed kitchen. Custom kitchen hood style has a wide range of looks. This plaster range hood by Cantley and Company is loved for its simplicity and elegance. No trim, no crown, no shelf -- just clean lines and a small, slight Tudor-style arch. Even the embellishment is understated. A Persian runner underfoot is easy on the … [Read more...]
Hex-Tile-Wall Kitchen
How an expansive hex tile kitchen suggests mid-century design updated. Hexagonal, or six-sided tile is called hex for short and, traditionally, it’s been consigned to bathrooms. Popular during the 1950s and ’60s, it still can be found in shades of pink or aqua (often combined with black) in older houses. Currently, it’s one of the shapes – in addition to lanterns, diamonds … [Read more...]