Dutch interior design practice DAB Studio has transformed the kitchen of a family home in Zwaag, the Netherlands, by covering the floors and ceiling in one type of wood and the walls and cabinets in another. DAB Studio aimed to create a “calm yet soulful” interior with an earthy colour palette made up of tan and neutral shades. Quarter-sawn Afromosia wood lines the walls and kitchen units The floors and ceiling were covered in hand-scraped oak with a smoked and black-oiled finish, laid in a pattern of side-by-side plank pairs. Afromosia wood, a tropical hardwood native to west Africa, was…
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The Appeal of White Kitchens A large part of a white kitchen’s appeal is its timeless elegance. It will never go out of style and is considered a classic. Having a white color scheme can also create the appearance of a larger and brighter kitchen. One of the most appealing aspects of white kitchens is the fact that you can make any aesthetic work. Add any color or texture and it is sure to make any kitchen pop with a white base. Photography by Eric Piasecki | Custom White kitchen design in Sag Harbor with rose gold pots and pans hanging…
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Shaker peg rails have been saving our summer sanity (and year-round sanity, for that matter) since we first wrote about them a decade ago. (You can read that original article right here.) Once we realized what they could do for keeping a room in order, there was no going back. The original Shaker designs are timeless, though we love when modern makers offer their take on the design. For example, spotted recently: The Sighting Above: Spied in Emma Tuccillo’s 1700s Cookspace in Hastings on Hudson, Inspired by a Painting: A petite peg rail in one corner of the kitchen. The…
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Do you feel that your kitchen just needs a fresh lease of life but you are not ready for a bespoke renovation? Don’t worry! You still have plenty of renovation ideas to implement. Just move ahead with simple and fresh updates that will eventually pay you off functionally and aesthetically. Go with the latest renovation trends and spruce up your kitchen yourself. Here are a few DIY ideas to implement for kitchen renovations: Restock your appliances It may cost you a bit higher but replacing the kitchen appliances should usually stay as one of the top priorities to choose without…
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When it comes to running your home, the kitchen is the beat keeping it together. Lighting plays a huge part in the efficiency, viewing and presentation of this space. There are three types of lighting that can be used in tandem to highlight your kitchen, accent, ambient, task and dim lighting. The purpose for adding lights will impact the strategy you should use. Here’s what you need to know about your options. Accent Lighting Accent lighting can be found in smaller spaces, casting shine to more overlooked spaces in your home. These are generally smaller and aren’t meant to light…
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A kitchen island with seating is a great space-saving solution for smaller kitchens, as you can combine the kitchen table within your layout plan. If you live in a bigger home, however, kitchen islands with seating are an easily accessible alternative for having your morning coffee, breakfast or dinner with just two people while other family members are out. A kitchen island can be a perfect addition to your interior, and it can tie the whole kitchen layout together. Plan out a countertop overhang so you have space for your feet and the seats and just like that, you turned…