Kitchens - 3/54 - The Inspired Room

House & Home by Allison Willson

Even if you have the most humble of kitchens, you can incorporate a variety of special details to turn it into a space you’ll love. Whether you add just a few or even all of these featured kitchen ideas, each one can contribute something unique to any kitchen remodel.

There are so many ways to bring style and personality to a kitchen. No wonder each post in this kitchen remodel series has been so fun for me! It might have to be the series that will never end! :) Kitchen ideas forever!

Today in our Best of the Best series, here are eight elements for a showstopping kitchen remodel.

House Beautiful

1. Patterns
accent rugs
unique backsplash
patterned or shaped tile
shades or curtains
fabrics

Bungalow Magazine / Photo by Jared Tseng

2. Statement Lighting

Oversized (but appropriately scaled) pendants
Stylish sconces
Chandelier
Lanterns
Lamps
Under cabinet lighting

Southern Living

3. Metal accents

hardware
faucet
metal barstools
lighting
pots and pans on display
a vintage fan or accessories

Design Sponge

4. Wood accents
floors
counters
cutting boards
light fixture with wood beads
woven baskets
trim pieces
shelves

My Domaine / Elle Decoration

5. Custom details
a wall niche
decorative tile
glass cabinet doors
special hardware
crown molding

Brooke Wagner Designs

6. Comfort layers
barstools & chairs
dining table
roman shade
rugs
accent lighting
freestanding cabinets

The Inspired Room

7. Charming accessories

framed art
chalkboard
pitchers and vases
trays
baskets
clocks
open shelves for books or dish collections

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

8. Architectural detail

arched doors
wood beams
paneling on walls or ceilings
trim work
wood, stone or tile
special countertops
covered hood

Colored Kitchen Cabinets: Inspiration

House and Garden UK

As we continue the “best of the best” kitchen series, I thought it would be fun to do a round up of some lovely ideas for colored kitchen cabinets. I adore white kitchen cabinets, of course, but I happen to love almost any well-designed kitchen. I don’t have just one favorite, I have thousands! Ha!

So how does one decide what color is best for their cabinets? It can be hard to choose! I know it is for me. I think colored kitchen cabinets just have to make sense with the house, complement the other elements in the room and fit the style preferences of its owner.

I’ve gone back and forth at least a million of times on what color or type of cabinets I want to use in our kitchen. I can picture several different scenarios that would all result in a lovely kitchen. We do have existing elements to work with in adjoining spaces, such as slate tile in our entry and wood floors in the dining room. Each of those play a role in decisions, but ultimately I have to choose what cabinets I think I will love the most.

The final choice of cabinet colors often comes down to what will make your heart skip a beat. Once you know what your heart wants, you just have to take the leap with confidence. Your ultimate choice may or may not have been your only favorite, but choosing a color you love and that pulls your style together will bring you joy.

In my past homes we’ve had both white and colored kitchen cabinets like dark gray in our last house and even a beautiful shade of green a few houses ago. I’ve loved them all. I’ll be sharing more about plans for our new kitchen soon!

For now, enjoy this round up of beautiful ideas for colored kitchen cabinets.