Awesome Kitchen Ideas You’ll Want On Your Vision Board

By STEPHANIE MONTES

Is it just us, or is the kitchen the cornerstone of any home? It’s where your family cooks new recipes together, where guests gather for appetizers, and where you enjoy casual dishes. Such an undeniably important part of your dwelling requires you to pull out all the stops. Give it the attention it deserves and see how much quicker you and your guests flock to this fan-favorite area. Whether you have the budget to completely renovate or just some spare time this weekend to refresh your existing design, there’s something in here for you. From paint ideas and cabinet treatments to island inspiration and appliance envy, here are some kitchen ideas to recreate.

Splurge On An Industrial Stove

Contrary to popular belief, not all kitchen stoves are created equally. A large industrial stove is a showpiece in any kitchen and justifies the investment whether you’re cooking for large parties or just yourself.

Don’t Cut Your Backsplash Short

While most backsplash designs only make it to the first shelf or upper cabinet, this kitchen proves that the right tile can reach new heights. Rather than install a backsplash halfway up your walls, maximize its potential and run it all the way up to the ceiling.

Choose Your Appliances Wisely

When you’ve decorated your kitchen to a T, why would you settle for basic-looking appliances? The matte black dutch oven sitting atop the stove looks like a décor piece with its curved sides and slight sheen that matches that of the tile backsplash.

Pull Up A Stool

For most, kitchen square footage is limited and requires smart solutions for maximizing space. This kitchen island boasts a recessed bottom which house a trio of stools perfectly. In other words: They’re there when you need them and out of the way when you don’t.

Keep The Open Concept

The truth is even open concept designs have a way of making kitchens feel claustrophobic with overhead cabinets, stove ranges and U-shaped layouts. This modern setup feels truly open, confining everything to a single island design. However, with seating on one side, a built-in gas stovetop, sink, and storage below, you won’t feel like you’re missing anything.

Install a Farmhouse Sink

The porcelain farmhouse sink with an exposed basin is a stylish choice to coordinate with a range of interior décor styles from rustic to traditional and contemporary kitchens.

Be Mindful Of Texture

It’s possible to design an entire kitchen in a single color (or in this case the lack of color altogether) and still have a space that boasts dimension and visual interest. This design looks sleek, without being boring, thanks to the many textures from the backsplash to the stools, and caning on the upper cabinet doors.

Mount a Pot Filler Above Your Stove

While this is certainly not a necessity, the charm and convenience it brings to your kitchen may be worth the extra investment for you. Pot filler faucets have an articulated arm that swings over your burners to fill pots of water directly on the stove. It makes for an ergonomic kitchen, but also looks so expensive in any kitchen.

Contrast Your Upper And Lower Cabinets

Traditionally kitchen cabinets matched in color from top to bottom, but this new wave of contrasting built-ins feels too good to pass up. In this space, the black lower cabinets match the black island base, while the upper white cabinets match the countertops and backsplash, making the space feel larger.