Kitchen Daydreams

cyd — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:09:44 +0000

As promised, I’m going to keep my posts more up to date as we push through this house-buying process so in light of that, I’ll let you know right up front that the house inspection did not go as well as we had hoped yesterday. There were a few minor issues that surfaced, none of which are deal breakers and one fairly significant issue we’re in the thick of handling right now. Long story short, the attic crawlspace isn’t properly vented so there is a mold problem on the underside of the roof deck. It’s a fairly easily fixed problem, but it’s a significant enough problem that it has landed us back in negotiations, the end of which we might not see for a few days. So while all of that is going on, I’m distracting myself by digging up inspiration for renovating that kitchen we’re inheriting with more late 70s/early 80s charm than I can stomach.

To remind you, here is the kitchen we will be working with:

And here are a few that I’m loving…

{Photo from Apartment Therapy.}

While I can’t forsee myself ever going with something this bright, I love the idea of introducing color on cabinetry. Why is it that we always feel so compelled to stick with neutrals anyway? And I love the combination of the bold modern color with the classic white farmhouse sink. That is just the sort of juxtaposition of which I can’t get enough. (Breathe, Mike, breathe. I am not proposing a kelly green kitchen.)

{Photo via Becoming Home.}

Ok, somewhat on the complete end of the spectrum, this all-white kitchen with it’s pretty sky blue subway tile backsplash feels delightfully “me.” It has to be noted that I am a sucker for subway tile and lately I’ve been falling in love with colored subway tile in addition to traditional white. This kitchen has just officially made me a believer.

{Photo from pointclickhome.}

While this kitchen is definitely a bit of a departure from my personal style, I love the warm mix of materials. I love black cabinetry and find it really cozy here when paired with the granite countertops, hardwood floors and wood beam ceilings.

{Photo via At Home in KC.}

Ok, so clearly a bubble gum pink kitchen might be a bit much for most people, but I can’t help but love the playfulness of this room. The glass-fronted ceiling height cabinets on the back wall offer an envious amount of storage and the chandelier adds a touch of glamor that I find rather charming. I’m decidedly an advocate of bringing some fun and personality to the kitchen.

{Photo from Sunset via Apartment Therapy.}

This might be more along the lines of what I’m after. Classic and timeless white cabinetry, countertops, and backsplash (again, loving the subway tile) paired with sleek stainless steel appliances and little touches of color and vintage charm. While I love the schoolhouse pendant over the table, I think I’d prefer one with an all-white globe like this favorite of mine from Schoolhouse Electric. And for the dinging area, maybe something a bit more streamlined like a Scandinavian-inspired blonde wood table and chairs.

So while we’re on the topic of kitchens – does anyone have a favorite resource for kitchen inspiration? I have a feeling my daydreams are long from over at this point.

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