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Monday, October 11, 2010

inspiring (and mostly white) kitchens

Image via decor de provence http://decordeprovence.blogspot.com/ I really like the white floors and the contrasting darker island bench in this kitchen - plus of course the industrial lighting. It all looks very functional.
I was inspired by the oak timber flooring against the white cupboards in this kitchen. And that stove is amazing - it was definitely not fitting into my budget though! Also note the French tripod cheese block and windsor chair - nice antique pieces which add character to the kitchen. We have had a French cheese block like this in our store previously, but not at the moment. We will look out for one on our next buying trip. I love bridge faucet taps and butler's sinks. Imagine having two sinks! Above 7 images from Colour Me Happy http://colourmehappyblog.blogspot.com/ Image via delight by design www.delightbydesign.blogspot.com
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Huge kitchens with room for big island benches. I don't mind my smaller one which I have had for at least 10 years, and it was second hand when I bought it. I recycled it by painting the pine and adding the marble top.
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I love the industrial stools and the shop sign.
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We chose similar handles for our drawers. They just feel good.
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French glass cloche plus white china. Also the white enamel bread bin. Very useful objects.
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I have posted this image recently to point out the functional ladder. But I would also like to draw attention to the collection of pewter chargers and plates above the stove. Pewter suits the industrial feel to the kitchen but adds interest and warmth. I have a few in my kitchen, but no where near this many! Oh, and I love the pendant lights.
These are not all the kitchens that inspired my kitchen design, but a few that I could remember. More kitchen images to come!

5 comments:

  1. love all those beautiful kitchens and the detail they have, was hoping to make another visit to your beautiful emporium before coming home, but did not get the chance, but will return one day soon!

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  2. Hi Broderie, thank you, they are all beautiful kitchens aren't they? Yes, do come and visit us at our store, we are open every day! Regards, Tammy

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  3. Wauwwww.....beautiful....we have a white kitchen and a dark floor....and ....a pink smeg!!!.......and.....a wooden table from 3 meter !!! ...really .......look at my kitchen post on my blog dear.......lovely day love Ria.....but these look also great !!!....

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