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1. Little Black BoxDesigner: Frankie Castro of Square Footage Location: Ajax, OntarioSize: 160 square feet (15 square meters); 16 by 10 feetHomeowners’ request. Bring a 120-year-old kitchen into the 21st century while honoring original details like the cove ceiling, wood flooring, chandelier and molding details. Island. 2 by 4 feet, painted black, with a wood top and stainless steel shelves. “It married all the features in this kitchen together,” says designer Frankie Castro, who gained ideas and inspiration by browsing photos on Houzz along with her clients. Browse and save Houzz photos
13. Soft SideQuarter-sawn white oak cabinets, stained in a finish with a bit of gray in it, soften the light pouring into one end of this Chicago kitchen designed by Filip Malyszko of steve + filip design. Warm white shiplap walls and ceiling also mute the light, creating a soothing atmosphere that never gets chilly.Read more about this kitchenMoreWorking the Room: What’s Popular in Kitchens Now10 Cozy Kitchens to Inspire Fall Cooking, Baking and DreamingOther Resources on HouzzGet kitchen design ideasFind a kitchen designerBrowse kitchen products
10. Colorado CozyIn this Denver-area kitchen designed by Michael Thulson of JM Kitchen & Bath, you can almost feel the warmth radiating off the rich wood floor, cherry cabinets, Supreme Gold granite countertops and natural slate backsplash in Brazilian Multicolor.See more of this kitchen | Find a kitchen remodeler near you
9. Maine CatchImagine shuffling down that back staircase in the morning to this raw wood post-and-beam-framed kitchen overlooking Cape Elizabeth in Maine, designed by Caleb Johnson Studio and Krista Stokes. Stained walnut and white cabinets and shiplap walls complete the casual coastal style.See more of this home
8. Morning RitualMixing wood tones and species is a juggling act, but designer Wendy Blackband of Blackband Design didn’t fumble in this Southern California kitchen. A rift-cut oak coffee cabinet on the right beckons guests to grab a cup and take a seat at the alder wood table while breakfast is laid out on the island. See more of this home
5. Spanish RevivalIf someone described a kitchen as having soaring ceilings, tile floors and a large cast-stone range hood, you might imagine that kitchen would look cold. But that’s not the case for this kitchen design by Courtney Blanton Interiors, where reclaimed wood beams, soothing white walls (Mediterranean White from RH) and a dark, worn antique farm table make it just the kind of kitchen you’d want to stick around in for a second breakfast. See more of this home
6. California CasualLeyla Jaworski and Ashlee Berry of Design Shop Interiors used white shiplap walls and cabinets (Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore) to embrace the Northern California sunshine while wood-look tile flooring and a large custom maple island and table would have anyone clearing their calendar for the day to hang out here. See more of this home
7. Into the WoodsIf you want warm and welcoming, just think walnut. Designer Lenore Weiss used the wood extensively in this Chicago kitchen, making it a cozy destination even during the most blustery of winter mornings. A Fusion quartzite island countertop and range backsplash make the kitchen all the more dynamic and inviting. See more of this home
Trend 5: No Dining RoomA separate formal dining room no longer earns automatic floor space in home plans today. People who gather elsewhere for more casual meals are finding that a formal dining room is generally wasted in their households. In this home near Bozeman, Montana, a large dining table is convenient to the kitchen but still feels separate thanks to the division provided by the peninsula. Style tip: Perform small makeovers to change the look of something you already have. In this case, the homeowners removed small lampshades from the chandelier and switched out the bulbs to give the fixture a new-to-them look. Learn more about this Houzz Kitchen of the Week
19. Turn up the texture. Melbourne, VictoriaDesigner: Nathan + Jac
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