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Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Three ways to a stylish kitchen

Looking back over my childhood I often find that many of my happiest memories are from times in the kitchen: playing cards late into the night with my gran; helping my mum cook the Christmas cake in early October (that beast needed time for some serious brandy feeding!); the sound of Carols from Kings playing in the background during our Christmas lunch. Fast forward to present times and not much has changed. Whenever we have friends over, it's the faithful kitchen that often plays host to our most riotous cocktail parties. For me, the kitchen is one of the first rooms I would be keen to decorate in a new home. I've picked out three simple yet striking looks that each inspire in different ways. Do you have a favourite? And, what are your fondest kitchen-based memories?
1. Loupe Images + Simon Brown |  2. Red Cover + Tria Giovan |  3. Narratives + Jan Baldwin
Posted by Will @ Bright.Bazaar at 00:01
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21 comments:

  1. Layers and Layers14 December 2010 at 00:11

    You and I pick similar kitchens...which means we'd be perfectly happy together for ever and ever ... Oh sure, we'd have our differences, but nothing we couldn't sort out! LOL ;-) My pots, bowls & bits & pieces is kept tightly under control by Mr L, he hates anything even on the counter ... that's why I have an armoire with two big doors to close of full all my lovely kitchen "stuff". But one day, Will, one day ... hahaha

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  2. Sarah14 December 2010 at 00:31

    Hi Will: I had to comment as you included my all time favorite kitchen in #2 - Donna Temple Brown's condo kitchen in Houston, TX - it is unbelievable and doesn't look like a kitchen at all (it was featured in Veranda mag last year or the year before). You also got me with the orange! I love orange! Have a great week! :))

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  3. Justina Blakeney14 December 2010 at 00:47

    I agree with you about decorating Kitchens as one of the first rooms. I think that kitchens do set the tone for the whole house. Love the turquoise and reds from the first one!

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  4. Wendy14 December 2010 at 00:57

    the 2nd photo reminds me of my trip tp Italy when I was a kid -

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  5. Unknown14 December 2010 at 02:32

    I WISH my real kitchen would look as styled as these 3! I can gt it there for about a minute...and then real life moves in!! :)

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  6. keely @ luxe + lillies14 December 2010 at 04:12

    Will- you are so right on! Kitchens are definitely the heart of the home in my mind too! Some of my favorite memories are in the kitchen too... whether lingering meals at the table or hours long coffee mornings with the girls I grew up with - my kitchen now holds tremendous importance to me too!

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  7. Leah14 December 2010 at 04:36

    I so agree. The kitchen is the heart of the home! I would love to do a mega kitchen redo in our home becuase it really doesn't make you feel at home like I would love it too!
    I adore the first kitchen so much!

    Luvs!

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  8. Rachel {little bits of lovely}14 December 2010 at 04:55

    I love the first kitchen, using the basic tiles and then creating drama by adding colourful accessories. This makes for a very interesting space! Great ideas Will, you are very clever :)

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  9. Rachie @ A Chi Chi Affair14 December 2010 at 12:12

    I think i love the third one the best - Love that colour pop of orange - I think bright colours belong in kitchens.

    Its my first christmas in my one this year and although i'm not cooking christmas lunch i'm hoping to make some christmas memories!

    I love my kitchen!
    Rachie xo

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  10. Appletree14 December 2010 at 12:31

    You are spot on. The best things happen in the kitchen. I love the orange one! I've added you to my blog roll you are too good to miss.

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  11. lauren carney14 December 2010 at 13:23

    hallo fox friend!
    your blog is just splendid!
    I enjoy your array of wonderment on display!
    <3 merry christmas!
    happy blogging! x x x

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  12. Carole14 December 2010 at 13:37

    Love the second one Will. I would never tire of that French style pottery! x

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  13. Jan Halvarson14 December 2010 at 15:21

    all so lovely!

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  14. Brandi@ Flights of Whimsy14 December 2010 at 15:45

    Everyone has kitchens on the brain lately! great ideas!

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  15. Helena - A Diary of Lovely14 December 2010 at 16:14

    you know hoe much I love kitchens Will so this is a post after my own heart!

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  16. Unknown14 December 2010 at 16:55

    I love the first one! I prefer a simple foundation — the ubiquitous white subway tile, for instance — so I can swap out accessories on a whim or with the change of seasons. My job at Christmastime has always been to polish the silver with my grandmother, a rather mindless task (I can't cook!) but a delightful opportunity to catch up for an hour or so. Great post!

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  17. Sian Meades14 December 2010 at 18:49

    Argh! I can't decide which one I like best! The second one, I think. That storage unit is divine.

    No, the third. No... oh, WILL!

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  18. Caitlin14 December 2010 at 19:52

    Sign me up for the second kitchen! When can you come over and help me redo mine to look exactly like that? What wonderful inspiration! If only I could renovate mine but alas I rent :(

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  19. Leigha14 December 2010 at 22:11

    Love that first tip - then again, I am so indecisive that I could change the bright accessories for a new look all the time!

    Always so great Will.

    Leigha

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  20. La Dolfina14 December 2010 at 22:33

    I love kitchen #2 best of all, though they are all pretty terrific!
    Love your kitchen memories.
    I know that everyone wants to be in the kitchen during a party, so you are right in wanting it to be the star!!!
    Merry Tuesday Will

    Much love,
    Terri

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  21. Charlotta Ward15 December 2010 at 01:56

    I know what you mean about kitchens - they are truly the heart of every/any home in my mind.
    There is a certain comforting, relaxing and nurturing informality about them that make most people feel right at home. They evoke feelings of trust (how many secrets and confessions haven't been shared sitting on the kitchen bench..!?!) and harmony.
    I loved and still love company in the kitchen when I cook, and remember standing on a stool next to my mother (probably driving her nuts at times..) 'helping' her cook. We also always had our 'after school snacks' in the kitchen (all formal meals in the dining room), we baked many great creations on the bench, watched my dad clean game food after an Autumn hunt. Also lots of fabulous memories of festive foods being prepared in there, trays of ornate deserts in the fridge with signs saying 'do not touch!'.. To this day, if asked, I would always choose the kitchen as my favourite room in a house.
    Hugs

    xx Charlotta

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