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Get the Look: Pink Scandinavian Kitchen — Style & Renovation Resources

Cambria Bold — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:30:00 GMT

This kitchen has a distinct Scandinavian aesthetic, and feels completely accessible, effortless, functional, and cozy. Love the look? Want to emulate some of it in your own kitchen? Here are sources to help you get the look. If you recognize other elements in the kitchen, please fill in the blanks in the comments! See another photo below:

Pale Pink Scandinavian Kitchen

Artwork: ______________
Cabinets: IKEA with custom lath additions
Cooktop: Wolf Gas Range
Countertop: Butcher block from IKEA
Faucet: ______________
Flooring: ______________
Hardware: ______________
Lighting: Track lighting from Home Depot
Paint – Wall: Homemade mix of Maimeri Polycolor Rosa Chiaro
Rug: ______________
Sink: ______________
Tile: Wholesalers USA

Bo and Lindsey's Travel-Inspired Kitchen — Kitchen Tour

Erika Tracy — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Bo and Lindsey are right at home in the Old Cloverdale historic district of Montgomery, Alabama, but that doesn't mean they don't enjoy seeing the world! Ten years ago Lindsey moved to Montgomery as part of the city's historic preservation team and met lifetime resident Bo at a neighborhood house party. Since then, this travel-loving couple have enjoyed many trips around the world together, always bringing back flavor and recipe ideas they can't wait to try out in their historic home's remodeled kitchen.

Inspired By: Stainless Steel Kitchen Islands — Kitchen Inspiration

Cambria Bold — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMT

There's a reason stainless steel is a common kitchen material: it's non-porous, easy to clean and disinfect, and impervious to heat, spills, stains, and rust. While butcher block rolling islands might seem like a go-to, I think I prefer the industrial, no-fuss look of a stainless steel island instead. Here are a few examples to inspire you if you're thinking of getting one yourself:

A High-Gloss Red & Turquoise Kitchen — Kitchen Spotlight

Cambria Bold — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:30:00 GMT

Alix and Nick are not afraid of bright colors. Their Jamestown, Rhode Island kitchen is a mix of high-gloss, high-impact red and turquoise cabinets — a style they've coined "Scandan-Asian," and a dramatic one at that!

A Cure for Manic Monday: A Cool Light Blue and Yellow Kitchen — Kitchen Inspiration

Cambria Bold — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Lately I've gravitated towards light, non-white kitchens, and this Portland kitchen definitely fits that bill. How refreshing is that light blue beadboard?

Danielle's Charming Chicago Kitchen — Kitchen Spotlight

Cambria Bold — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Danielle's small Chicago apartment features a "barely-there palette" — pale gray paint, soft, white furnishings, and lots of windows give it an air of calm. The kitchen may be small, but it's expertly organized. And the countertops that Danielle says she hates? She just covers them up with pretty cutting boards!

New Bling For Your Kitchen: Kismet Tiles

Emma Christensen — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:30:00 GMT

At the designer showcase for Sunset Magazine's Celebration Weekend, Dana Smith of Dadascope predicted that these cement tiles from LA-based Kismet Tiles could become a "Heath-killer," giving our much-loved tiles from Heath Ceramics some healthy competition. After ogling these beautiful, bold-colored, geometric tiles for myself, I think I can find room in my heart — and in my kitchen — for both.

Look! A Kitchen Island with Moving Parts — Kitchen Inspiration

Cambria Bold — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMT

We like smart design elements that save space and give a little bit of flexibility to the cook. For example, the cookbook shelf you see above? It's actually...

Get the Look: Modern Spanish-Style Kitchen — Style & Renovation Resources

Cambria Bold — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT

This kitchen has so much personality, full of color and texture. Love the look? Want to emulate some of it in your own kitchen? Here are sources to help you get the look. If you recognize other elements in the kitchen, please fill in the blanks in the comments! See another photo below:

Modern Spanish-Style Resources

Animal Heads: Anthropologie
Appliances: ______________
Artwork: ______________
Cabinets: ______________
Cart: Via a garage sale
Countertop: Caesarstone
Faucet: ______________
Flooring: ______________
Hardware: ______________
Lighting: ______________
Paint – Wall: ______________
Shelves: Pottery Barn
Stand Mixer: KitchenAid in Tangerine
Sink: Farmhouse-style

A Personal, Minimal Amsterdam Kitchen — Kitchen Spotlight

Cambria Bold — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:30:00 GMT

Five years ago Johanna and Scott moved from the Pacific Northwest to the Netherlands, and in the process left most of their things behind. After three moves around the Netherlands, they finally settled in a flat in Amsterdam. It was semi-furnished, but the couple still managed to bring their own international, eclectic style to it. The kitchen is simple and minimal, but a few personal touches give it life.

Recommendations for Kitchen Floor Mats That Help Lower Back Pain? — Good Questions

Emma Christensen — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Q: I'm getting to the age where standing at the counter making dinner for very long starts to give me lower back pain. My doctor recommended getting a restaurant floor mat or gel mat. Do these really work? Can anyone recommend a good one?

Sent by Joyce

The Best Paint Finish for Kitchen Walls

Cambria Bold — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

I recently moved into a new apartment, and my head is spinning with everything I want to do to make the space my own. I'm especially focused on the kitchen, and plan on painting the room in the next couple of weeks. But while picking a color might seem like the main focus, choosing the right paint finish is equally important, especially when you're dealing with a high-traffic, high-grime place like the kitchen. If you're looking to paint your kitchen, the best paint finish choice is...

Caitlin and Jed's Next-Chapter-Together Denver Kitchen — Kitchen Tour

Jayme Henderson — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT

After dating for three years, Caitlin is moving into Jed's two-story Highlands home just west of downtown Denver, Colorado. I happened to catch them as they were combining their belongings and officially meshing their lives together. The couple's focus is readily apparent by the fact that although there were boxes and clutter around the house, the kitchen was already organized!

Kitchen Colors: Pale Blue & Grey For a Light Kitchen That Isn't White! — Kitchen Inspiration

Cambria Bold — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMT

If you want a light, airy-feeling kitchen, there are other options besides going all white. Despite the continued reign of all-white kitchens at the moment, the right color can give the same weightless and wide-open effect. Take this pale blue kitchen, for example!

A "Modern Traditional" Seattle Kitchen — Kitchen Spotlight

Cambria Bold — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:30:00 GMT

In December of 2011 at about 3am, an electrical fire started in the top floor of Michele and Ryan's beloved Seattle home. Thankfully no one was hurt, but the entire top floor of their home was destroyed, and the first floor badly damaged. Not ones to give in to misfortune, however, Michele and Ryan marched on, renovating and rewiring their entire home, which included new DIY exposed shelving in the kitchen!

Should I Store My Cookbooks in the Kitchen? — Good Questions

Anjali Prasertong — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Q: I have been wanting to move my cookbooks into my kitchen on a couple of shelves for better access, but my husband thinks that they are going to get that icky cooking grease film on them. We don't have an extractor fan (it's a rental) but the books would be on a different wall about six feet from the stove.

Kitchen Before & After: A Disorganized Kitchen Gets a Place for Everything — Professional Kitchen Remodel

Cambria Bold — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMT

We were recently sent photos of a lovely kitchen renovation on New York's Upper West Side.The husband and wife — a retired couple on a budget — wanted a new kitchen to accommodate their love for cooking and enable them to display a few treasured heirloom pottery pieces. They also wanted to find a prettier way to deal with "their habit of leaving things out in the open." The result is a soothing, neutral color palette, four stunning (and heavy) shelves, and a place to put everything!

20 More Small Cool Kitchens to Send You Off Into the Weekend

Cambria Bold — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Yesterday we showed you the first round of awesome small kitchens from Apartment Therapy's Small Cool Contest, which just recently finished up. (See the winners here!) Haven't had your fill of impressive small spaces yet? That's good, because we have 20 more kitchens for you today! More colors, more storage ideas, more smart solutions for small kitchens of all kinds.

Can You Help Me Find Terracotta-Like Porcelain Tiles? — Good Questions

Anjali Prasertong — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Q: I am looking to purchase terracotta-look tiles, probably porcelain, as I hear they are a much better way to go than terracotta tiles. I like the look of the tiles in the kitchen pictured. Can you or your readers help me find tile like this?

Sent by Alyson

Real Kitchens That'll Inspire: 15 Small Cool Kitchens To Check Out Now!

Cambria Bold — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Apartment Therapy just wrapped up their annual Small, Cool Contest. Did you follow along? There were so many great small kitchens in the mix! If you need a little inspiration for your small space, start with these 15 kitchens to get the ideas flowing. (And seriously, isn't Silvana's multitasking Italian kitchen, shown in the first photo, so awesome?)

An "Always-Changing" California Kitchen — Kitchen Spotlight

Cambria Bold — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Beatriz and Fernando's light and bright kitchen provides a wonderful backdrop for the couple's artwork, collectibles, and other mementos. With a self-described "eclectic" style ("a mix and match collection of all things beautiful and meaningful with lots of color and texture thrown into the mix"), Beatrix and Fernando have truly made the most of their California kitchen.

Camping (or Glamping!) This Summer? 5 Camp Kitchens That'll Meet All Your Needs — Product Roundup

Cambria Bold — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:30:00 GMT

The outdoors has much to recommend it — water, sky, woods, mountains! A break from technology and your noisy neighbor! — but it doesn't come equipped with a kitchen. No, you have to bring that yourself if you venture out into the wild and plan on doing your own food prep. You could totally rough it, of course, but if you'd like a little help with food storage, organization, and cleanup, then one of these five camp kitchens is a worthwhile purchase.

Kitchen Before & After: A 1950s Kitchen Transformed by Mosaic Tiles — Reader Kitchen Remodel

Cambria Bold — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Teruko's kitchen renovation is one of the most colorful we've seen! This Culver City, California kitchen was dark and outdated before, but after adding three skylights, a large window, and an incredible Mexican tile wrap-around mosaic, this kitchen is now a bright, colorful, one-of-a-kind space. See the transformation below:

Modern Tiles by Clé: Classic, Artistic, and Moroccan Tiles for the Kitchen

Cambria Bold — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Clé is a tile lover's dream. This online tile store specializes in unique, artistic tiles —they have a whole Artist Series featuring small-batch tiles from a curated selection of artisans, designers, and sculptors — as well as tiles they deem "design classics." It's a lovely collection overall, with some very unusual designs and textures, including tiles that resemble wood grain ends, and tiles made from recycled stainless steel!

Get the Look: Modern Mix Kitchen — Style & Renovation Resources

Cambria Bold — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT

This Austin kitchen beautifully blends a mix of materials and textures, like concrete, wood, stainless steel, and marble. Love the look? Want to emulate some of it in your own kitchen? Here are sources to help you get the look. If you recognize other elements in the kitchen, please fill in the blanks in the comments! See another photo below:

Modern Mix Kitchen Resources

Appliences: All by Miele, except for the Wolf range
Cabinets: ______________
Countertop: Carrera marble
Faucet: ______________
Flooring: Polished concrete
Hardware: From Linea and Baldwin
Lighting: ______________
Paint – Wall: ______________
Seating: Benches: ______________
Seating: Stools: Tolix
Table: ______________