Inspiration: Not-So-Basic Kitchens

Kitchens are often the heart of the home - it is where families tend to gravitate and a lot of the activity takes place. As a Realtor, kitchens are so important to my buyers - they need to be functional but also (hopefully) aesthetically pleasing and a place where you would want to spend time. In the future I would love to redo our kitchen, but for now I’m just dreaming about the gorgeous spaces below!

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I’m obsessed with this shade of green for the cabinets! I think keeping the island white adds a freshness, and the gold hardware really ties everything together nicely.

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The brick fireplace and seating area add a cozy, warm touch to this stylish kitchen!

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Double kitchen islands (complete with waterfall countertops) certainly aren’t attainable for most of us. However, this warm kitchen with views to die for is certainly exciting and swoon-worthy!

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This kitchen features unique elements but the overall design is still understated and chic. The round wooden island, paired with the green cabinetry, is fresh and modern yet somehow still timeless and classic. Such a fab design!

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I love how this kitchen is both modern and rustic at the same time. The wood cabinetry on the fridge is a great touch, but the white trim keeps everything looking fresh and unique.

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This stone backsplash is so gorgeous and unique! It looks like this kitchen belongs in an old Tuscan Villa and I’m fully here for it!

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From the recessed cooktop to the wall sconces to the waterfall counter tops, this kitchen has a variety of unique features that really come together to form a gorgeous space!

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I mean come on… have you every seen something more striking? The rich green cabinets, bold countertop and backsplash, and continuation of the green paint on the upper walls is insane. Add in the floating shelf and display of art and this kitchen is anything but boring!

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The brick in this kitchen is gorgeous and delivers a lot of warmth and old-world charm.

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You don’t need to go crazy with every aspect of the kitchen to make it stand out! This gorgeous kitchen features simple cabinets and countertops, making the unique backsplash really pop! This kitchen isn’t overly colorful but is fresh, fun and fearless.

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Not much design is needed when your architecture is this amazing! I love the exposed wood beams and vaulted ceiling, and the designer did a fantastic job of keeping the rest of the kitchen more simple (but still chic) to make the space speak for itself.

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The use of natural materials adds texture and depth to this gorgeous kitchen. It is kept simple through the clean lines, but it is anything but basic.

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Big and bold can still be incredibly chic, as this unique kitchen demonstrates. The blue cabinets are somehow both bold and understated at the same time, and perfectly complement the heavily patterned countertops and burl wood island.

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The art in this Australian kitchen takes center stage and provides extra color and fun to this beautiful kitchen.