Love in the kitchen

Always been a fan of Windsor Smith's black kitchen. Would probably change the chairs and light fixtures, but not much else. Do you love it?
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black and white and yummy all over

We have discussed black kitchens many times on this blog - but what about two toned? If there is an island or table in front of a wall of cabinetry, do you like it to be a different color? Here are some yummy black kitchens that you might have seen several times, but I can't stop looking at them today!
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Black, Gray, or White

So let's say you were going to redo a small galley kitchen. It could be, say, this kitchen:

What do you like best - white, gray, or black? These are my faves...love dreaming about my future house renos!
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Kitchen Roundup

For some reason in the last few days of the year I am drawn to posts about my faves ever. The other day was fave wallpapers, now here are some of my fave kitchens  ever. I love so many different styles of kitchen, I actually don't know what mine would turn out like if I were able to design it from scratch! But I am always drawn to open shelves, interesting materials, and the color gray... and my dream would be to have a glass front fridge! Here are some of my top picks - what is your favorite thing in a kitchen?
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Love the color of this tile and cabinetry

Open shelves - Nate Berkus

Black done right

This white stove is bangin'

My fave wallpaper and white oak? Yes,please. Jeffrey Alan Marks

Rustic and cozy - Kristen Buckingham

Most blogged about ever for a reason - gorgeous!

Galley Kitchen Love

I have been toying with the idea of buying a small apartment here in New Orleans for a while. I just can't make a decision! It is a smart investment, even if I do move away. I will always be able to rent it out and keep a homebase here in Nola forever. I have several options in my price range that are already move-in ready, that I could live in immediately and just make cosmetic changes to suit my design style. They also have a proven track record of rentability. But there is one place that is super tiny (475 sq feet) that would have to be completely gutted and redone. It makes me so excited to think of completely designing a space from top to bottom, but at that size would it ever be functional for someone else to rent? Here are some tiny galley kitchens that are so beautiful to me, that would be the inspiration if I went for it. I don't cook, but you could create a five course dinner in these, if needed. What do you think? Go for the reno or a sure thing?
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