Modern rustic kitchen

This modern rustic kitchen feels warm and inviting because of its vintage details and unique touches.

When the homeowners of this 1,500-square-foot Toronto condo downsized from their 5,000-square-foot house, they wanted to squeeze all the same elements into their much smaller kitchen. To take on this challenge, they hired designer Jodie Rosen of Jodie Rosen Design. “One of the homeowners is a big cook and entertains family and friends a lot. I was hired on the basis of making everything white, fresh and functional,” she says.

Because of load-bearing concrete walls, she couldn’t make the long and narrow 12-by-25-foot kitchen any larger. So she completely rejigged the room, moving all the main components to maximize the space and allow for an extra-long island with a dining section at one end.

Simple recessed-panel cabinetry in clean, crisp white keeps the room bright, along with white Cambria countertops. Wide-plank engineered wood floors that mimic weathered barnboard, along with a flamed marble slab backsplash and island front, provide texture and pattern with a rustic warmth. Details like pewter hardware, vintage schoolhouse pendant lights and industrial-style stools keep the space from being too sleek. “The beauty of this kitchen is that it’s very modern but doesn’t feel cold thanks to lots of vintage details and unique touches,” Jodie attests.

Super-bright and fresh space
Large ravine-view windows flood the kitchen with light, resulting in a super-bright and fresh space. The long, narrow island has an extended open section at one end to allow for seating. The flamed marble on the backsplash – created by scorching its surface – was carried onto the front of the island.

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Kitchen interior: Timeless architectural kitchen

What makes this kitchen so beautiful is its architectural features.

One of the top priorities for this brand new kitchen was to make it look like it wasn’t brand new at all. Although it’s the hub of a freshly built 5,355-square-foot, four-bedroom home in Richmond Hill, Ont., “the homeowners didn’t want it to look like it was just a big, new kitchen in a big, new house,” explains designer Halina Catherine of Catherine + Davis. To that end, plenty of architectural interest was added with a beamed tongue-and-groove ceiling, reclaimed elm floors laid in a herringbone pattern, honed Calacatta marble countertops, a servery (not shown) and a large bay window. All of these details add up to a kitchen that looks like it could be in a refined European home of a certain age.

Bucking the trend of giant gas ranges, the homeowner requested a low-profile induction cooktop, along with double wall ovens and a separate steam oven. Two small pullout drawer fridges in the servery supplement the main refrigerator in the kitchen. Most of the food prep – as well as homework and family time – happens at the huge kitchen island, which was treated to a dark stain to ground the light, airy space. “The family really congregates here,” says Halina. And it’s easy to see why.

Key elements
Cream Shaker-style cabinetry, plus a walnut-stained island Polished nickel cup pulls and knobs Handglazed ceramic subway tile and Carrara marble mosaic backsplashHoned Calacatta marble countertopsReclaimed elm herringbone floors

Kitchen colour palette
To keep the kitchen light and bright but still warm, a soft buttery shade was chosen for the main cabinetry. For contrast, the steamed beech kitchen island was given a deep walnut stain and topped with the same Calacatta marble as the main countertop. Its honed finish gives it a more aged look.

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Kitchen interior: Polished cool kitchen

The ebony cabinetry, stainless steel trimmings and turquoise colour scheme are just some of the many statement-making finishes that make this Miami Kitchen look so beautiful.

Miami Beach condo owned by a Toronto couple, Fort Lauderdale interior designer Richard Nemec of Environ Interior Design Associates had already transformed most of the living space into stylish contemporary rooms. However, the basic white laminate kitchen was badly in need of updating. “It was time to bring the kitchen up to the same standard as the rest of the condo,” says Richard. “And, since this is the owners’ escape from the cold weather back home, we wanted it to exude warmth while at the same time be slick and sophisticated.”

For the kitchen cabinetry, he selected dramatic high-gloss Macassar ebony with the grain running horizontally. Several frosted glass-front upper cabinets – lit from within to cast a glow at night – provide a break from the heavily grained wood. The ocean views outside the windows served as inspiration for the back-painted glass backsplash in the same cool turquoise hue, which runs throughout the room. Nearly every finish gleams with a lacquer-like shine that gives the space a refined glam look.

State-of-the-art appliances, such as a Sub-Zero wine column, a built-in Miele coffee system and freezer drawers, ensure the kitchen functions as beautifully as it looks. It’s a wonder the owners are ever willing to leave.

Key elements

Macassar ebony cabinetryStainless steel pulls Turquoise back-painted glass backsplashWhite extra thick Caesarstone countertops Stainless steel toe kicks

Miami kitchen
Extra-thick Caesarstone kitchen countertops in solid white ground the expanse of Macassar ebony cabinetry in this Miami kitchen. The waterfall edge over the island, which has a pair of freezer drawers on one side, also helps to balance out the distinct grain of the cabinetry. Interior designer Richard Nemec created a black lacquer “bridge” around the ceiling perimeter to visually pull the entire kitchen together. The splashy glass backsplash offers dimension and shine, without the visual clutter of a mirrored finish.

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Kitchen interior: Moody luxe kitchen

It's the dramatic colour scheme that makes this kitchen so special.

Style at Home editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin was called in to help with the renovation of her friend’s Newmarket, Ont., kitchen, she was faced with some major layout challenges. Every corner of the room was angled, and four doorways in the space seriously limited the options. So rather than fight it, Erin left the layout as is and opted to focus strictly on the aesthetics. “I really tried to make it suit the homeowner’s personality,” Erin explains. “She loves to cook and entertain and often throws casual dinners and cocktail parties. She’s the sort of person who always wears heels and pearls and looks fabulous, even when cooking.”

Inspired by a swanky cocktail lounge look, the transformation began with new Shaker-style kitchen cabinetry in a warm black-brown finish. The large central island was topped with black granite with glimmering flecks of gold. A glass mosaic backsplash adds a shimmer all around the room, with a dark mosaic border in shades of aubergine that inspired the dramatic deep purple ceiling. On one of the walls, rather than cram in more cabinetry, Erin created a bar from glass-front uppers set on legs. The newly made-over kitchen is a definite gathering space for friends and family. “She always has people over, especially now!” says Erin.

Key elements in this kitchen include:

Black-brown Shaker-style cabinetryNickel-plated knobs and pullsGlass mosaic backsplash in two coloursBlack granite countertopsGlass and crystal pendant lights

Kitchen cabinetry
Despite the room’s awkward layout, lots of storage was squeezed in thanks to floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. On this pantry wall, the cabinets were adjusted to fit perfectly flush with the French door-style refrigerator.

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