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Light wood cabinets and big picture windows bring the outdoors inside with this neutral coastal kitchen. When combined with white cabinetry, this warm palette creates a calm backdrop. The view may be the center of attention in this home but you can’t deny feeling invited in.
Medium brown wood floating shelves are fixed in front of a marble slab backsplash to add sophistication in this kitchen. They are installed beside white cabinets which are stacked under glass front cabinets. These also rest above a stainless-steel sink with a dual brass gooseneck faucet. A white wood hood is fixed over a stainless-steel oven range facing a blue center island fitted with a brass gooseneck faucet mounted to a honed marble countertop.
To incorporate natural textures into your kitchen without making it feel cluttered, consider adding a few key pieces with a significant impact. This could be a rattan barstool, pendant lighting made from woven materials, or a wood cutting boards or décor.
An island is a feature of many kitchens, and wanted by many people who don’t have one. But is it something that counts as a necessity, or is it simply good to have? Or perhaps it could be a kitchen feature you really should avoid?It’s true to say that an island is a staple on many a wish list of kitchen ideas, but while that proves it is ultra-desirable, it doesn’t indicate it’s an essential in terms of the room’s functionality, nor its aesthetic appeal.How does someone answer the question of whether you need a kitchen island?
A look at the New World Collection manufactured by Scandola in the beautiful northern mountains of Italy.
