This house can be found in San Angel, south of Mexico City. It was designed by the design agency DCPP Architects. The main goal of the interior was to create an open ground floor for all the public activities. That’s why the designers chose a semi-open kitchen. I’m using the word semi-open because one side of the kitchen is cramped behind a wall. In this part of the kitchen we also find a small casual dining area, that’s an extension of the larger kitchen island. The same white/wooden color scheme
There’s nothing like the vintage look and feel of a beautiful farmhouse kitchen. They convey a sense of authenticity and serenity that we almost never find in modern designs. But farmhouse kitchens don’t always have to be old and cramped. There are plenty of modern iterations that fit perfectly in today’s homes. To give you some ideas about all the possibilities, I’ve collected some stunning farmhouse kitchens. Farmhouse kitchen examples The absolute eye-catcher of this farmhouse kitchen is the huge wooden kitchen island. The wood that was used to create
This beautiful home is a joint effort between two American architectural firms, namely OMA and A+SL Studios. The house can be found in Brookline, Massachusetts. It was recently remodeled (in 2011) with a contemporary design and the latest environmental technologies. One of the most drastic changes are the heightened ceilings. This makes the rooms look much bigger. Combine this with the abundance of natural light thanks to the floor to ceiling windows and you get an amazing sense of space. The color scheme is very simple: white and brown (wood). The hardwood floors and walls
Some elements are essential in a kitchen, for example a stove, fridge and microwave. Another piece of equipment every kitchen needs is a good faucet. A good faucet has to be durable and easy to use. That’s why I like pull down kitchen faucets so much. Just grab the head and point them wherever you want. They also remind me of my student job at a local restaurant (I had a great time there). Pull down kitchen faucets can be real eye-catchers, especially the bigger models. Another advantage is that
